Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 02:11:23 GMT Server: GoSite-SSL/2.3 Connection: close Content-Type: text/html Last-Modified: Wed, 23 Apr 1997 19:21:49 GMT ETag: "79a52-e50-335e614d" Content-Length: 3664 Accept-Ranges: bytes The Golden Eagle Resort: Views From Over 8,000 Feet


Views from over 8,000 feet


Winter may be the favorite season for the residents of Estes Park, Colorado. And it's a perfect time to get away from the big city for a relaxing vacation at the Golden Eagle Resort. While most people think of Colorado's winter being that of deep snow, skiing and high prices, Estes Park enjoys the sun almost every day and temperatures in the 50's and 60's many days.

Rocky Mountain National Park, only three miles from the Golden Eagle Resort, offers some of the best wildlife viewing anywhere in the world. And winter is a particularly opportune time to enjoy the animals in the splendor of their natural habitat. In fact, you probably won't even need to venture off the property since elk, mule deer, and coyote sightings are an almost daily occurrence on the resort grounds. Big Horn Sheep and other animals are easy to spot on the mountains and in the canyons around town.

Skiing Estes Park

But of course, the resort is at 8,000 feet and you always need to be prepared for a winter storm to come rolling in. However, they rarely last long and the town is excellent about clearing the snow to make travel safe on the roads. And, while the snow falls there is no prettier view than through the wall of windows on the main floor looking out over the mountains.

Summer Fun

Around Estes Park, plans have already begun for the spring and summer season. As usual there will be special events including the rodeo, festivals of all types and art shows almost constantly. The town has recently purchased a large amount of open space to help preserve the naturally open feel of the community. Larimer County recently passed a special sales tax to pursue the purchase of parks and open space. With the recent increase in population in Estes Park and Northern Colorado, the first steps are being taken to make sure the natural beauty of the area is maintained.

Another change at the resort is the new area code. Since April 1995 our official area code is 970, you will no longer be able to call using the 303 area code. Please be sure you update your adress book with our new phone number, 1-970-586-6066.

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