A family at a tranquil mountain lake nestled among vibrant trees and rocky formations, reflecting the surrounding nature.

New Girl in Estes - First Colorado Winter

We’re kicking off 2017 with a new blog series, which looks at Estes through the eyes of newcomer and journalist, Stephanie Granada. We will follow along as she embarks on snowy adventures for the first time and shares how this beach girl stands up to life in the mountains. Most beach natives don’t…

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Estes Park, Colorado's Best Kept Winter Secret

Estes Park represents the ideal Rocky Mountain winter wonderland. Many think of Estes Park as a summer hot spot, but the easy drive, low prices and abundance of winter recreation make it the perfect place to hide out for a long weekend and escape the daily grind. Read on to discover more about what…

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My Top 5 Snowshoe Trails Away from Bear Lake

This guest blog was written by Rachel Balduzzi, Education Director for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. As winter descends upon the mountains, the urge to get out and explore the snow covered Colorado landscape takes hold. Some like to ski, some like to snowmobile, some like to ice skate, but for me…

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High Altitude Spiced Apple Turnovers

Winter has finally made its way to Estes Park! With the glittering snow and twinkling lights on the trees in our beautiful Downtown, I can’t help but feel a little festive! The holidays are right around the corner and I kicked off my holiday season this year by decorating our tiny mountain cabin…

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