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Ten Holiday Gifts Found Only in Estes

From unique arts to sweet treats, from jaw-droppers to socking suffers, Estes Park has a wide variety of special gifts that are made right here in the Estes Valley! The festive lights are strung downtown, the shops have decorated their windows and the entire village is buzzing with holiday spirit…

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High Altitude Cheesy Garlic Loaf

Have you always wanted to try making yeast bread but it seems a bit scary? Maybe baking at 7,500 feet in elevation seems like a lofty goal? Well, guess what! It’s national Bread Day! And I have a super-simple, garlic-y, cheesy, buttery loaf of deliciousness that is the perfect gateway dough into…

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Get to Know the Artist: Michael Young

Michael Young has created murals around Estes Park, as well as acted in and written different plays! However, he may be most well known for his position as director of the Catch the Glow Parade. Michael has been involved in the parade, creating floats, for nearly a decade. The illuminated parade…

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Estes Park’s Hidden Gems

We all know about some of the “must stop” places in Estes Park – Rocky Mountain National Park, The Donut Haus, or The Stanley Hotel. How about trying out some of the lesser known “must stops” in Estes Park: Start the morning, on Hwy 34, at Via Bicycle Café before you reach the heart of downtown…

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