Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

Explore these easy waterfall hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park and start enjoying the beauty of the Rockies with little effort!

Summer in the Rockies is perfectly picturesque, with vibrant blooms and rugged mountain peaks in the background.  Add a little color to your outdoor adventures and use our guide to the best wildflower hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Beginner Nymph Lake This easy half-mile route from Bear Lake to Nymph Lake is the perfect short-day excursion to see Rocky Mountain wildflowers. The lake is dotted with yellow-colored floating pond...

Summertime in the Rockies is the best time to head out for a hike, but just as the right ski boot is needed for skiing, having the right hiking boot can make or break your summer hiking adventure. Picking the right hiking boot can mean the difference between a blistering blunder and an enjoyable hike. Use our guide on how to choose a hiking boot for your next mountain adventure...

Calling all expert hikers! It’s time to hit the trails with our favorite challenging hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. 1. Hallett Peak –Generally rated as strenuous, hikers gain stunning mountain views that make it well worth it. Reaching a height of 12,713 feet, the trail begins at Bear Lake, which starts at 9,475 feet. Hikers will be met with spectacular views of Longs Peak, the Keyboard of the Winds,...

It’s springtime in the Rockies! The weather is cool, the flowers are budding, and the crowds are minimal. Head outdoors and enjoy all the things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park during this season of re-birth. And with National Park Week coming up, you can enjoy a free day at the park, making this the perfect time of year to visit. Bask in Sunny Meadows While the higher peaks...

Getting into the great outdoors replenishes us and brings us back to our center. There is just something special about being in the mountains, especially here in Colorado. The Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the greatest perks about living in Colorado, the state most famously known as one of the most active states in the US. How can we get outdoors more often without having to spend the...

Planning on driving along Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) this summer? It’s a popular scenic drive near Estes Park and an amazing way to see the park with its unrivaled elevation and status as one of the top roads of America’s Byways in Colorado. The 48-mile road was first opened to drivers in 1932 and climbs as high as 12,000 ft. with about 11 miles of...

Looking for alternative lodging with the Moraine Park Campground closure? For most of May, the campground will be closed for water system repairs and since you’ll still have plenty of time in the summer for camping but have already dreamed of the perfect Rocky Mountain National Park getaway, we do have options for you! Estes Park cabins and cottages Our Triple R Cottages in Estes Park are close to the...

Save on your entry fees to Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting over the fee-free days of 2017! We’ve also compiled some tips to help you maximize your time in the Park! Each year, Rocky Mountain National Park and the National Park Service offer fee-free days in honor of national holidays or special Park Service celebrations. In 2017, these days offer free entry: January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr....

As a follow-up to our moderate hikes to try this summer, we’re rounding out our list with our favorite difficult summer hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mt. Ida First on the list is the 9.6-mile roundtrip to Mt. Ida! Located off the Poudre Lake Trailhead off of Trail Ridge Road and just on the “other” side of the Continental Divide, this trail offers some serious elevation gain at just over...