Nothing says summer more than a day spent on and around the lake. You’ve probably seen Lake Estes as you are driving into town, you may have even driven over it. Well, it’s the perfect time to get on it. We decided to help you plan your day on the lake. Here’s how it goes: Start off your day with…
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A deep-rooted love of wildlife, photography, storytelling and of course, the Rocky Mountains has been the driving force behind one Estes Park woman’s devotion to full-time writing and photography. Dawn Wilson moved to Northern Colorado in 2002 to pursue her passions in a place where she could best…
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Your luggage is packed, the car is fueled up, or you might have plane tickets in hand. Either way, you’re ready for your trip to Estes Park! While astonishing views and fresh Rocky Mountain air are surely in store, there may be a few things you haven't planned yet. Step 1: First and foremost, make…
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…As if you need that many. Just get up here already! You Can Beat the Crowds The summer season is the big show around Estes Park. That’s when vacancies are slim and national park entrances peak—for the season. We track visitation pretty closely (it’s our job), and we can tell you pretty definitively…
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By David Obuchowski This is an article about Estes Park, Colorado. But for me, it really begins in New York City in the year 2004. That was the year I went on my first tour with my band. By early 2007, we were doing cross-country tours over a month long, and going out on the road three or four times…
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Hidden Valley Ski Area officially opened in 1955, about 10 miles from the town of Estes Park, Colorado. It got skiers to the top with a pair of Poma and T-Bar lifts. But its status as a favorite ski area for locals dates well before then. In the 1930s, the National Park Service began plowing Trail…
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With a bustling main street, peaceful trails, and scenic mountain views in all directions, Estes Park is the perfect little mountain town to plan a weekend away. While there’s plenty to do and see all year the fall season, in particular, is a special time to visit. Bright yellow and orange aspen…
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These shops are more than just coffee. There are 9 coffee shops in our little mountain town. What sets each apart is not the selection of specialty lattes or the type of roast used (each and every cup is delicious) but the shop itself. Read on to find out how, and to decide which one you’ll visit…
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Written by Shaine Smith for Matcha in partnership with Visit Estes Park. Estes Park, Colorado, is surrounded by a treasure of natural and scenic wonders. It’s the perfect basecamp for adventure, boasting more than 300 shops that showcase everything from handmade local goods to outdoor gear to good…
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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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