Estes Park is the base camp for Rocky Mountain National Park. Offering mild to wild adventures from scenic hikes to world-class climbing! ​Your adventure awaits.​ | Visit Estes Park

🌊✨ Where the Water Writes Its Own Story — The Big Thompson River ✨🌊 There’s something about the Big Thompson that feels alive every single day. The sound. The movement. The way the light dances across the surface like it’s telling its own version of Colorado’s story. This river isn’t just beautiful — it’s one of the most remarkable waterways in the Rockies. Here are a few things most people don’t know: 💧 It begins high in Rocky Mountain National Park Right near Forest Canyon, fed by snowmelt