Tag: Estes Park
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At Camp St. Malo, spirituality is tied to the experience of nature
The Chapel on the Rock, located at the base of Mount Meeker near Rocky Mountain National Park, blends natural beauty, history, and spirituality, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Known for its active parish, scenic trails, and nearby Tahosa Coffee House, the site emphasizes disconnection from technology and stewardship of nature.
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Unusual elk attacks in Estes Park, Colorado, result in three hospitalizations
Estes Park saw an “unprecedented” number of elk attacks that within a cluster of days sent three people — two of them children — to the hospital. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife said aggressive behavior from elk is quite common during calving season. But their geographical proximity, the nature of the attacks and the fact that they happened in…
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The new life of Colorado’s Frozen Dead Guy: A curious tale grows larger
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ESTES PARK • Last April, Stanley Hotel owner John Cullen found himself on a 14-hour flight to Norway to discuss the acquisition of a man’s dead, frozen grandfather. “What the hell am I doing?” he recalled asking himself. He recalled another thought: “Thank God I…
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Horror media company Blumhouse will curate exhibit at Estes Park’s Stanley Film Center
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The Stanley Hotel, serving as the inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining” on its perch above Estes Park, will soon be accompanied by an over 10,000-square-foot exhibit dedicated to horror curated by horror film production company Blumhouse. Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media announced Friday that Blumhouse, often regarded as…
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Rocky Mountain National Park camping reservations on hold for popular spots
Now is the time people vie for summertime camping spots at Rocky Mountain National Park. They are still waiting for reservations to open at the biggest, most popular campground. Mueller State Park offers rare chance for groomed cross-country ski trails The construction project that closed Moraine Park Campground for the summer of 2023 continues to…
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4 destinations for a winter staycation in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You could stay warm and cozy at home this winter, or you could allow yourself to be taken by the magic of this state’s many winter destinations. And no, you don’t have to ski. Consider these possibilities for an ideal staycation: Estes Park If you’ve…
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Winter is prime time for a night at Colorado’s historic, iconic hotels
The luxury hotels of Colorado ski country receive most of the buzz in winter while some of the state’s finest accommodations at lower elevations often get overlooked. Rates at these iconic, historic destinations tend to be cheaper in the colder months, which means a staycation might be closer to your price range. The Broadmoor: Since…
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All the usual spoils, plus peace and quiet, during winter at Rocky Mountain National Park
If you haven’t ever visited in winter, you might not recognize Rocky Mountain National Park. That’s not only because of how it looks: snow covering the once-gray faces of the high peaks; frozen lakes and waterfalls. But you’ll also notice other things. The cold, yes. But also the silence. The lack of cars. The lack…
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Sundance Institute moving key program to Estes Park for ’24 | Arts news
First-time film directors will immerse in the Colorado wilds for up to three weeks while Utah resort property is refurbished
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Sundance Institute moving key program to Colorado for 2024
First-time film directors will immerse in the Colorado wilds for up to three weeks while Utah resort property is refurbished