Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

It’s almost trick or treat time and if you’re looking for something good to eat that’s sweet, be sure to swing by one of these amazing candy shops in Estes Park! Caramel Corn Caramel Corn has been satisfying everyone’s sweet tooth in Estes Park since 1946! The candy shop expands beyond varieties of popcorn and also had a great selection of chocolates, candy, fudge, caramel apples, and saltwater taffy. Try...

Fall into great flavors with the craft brews of Estes Park this fall! Though any time is a good time to come sip our local beers, there’s something special about pairing these brews with our stunning fall hues. If you’re looking for an additional reason to visit Estes Park in the fall, our beer festivals might just seal the deal. Pumpkins & Pilsners Festival October 7, 2017 It seems like...

Fall is a special time in Estes Park with cooler temperatures, gorgeous fall foliage, and the distant bugles of bull (male) elk! The elk rut in Estes Park is mainly recognized by the sound the elks make. The bugling, a bellow with a grunt or a high-pitched call at the end, is used by the bulls to attract cows, or female elk, into their harem or to warn other bulls...

Estes Park is a wonderful family vacation destination – and we mean everyone in the family! Find dog-friendly activities in Estes Park for your next family getaway to the mountains. Dog-friendly activities A walk around Estes Park is a great way to burn some energy (for your dog) and get to know the area (for you). Window shop along the Riverwalk – many stores are dog-friendly or at least provide...

We’re getting closer to the most colorful time of the year! Every fall, many travelers head to Colorado to see the gorgeous hues take over and Estes Park is a top destination to see the fall foliage. Check out our fall foliage tips to better plan your visit to Estes Park and the greater Colorado area. Don’t forget your camera! When to visit It’s hard to determine in advance when...

There’s not much to whine about when you visit Colorado – especially our wine! Get to know the Colorado wineries of the Rockies, including one in Estes Park, and plan ahead for the Estes Park Wine Festival, August 12 – 13! Snowy Peaks Winery Based in Estes Park, Snowy Peaks is a great place to spend an afternoon in town. On Friday nights, you can also catch live music from...

Planning on driving along Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) this summer? It’s a popular scenic drive near Estes Park and an amazing way to see the park with its unrivaled elevation and status as one of the top roads of America’s Byways in Colorado. The 48-mile road was first opened to drivers in 1932 and climbs as high as 12,000 ft. with about 11 miles of...

Enjoy some high-flying adventures in Estes Park with our adventures with altitude. From the aerial tramway to whitewater rafting, we’ve got it all! Plan an epic summer vacation exploring Estes Park and gaining some impressive elevation. Aerial tramway An easy way for everyone to gain some elevation in Estes Park is to take a ride on the Aerial Tramway! The tram takes riders to the summit of Prospect Mountain where...

Planning an affordable family vacation to Estes Park? Check out some of our top free or low-cost activities to add to your travel itinerary without breaking your vacation budget! Rock Climbing at Performance Park Be one of the first to scale the rock wall behind Performance Park at the west end of downtown Estes Park. Just installed this spring, the cliff face is now climbable, thanks to the folks at...

Though it feels like winter might not want to quit around here in Colorado, we can’t help but get excited about the wonderful lineup of summer activities happening near Rocky Mountain National Park! Plan your Estes Park vacation around these fun summer events – many with free entry! June Jazz Fest Weekend, June 3 – 4 The mountains are alive with the sound of music in early June at the...