Did you know that fly fishing is a year-round sport? Not only that, but Estes Park is the perfect place for it! Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned angler, we have pristine waters and fish eager to bite. We had the chance to chat with Kirk Bien, owner of Kirks Fly Shop and Kirks Mountain…
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A deep-rooted love of wildlife, photography, storytelling and of course, the Rocky Mountains has been the driving force behind one Estes Park woman’s devotion to full-time writing and photography. Dawn Wilson moved to Northern Colorado in 2002 to pursue her passions in a place where she could best…
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Whether you’re headed into Rocky Mountain National Park via the Beaver Meadows Entrance, or on your way back into a town after a day of adventure in the mountains, you will traverse West Moraine Avenue, a section of Estes Park sprinkled with local treasures. This is a great area to enjoy some sips…
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Except for a white dusting of snow or the solid face of a sun-soaked rock, from a distance, the towering horizon of peaks surrounding Estes Park doesn’t seem to change. Time and time again, we have heard returning travelers express the solace found in that remarkably unchanged landscape. A view that…
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Isabella Bird, a name dear to the hearts of many who know and love Estes Park. The English writer was also known as an explorer, photographer and naturalist. Born in 1831, Bird’s 19th-century adventures took her to places like Hawaii, Australia, and as part of her exploration of the United States…
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When you arrive in Estes Park from the Big Thompson Canyon on Highway 34, you are greeted by a view of the Rocky Mountains so surreal it almost looks like an oil painting. This view leads you down a stretch of highway leading straight into the heart of Estes Park. Known as the Highway 34 Corridor…
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Nothing gets you out of the winter blues like a trip to a Rocky Mountain winter wonderland, and doing that affordably is a win-win. Businesses all throughout Estes Park are working to do just that, giving you a trip with all the awe of the mountains, that won’t break the bank. Lodging First…
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Now that most of us have finished up our turkey and stuffing leftovers, it’s time to bring out the tinsel and tree-toppers. But first, you'll need a tree. If you’re keeping things real this year, there are several places near Estes Park where you can harvest your own Christmas tree straight from the…
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It’s the day after Thanksgiving in Estes Park, and that means it’s time for a whimsical tradition– the annual Catch the Glow Parade. Just as the sun begins to set, Elkhorn Avenue shuts down to traffic as the sidewalks fill with around 20-thousand people bundled in coats, with hot chocolate in-hand…
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Outlined in yellow and orange leaves that warm the crisp mountain air, towering rockies glow in autumn light. It’s October in Estes Park, one of the few places where your family dinner is accompanied by background sounds of bugling elk, and that’s exactly why we kick off the month with our beloved…
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