Lily Lake Hike & Area – Rocky Mountain National Park & Estes Park Colorado

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

Moose standing in lake at Grand Lake

Grand Lake, Colorado – A Hidden Gem

Grand Lake is high in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Grand Lake. Grand Lake sits on the west gate of Rocky Mountain National Park and at the headwaters of the Colorado River. It is a small town with rich history, wildlife around every corner, and beauty that is hard to duplicate. Come with us as we take you on a Colorado road trip to the beautiful town called Grand Lake, Colorado. Continue reading Grand Lake, Colorado – A Hidden Gem

Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park Elk Rut

Recently a Woman was attacked by a bull elk on a sidewalk in Estes Park, Colorado. It is important that tourist visiting Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park understand that during the Elk Rut season the bulls are very aggressive. And you should never be near an elk herd at any time of the year. They are wild animals and become very aggressive during the Elk Rut. For safety reasons, a telephoto lens should be used when photographing any wildlife. Don’t spoil your trip or the safety of other travelers, by getting too close to wildlife. Recently a woman was attacked by a elk in Estes Park, Colorado because the crowd got to close when filming the herd. Continue reading Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park Elk Rut

A Day in Rocky Mountain National Park with Colorado Martini

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

The Real Shining Hotel – A Ghost Story

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