Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

6-miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, it inspired, "The Shining." The owner invented the Stanley Steamer car. Stay in the hotel or take a ghost tour.

Of course you can ski, snowmobile and snowshoe. But have you seen the ice sculptures, tried ski biking, or skijoring? And don't miss the festivals.

Join the party with these events and festivals you don't want to miss on your Colorado National Park vacation.

The park and the Estes Park and Grand Lake areas are a Things to Do Mecca! Here are our top picks including hiking, horseback riding and scenic drives.

See the Grand Canyon and Great Sand Dunes in one unforgettable trip and end in Estes Park outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.

A chance encounter with conservationist John Muir on a California beach inspired Enos Mills to do for his beloved Rockies what Muir did for Yosemite.

The perfect vacation includes paddling on a lake, rafting on a river, playing cowboy, biking, fly fishing, and attending a baseball game.

We decided to spill one of our perfect days in Rocky Mountain National Park, just for you.

Family vacation? Find fun for all ages with these kid-friendly activities in and around the park includes suggested hikes, horseback rides, and canoeing.

Freelan Stanley opened his iconic Rocky Mountain hotel after a doctor recommend the mountain air to improve his tuberculosis.

The NPS Centennial isn’t just about celebrating an incredible past—it’s also a chance to look ahead to an even more incredible future.

What it is really like to live and work in RMNP? Peek inside the typical days of park rangers, stable managers, volunteers, and outdoor business owners.

Witness the rebuilding and rebirth of local communities and the landscape itself after the 100-year flood of 2013.

Foul weather keeping you off the trails? Don’t hole up in a hotel: Hop in the car and head to one of the region’s top five indoor sights.