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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"Park" is a seemingly simple four-letter word, but around here, it takes on a lot of different meanings. Read on to find out how the town, Estes Park, Colorado, is different from Rocky Mountain National Park - and other applications of the "p" word. One of the most commonly asked questions at the…
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Find up-to-date parking availability and pay for parking with the Estes Parking App. Park All Day and Ride the Shuttles The way we recommend doing it - park your car, and forget about it until you’re ready to head back to wherever you’re staying. Then either ride the shuttles or put your legs to…
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Estes Park is definitely a destination where you get a lot of bang for your buck. The views are free. Entrance into Rocky Mountain National Park is $25/car for a day pass or $35/car for a week (that's cheaper than taking the family out to the movies). Our hotels and restaurants and shops are pretty…
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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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The Perseid Meteor shower is an annual spectacle of "shooting stars," and Estes Park and its surrounding public lands are a great place to view it. Here's how--and when. What The Perseid Meteor shower occurs when the Earth's orbit passes through the trail left by the Comet Swift-Tuttle. The debris…
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Do you like to car camp? Prefer the comforts of a RV? Get back to the basics in the backcountry? Do you dare sleep on a portaledge on the side of a cliff? Between Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park you have access to it all. Use this guide to plan the ultimate rocky mountain camping trip…
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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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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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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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