Spring is the season that has you ready to break that cabin fever. What better way to do that than with a spring hike? The conditions during spring can vary greatly. Be sure to check out our Spring Hiking Guide and How to Pack for a Spring Adventure before lacing up your boots, and read on to find…
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Feel the winter chill in the air? It's that time of the year again to grab your ice picks and dancing boots because Frozen Dead Guy Days is back! This ultimate guide will walk you through the thrilling festivities across Estes Park from March 14 to March 16, all anchored around the infamous Frozen…
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Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 9, 2–5 p.m., for the ultimate event to celebrate our fantastic local beer and wine. The Glow in the Park Frosty Beer Fest is a can't-miss FREE Event for beer enthusiasts and party animals. Here are five reasons you don't want to miss out on the Frosty Beer…
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Fall in Estes Park is extraordinary. As the aspen leaves turn yellow, it's hard not to capture the beauty on your digital device of choice. Photographers, whether with their fancy lenses or iPhones, flock to capture this beauty in frames. Here are some tips from Visit Estes Park photographer John…
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The wonders of outer space can be witnessed year-round in Estes Park, but during the summer months, you can bear witness to our very own Milky Way Galaxy. Estes Park becomes its own space capsule at night. All you have to do is look up! Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park is right next door to…
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This year, local guiding company KEP Expeditions began hosting Oscar Mike Expeditions, an organization that specializes in taking veterans with disabilities backpacking, fly fishing, and camping. Recently, I joined KEP owner Brian Kaepplinger on an Oscar Mike expedition to learn more about this…
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Being the staff photographer for Visit Estes Park is a dream job. Before moving to Estes Park, I was living in central Illinois, where corn fields dominated the landscape. 1 year and a few months after accepting the job offer and moving to the mountains, I'm still in awe of this amazing place that…
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Would you willingly sleep on the side of a mountain? Even if you answered "No" to that question, chances are, you have questions. We recently spoke with Dominic Rickicki, a climbing guide with Estes Park's Kent Mountain Adventure Center. Describe the experience of cliff camping. (How long are…
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People from all over the world travel to our mountainous paradise year-round to enjoy time outside. Each season in Estes Park requires certain pieces of gear/clothing that will only help your performance on the trail, in town, or at those higher elevations. A great place to get started with finding…
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We are Estes Inspired! In honor of National Travel and Tourism week, we held a special event to celebrate the hard-working folks who make up the tourism industry here in Estes Park. Estes Inspired featured a State of the Tourism Industry Update by the Colorado Tourism Office's Andrew Grossmann and…
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