Estes in the News

Accolades

• USA Today Autumn escapes: 10 best spots in the US to visit this fall
• Forbes The 5 Greatest Places In Colorado To See Fall Colors
• Travel + Leisure 20 Best Mountain Towns to Visit in the U.S.
• Reader's Digest 30 Must-See Places in the U.S. to Take Your Kids and Teens
• TripAdvisor 7 National Parks that are spectacular in the summer
• Silver Adrian Award in Enviornmental, Social Governance category for the lodging tax extension campaign in 2023
• Bronze Adrian Award in Public Relations/Communications Special Event category for Frozen Dead Guy Days in 2023
• New York Times 52 Places to go in 2022
• Tripadvisor - 2021 Travelers' Choice Award, Top Trending Destination
• PRSA Bronze Anvil Award of Commendation for an online video - Estes Inspired: Tommy Caldwell
• Expedia - Top-Rated Vacation Destinations in North America
• Travel + Leisure - America's Most Scenic Roads
• Tripadvisor - America's 15 Most Romantic Cities for Winter Travel

Articles & Blogs

Through Visit Estes Park’s public relations efforts, Estes Park is showcased in a number of impressive publications. To learn about how to partner with Visit Estes Park to feature your business in an article contact Claire Mollé at claire@visitestespark.com.

A selection of published articles and blogs from the last several years:

• Afar 8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado
• Lonely Planet The 11 best places to visit in Colorado
• Thrillist Elk Rutting Season Is the New Fat Bear Week
• Forbes Amazing Outdoor Adventures to Experience Before Turning 50
• HGTV Discover the Best Small Towns to Celebrate Halloween
• 'Denver Life Magazine Small Town Charm, Big Time Allure in Estes Park
• Thrillist America's Best Mountain Towns Have Beauty, Adventure, and a Frozen Dead Guy Festival
• Territory Supply Review: A Visit to Mountain Village at Lake Estes
• Forbes 9 Adventure-Filled Vacations To Take In The U.S.
• The New York Times New Bargain Lodges Offer Rustic Comfort in the Heart of Nature
• Travel + Leisure This Family-friendly Refurbished 1950s Motor Lodge Is at the Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park
• Territory Supply Girlfriend Weekend Getaways: Adventure Edition
• BizWest Visit Estes Park Launches AI based tool to aid visitors
• Travel + Leisure This National Park Is Known for Its High Elevation — and Offers Stunning Hikes, Diverse Wildlife, and More
• Powder Estes Park to Host "Earth Week" April 20–28
• Territory Supply Review: A Visit to Mountain Village at Lake Estes
• Inside Hook A Frozen Corpse Is the Star Attraction at This Late-Winter Festival in Colorado
• Smithsonian Magazine The World’s First Cryonics Museum Finds a Perfect Home in Estes Park, Colorado
• CNN Underscored The 10 tastiest nonalcoholic beers we’ve tried for Dry January
• The Today Show Spooky travel: How to visit locations of favorite Halloween movies
• The Today Show Fun Fall Weekend Getaways to Book Now
• Smithsonian Magazine Following British Explorer Isabella Bird’s Footsteps Through the Rockies, 150 Years Later
• Chron What to know before you visit Rocky Mountain National Park
• Brides 13 Beautiful—and Free—Elopement Locations for a Sweet Ceremony
• Forbes Spain, Greece, Japan And Vietnam Are Booming: 80 New Summer Hotel Openings
• Thrillist Mountains, Waterfalls, National Parks: The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Colorado
• U.S. News & World Report The 26 Best Fall Festivals in the U.S.
• Wall Street Journal "Rival Colorado Towns Fight Over a Frozen Dead Guy." Front page print article
• USA Today: "On Location" print article by Sarah Sekula
• Conde Nast Traveler This Summer's Most Exciting Hotel Openings
• The New York Times New Bargain Lodges Offer Rustic Comfort in the Heart of Nature
• Tiny Beans Your Perfect Colorado Itinerary: City Vibes + Mountain Peaks
• Global Traveler Bundle Up for Ice Fishing, Sledding and Quiet Forays into Rocky Mountain National Park
• Thrillist Spin Right Round Into Spring with These Travel Ideas
• Trip Advisor 7 national parks that are spectacular in winter
• WFLA-TV From exploring ice caves in Iceland to fly- fishing in North Carolina– Spring Break trip options abound
• Thrillist Perfect Spring Road Trips for When You Need to Escape Denver
• Forbes Swim With Manta Rays In Hawaii, A Bucket List Wildlife Adventure
• The List 10 Haunted US Hotels You Can Stay In - If You Dare
• Wall Street Journal Rock Climbing for Rookies
• Forbes 10 Colorado Mountain Towns To Explore This Fall
• The New York Times Coming Soon to an American Cliff Near You: ‘Via Ferrata’ Routes
• Forbes Online - Llamas Are The New Unicorn: Here Are The Best Places To See Them
• Men’s Journal Online - Off the Beaten Path: 27 Epic Views Every Hiker Should See
• Condé Nast Traveler Online - The 30 Most Haunted Places in America
• Outside - 7 National Parks That Are Even Better in Winter 
• The New York Times - Mountains Aren’t Just for Skiing
• Lonely Planet - Over my head: Going to the backcountry for a first skiing experience
• USA Today - Leave the Kids Behind: Summer camp for adults
• Afar.com - The Best National Parks for Fall Foliage
• Associated Press - Audacious Autumn: Squirrel Cook Off, Elktober, Purple Feet
• USA Today - Coolest Campsite Ever: Hanging off a Cliff
• Cowboys & Indians Magazine: Rocky Mountain Rapture
• Huffington Post: Nine Colorful Characters Who Made History in Colorado’s Estes Park
• Epicure & Culture: 8 Awesome Accessible Attractions In The USA 
• Fodor’s Travel: 15 Hotels Where Mammals Rule the Grounds
• CNN: Highest, Tallest, Hottest: National Park Record-Setters
• Travel Channel: Wedding Destinations for History Buffs
• BBC Travel: The Best Park of Climbing isn’t the Summit
• Men’s Journal: Celebrate the National Parks Service Centennial This Summer with These Adventure Trips
• Outside Magazine: Ride Huge Peaks in Rocky Mountain