Looking for a Colorado winter vacation that doesn’t include flying down the mountain at breakneck speeds? Let’s take a look at what Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park have to offer. You already know that there are hundreds of miles of trails and terrain, protected and preserved in Rocky Mountain National Park. That’s just the tip of the story.
The national park and forests surrounding Estes Park provide exceptional winter opportunities for cross-country skiing and extreme skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, hiking, and winter mountaineering. Some also enjoy the revived Telemark skiing technique. For those who want a winter ski vacation in Estes Park but still crave downhill skiing, the Eldora Ski Resort is an hour south along the ridge road. Once you’ve returned, you can head into town for a bite to eat or explore some of the artist galleries.
We’ll go into more detail about what you can expect to see and do in just a minute, but you can also explore the opportunities yourself at any time by clicking the links on the left of the page. There you will find money saving coupons, discounts, bargains and deals on equipment rentals, accommodations – everything you will need and want during your trip to this great winter vacation destination.
Even in winter, one can enjoy the mighty rivers, mountain lakes, forests and glens, and all the forested mountain dwellers, a cornucopia of natural beauty waiting to be seen and discovered. If you want to take pictures and leave footprints, some of the shots you can get include mule deer, elk, elk, bighorn sheep, peregrine falcons, and golden eagles.
Estes Park is at 7,522 feet, while the highest point in the area is Long’s Peak, at over 14,250 feet, on the Continental Divide. Several companies offer guided tours through the park’s many wonders, or you can drive a car and enjoy it all at your own pace.
Hiking is still possible during the winter months. When the lower elevation trails don’t get a lot of snow, the rangers leave them open. Precautions should be taken, as is the case, when venturing into any wilderness area, but additional measures need to be taken during the winter. Experienced guides are available. Check out the links to your left to find one that you like!
There are several galleries of unique artists to explore. Who knows? You can end up taking home a masterpiece or get inspired to create one yourself! Travel is the destination of such a vacation, so take your time, savor the many flavors found in this fantastic area. The locals provide a warm, friendly and genuine greeting to their guests. Away from the attitudes of most downhill resort towns, you’ll feel truly welcome in Estes Park.
Accommodations are an essential part of any vacation. Estes Park Colorado Lodging leaves you in charge of this, too. You can choose from inns, cabins, chalets, condo rentals, hotel rooms … You can rent almost any type of accommodation you want. You could even have the same room Stephen King stayed in while writing “The Shining”!
We are confident that you will be glad you chose Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park as your vacation destination this winter. Don’t be too surprised if you come back in the summer months too. Estes Park is amazing any time of the year!
Be sure to check out the links for discounted rates, money-saving coupons, bargains, and deals on all the goods, accommodations, services, tours, and rentals you want and need! Take your pick and we’re sure you’ll have a great time at the most enjoyable natural vacation destination in the continental United States, Estes Park.
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