Estes Park is unique from other mountain settlements in Colorado in that it didn’t originate from mining; this picturesque little community has always been a resort town. With an elevation of 7,522 feet and a unique history of innovation and contributions to conservation, Estes Park is considered the largest gateway town to the Rocky Mountains. Tourists to this charming getaway will find a nice assortment of accommodations, museums, restaurants, and shops.
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Day 4 - Part 2
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Day 4 - Part 2 | Jun 16 08'
Here is a picture of Lynne, Joanne, and me just before they left. We had so much fun just hanging out! Thanks girls!ALSO... I forgot to mention tha... Continue reading »
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Hooray, hooray, we're on our way! | Aug 05 06'
"Lo and behold, a friend of mine from Hays, Mendi Alexander, and her husband and daughter were there in Estes Park."
So, our vacation got off to a day’s earlier start. Rather than leaving this morning (Sunday), I decided we just needed to get the heck out of Dodge... Continue reading »
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Driving Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park | Aug 06 06'
"Hmmmm…did someone lose it and go over the edge? Fall River Road was not meant to be."
A clear indication of how excited I was to be hitting Rocky Mountain National Park this morning is that I woke up – wide awake – and was showered,... Continue reading »
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Rocky Mountain National Park | Sep 17 06'
Elk, Elk, Elk!!! We had a couple of days before we the meeting in Denver, so we decided to add Rocky Mountain National Park to our itinerary.... Continue reading »
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Up Above the Clouds | Jun 01 09'
"...but I can do that math in my head: he was saying that they got better than 30 FEET of snow at the top this year. "
Today: up to the top of the park and the Alpine Visitor Center, at 11,796 feet. The highest point on the road is actually a little east... Continue reading »
