Hayley’s Homemade Ice Cream
With homemade ice cream, fudge, and candy, what’s not to like about Hayley’s? You can also grab a milkshake, malt, or a root beer float, … Read more
Laura’s Fine Candies
Laura’s Fine Candies (aka Laura’s Fudge) is well known for being the place to stop for delicious fudge and much-loved caramel apples. Many items are created fresh on-site. You … Read more
Nicky’s Steakhouse Restaurant & Lounge on Fall River
Nicky’s opened in 1967, and in some ways, it feels like it never left. The decor is straight up late 60s chic, and is kind … Read more
Cafe de Pho Thai
Cafe de Pho Thai is one of our favorite places to eat in Estes Park. They serve authentic Thai and Vietnamese food, and it’s almost … Read more
Animal Medical Center of Estes Park
The Animal Medical Center of Estes Park is an AAHA Accredited veterinary hospital with three veterinarians on staff. They are open six days a week … Read more
Jobs in Estes Park
Jobs in Estes Park are easy to come by, but the majority of jobs are seasonal, low-wage positions in the tourism industry. Full time, year … Read more
Estes Park Church of the Air
Note: The Church of the Air went off the air in 2014. 🙁 KREV 104.7 radio still broadcasts a worship service on Sunday mornings. The … Read more
Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park
There are 5 front country (aka drive-in) campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park, plus 121 backcountry (hike in) sites. Rocky Mountain National Park Campgrounds Reservations Campsites … Read more
Estes Park Winter Festival
The Estes Park Winter Festival is a fun, family-friendly winter activity featuring ice sculptures, beer and wine tasting, a chili cook-off, and more!
Estes Valley Dog Park
The Estes Valley Dog Park is a fenced, off-leash dog park, run by the Recreation and Park District. It is located on the shores of … Read more
Mountain Lion Safety
It is good to be aware of mountain lion safety, even though mountain lions are rarely seen. You are more likely to get struck by … Read more
Getting Around Estes Park
Getting around Estes Park can be a crazy proposition in the summer, but if you follow these tips, you’ll be navigating the town like a … Read more
Mountain Driving
Those unfamiliar with mountain driving can sometimes find it very stressful to drive near Estes Park. Give us the mountains any day… driving in the … Read more
Gas in Estes Park
Gas in Estes Park is often 30-40¢ more per gallon than it is in larger towns in Colorado, and close to the most expensive in the US. … Read more
Estes Park Clubs and Organizations
There are plenty of clubs and organizations in Estes Park if you’d like to get more involved in our local community. Because many people in Estes … Read more
Sledding in Estes Park
The best place to go sledding in Estes Park is to Hidden Valley, an area inside Rocky Mountain National Park that used to be a … Read more
Estes Park Social Scene
If you ask a local about the Estes Park Social Scene, their response very well may be, “What social scene?” Let’s put it this way: … Read more
Living in Estes Park
If you’re thinking of living in Estes Park, welcome! Estes Park is a beautiful place to live, no doubt, and it’s conveniently located so that … Read more
Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers
Each of these Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers have park rangers on hand to answer your questions. Most of them also feature museum-style exhibits … Read more
Ranger Programs
Rocky Mountain National Park offers a variety of free ranger programs for all ages. You can find the current schedule in the park newspaper, which … Read more
