Rocky Mountain National Park Adventure 🏔️✨

Spent an extra day in Denver and headed to Rocky Mountain National Park—just 1.5 hours by car! 📍 Key Stops & Tips 🏡 Estes Park (Gateway Town) Grab last-minute snacks, meals, or supplies here before entering the park. 🎟️ Timed Entry Permits SUMMER = HIGH SEASON! Reserve your park entry slot (7PM the night before) or arrive before 9AM/after 2PM. Bear Lake? Needs an extra permit! No luck? Take the shuttle from Estes Park Visitor Center (1-hour ride with a transfer). 🌲 Bear Lake Postcard-perfect for picnics and easy hikes! 🥾 Dream Lake → Emerald Lake 1.5-2 hour uphill hike—pack water + sunscreen! Emerald Lake’s turquoise waters are worth the sweat 💦. 🦌 Alpine Ridge Trail (Highest Point!) 50-min scenic drive from the entrance. Layer up—it’s chilly up top! Pro tip: Stop at viewpoints on the way down (we spotted elk herds at dusk!). #RockyMountainNP #Colorado #HikingAdventures 🥾📸