Few areas can boast such breathtaking scenery as the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park in the fall. The aspen trees have exploded in color and the wildlife is abundant and readily found. To take in the splendor of the mountains there are three quite beautiful scenic routes to plan, each with something very different to offer.
Estes Park is gearing up for a gorgeous summertime. Make reservations now to come up to the high country where it will be cool and sunny all summer long. Spend breath-taking days surrounded by wild-flowers, pine trees, eagles and rivers. Picnics, rodeos, parades, and concerts. Whether a short weekend visit or a relaxing riverside vacation, any time spent in Estes Park in the summer is time well spent. Continue reading
This time of the year is wonderful for bird watchers. Most people only think of spring and summer for optimum viewing of different species, but late winter and early spring offers numerous clear opportunities to see popular varieties because of the lack of cover from foliage.
Kaiyote Tours is recommended by Backpacker Magazine and Fodoris Travel Guides as an excellent winter birding guide company. With over 300 species of birds in Rocky Mountain National Park having a knowledgeable guide take you directly to the most prolific sighting areas is imperative. Kaiyote Tours has three tours that are especially nice. Continue reading
Here in the Rocky Mountains visitors have a lot of options for getting out and about. Hiking and biking are very popular, and guided tours are an excellent way to really experience the high country safely and easily. But carrying heavy backpacks can sometimes be a bit cumbersome, especially at high altitude, not to mention the little ones in the family who start out with so much energy, but peter out at mile five, needing to be carried all the way back to the camp or car. Continue reading
If you are a first time visitor to Estes Park and the surrounding Rocky Mountain areas it might be wise to think about hiring a guide. Not only does the guide know the “in” places to go, taking you there quickly and directly, but he/she can provide an original, one-of-a-kind experience tailored to your own unique wishes.
