63% off (Sale price $44.00, Reg. Price $119.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Coyote Mountain LodgeLooking out from their rooms, guests see the Rocky Mountains rising in the distance. They might also see some alpine wildlife—elk often graze on the property. Newly remodeled Coyote guest rooms reflect this natural scenery with wood furnishings and photos of the Rockies and aspens. In every room: a microwave and a mini fridge, plus free WiFi Dogs welcome: Contact the lodge for details. Morning boost: free hot cocoa, coffee, and tea Snack time: Items including granola bars and soda are available for $1 each.Estes Park, Colorado: Gateway to Rocky Mountain National ParkEstes Park is a small town known as the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Downtown along Elkhorn Avenue, the main drag, there are the usual souvenir, taffy, and ice-cream shops—but also local breweries and independent restaurants. The resort town also has a popular outdoor ice rink, open on weekends in the winter.Each year, more than three million people head into Rocky Mountain National Park to access 355 miles of hiking trails and admire stunning mountain vistas. The park’s most popular hike is the half-mile loop around the flat terrain of Bear Lake, but the crowd thins out somewhat at Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes. Weather permitting, visitors take the region’s spectacular scenic drives. The Peak to Peak Scenic Byway winds past the Continental Divide, offering views of Longs Peak—the park’s highest summit, at 14,259 feet.
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