Winter is a great time to explore Rocky Mountain National Park and the town of Estes Park in Colorado. The trails in and around Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado are great any time of the year, but they are particularly spectacular when coated in sparkling white powder. Winter is a bit…
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It’s an honest question we in Estes Park hear frequently. The short answer is no, Estes Park does not close in the winter. Read on to get some clarification – and to find out why you should visit the town of Estes Park this winter. Reason number one why Estes Park does not close in the winter: Estes…
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Some (dog’s) favorite winter (dog-friendly) hikes in the Estes Park area. Crosier Mountain, Glen Haven Trail This particular approach to Crosier Mountain takes you through beautiful mountain meadows before reaching the final 1/2-mile ascent to the summit. The top of Crosier gives you a…
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In Estes there’s an adventure for everyone, especially in the winter! Go on a solo snowshoe, earn your turns with friends or sled with the entire family. These are just 3 ways to explore the best of winter. Need more convincing? Here are 9 reasons to visit this winter. Now that you’ve been…
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At the end of a day spent outside, there’s nothing better than sitting down to a relaxing meal. And whether you’re a foodie looking for tastes unique to the region or a family that wants something everyone can enjoy, you’ll find it in Estes Park. The wide variety of locally owned restaurants offer…
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Why Winter in Rocky Mountain National Park is Magical As Rocky Mountain National Park’s Management Specialist/Public Affairs Officer, Kyle Patterson is one of the lucky few. She gets to witness the diversity that each season brings to this magical natural landscape, from January to December every…
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“The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir The best trips to pack for are the ones that necessitate a bunch of outdoor gear and layers of clothing that you can really move in—hiking boots and comfy sneakers, all-weather jackets, hydration systems, protein snacks. And so it goes with an…
Continue ReadingMy wife and I decided we needed a little getaway. We’ve got two young kids, and we both work from home — she’s an artist, and I’m a writer and a musician. That means we all get to spend a lot of time with each other. But it also means privacy is almost non-existent. And quiet time? Yeah, we don’t…
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It just might be Colorado’s best-kept winter secret. While the rest of the state is battling traffic on I-70 in an attempt to be the first on the slopes, Estes Park – best known for its close proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park – is free of crowds but full of fun. Think of it as your…
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Up in the mountains, we’re not afraid of cool temps. Rather we embrace the weather and find fun ways to get cozy. One of our favorite (and most effective) strategies for heating things up? Drinking something hot and delicious. Sounds like a no-brainer, but we’re not just talking about…
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