Posts author - Liz Brown

Few Colorado adventures compare to exploring pine forests, mountain meadows, and rocky trails from the saddle. Options for horseback riding in Estes Park range from easy family rides near town to longer journeys inside Rocky Mountain National Park. Here is how the area’s leading guided trail rides compare.   Glacier Creek Stables: Best for National Park Scenery Glacier Creek Stables is the only commercial stable located inside Rocky Mountain National...

Few places make a mountain adventure feel as effortless as Sprague Lake Rocky Mountain National Park. Located along Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, this peaceful destination combines reflective water, Continental Divide views, an accessible loop trail, picnic facilities, fishing, and wildlife watching. Here is how to spend a summer day at Sprague Lake without rushing from one activity to the next.   Arrive Early for Sunrise Views...

The road to the Alpine Visitor Center is part of the adventure. Perched at 11,796 feet on Fall River Pass, this spectacular stop is the highest-elevation visitor center in the National Park System. Here, the forests disappear, the alpine tundra opens in every direction, and the Rocky Mountains seem to stretch forever.   Drive Above the Tree Line Most visitors reach the center by following Trail Ridge Road, the dramatic...

There is something special about eating outside in Estes Park. The air feels fresher, the views are bigger, and even a simple meal feels like part of the trip. After hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, walking around Lake Estes, or shopping downtown, a patio table is one of the best places to slow down and enjoy where you are.   EMBER on Lake Estes For a meal with lake...