This Earth Day, celebrate your passion for the Earth in Estes Park with nature, film, dark skies and environmental awareness. From April 20-28, 2024, Estes Park will be buzzing with a series of events aimed at educating and inspiring visitors and the community on topics related to the environment…
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Outdoor experiences are for everyone. Here are the local businesses that are ready to help you get outside in Estes Park and the accessible trails you won’t want to miss. Getting outside, in one way or another, is a key part of a trip to Estes Park for many. Simply being outside provides a sense of…
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Estes Park is a community of strong, supportive, inspiring women. In honor of International Women’s Day, the Estes Chamber of Commerce asked the Estes Park community to nominate their peers, colleagues, friends and family to be recognized as a woman of impact in the community. The Chamber's goal is…
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Get ready for a "freeze"tival of fun! It’s almost time to get the chilly party started. Four days of frigidly fun happenings are planned across town, anchored by the infamous Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival on March 16. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the extended weekend, from how to…
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Tours cater to the riders’ interests and, increasingly, focus on Rocky Mountain National Park-area ecology and man’s impact on the earth. Bruce Davies, a long-time naturalist, historian, and Colorado native, founded Tour Estes Park over a decade ago. With his vast knowledge of the area and passion…
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Each fall, the Estes Valley Fire District welcomes a group of trainees eager to become state-certified firefighters. These trainees often return to Estes Park to help keep residents and guests safe during emergencies. Set against the backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park is the Estes Valley Fire…
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Estes Park’s First People's Festival celebrates Indigenous culture, art, music, language and oral traditions. Vendors from across the country will offer their wares while workshops, cultural demonstrations and live performances entertain. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about the Indigenous…
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Don’t drive Old Fall River Road. Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road’s unpaved sister, is closed to vehicle traffic early October through late June. With no cars to limit your view or slow you down, the twists, turns and arguably, the views, are better from good ol’ OFRR. The road itself is dirt…
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There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to fly fishing – those pesky flies don’t cast themselves – but don’t let that stop you. Fly fishers always look so peaceful, wading into rivers and methodically casting their lines, patiently waiting to hook their next fish. Have you caught yourself…
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An interest in the outdoors and a willingness to perform hands-on work are all that is needed to spend an unforgettable summer working in Rocky Mountain National Park.* Each summer, a group of lucky adults ages 18-26 joins the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Conservation Corps ranks. Divided into…
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