Estes Park

Among the mountain towns of Colorado, Estes Park stands out for its location beside Rocky Mountain National Park and its long association with the Stanley Hotel. The town sits where the Big Thompson River meets Fall River, below the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road begins nearby and crosses the park toward its high alpine interior; seasonal closures are part of life at these elevations. Opened in 1909, the Stanley Hotel helped inspire Stephen King’s novel The Shining after his 1974 stay. Downtown combines shops and restaurants with access to park trails and wildlife habitat. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Estes Park and the Front Range.

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