The town of Estes Park plays host to several horse shows and a rodeo at its Stanley Park Arena each Summer. It is also the site of many other special events such as the Longs Peak Scottish Festival, the Estes Park Wool Market and other family oriented productions. Winter in Estes Park is a rewarding time to visit the mountains. The deer, elk and bighorn sheep make the Estes Valley their wintering grounds and are often viewable along the roads and streets around town. In the Spring and Fall, the Estes Valley is visited by over a hundred species of birds during their seasonal migrations.
Equipment is readily available for rent at several locations in town.
Downhill skiing is available at the Eldora Ski Area in Nederland, which is a one hour drive south of Estes Park by way of a well maintained state highway. Cross country skiing and snow shoeing have become very popular in the area of Bear Lake. We are happy to help plan any activities that you would like in order to ensure that your visit with us is a pleasant one. Remember, after any of these activities, or in lieu of them, one of the most gratifying ways to enjoy the Rocky Mountains is to take in the grandeur of the scenery from your deck or patio just outside your room or cabin.