Exciting Sustainability Events on the Horizon for 2025! As we step into 2025, the urgency of sustainability and climate awareness continues to grow. This year promises many events aimed at educating the public, encouraging community involvement, and addressing pressing environmental issues. Here are…
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Get ready for a "freeze"tival of fun! It’s almost time to get the chilly party started. Four days of frigidly fun happenings are planned across town, anchored by the infamous Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival on March 15, 2025. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the extended weekend, from…
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From riding a snowcat and hiking with llamas to indoor camping adventures and ‘swim-in’ movies, Estes Park offers something new all year-round. Here are 6 experiences you may not think of but should be at the top of your list when planning a trip to Estes Park. 1. Ride a Snowcat to a Luxury Lodge…
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In Estes Park, winter sport means people-powered snowsports in the backcountry – like backcountry skiing, splitboarding, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, snowshoeing – activities where you use your own energy rather than a ski lift. There is nothing like being in the backcountry in the winter…
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Don’t drive Old Fall River Road. Old Fall River Road, Trail Ridge Road’s unpaved sister, is closed to vehicle traffic early October through late June. In 2024, Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 8. With no cars to limit your view or slow you…
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The 2024 Estes Park Retail Rally gives us another great reason to shop in Estes Park. Presented by The Mad Moose and CABINtique, the Estes Park Retail Rally is a great way to discover new shops or visit old favorites while in Estes Park this summer. And it offers a chance to win the grand prize of…
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Wide open skies and mountain silhouettes make for captivating stargazing and incredible photo ops in and around Estes Park in the summer. Key Takeaways Summer is the best time to see and photograph the stars in Estes Park. Trail Ridge Road offers an accessible vantage point well away from light…
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Estes Park breathes history. You sense it as you gaze upon the Stanley Hotel’s white magnificence or the Birch Ruins on the knoll. Learn about the Valley’s fascinating history through the eyes of Estes Park’s excellent museums. The Estes Park Museum The Estes Park Museum connects the beautiful…
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Where to go and stay with your best friend, aka your dog, in Estes Park. Hiking Dogs are not allowed to hike with you on trails in the National Park (they are allowed, leashed, on paved walkways). But Rocky isn’t the only place to hike around here. Dogs are allowed on trails in the National Forest…
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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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