Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

The Continental Divide is a large mountain range scaling from South America all the way up to the top of North America. Throughout its 3000 miles of mountains and water basins, it expands through Colorado. You will be able to see the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park, and here are the best ways to explore it! The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Loop If you’re dreaming of exploring...

When you visit Estes Park, seeing Elk grazing on some grass is a common sight. While watching them roam around the city is always fun, it’s quite a sight watching them in their natural habitat in the Rocky Mountains. Here are some useful tips for viewing elk in Rocky Mountain National Park! When visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, the best time to view elk is usually around dawn or dusk....

When visiting Colorado, you have access to a plethora of scenic drives without the Rocky Mountains. However, one drive stands out strongly against the others. The Peak to Peak Scenic Byway is a highway stretching out over 55 miles beginning in Estes Parks and ends in Black Hawk. Established in 1918, this historic road provides the best view of the Front Range within the Rockies and serves as an unforgettable...

The town of Estes Park is bustling with a variety of dining options, ranging from classic steakhouses to mom-and-pop breakfast diners. Kick off your adventures or end your day with delicious foods from these Estes Park restaurants near your accommodations at Rocky Mountain Resorts. Breakfast  Coffee on the Rocks Jump-start your day with a breakfast and coffee to go at Coffee on the Rocks. This local favorite serves up delicious...

Springtime in the Rockies can be unpredictable, but one thing is for sure, the beauty of the season shines with new colorful blooms spring. Whether you are headed to the mountains or are staying in town, there are several spring gardens in Estes Park that are sure to put a spring in your step. Mrs. Walch’s Gardens A sort of hidden oasis in the center of town, Mrs. Walch’s Gardens...

One of the more unique ways to see Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains is by way of horseback. It’s a great way to cover more ground yet still at a leisurely pace. There are several stables in the area that offer guided horseback rides, both inside the park and nearby. Estes Park even has some stables that offer riding year-round. Whether you are an experienced rider, or this is...

Is Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park? A question that gets asked many times, is one that we can easily answer. Yes, in a sense. We get to the bottom of this question and a few others below about visiting Estes Park and RMNP. Is Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park? The easy answer is yes. Estes Park is a town, not a park, next to Rocky Mountain...

We know when you’re on vacation all you want to do is disconnect from the world and not be on your phones or computers. But some of the best ways to explore Rocky Mountain National Park is with a few helpful apps. From top trails to stargazing, here are the best apps for RMNP. NPS App The NPS App is the official app of the National Park Service. Yoru can...

Looking for sweets for your sweetie in Estes Park? Our downtown is filled with a variety of options including cookies and ice cream, fudge, donuts, and more. Discover a few of our favorites below. The Old Fashion Candy Store Treat your sweetie to a taste of nostalgia at the Estes Park Old Fashion Candy Store. Located at 102 E Elkhorn, the store features over 600 nostalgic candies and sweet treats....

Wondering what to do in Estes Park at night? Don’t worry the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in our little mountain town. So, we’ve gathered up a list of our favorite activities and places to go to have a good time! Visit Rocky Mountain National Park Yes, that’s right Rocky Mountain National Park is open at night. In fact, the park is open 24 hours a day,...