Autumn in Estes Park, CO

by Melnq8

These photos were taken during a short trip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park in mid-October 2009. A perfect time to visit for this cold weather loving, crowd hating, hiking fool.

Hungry elk
Right outside our door, Silver Moon Inn, Estes Park

Elk walkabout
Mere steps from our lodging, The Silver Moon Inn, Estes Park

Driving into Rocky Mountain National Park from the town of Estes Park

Views galore
Rocky Mountain National Park

Exploring Rocky Mountain National Park

Horseshoe Park
Alluvial fan

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park, picnic area

Bear Lake
Walking the Bear Lake Loop Trail, a high mountain lake at the base of Hallett...

Bear Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park

Chipmunk
Seen while walking the Bear Lake Loop, Rocky Mountain National Park

Lake Estes Trail
Walking around Lake Estes, Estes Park

Lake Estes Trail
Walking around Lake Estes, Estes park

Lake Estes Trail
Walking around Lake Estes, Estes Park

Stanley Hotel
As seen from Lake Estes Trail, Estes Park

article published 10/29/2009

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