Rachel & Ben
Things To Do
Hike Lily Mountain
Our favorite hike in Estes Park! Level of hike: challenging
Horseback Riding Tours
We've never done this but have always wanted to!
Estes Park Brewery
Colorado is known for their breweries. Enjoy!
Downtown Estes Park
There are so many great shops and restaurants to visit in downtown Estes Park. Something for everyone!
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
Take the tram up for amazing views of Estes Park!
Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course
If you're lucky, the golf course will be occupied by herds of Elk. Be sure to have your camera ready!
Boat Rentals, Kayaks, Paddle Boats
Get a break from the heat by spending a day on the lake! You'll have some of the best views of the town including the Stanley Hotel where Steven King wrote The Shining.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country. With majestic peaks in every direction, wildlife roaming the valleys and some of the most incredible outdoor adventures on the planet, it is no wonder more than three million people flock to the park each year.
Wild Side 4X4 Tours
Discovery Rocky Mountain National Park from the perspective of some of the best trained guides in Estes Park. Depending on the tour, you will be able to see and take pictures of roaring waterfalls, spectacular mountain views, and abundant wildlife.
Sunrise Photo Safari
Explore Rocky through your viewfinder on a 4 hour Photo Safari. Select from Landscape, Wildlife, or Instructional Photo Safari options to get the best experience you can. Our job is to get you to the right place at the right time, avoid the crowds, help you dial in the best settings and get the best compositions to get the best images to take home. This tour is highly customizable with many locations and subjects we can focus on, so everything is tailored to your interests. For the Landscape option we can shot Sunrise at an Subalpine Lake, on the Tundra, or along the river of a Mountain Meadow. Wildlife like Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, Marmots, Pika, and on lucky days Bighorn Sheep can be captured. We can also focus more on education so you can learn to get the most out of your camera, to get off of Auto and learn your f-stop, exposure, focus, and composition. All guests have access to our arsenal of Nikon pro cameras and lens like the D810 and 600mm lens.
Evening Private Wild Safari in Rocky Mountain National Park
Enjoy a Evening Wildlife Safari leaving from Estes Park in RMNP. Each tour is limited to 4 guests and private so each trip is just for you and your group. We will pick you up outside the office of your Estes Park hotel at the time we confirm, usually 5pm or later but adjusted depending on the exact date. Yellow Wood Guiding Wildlife Safaris are driving tours with many stops as we travel across Trail Ridge Road. Our tours are designed to both provide great views of wildlife, but also learn extraordinary information about these amazing animals and the wonderful Rocky Mountain ecosystem. Nearly every Safari we see Moose cows and sometimes bulls, Elk bulls and cow herds with calves, Mule Deer, Bighorn Sheep on the distant mountains through the spotting scope, Yellow-bellied Marmots, American Pika, and a number of small cute critters only found in the Rockies like Least Chipmunk, Ground Squirrels, many different birds and some hawk & eagles. Fun for the kids!
Lily Lake
The Lily Lake Loop is an excellent hike for the entire family. This level, fully accessible trail, circles around the lake and nearby wetlands for just over three-quarters of a mile, and is conveniently located near Estes Park
Elkins Distilling Co
Come try Colorado Craft Whisky distilled and bottled in Estes Park. Enjoy patio views of Longs and Meeker Peaks, creative craft cocktails for whisky and non-whisky lovers alike, and take bottles home for gifting or drinking.
Alberta Falls Rocky Mountain National Park
The hike to Alberta Falls begins from the Glacier Gorge Trailhead, located on Bear Lake Road almost 8 miles from the turn-off at Highway 36. Due to the extreme popularity of the Bear Lake Road area you may want to consider using the free park shuttle to reach the trailhead during the peak tourist season. f you still have plenty of time and energy after taking in the beautiful scenery at Alberta Falls, you'll have the option of continuing your hike up to either Mills Lake or The Loch. Both destinations are considered to be moderately strenuous hikes.