Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

Get your camera ready—Rocky Mountain National Park is packed with jaw-dropping views you’ll want to capture and relive forever. Here’s your guide to the most picture-worthy spots in Rocky Mountain National Park:   Bear Lake A true Rocky Mountain classic. Visit Bear Lake on a calm day and you’ll see the water transform into a glassy mirror, perfectly reflecting the towering trees and rugged peaks around it. It’s pure magic...

Summer is a peak traffic time for Rocky Mountain National Park but it’s not the only place to go in the area! Check out some alternative hot spots near Estes Park for great views and fun as you wait for the lines to die down. Allenspark Head up Highway 7 for a beautifully scenic drive (including easy stops for stunning views of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker) to Allenspark, a...

Are there grizzly bears in Rocky Mountain National Park? No, there are no grizzly bears in Rocky Mountain National Park or the entire state of Colorado, but at one time, there were. The Rocky Mountains of Colorado used to be home to an abundance of grizzly bears until they were declared extinct in Colorado in 1953. At one point, grizzlies thrived in Colorado until the 1940s and 1950s when their...

Rocky Mountain National Park in the Winter Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park in the winter provides visitors with the same reasons they like to visit any other time of year; beautiful scenery, viewing wildlife, and outdoor activities. But winter offers a different way to experience these things in a much more unique way. Discover here why you should visit Rocky Mountain National Park in the winter. Winter’s wildlife A lot...

Wildlife viewing in Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the more popular activities to enjoy year-round. Everything from elk and moose to little picas and soaring birds is available for viewing. And one of the best ways to capture and savor the moment is with your camera. With patience and a little luck, capturing Rocky Mountain National Park’s local fauna can make for beautiful photos. So, here are a...

Fall Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park Fall in Colorado is one of the best times to visit the Centennial State. With an abundance of colorful fall foliage, wildlife, and plenty of hiking trails with beautiful scenery. Barely break a sweat and discover the best of the fall season with these five easy fall hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Alberta Falls For the ultimate in Colorado fall beauty, begin...

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are both home to many different forms of wildlife, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, and bears. But one of its lesser-known, but just as impressive, forms of wildlife are the 280 species of birds that make Rocky Mountain National Park their home. So, grab your binoculars and hit the trails with our guide to birdwatching near Estes Park and discover life within the trees...

Hop in your car and discover these three scenic drives in Rocky Mountain National Park that are sure to make you pull over and snap a picture.

Explore these easy waterfall hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park and start enjoying the beauty of the Rockies with little effort!

Summer in the Rockies is perfectly picturesque, with vibrant blooms and rugged mountain peaks in the background.  Add a little color to your outdoor adventures and use our guide to the best wildflower hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Beginner Nymph Lake This easy half-mile route from Bear Lake to Nymph Lake is the perfect short-day excursion to see Rocky Mountain wildflowers. The lake is dotted with yellow-colored floating pond...