Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

Sure it gets cold in Estes Park during the winter, but here at Rocky Mountain Resorts, we have the perfect accommodations to keep you warm all winter long. With cabins featuring wood-burning fireplaces and cozy hot tubs, you can relax and enjoy all that the season brings. Discover below some of our favorite winter cabin rentals in Estes Park and start planning your getaway today! Cabins with hot tubs At...

Estes Park, Colorado is easily one of the most photographed areas in the state. With Rocky Mountain National Park as your backdrop, beautiful scenery surrounds our little mountain town from almost every vantage point. So, grab your camera and capture your travels with these top picture-worthy spots in Estes Park. Estes Park welcome sign The iconic Estes Park welcome sign is a great way to begin your photographic journey in...

Now is the perfect time to plan a winter vacation to Estes Park! Our little mountain town isn’t just a top vacation destination in the summer, it’s also a popular place to visit as soon as the snow starts falling! One of the best ways to experience the season is with a stay at one of our many properties. From cozy cabins and cottages to hot tubs and warming fireplaces,...

Estes Park shines brightly throughout the year as the top destination when visiting Colorado. But it really sparkles during the holiday season. Our quaint downtown, local hotels, and businesses light up with decorative Christmas displays and colorful lights. So, gather up the family and take a drive or enjoy an evening stroll and discover below where to see Christmas lights in Estes Park. Yuletide Lights Driving Tour Neighbors and businesses...

Estes Park is a photographer’s dream destination! Though beautiful year-round, there’s something about pristine white snow covering dark evergreens that adds a special touch to pictures of Estes Valley. Whether you’re a novice on a quick getaway or expert, you have to stop by these must-see places to photograph in Estes Park during the winter season. Welcome to Estes Park Sign Start your photo journey before you even make it...

Head to Estes Valley for the 2nd Annual Estes Park Holiday Wine Festival. Generally, a two-day event this year due to COVID, they have had to pare it down to one day. The 2021 festivities will still be an event to remember. Celebrate the holiday with featured local Colorado winemakers. Over 15 wineries come together to showcase their best wines, meads, and ales. Come out and enjoy samples of the...

Along with cool temperatures and colorful transitioning aspens, fall brings the start of the elk rut. Throughout Estes Park, residents can hear the echoing bugle of the elk signaling the mating season to the herd. Keep reading if you’re wondering where to find the elk bugling in Estes Park. What is the Elk Rut? Beginning in late August, visitors flock to Estes Park for a chance to see the celebrated...

As the summer ends in Estes Park, you’ll notice the crowds that constantly head to Rocky Mountain National Park have started to thin out, bringing a quiet stillness with the cool autumn breeze. Even though the summer season is over, there’s still plenty of fun to be had! Below is a list of our favorite things to do in Estes Park fall 2021! See Fall Colors See the vibrant changing...

After a year of canceled events in our mountain community, the annual Elk-Fest makes a much-anticipated return. Keep reading for tips on getting ready for Elktober in Estes Park this year! The two-day event will be held in Bond Park on October 2nd and 3rd and will focus on celebrating the annual elk rut or mating season, which generally peaks around this time. There will be plenty of activities, food,...

At Rocky Mountain Resorts, we feature a wide variety of cabins and vacation homes for your Estes Park adventures. One of the best features our accommodations offer is full kitchens. Enjoy the convenience of preparing a meal for a night in, or breakfast ready to go for the day’s adventure with one of our Estes Park cabins with a full kitchen. Estes Park cabins with a full kitchen Lazy R...