A Rocky Mountain log home in Estes Park

Treat yourself to the good life with a real Estes Park vacation in this magnificent custom-built Rocky Mountain log home rental. Snow-capped mountain views, vaulted ceilings, museum-quality decorations, gorgeous wood floors and log furniture await you. This is the picture-perfect home for your great escape.

This log home sleeps 10 and is situated at the end of a quiet mountain road on a private acre overlooking pristine Hermit Park and the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park. It offers a complete gourmet kitchen with an espresso maker, large dining room, private hot-tub, two large-screen TVs with satellite, wireless internet, central heat, 3 bathrooms, washer and dryer, gourmet gas grill, and a 2-car garage. An expansive deck with walk-out doors from the master bedroom, living room and dining room offers breathtaking panoramic views.

The spacious master bedroom has a king bed with luxurious linens and tile bath and shower. The great room has floor-to-ceiling windows, a moss rock fireplace with a high-quality wood-burning Buck stove insert. It can accommodate 4 guests on the two futon sofa couches. The upstairs bedroom has a queen bed with beautiful linens and a comfortable loft to relax in or to curl up with a good book. The beautifully furnished basement bedroom has a King bed with exquisite linens a full bath and a witting room with a TV and a walk-out sliding door. This home comfortably sleeps 10.

Enjoy watching deer, elk and other wildlife from the magnificent deck and only 4 minutes away experience the shops and restaurants of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s a dream come true……

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National Beagle Show held in Estes Park

The National Beagle Club of America (NBC) will hold its annual specialty show in Estes Park, Oct. 1-3. In addition, the Rocky Mountain Beagle Club (RMBC) will also hold its annual specialty show, Sept. 29-30. Both shows will take place at the Rocky Mountain Park Holiday Inn, 101 South Saint Vrain Avenue in Estes Park.

A specialty show is a breed-specific show and only beagles will be exhibited. There are two sizes of beagles: under 13 inches tall and 13 inches to 15 inches tall. There are 230 beagles in the NBC Specialty Show and a total of 336 entries, which include dogs entered in multiple events.

The National Beagle Club of America holds its annual specialty show at locations throughout the United States. The last time the show was held in Colorado was in 1994.

All events listed are open to the public and ,unless otherwise indicated, free to attend. Only dogs entered in the competitions may be on the show grounds. Entries closed on Sept. 10.

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Fall in Estes Park

Elk bugling calls, beautiful Aspen trees changing leaves and a haunted ghost tour of one of Colorado’s most famous hotels are good enough reasons to leave Denver behind for the weekend.

With smaller crowds than the summer and almost all of the same attractions open, Estes Park is a great place to be this time of year. Plus, fall brings added bonuses to the small mountain town that are hard to find anywhere else.

“It’s still a relaxed, laid back kind of place to go with lots of things to do,” said Suzy Blackhurst, spokeswoman for the Estes Park Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We’re a national destination, but I think our Front Range friends find us attractive in the fall.”

Elk bugling

Estes Park in late September is an ideal place and time to see the elk bugling. Bugling, the name given to the call of the bull elk as part of the mating ritual, is one of those things you have to see and hear in person to believe, Blackhurst said.

During September, elk herds descend from the high country to lower elevations. As the mature bulls try to compete for mating with the harems of cows, they let out deep, resonant tones that rise rapidly to a high-pitched squeal before dropping to a series of grunts.

“It’s so enthralling and so vivid,” said Blackhurst.

According to the Estes Park Convention and Visitors Bureau, the best time to see and hear the elk bugling calls are at dawn and from late afternoon until dusk. The best places to go in the Estes Park area to hear and see elk bugling are Moraine Park, Upper Beaver Meadows and Horseshoe Park.

Tree changing

The enormous Aspen trees around Estes Park are a good opportunity to see the leaves change colors.

Blackhurst recommended Hermit Park, 1,362 acres of open space 2 miles southeast of Estes Park, as a good place to explore. The area is open to the public for the first time since 1965, and has some of the tallest and healthiest Aspen trees in the area, according to Blackhurst.

Stanley Hotel

After a day spent watching the leaves change and elks bugling, stop by the Stanley Hotel, 333 E. Wonder View Ave., for a good scare and sleep.

The famous inspiration for Stephen Kin

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g’s “The Shining,” the Stanley is a top-of-the-line resort that features a haunted ghost tour, great place to eat, spa and luxurious rooms.

A historic ghost tour runs every day at the Stanley Hotel except for major holidays. Resident historian Billy Ward takes guests around the hotel and tells of the ghost stories and sightings at the hotel, the Stanley’s most haunted rooms and places, and, of course, “The Shining’s” connection to the hotel.

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Estes Park Rental Gate Away

Get Away to Estes Park Come to Estes Park and escape. Experience the joys of nature, excellent food and wonderful shopping in the quaint town of Estes Park. This newly remodeled home is the perfect place to renew your spirit. With vaulted ceilings and a gourmet kitchen, you will begin to unwind and relax. You can easily walk to the downtown for shopping and great food or just relax in your private hot tub or hammock underneath the majestic rustling pines. This charming Estes Park home can sleep 4 to 6 people. The sleeping loft has 1 queen bed and a day bed. In the cozy first floor private bedroom there is a full bed. The living room has a comfortable queen sleeper sofa. Some of the features of this beautiful home include a ½ acre yard with trees and privacy, wireless internet, cable TV, vaulted ceilings, tasteful new furnishings, new country kitchen, new bathroom, washer & dryer, backyard patio with gas grill, private hot tub in the trees, fire pit, front porch with snow-capped mountain views and a hammock to enjoy the cool mountain breezes. Elk are common visitors here. It's a short walk to town and all of the fun activities offered. The Aerial Tram and Fun City (Go Karts, an 18-hole Mini Golf Course, a Giant Slide, Bumper Cars) are footsteps away. We think you’ll agree that this delightful home provides the ideal getaway to Estes Park!

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Family Vacations in Estes Park

Estes Park, Colorado is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the most popular and family friendly vacation spots in North America. Family activities such as hiking, horse-back riding, trail running, bird watching, biking, river rafting, jeep tours and 4-wheeling, rock climbing, youth summer camps, tennis, rodeos and much more will make your vacation even more enjoyable. Each winter brings a myriad of outdoor activities including snow shoeing, down hill skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing and Nordic skiing, all just minutes from Estes Park Central's Premier Vacation Rentals. 

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Real Estate In Estes Park: Mary's Lake view

Rocky Mountain Mary's Lake View
This is a newly constructed, luxury, two bed/two bath condo with gorgeous mountain views overlooking Mary’s Lake and only 3 miles from the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. It is fully-equipped with a Jacuzzi bathtub, King-size and Queen-size bed, Queen-size sofa bed in the living room, washer and dryer, TV, DVD and gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stone fireplace. A private hot tub on the deck overlooking the mountains enhances your relaxation.-- $279,000

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Guidelines for Successful Wildlife Viewing

• Watch wildlife from a distance. If animals notice you, or if they seem nervous, you are too close. Move away quietly.
• Drive slowly. Watch for animals crossing the road. Deer and elk are seldom alone: if you see one animal cross the road, look out for others that may follow it.
• Use binoculars or a telephoto lens to get close views.
• Stop your car to watch animals only if you can pull off the road safely. Do not block traffic.
• Never approach wildlife. Harassing animals is unlawful.
• Keep pets in your vehicle. Pets may scare wildlife, and animals can hurt your pet. A deer can crush a dog's skull with its hooves.
• Talk quietly so you don't disturb the animals or people nearby. If watching from your car, turn off the motor.

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