Tag: Estes Park
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Man hospitalized after getting “stomped” by elk at front door
An elk attack resulted in a man getting hospitalized in Estes Park over the weekend. According to 9NEWS, the attack took place on Saturday in the area of an apartment complex on Manford Avenue. The attack followed multiple reports of a cow elk that was exhibiting aggressive behavior in the area. At this time, elk…
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Bustang from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park resumes service Saturday
Bus service connecting Denver to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park begins this Memorial Day weekend. The route, “Bustang to Estes,” will run every Saturday, Sunday and on holidays through Sept. 27. A one-way ticket for adults is $7.50. Bustang, Colorado Department of Transportation’s interregional bus service, includes WiFi, power outlets, a restroom, bike…
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Effort to open iconic road that hits 12,183 feet in Colorado has officially started
Operations to get the iconic Trail Ridge Road that cuts through Rocky Mountain National Park open for the season are officially underway. Per an April 28 update from the park, snowplow operators are regularly doing their job on the road at this time and as a result, some access is limited. Members of the public…
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Guide to Estes Park: Visiting the ‘gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park’
From top notch Colorado outdoor recreation to spooky hotels and weird festivals, Estes Park is uniquely entertaining – and it’s also a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Here’s a look at Estes Park and what makes it so charming. History: The area of Estes Park started out as a summer destination for the Ute…
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Weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: PBS Kids Day, Genealogy, Skate with Olympians, Rockies Fest
SATURDAY Such fun family times. Saturday is Be My Neighbor Day! in Southeast Colorado Springs with story time, a dance party and fun activities with Daniel Tiger of PBS. WeeCycle and Pikes Peak Library District will be part of the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. free activities at Family Event Center – Pikes Peak United…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Broncos watch parties and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected]. SATURDAY Every popular Broncos watering hole, and they’re…
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Woman found dead on trail after suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado
Mountain lion attacks on humans are extremely rare, even rarer that one of those attacks is fatal – that said, authorities believe a woman was killed by a mountain lion or mountain lions near Rocky Mountain National Park on New Year’s Day. According to a report from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, hikers reported seeing a…
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It will soon cost an international couple $230 to visit Rocky Mountain National Park for a single day
The outdoor recreation industry has been abuzz about a press release published by the U.S. Department of the Interior on November 25, which announces several big changes coming to the country’s national parks. The press release describes the changes as “the most significant modernization of national park access in decades, delivering new digital America the…
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Weekend Things to do Around Denver and Beyond: Christkindlmarket opens and more
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected]. FRIDAY-DEC. 23 For 25 years this has been…
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Iconic Colorado route that reaches 12,183 feet officially closed for winter
And just like that, the iconic Trail Ridge Road has officially been shut down to thru-traffic for winter, as of November 14. Rocky Mountain National Park closes the route each year due to the risks that come with high-elevation travel during frigid and snowy months. Reaching 12,183 feet above sea level, the road isn’t maintained…