Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

The most wonderful time of the year is here! December always seems to go by way too fast, much like the rest of 2015 did, and we’d like to thank all of our guests who visited us this year. We hope to welcome you back again in the new year! Not only are the holidays special around here because snow softly falls over the mountains, but the holidays allow us...

November is the time to give thanks. We want to give thanks to everyone this year who participated in our charity sweepstakes! If you haven’t yet participated, it’s a great opportunity to win a gift certificate valid for a three night stay in a deluxe one bedroom condo at Fawn Valley Inn. You’ll also nominate a charity of your choice to receive the same prize. Thanks to all of our...

The fall is no reason to fall away from family vacations! If you’re planning fall break activities now, see what’s happening in Estes Park to keep the kiddos entertained. Activities Hiking – Hiking is always a favorite Estes Park activity and many of our easy or moderate hiking trails are still accessible through autumn. These trails not only have stunning views on their own, but coupled with the fall colors,...

Many tend to think of white sandy beaches for a honeymoon, but we know plenty of adventurers who’d take hiking over watching the waves. Celebrate your new marriage with a honeymoon in Estes Park! To get the romantic ideas rolling, we’ve put together a few activities to enjoy outside of your cabin. Autumn Gold Festival – Celebrate your new marriage and the new fall season during the Autumn Gold Festival...

As a follow-up to our moderate hikes to try this summer, we’re rounding out our list with our favorite difficult summer hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mt. Ida First on the list is the 9.6-mile roundtrip to Mt. Ida! Located off the Poudre Lake Trailhead off of Trail Ridge Road and just on the “other” side of the Continental Divide, this trail offers some serious elevation gain at just over...

In our last blog post, we highlighted three of our favorite easy hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. This post will focus on moderate summer hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park or near Estes Park for visitors looking for a bit more of a challenge during their Colorado vacation. Loch Vale This 5.9-mile trail (roundtrip) off the Glacier Gorge Trailhead is a wonderful moderate hike with a beautiful payoff at...

We often get asked for advice on navigating the many trails within Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding Estes Park. We love sharing tips and tricks for visitors so we thought we’d share with you our three favorite easy summer hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. We’ll start off with easy trails for those that want to hike as soon as they’re in the park, but want some time to...

Not sure when to plan your summer Colorado vacation? We do follow the belief that it’s always a good time to visit Estes Park, no matter the season, but if you enjoy a plethora of hiking, biking, sightseeing, and everything in between then plan a visit this summer. If the activities aren’t enough to convince you to pack your bags, then check out these upcoming Estes Park summer events to...

Celebrate mom and dad this year with a trip to Estes Park! Show your parents your appreciation for family vacations by giving them one in return! Estes Park is always a good destination for a family vacation but if you want to make it extra special for two important people in your life, add some of these activities or events to your itinerary and surprise mom this Sunday by telling...

If all things spooky and chilling are up your alley, don’t miss the Stanley Film Festival! Since 2013, Estes Park has been home to a festival celebrating the cinematic horror genre and independent films. The festival runs over four days, this year April 30 – May 3, and includes films from new and established filmmakers, Q&A sessions, panels, a competition for student filmmakers, the “Stanley Dean’s Cup,” and various events...