Rocky Mountain Travel 
Are you traveling with your dog to Estes Park? Our pets are part of our families. So when we go on adventures, we want our pets to experience them with us! Preparing for long car rides, air travel, or hotel stays requires preparation before your leave home. And bringing a pet to Colorado, has some unique challenges. Here’s everything you need …
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Welcome to Estes Park — a coffee lover’s mountain weekend
Whether you’re warming up after a dawn hike in Rocky Mountain National Park or taking a slow mid-afternoon break from riverwalk shopping, Estes Park’s cafés are tiny community stages: people-watching, dog-friendly patios, and real-deal espresso. Below are deep dives into the top five places I’d suggest you visit, including what to order, what to photograph, and insider tips for timing …
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Snowshoeing in Estes Park
Snowshoeing in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is one of the most rewarding winter adventures in Colorado. When deep snow transforms the trails into quiet white corridors, snowshoes open up a world that feels wilder, calmer, and more intimate than during the busy summer months. Whether you’re a seasoned winter explorer or trying snowshoeing for the first …
Continue readingTips for Hiking in Colorado
The following tips are to help beginner hikers and newcomers to Colorado have a safe and enjoyable hike. Most hikes are uneventful opportunities to take in the beauty of wildflowers, waterfall, and mountains. My hope is that that following these tips, plus a little common sense, will help keep you safe as you enjoy the unmatched beauty of Colorado. 1. …
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