The year 2023 marks 150 years since Isabella Bird's iconic exploration of Estes Park! Born on October 15, 1831, we are also celebrating of the birthday of the legendary Ms. Bird this October. As part of the celebration, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy shares a bit of history on Isabella Bird and her…
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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 summer approaching, many visitors will make the trek up to one of Rocky Mountain National Park's most iconic vistas; Bear Lake. The Rocky Mountain Conservancy writes about the geology, biology and history that make Bear Lake a destination worth visiting again and again: Seventy-two peaks over…
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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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Read on for some Estes spookiness… if you dare. The Haunting at the Baldpate Inn In 1911, Gordon and Ethel Mace built a classic log cabin for themselves and several smaller tourist cabins to accompany it. In 1917 they built a larger lodging facility which became the Baldpate Inn, named from a…
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Why this boardwalk delicacy is better in the mountains. Also, what’s up with fudge. A common question from folks walking Elkhorn Avenue (the main drag downtown) is “what’s up with all the taffy?” Well, first off, there are just two shops specializing in this chewy delight (though there are many…
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Some mountain names are clearly some lucky person’s surname while others make you stop and wonder. While inhabitants prior to when the West was won had logical names for area features, (Colorado’s Rocky Mountains were called the Bald Mountains and Longs Peak and Mount Meeker were collectively called…
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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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Stroll around Estes and you’ll soon notice the town has a thing for sculpture. Here’s the cool history behind each and where to find them. 1. Estes Park Women's Monument Location: Intersection of Riverside Dr. and E. Elkhorn Ave. This collection of 12 bronze sculptures honors women, both past and…
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Header Image: A group atop Longs Peak in 1924, courtesy of the Estes Park Museum Sitting at the edge of Colorado’s No. 1 attraction – Rocky Mountain National Park – the little resort village of Estes Park lies in one of the world’s most beautiful locations, and as such, it has been attracting…
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