Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

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...

Don’t leave your furry friend behind and rent one of our Estes Park cabins that are pet friendly at Rocky Mountain Resorts. We feature 33 properties that are dog-friendly including Sunnyside Knoll, Timber Creek Chalets, Lazy R Cottages, Triple R Cottages, and several of our vacation homes. Click on one of our dog-friendly locations below to learn more and find a beautiful place where you can bring the entire family!...

Biking in RMNP is truly a beautiful experience. Roll past hillsides, vista views, scenic mountain tops, and wildlife, all on a bike ride through Colorado’s most popular National Park. But before you clip in, use our quick guide to biking inside the park and where you can find bike rentals in town. Where can I ride? Bicycles and e-bikes are permitted on all roads open to motor vehicles, both paved...

This spring and summer had brought a lot of rain to Estes Park and nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, prompting the question: What do you do in Estes Park when it rains? While we certainly an area that is known for its outdoor activities, there are plenty of things to do indoors when the weather doesn’t cooperate. So, here are our favorite things to do in Estes Park when it...

Are you looking for Estes Park cabins with a pool? Well, at Rocky Mountain Resorts we’ve got you covered. Cool off this summer with our seasonal pool at the following properties. Fawn Valley Inn If you are looking for Estes Park cabins on the river, then Fawn Valley Inn is a great option for you! These vacation rentals offer jetted-tub suites, hot tub suites, one, two, and three-bedroom Estes Park...