Parks & Nature in Estes Park

2 places · Alpine wilds & high-country parks

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Snow-laden evergreen trees ring a calm mountain lake, with orange aspens glowing in the background and mirrored softly in the dark water. Frosted boulders line the shoreline, giving the scene a quiet winter feel.

Parks & Nature

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

Fog hangs low over Moraine Park, softening the broad meadow and dark tree line as Longs Peak rises faintly in the distance. Two silhouetted pines stand in the foreground above the misty valley at dawn.

Parks & Nature

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