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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Learning during the summer months doesn’t have to be avoided entirely. Use this checklist to guide your family through a fun, educational summertime visit to Estes Park. Download and print the checklist or save it to your phone—don't forget to have it handy to redeem your afternoon snack! Estes…
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Get your pod together for a round of trivia that will test your knowledge of the Estes area—and make you want to visit. Create your itinerary based on the answers that fascinated you the most, and make sure your visit includes a Tuesday night; it’s trivia night at the American Legion. Questions…
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Estes Park is brimming with art galleries – many filled with works from Colorado artists – for your shopping pleasure. Most are located along Elkhorn Avenue (Estes Park’s main street) where, conveniently, restaurants, coffee shops, and confectioneries are interspersed, making a personalized art walk…
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Estes Park is surrounded by entrances into Rocky Mountain National Park. That’s right, entrances , plural. Read on to learn the basics and what you may not know about each. Lily Lake Trailhead While technically more access than entrance, this short loop provides stunning views of the Continental…
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River waves, that is. Whitewater rafting is a Colorado mountain town past time. Luckily for us (and you, of course) epic rafting is just a day trip away. Here’s why, and how, you should go whitewater rafting while you’re vacationing in Estes Park. Why? Why not! Gliding down whitewater on a hot…
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Forest bathing. Forest, what, you might think – or say, depending on where you first read/hear the phrase. For me, I was perusing the paper and came across an article with it in the title. Being a lover of all things mountain, I read on, intrigued. Forest bathing is more or less the act of simply…
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So can you “do” a road? In this case you can — and should. Highway 7 is not just another scenic drive. Highway 7 out of Lyons, Colorado (map) takes you briefly south before turning back north and west to drop you, eventually, in Estes Park. This slight detour is definitely worth it: along the way…
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Many Estes Park fans know the ins-and-outs of winter-time in Estes Park, a snowshoe loop around Bear Lake, winter wildlife watching throughout the village or sledding at Hidden Valley. If you are looking for a new adventure, try one of these unique offerings - sure to take you off -the-beaten-path…
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Summer in Estes is finally here! Here are five different ways to conquer this popular season, whether you’re looking for a boost of adrenaline, fun for the whole family, getting out on your own, wooing your partner, or getting in touch with your Western side. The Family Swing by Donut Haus and fill…
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