Parks & Nature in Estes Park
2 places · Natural escapes in the DMV
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Parks & Nature
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Estes Park, CO
Horseshoe Park and Sheep Lakes
A wide glacial valley near the Fall River entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park where bighorn sheep frequently visit mineral licks at Sheep Lakes. The open meadow provides unobstructed views of Mummy Range and Deer Mountain. Elk also frequent the valley at dawn and dusk throughout the year.
golden hourspring · summer
Parks & Nature
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Estes Park, CO
Moraine Park
A broad glacial valley at 8,000 feet where elk herds gather during the fall rut from mid-September through October. The Big Thompson River meanders through the meadow with Longs Peak visible to the south. Bugling elk and dramatic morning mist make this a premier wildlife photography location.
golden hourfall · summer