Colorado is a pet-friendly paradise, and Estes Park is no exception. While Rocky Mountain National Park has strict rules limiting where dogs are allowed, there are plenty of dog-friendly hikes in Estes Park that still deliver incredible scenery, fresh mountain air, and unforgettable outdoor experiences. If you’re traveling with your four-legged hiking partner, these pet-friendly…
Backpacking is not for the faint of heart. Backpacking requires days and nights to be spent in the great outdoors. Cooking is completed over campfires and small stoves. At night, you curl up in a sleeping bag listening to the wind rustle the leaves and the sound of the forest and its animals. There is…
The crystal clear, cold, flowing waters of Estes Park may not be as clean as you believe. Small microbes, particulates, and bacteria that can lead to illness live in clear water. We know, you never worried about this when you were children, but things are different. Regardless of how wonderfully refreshing it would be to…
Mosquito bites aren’t just itchy inconveniences, they can actually make you sick. West Nile Virus, which doesn’t get the attention that it should anymore, is a big problem here in Colorado, and it is especially concerning this summer since weather conditions have created the perfect storm for a robust mosquito population. Although the majority of…