Shannon Davis is Visit Estes Park's Marketing Director. He first visited Estes Park in 2003 when he lived in a 1991 VW Westfalia. He’s also worked as editorial director of REI's Adventure Projects, editor-in-chief of Climbing magazine and senior editor at Backpacker magazine. IG: @davisshannon TW: @bearstoday
Favorite Estes adventure: Climbing Longs Peak or fly fishing remote rivers, followed by a margarita at Ed's.
Why this boardwalk delicacy is better in the mountains. Also, what’s up with fudge. A common question from folks walking Elkhorn Avenue (the main drag downtown) is “what’s up with all the taffy?” Well, first off, there are just two shops specializing in this chewy delight (though there are many…
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While it can snow any day of the year, the surest sign that winter is in our rearview is the opening of Trail Ridge Road Trail Ridge is one of America’s greatest ribbons of pavement and one of our finest scenic drives. It was completed in 1933 and twists 48 miles through Rocky Mountain National Park…
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Estes Park Visitor Center
500 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517 | 970-577-9900
Visit Estes Park Business Office
P.O. Box 4426, Estes Park, CO 80517
