The aspen tree (Populus tremuloides) is the most widely distributed tree species in North America, ranging from Alaska to Newfoundland and down the Rocky Mountains to Mexico. Utah and Colorado ...

Dec. 18—Starting the day after Christmas, Estes Park residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Estes Park Fairgrounds, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, and it is home base for many visitors. It contains a host of accommodations for a variety of budgets, ranging from inns and motels to ...

20—Beautiful views can be found in every direction in the Estes ... trees. Over the next half mile of trail, stop to enjoy some of the best hidden gem locations for photographs in the park ...

The best time to visit Estes Park is from June to September. The four-month period of warm weather allows travelers to comfortably explore the area's offerings. Still, Estes' Parks natural wonders ...

The busy season at Rocky Mountain falls from summer into mid-autumn, and no wonder: July through October bring blooming wildflowers, (mostly) snow-free trails, golden aspen foliage, and active ...

Lisa Lewis was curious to see what $500,000 worth of wildfire mitigation work in her mountain community might do for her ...

We’re looking forward to summer for a variety of reasons—not least because longer days mean more hours of light to pack in activities. If you need some help filling this season’s social calendar, ...

Joshua Tree National Park is often described as an out-of-this-world experience or healing for one’s soul, says Donovan Smith, the park’s public information officer. “With blue sunny skies ...

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Visitors check in at the Beaver Meadows Entrance Stations in Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado, on Friday, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) The restrooms at ...