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Hot take:
Some people visit Estes Park for the scenery.
Others visit for the pie.
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Which group are you in?
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ποΈ The truth?
Most Rocky Mountain National Park visitors never see the best parts of the park.
Not because they don't want to.
Because they don't know where to look.
The hidden overlooks.
The quiet wildlife areas.
The local favorites most people drive right past.
That's exactly why I built the Estes Park & RMNP Insider Guide. π
#RMNP #RockyMountainNationalPark #EstesPark #ColoradoTravel
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π§ One of the best things about Trail Ridge Road?
The surprises.
A couple of days ago I spotted this small waterfall flowing down the side of the mountain.
No sign.
No crowd.
Just a beautiful reminder that some of RMNP's best moments are the ones you don't plan. ποΈβ€οΈ
#TrailRidgeRoad #RMNP #RockyMountainNationalPark #EstesPark
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ποΈ I built the guide I wish I had on my first Rocky Mountain National Park trip.
No endless searching.
No random recommendations.
No wasting vacation time trying to figure everything out after you arrive.
Just local knowledge, hidden gems, wildlife locations, favorite trails, dining recommendations, and trip-planning shortcuts.
And tomorrow...
I'm showing one of the coolest features. π
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ποΈ Be honest...
How many times have you pulled over at Many Parks Curve and said:
"Just one more photo." π
Some views in Rocky Mountain National Park never get old.
And this is definitely one of them. β€οΈ
What's your favorite overlook in RMNP?
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ποΈ After answering the same questions for months...
π Where should we eat?
π₯Ύ Which trails are worth it?
π¦ Where can we see wildlife?
πΈ What should we NOT miss?
I finally built a guide.
The Estes Park & RMNP Insider Guide.
Designed to help visitors spend less time planning and more time enjoying the mountains. β€οΈ
π Comment GUIDE if you'd like the link.
#EstesPark #RMNP #RockyMountainNationalPark #ColoradoTravel
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πΊπΈ Happy Flag Day πΊπΈ
Today we honor the Stars and Stripes.
A symbol of freedom, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of America.
Whether it's flying above a small mountain town or against the backdrop of the Rockies, the American flag remains a powerful reminder of what unites us.
β€οΈπ€π Happy Flag Day from Estes Park Resort Guide.
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#FlagDay #AmericanFlag #USA #Colorado
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The Stop That Means Estes Park Is Getting Close πποΈ
For generations, travelers heading up Highway 34 through the Big Thompson Canyon have made a stop at the Cherry Company.
A slice of pie.
A good meal.
And a tradition that's become part of the journey.
Sometimes the memories aren't just in the destination...
They're in the stops along the way. β€οΈ
What's your favorite Cherry Company memory?
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Sometimes the most memorable wildlife encounters are the quiet ones. π¦π²
A moose resting peacefully in a meadow.
No movement.
No drama.
Just a reminder that life doesn't always have to move so fast.
Maybe that's why people keep coming back to Rocky Mountain National Park.
The mountains have a way of slowing us down.
What's the most peaceful wildlife moment you've ever experienced?
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#Moose #RMNP #EstesPark #ColoradoWildlife
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The surprising thing about young elk is how much they act like kids.
One minute theyβre standing quietly in the meadow.
The next theyβre running, jumping, and chasing each other through the grass like nothing else in the world exists.
Pure joy in the middle of the mountains.
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The Dam Store β€οΈ
For many people, seeing The Dam Store along Highway 34 means one thing...
Estes Park is almost here. ποΈ
Ice cream. Souvenirs. Family traditions.
Some places become part of the journey, not just the destination.
What's your favorite memory from The Dam Store?
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The Drive Most Visitors Rush Past π²ποΈ
Before Estes Park.
Before RMNP.
Before the crowds.
There's a quieter route through Glen Haven where the mountains seem a little bigger and life feels a little slower.
Sometimes the journey is the destination.
Which route do you take into Estes Park?
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The Drive Most Visitors Never Forget πποΈ
The North Fork River follows County Road 43 between Glen Haven and Estes Park, creating one of the most beautiful drives in Colorado.
Rushing water.
Towering pines.
Granite canyon walls.
And mountain scenery around every bend.
Sometimes the journey to Estes Park is every bit as memorable as the destination itself.
Have you driven this route?
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ποΈ Trail Ridge Road is open again.
Above the trees.
Above the crowds.
Above almost everything.
And there sits Longs Peak, still holding onto patches of snow.
Some views never lose their magic.
The Highway to the Sky is back. β€οΈ
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πΌ For a few short weeks each summer, the mountains trade green for gold.
Wildflowers blanket the landscape.
The air feels lighter.
And suddenly everyone remembers why Colorado summers are so special. ποΈπ
Some seasons are worth slowing down for.
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π¦ The moment an elk stops and looks directly at you...Everything else seems to disappear.
No phone.No schedule.No distractions.Just a reminder that you're standing in their world now.
That's a feeling Rocky Mountain National Park never gets old giving people. ποΈ
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π Some of the best moments in Estes Park happen when you slow down.
A walk along the Riverwalk.
The sound of the Big Thompson River.
Mountain views around every corner.
No schedule. No rush.
Just a reminder that not every great experience needs to be complicated. ποΈπ
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π¦ One minute it was a normal drive down Highway 34.
The next, two wild turkey hens stepped onto the road like they owned it.
No rush.
No concern.
Just another day in the mountains.
That's the thing about Estes Parkβyou never know what wildlife is waiting around the next bend. π²ποΈ
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ποΈ Thereβs a moment every Estes Park visitor knows.
You're driving up Highway 36.
The mountains get bigger.
The excitement starts building.
Then you see it.
The Estes Park sign.
And suddenly, the trip feels real.
Some traditions never lose their magic.
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