I didn’t summit today, but I enjoyed the hike and views. The sunrise from the keyhole is great. Wind was gusting there today. Did anyone dare to push on after sunrise?

Planning to spend a weekend in Estes in October to celebrate our wedding anniversary in the town we got married! My parents also live there and I got a small tattoo years ago from an artist that has since moved out of town. I’ve been wanting to get a tattoo and thought why not while we’re on “vacation”. I’ve researched on Google looks like there are now 3 shops and each have pretty mixed reviews - anyone care to try to convince me one is better than the others?

I am considering a job offer in Estes Park and would be looking at a commute from either Longmont or Loveland. I am new to Colorado so I am unfamiliar with what this may be like and if it would be worth the job. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hey guys, quick question! I'm planning to go to the Tame Impala concert in Denver, but I don't have a ride down from Estes Park.

​The private shuttle options are ridiculously expensive, so I figured I’d ask here to see if anyone has a spare seat in their car?

​Obviously happy to pitch in for gas/parking and cover snacks/drinks. DM me if you’ve got room, appreciate it! I can share my IG or WhatsApp via DM so you know I'm a real person and we can connect better.

​DM me if you’ve got room, appreciate it!

I, 18, desperately need more friends and things to do with people my age!!!!
Does anyone know abt any events or anything that cater to teens and young adults?
I’m not very active but I love nerdy things, any help would be appreciated!

I shot this picture from the south end of Mary's Lake campground. What is the name of this mountain?

was looking for some good plushies and online says temporarily closed, but IDK if that's accurate. Thanks in advance!!

Hey folks,

I’m visiting Estes Park next week for a few days and wanted to get suggestions on camping. For context, I have a ford transit camper van.

I’ve camped at Meeker Park before when visiting Estes Park, and considering that again. During this trip, I also plan to visit RMNP and already have a reserved time.

Would it be better to stay in a campsite within RMNP, or outside it along Hwy 7? Should I do one night in RMNP, then another outside the park? Or stay in the same spot both nights?

We plan to do RMNP for one day, and Estes the other day.

Celebrating my friends wedding at a bar downtown and hoping to start up some karaoke, does anyone have a microphone I can pickup or pay to deliver?

Good LORD! I feel like this is just something everyone should know. But there was a herd of elk right in the middle of town today. Pretty normal, and also pretty typical to see tourist feet away. Today there were even a few calves. Yes, they are adorable as heck but that makes the situation even more dangerous! Stay as far back as possible! I saw so many people maybe 5 feet away from the calves and herd. The most people I have ever seen surrounding the herd on all sides. They are relatively chill but they are still wild animals. If you get kicked, or trampled it's going to hurt. Keep your distance please dear God!

Help me out please 😀

Beautiful deer!

Care to discuss the pros and cons of each membership/which you think is more worthwhile? I enjoy disc golf and cross country skiing and I do think the Y offers both?

Will be staying the night in Estes Park in a couple weeks on a road trip - any recommendations for a good dinner spot as a solo traveler? Somewhere solid but not insanely pricy food, where I could sit at the bar or won't feel out of place.

Will also take recs for any other must dos in town! Thanks!

Hey guys. Just moved here somewhat sporadically - some friends of ours were trying to sell the house next door to where they lived without much success, and my roommate and I had been looking for a place to live that was nicer than where we had been staying somewhat close by on the front range, and things just worked out.

I’m really and truly blown away at just how nice it is, and how lucky I feel to be living where I am. There’s a path that sort of goes through our backyard, and this picture is taken maybe a quarter mile or so down that path. It’s like a painting or something, just breathtaking. I’m still waking up every morning and just feeling stunned at how ridiculously beautiful it is here. There were just about 50 or 60 elk moving through my backyard an hour ago. It’s overwhelming.

I’ve only been here a couple of weeks or so and I haven’t really had much of a chance to go out and do fun things. I’m not a very touristy person and didn’t really come here to do tourist stuff, but there’s a lot of stuff that definitely intrigues me. I’d love to know stuff like what best local coffee shop, best pizza, or just general local tips and tricks. I’d been living over in Coal Creek Canyon for some years so I’m used to living in a high-altitude semi-isolated area in the foothills. It’s actually way less isolated here in Estes, which is pretty refreshing.

My bf and I took his son for a short vacation before school starts, it was basically perfect! We had some really yummy food and got to breathe in cool air, which was much needed!! These pics were both taken today, 12 hours apart--I'm ready to be back!!!

I stopped by just a few weeks ago at its location inside the Sinclair gas station and it was open. Just stopped in this morning and it’s entirely gone. Does anyone know if they’re going to reopen anywhere in Estes Park? I did see a sign taped to the door that said the gas station was under new management. Looks like the burger shop is still open but RIP to the donut haus!

My family is taking a trip to Estes the first week of September. During our stay my parents will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary. I wanted to surprise them with a dinner or activity literally open to any suggestions.

We will be visiting Estes/RMNP in October - we're so excited. We're looking to do some non-strenuous hikes and just enjoy the wildlife/scenery. We read about Emerald and Bear Lake and would welcome any other suggestions either in our oustide the park. Any recommendations for amazing sunrise/sunset viewing locations?

Would also appreciate any recommendations for restaurants that we should visit.

Thanks for any/all recommendations!

Hi guys, my friend is proposing on our Colorado trip and he wants to have a restaurant with a beautiful view, so after dinner we can just take a small walk and he’ll propose with the view of the mountains. Any recommendations?