Crews are working to improve access to and from Rocky Mountain National Park with the Downtown Estes Loop Project.

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How to Build the Perfect Campfire

Camping is a built in socially distanced activity, always has been. And a campfire makes it that much better. The YMCA of the Rockies taught us how to make the perfect campfire and Kirk's Flyshop & Mountain Adventures gave us tips on how to get the most out of our perfect campfire. TIP #1: The…

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Ride Colorado's Waves

River waves, that is. Whitewater rafting is a Colorado mountain town past time. Luckily for us (and you, of course) epic rafting is just a day trip away. Here’s why, and how, you should go whitewater rafting while you’re vacationing in Estes Park. Why? Why not! Gliding down whitewater on a hot…

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Elkins Campfire Cocktail

As camping season returns, naturally so do the campfire cocktails. Pick up some Elkins whiskey on your way into town and follow along to craft your perfect Old Fashioned. View this post on Instagram We’re getting our cocktails campfire ready for the Estes…

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Find Fresh Air and Plenty of Space in Estes Park

Now more than ever, we are recognizing how important it is to get outdoors–however that may look like for you. Even the previously mundane activity of walking has become vital to our mental and physical health. Studies have shown that walking boosts creativity, releases all the feel good chemicals…

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"Nature Bathing" in Estes Park

Forest bathing. Forest, what, you might think – or say, depending on where you first read/hear the phrase. For me, I was perusing the paper and came across an article with it in the title. Being a lover of all things mountain, I read on, intrigued. Forest bathing is more or less the act of simply…

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