19 Best Colorado Events and Festivals plus the World's Largest Rodeo
Join the party with these events and festivals you don't want to miss on your Colorado National Park vacation.
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
Elisabeth is a writer and editor who specializes in the outdoors, environment, health, food, culture, and science. Her work has appeared in Backpacker, Sunset, Grist, Organic Life, Women's Adventure, 5280 (Denver's city magazine), National Park Journal, and more. When she's not scaling peaks in pursuit of a story, Elisabeth loves cooking, paddling, cross-country skiing, and feeding her addiction to self-serve frozen yogurt.
10 Best Things to Do on a Rocky Mountain 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.
5 Things to Do in Estes Park
Known for its lodging, small-town charm, and knowledgeable outfitters, Estes Park serves Rocky Mountain National Park and access to the national forest.
Grand Canyon to Rocky Mountain National Park Road Trip
See the Grand Canyon and Great Sand Dunes in one unforgettable trip and end in Estes Park outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Enos Mills, Father 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.
Estes Park's Historic, Haunted Stanley Hotel
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.
Your Perfect 4-7 Days in Colorado's Rocky Mountains
The perfect vacation includes paddling on a lake, rafting on a river, playing cowboy, biking, fly fishing, and attending a baseball game.
24-hours in Rocky Mountain National Park
We decided to spill one of our perfect days in Rocky Mountain National Park, just for you.
10 Things to Do with Kids at Rocky Mountain National Park
Family vacation? Find fun for all ages with these kid-friendly activities in and around the park includes suggested hikes, horseback rides, and canoeing.
Your Perfect 3-Days in Rocky Mountain National Park
Drive the thrilling Trail Ridge Road, go wildlife watching, hiking, fishing, and visit historic sites in Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
Freelan O. Stanley and His Haunted Hotel
Freelan Stanley opened his iconic Rocky Mountain hotel after a doctor recommend the mountain air to improve his tuberculosis.
Celebrate 100 Years of the National Park Service in 2016
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.
Dream Jobs in Rocky Mountain National Park
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.
Mountain Strong - Rebuilding After the Flood of 2013
Witness the rebuilding and rebirth of local communities and the landscape itself after the 100-year flood of 2013.
Rainy-Day Escapes near Rocky Mountain Park
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.
Top 6 Rocky Mountain Tasty Treats
Satisfy a craving with these favorites from local purveyors in the Rocky Mountain region. Grab a burger, margarita, or beer near Rocky Mountain Park.