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Four Restaurants in Estes Park Where You Can Actually Dine on the Big Thompson River

Quick answer: Four downtown Estes Park restaurants sit directly on the Big Thompson River along the Riverwalk: Ed’s Cantina & Grill, Poppy’s Pizza & Grill, Mama Rose’s Restaurant, and the Wheel Bar. All four offer outdoor patio seating within steps of the flowing river, and all are clustered within a few blocks of each other
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Where the Rivers Begin: The Headwaters of the Big Thompson and Fall River

Quick answer: The Big Thompson River originates in Forest Canyon, a remote glacially carved valley below Trail Ridge Road, and flows 78 miles before joining the South Platte River near Greeley. The Fall River originates near the Alpine Visitor Center at Fall River Pass, flows about 17 miles through Horseshoe Park and the town of
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The Five Tallest Mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park

Quick answer: The five tallest mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park are Longs Peak (14,259 ft), Mount Meeker (13,911 ft), Chiefs Head Peak (13,579 ft), Hagues Peak (13,560 ft), and Ypsilon Mountain (13,514 ft). Longs Peak is the only one reachable via a non-technical route with a real trail for most of the distance; the
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The Complete Guide to Wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park

Quick answer: Rocky Mountain National Park is home to roughly 60 to 67 species of mammals, more than 280 species of birds, 11 species of fish, 6 amphibians, and one native snake species. The animals most visitors actually see are elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, moose, yellow-bellied marmots, and pikas — while black bears, mountain
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The 4 Best Wedding Venues in Estes Park, Colorado

Estes Park has become one of Colorado’s premier destination wedding towns, and it’s easy to see why. Sitting at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the town offers couples a rare combination: dramatic mountain backdrops, a walkable historic downtown for guests, and venues that range from Gilded Age elegance to lakefront luxury. If you’re
Saddle Up: Horseback Riding at Jackson Stables and Sombrero Stables in Estes Park

Saddle Up: Horseback Riding at Jackson Stables and Sombrero Stables in Estes Park

Quick answer: Estes Park has two long-standing horseback riding outfitters worth knowing about: Jackson Stables, the concessionaire operating on the YMCA of the Rockies property with guided trail rides into Rocky Mountain National Park (no YMCA membership required), and Sombrero Stables, operating since 1958 and once named one of Forbes’ “5 great places to ride
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