Answers to all of your burning questions about Estes Park. No one in town fields more questions about Estes Park than the well-informed staff and volunteers at the Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Avenue. Want to know the best time to visit? Where to hike? When the deer turn into elk? (Spoiler…
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As we start to hear winter's whisper in the winds of Estes Park, we also start to hear the calling of a good book by the fire. While there are endless official guidebooks telling you exactly where to go, when to go, and how to go, there are some unofficial “guide books” that might inspire you as…
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Work these new attractions into your stay in Estes Park this summer. Mustang Mountain Coaster See Estes Park’s iconic views from a new perspective on our new alpine coaster. Riders get views of Longs Peak and the rest of the continental divide through its twists and turns—when you can tear your…
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Plowing isn't normally big news or cause for celebration--unless the plow is clearing Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road. This year (2022) Rocky Mountain National Park hopes to open Trail Ridge Road fully on Friday, May 28 - weather-permitting, of course. Trail Ridge Road connects…
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I know what you’re thinking. “Best apps? But this is my time to unplug!” There’s a way to experience the power of a digital detox while occasionally using a few apps to be more efficient and get the most out of your trip. Whether that’s figuring out where your next hike will start or answering your…
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Last year, I wrote..; "'There is nothing so American as our national parks,' said President Franklin D Roosevelt. And this week we celebrate these American treasures. According to the National Park Service “National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and…
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This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate a few pioneers that have paved the way through their innovation, confidence, leadership, and their time spent in Estes Park. Today, we champion some badass ladies including Isabella Bird, Elizabeth and Esther Burnell, Mary Belle King Sherman, Imogene Green…
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The Northern Front Range is now 40+ Minutes Closer to the Estes Park Good-life Hit the open road to Estes Park this summer. Literally. Highway 34 is now open, after 23 months of closures—and nearly five years of ongoing repairs. This stretch of highway—arguably one of the prettiest drives in…
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Expedia.com, one of the world’s largest travel and lodging booking sites has ranked Estes Park among the 50 Top-Rated Destinations in North America. "These beloved vacation spots were chosen by verified Expedia reviewers throughout 2017 and rose to the top of over 4,600 reviewed cities," according…
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Local artist Cecy Turner has made a career in plein air, oil and watercolor painting. A member of numerous art societies, and recipient of many awards, Cecy is recognized for her wonderful Rocky Mountain creations. Read Cecy's profile below, and find out more on her website and blog. Artist Q & A:…
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