Crews are working to improve access to and from Rocky Mountain National Park with the Downtown Estes Loop Project.

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9 Reasons to Come to Estes Park This Winter

A mountain getaway to Estes Park offers a myriad of options for a snowy outdoor adventure and the opportunity to spot wildlife wandering through a pristine white landscape. Whether you're looking for a picturesque main street decked out in holiday lights or you simply want to feel that crisp fresh…

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An Insider’s Guide to Wildlife Watching in Estes Park

Written by Emma Walker for Matcha in partnership with Visit Estes Park. There are countless draws to visit Estes Park, Colorado: Seeing the wildlife that inhabit the high-altitude Rocky Mountains is near the top of the list. The area is home to dozens of species of mammals, more than 250 types of…

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How to Be Bear Aware in Estes Park

How to Be Bear Aware in Estes Park Tips from the experts at Colorado Parks and Wildlife to keep yourself and Yogi safe Wildlife sightings can be a magical piece of the Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park experience. The chance to spot wildlife in the mountains is probably one of the top…

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Best Estes Park Elk Photos from the 2019 Rut

The elk rut is a magical time of year when you'll hear bugles echoing around the valley and find bulls sparring and rounding up their harems. It's the pinnacle of wildlife watching, requiring a telephoto lens, binoculars, and safety (for yourself and the animals) at the forefront. It's important to…

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Deer, elk, moose: what’s the difference?

These mighty four-legged creatures inspire wonder and awe… and sometimes confusion. If you’ve ever wondered how they’re different, read on. First. Let’s be honest, many of us haven’t just wondered how they’re different. Many of us have wondered, at times, which one we are actually looking at –…

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#WildlifeWednesdayEP May 2018

The theme for May's #WildlifeWednesdayEP was Birds of Estes Park and RMNP! Use #WildlifeWednesdayEP and tag @VisitEstesPark for a chance to be featured on Instagram in June! You can catch these…

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#WildlifeWednesdayEP February 2018

Our Wildlife Wednesday has moved from Facebook to Instagram. Based on a monthly theme (February is Foxes) we share your wildlife photos! Post them on Instagram using #WildlifeWednesdayEP, tag us (@VisitEstesPark), or send it in a message for a chance to have your photo featured! Surveying the…

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Tips for the Best Elktober Escape

A few years ago the mayor of Estes Park officially decreed the month of October to be known as 'Elktober'. This may seem strange to outsiders, but residents and frequent visitors know that the hundreds of elk that call this area home are a very special part of our local culture. Those who are even…

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