Where to go and stay with your best friend, aka your dog, in Estes Park. Hiking Dogs are not allowed to hike with you on trails in the National Park (they are allowed, leashed, on paved walkways). But Rocky isn’t the only place to hike around here. Dogs are allowed on trails in the National Forest…
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Father's Day is coming up (June 16) and we’ve rounded up some of our top “dadtivities” to do with whoever you choose to celebrate. If you’re a dad reading this – go ahead and forward to your kiddos for some subtle hints. Fishing When you’re waiting for a fish to come along, you have nothing else…
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Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27) is known as the unofficial beginning of summer all over the country. And Estes Park is no exception! The whole town is gearing up for our most popular season. Flowers are blooming downtown, breweries and coffee shops are opening their sunny patios, and the event…
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Looking for a new way to experience the outdoors? Enter the world of Via Ferrata – a unique and invigorating way to experience rock climbing like never before. What is a Via Ferrata? Via Ferrata, literally translating to "Iron Path", is a synthesis of hiking and climbing. This method of rock…
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When the sun is shining and the warm weather hits, you’ll see Coloradans looking for a sunny patio to even out their well-earned goggle tans. What’s better than enjoying a crisp, citrusy beer or a salt-lined margarita on a charming patio after a long day of hiking? If al fresco dining and drinking…
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Nothing says summer more than a day spent on and around the lake. You’ve probably seen Lake Estes as you are driving into town, you may have even driven over it. Well, it’s the perfect time to get on it. We decided to help you plan your day on the lake. Here’s how it goes: Start off your day with…
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Timed Entry Permits are required from May 24-mid October 2024 Timed entry permits are required to enter the Park from May 24 through mid October 2024, entrance passes continue to be required. Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country and summer is its…
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Hermit Park Open Space offers dog-friendly hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails near Estes Park, Colorado with grand views across the Estes Valley and into Rocky Mountain National Park. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Estes Park, on the south side of Highway 36, you'll find the…
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When you have an itinerary packed with adventure, breakfast really does become the most important meal of the day whether it’s before or after the adventure. Plus, it’s a great chance to debrief the jaw-dropping sunrise you just witnessed on your hike. Estes Park has it all when it comes to…
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Whether it’s on the trail or on the road, running is a great way to experience the most of Estes Park. Our soft trails take you through varied terrain to keep you focused and in flow and they all have breathtaking views. The town of Estes Park sits at 7,500 feet in elevation. And a lot of trails in…
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