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Close to Colorado’s Front Range communities east of the Rockies such as Boulder, Longmont and Fort Collins, there are no mountain passes to cross to reach it. Yet Estes Park is nestled in the high-altitude beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and has been a magnet for those who love beautiful scenery and outdoors adventure. Located just 70 miles from Denver and approximately 90 minutes from Denver International Airport, the town is at an altitude of 7,522 feet (2,293 meters) and is located at the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Its north, south and east extremities border the Roosevelt National Forest. For those who make arrangements to visit the national park, there are scenic drives such as Trail Ridge Road which rise to 12,000 feet.
The town itself is accessible and open year-round and visitors will find many merchants that sell locally-made goods and restaurants that serve regional fare. There are numerous art galleries that include those featuring Native American art, glass blowing, woodworking, jewelry and fine art. Estes Park boasts a bench-lined Riverwalk as well as a sculpture garden. It is also known for its thriving craft beer scene with small-batch artisanal breweries that are scattered throughout the area.
Wildlife are quite plentiful and it is not unusual to see elk wandering on town streets. Elk and other animals are frequently visible on the walking path around Lake Estes.
For those interested in Native American history, the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples have long made this area their home.
The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn of Estes Park (101 South St. Vrain Avenue, Estes Park, CO). Hotel accommodations are part of the conference package. Pre-and post conference nights will be available on a space available basis. The hotel has an extensive conference center, a heated indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and fire pits on its outside patios. It is walkable to downtown Estes Park.
Estes Park has a free visitor’s guide that can be accessed by visiting https://www.visitestespark.com For those who plan to include a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, it is important to realize that one must have a Park Pass or pay an entry fee (go.nps.gov/RockyFees) AND a timed entry reservation (www.rec.gov) as the park is one of the most visited national parks in the country.