Estes Park has an endless amount of experiences that keep people coming back year after year, season after season. Do everything on this bucket list and we'll give you the unofficial title of the ultimate Estes Park traveler. Sip on local beer in a hot tub Feeling the snow fall while relaxing in…
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Long before we knew Longs Peak as Longs Peak, it had another name, given by the Arapaho Tribe - Neníisótoyóú'u. Recognizing the Indigenous names of peaks, valleys, rivers and so on give us a more comprehensive story of the past and a way to revitalize culture for the future. Picnic areas in Moraine…
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Calling all our ladies: this is your sign to venture into Rocky Mountain National Park with Femme Trek. Here was our experience: As we departed the star-lit trailhead to Chasm Lake with our Femme Trek guide (and Femme Trek founder), Sharon, we started thinking of all our women friends who would…
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Estes Park is only a 90-minute drive from Denver. And it goes by quickly as you drive alongside rivers, pass through the charming town of Lyons and wind your way up a beautiful canyon. Your trip to Estes Park can start as soon as you get in the car with these road trip tips. First, choose your…
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Surrounded by mountains, the need to respect and commit to conserving our natural environment is evident in Estes Park. Here’s how you can do your part while you’re here. Take an Eco-Tour Explore Estes Park with Tour Estes Park's new eco-tours conducted exclusively in all-electric vehicles…
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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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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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Winter adventure can be intimidating because well, it’s cold. We’ve gathered some ways for you to keep warm this winter in Estes (hint: it’s easier than you think). Your home away from home The speediest way to achieve ultimate coziness is in your lodging. Choose a cabin with a hot tub that…
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Estes Park as we know it was founded by Joel Estes in the 1800s but its roots go back thousands of years to the Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne and other indigenous tribes who used these mountains for season hunting and plant gathering. To them, this land is apart of their identity. Listen along as they…
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With Thanksgiving here already we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to gush about why we’re oh so thankful for Estes and the strength of this community. Where do we begin?! We are thankful for our guests who put in the effort to leave no trace and for the ones that keep coming back. We are…
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