The Stanley is a historic hotel and is best known as The Shining Hotel. Because it was the inspiration for Stephen King’s novel and movie “The Shining.” Continue reading Touring The Hotel That Inspired The Shining
A great family hike in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park is Lily Lake, just outside of Estes Park, Colorado. Lily Lake is inside the boundaries of RMNP. But you do not have to go through the national park entrance to access this beautiful alpine lake. And it is a hop skip and a jump from Estes Park, Colorado! This easy accessible hike is great and the views are specular. We will also talk about the wildlife and things to see at Lily Lake. We will also show you a hidden Seven Keys Lodge right next to Lily Lake. A lodge that most visitors miss. Continue reading Lily Lake Hike & Area – Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park Colorado
We spend a lot of time in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park because of its beautiful scenery and abundant Rocky Mountain wildlife. Here is our suggestions on finding wildlife in RMNP and Estes Park, Colorado Continue reading Finding Wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park is a beautiful Rocky Mountain town in northern Colorado. It is known as the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and home to all sorts of wildlife. In Estes Park or in RMNP you will find miles of trails for all levels. And of course, the Stanley hotel that inspired Steven King’s book and movie “The Shining.” Come along with us as we take you on a tour of the quaint Rocky Mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado. Continue reading Estes Park, Colorado – A Summer Road Trip
Come with us on a day trip up to Boulder Canyon, Nederlands, Mud Lakes and Caribou Ranch. These areas are just above Boulder, Colorado. And just west of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. On the way we will show you where to find rock climbers, picnic spots, and hiking trails. We will even show you where to find the now defunct famous Caribou Ranch Recording Studio. Where famous musicians once wrote and recorded their albums. Continue reading Boulder County Colorado Day Trip – Boulder Canyon, Rock Climbing, Caribou Ranch & Nederlands
Come spend a day with us in Rocky Mountain Park. A place full of elk, deer, big horned sheep, mountain goats, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and camping. Whether you are a hiker, camper, family or like seeing the view from the car, the park is full of family fun and sites for everyone. So come with us while we give you a Colorado Martini style travel tour of RMNP. Continue reading A Day in Rocky Mountain National Park with Colorado Martini
Just outside of Denver, Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains, is The Stanley Hotel. The Stanley Hotel is known as the inspiration for Stephen King’s 1977 novel, The Shining. Paranormal activity is a normal occurrence at the Stanley. And in this video, Colorado Martini will tell some of the many ghost stories that the Stanley has to tell. We will travel the haunted halls and discover how haunted this Estes Park, Colorado hotel really is. Continue reading The Real Shining Hotel – A Ghost Story
