Holly & Kyle
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Poke around town in Estes Park
Situated about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Majestic views span in every direction along with the majestic scenes you expect from a Colorado mountain town: gold-medal fishing rivers, iconic peaks, fertile valleys dotted with wildlife plus one unexpected treasure - a national park. Rocky Mountain National Park, home to 300 miles of hiking trails within 415 square miles of protected mountain wilds, borders Estes Park at its eastern entrance. Explore beautiful Estes Park!
Hit the Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park
Looking for a great trail near Estes Park, Colorado? Visit the world famous Rocky Mountain National Park! Tap the link to check out AllTrails' recommended hiking trails, running trails, vistas/ viewpoints and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and other visitors. There are 89 moderate trails in Estes Park ranging from 0.6 to 39 miles and from 7,339 to 13,047 feet above sea level. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL NEED TO RESERVE/PURCHASE A ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK PASS IN ADVANCE TO GET INTO THE PARK. Reservations will become available on August 1, at 10 a.m. (MDT) for reservations to enter the park during the month of September (and any remaining days that have not been booked for August). PLEASE VISIT THIS LINK TO RESERVE YOUR PARK PASS AND DATE: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910
Food in Estes Park
Click the link to check out Estes Park's recommended gastro-fare!
Estes Park Breweries and Taprooms
Click the link to check out Estes Park's breweries, taprooms, and distillery!
Explore denver
Check out the Mile High City during your stay! Denver, which is about an hour away from Estes Park, is an outdoor city known for its world-class cultural attractions, thriving craft breweries, chef-driven dining and red-hot music scene (we suggest checking to see if any of your favorite bands are playing at the famous outdoor music venue, "Red Rocks Amphitheatre," during your visit!).
Day trip to Boulder
If you're up for a drive, we recommend checking out Boulder, Colorado! Boulder, which is about an hour away from Estes Park, hosts tons of amazing trails and a vibrant food scene. Check out the link for day-trip recommendations! We also suggest visiting AllTrails for recommended hikes in Boulder.
Check out Colorado Springs
Itching for even more adventure and interested in Holly and Kyle's roots?! About two and a half hours away from Estes Park is Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs, also known as Olympic City USA, is home to the US Olympic Training Center, the US Air Force Academy (Kyle's alma mater), Colorado College (Holly's alma mater), the beautiful outdoor rock formation/park, "Garden of the Gods," and has many other unique things to see and do. Colorado Springs also hosts Pikes Peak (also known as "Tava," or "Sun Mountain," to the Native American Ute Tribe), a majestic 14,115-foot mountain that only after 30 minutes at the summit in 1893, inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write a patriotic poem called, “America," which became the song, “America the Beautiful.” In other words, enjoy stunning natural scenery, endless blue skies and exciting choices for outdoor adventure when you visit Colorado Springs!