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
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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
What to Pack for a Trip to Estes Park
Wondering what to pack for a trip to Estes Park, Colorado? Part of that answer, obviously, will depend on when you’re coming and what you’re … Read more
Estes Park Websites
This is a list of other Estes Park websites. In this list, we opted for quality over quantity. There are a lot of unofficial Estes … Read more
Getting to Estes Park
Getting to Estes Park is fairly easy – there are no high mountain roads to travel, even in the winter, and we are only about … Read more
Weather in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park
The weather in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful for much of the year. We are fortunate to get about 300 days … Read more
Hiking with Dogs in Estes Park
Here are some places to enjoy hiking with dogs in Estes Park. 1) Lake Estes. There is a large dog park near Lake Estes, at … Read more
Traveling with Pets to Estes Park
Traveling with pets to Estes Park can be a lot of fun, *if* you’ve prepared in advance. I am constantly amazed at the number of … Read more
Estes Park Free Shuttle
Estes Park Free Shuttles run only in summer and early fall, and service Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. For paid shuttle transportation to and … Read more
Rocky Mountain National Park Maps
Rocky Mountain National Park maps are essential for planning your visit. A variety of maps are available, depending on whether you plan to go for … Read more
Directions to Estes Park
Here are directions to Estes Park from various locations. Also provided are external links to Google Maps, which open in a separate window. PLEASE NOTE … Read more
Estes Park Maps
Estes Park Maps are essential for planning your visit! Traffic in the summer can get pretty crazy, so it’s very helpful to know where you’re … Read more
Lightning Safety
Lightning safety is of utmost importance in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Many people have been struck and killed by lightning over the … Read more
Vapor Lock
Vapor lock? What’s that? There you are, chugging up Trail Ridge Road, and your car starts to lose power. You pull off the road and … Read more
Altitude Sickness
Estes Park is located at 7,522 feet (2,293 m) above sea level. Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness or AMS, can occur as low … Read more
Black Bear Safety
Black bear safety is sometimes taken lightly, because black bears are, in general, easygoing sorts of creatures. If Yogi Bear were real, he’d be a … Read more
Free WiFi in Estes Park
The best place to go for free WiFi in Estes Park is the Estes Valley Library. It’s fast, it’s free, and you don’t have to buy … Read more
