Autumn in Estes Park is when everything falls into place. Your rock shoes will stick a little better, the trails are in ideal condition for mountain biking, trail running, or hiking, and the trout are biting. It's peak season for your favorite activities but not for the crowds if you can play hooky…
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Here’s everything you need to know about one of the season’s most quintessentially Colorado experiences. With downtown Estes Park and the snowcapped peaks beyond serving as an idyllic backdrop, you can wander the white tents in the Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Lot, each displaying products from…
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The Fourth of July is one of the busiest days in Estes Park, rightfully so. It’s a great idea. Seeing fireworks over the lake and celebrating America among the mountains is awesome. Get here early (the fireworks start around 9-9:30 pm over Lake Estes, and we suggest making a long weekend of it or…
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For a small mountain village, Estes Park’s craft beverage scene is enormous – and it seems to be growing with each passing year. Now is the right time to discover what’s brewing (and distilling, and fermenting) up here. SPIRITS Elkins Distilling Co. Tasting room and Mercantile Elkins…
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Postponed events (due to COVID) are causing varying degrees of mourning amongst fans who make the trip to Estes Park every year to take part in the revelry of their favorites. As we wait to see when they may occur, our team is taking matters into our own hands. Here’s what we’re doing to stave off…
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Here are 4 not-to-miss winter events – and why you should stick around Set to the backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park, events in our little mountain town are hard to beat. Especially in the winter. Winter events in Estes Park run the gamut in terms of offerings. Silent disco? Check. Wine…
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Estes has no shortage of spooky stories. But Halloween doesn’t just have to be spooky – there’s plenty going on, no matter what sort of event you’re looking for! American Legion Haunted House Friday’s & Saturday’s in October, American Legion Post 119 More Info Rock Cut Pumpkin Carving…
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5 ways to do fall in Estes. Leaf Peeper There are so many ways to see the leaves. Hiking and scenic drives are the most obvious – and for good reason! Check out our 10 favorite trails for leaf-peeping, because the only thing more magical than seeing the golden aspens from afar, is walking through…
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Saturday, June 2, 2018 marks the 32 nd Annual Fishing Derby Anglers of all ages gather ‘round Lake Estes to cast a line and attempt to catch the largest fish in the lake! Bragging rights—and prizes donated by local businesses—are at stake. “It has been so much fun over the years to see this event…
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March 17, 2018 Though the green Rocky Mountain landscape may be covered up by the white blanket of snow, St. Patrick's Day is sure to be celebrated in Estes Park. See the list below for a collection of events. Join a ranger to learn about winter in Rocky and how humans and animals alike adapt to…
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