Colorado Singles Resource Guide - Fall 2007 - (Page 6) TRAVEL by Mary Ann Tate bugling elk and quaking aspen DESTINATION: Estes Park Autumn in Estes Park pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, fine art sculpture and lots of entertainment. For housing, there is everything from cozy cabins and cottages to elegant rooms and suites, as well as a variety of camping choices. FALL FESTIVALS Longtime resident and City of Estes Park Communications Officer Suzy Blackhurst gave us the lowdown on the festivals singles would enjoy. The Long’s Peak Scottish Irish/Highland Festival is clearly the biggest festival of the fall, if not the whole year according to Suzy. “There is music, dancing, athletic games, jousting, dogs [dogs?] and concerts all weekend long,” she exclaimed. The concerts include everything from folk to rock to Ceilidhs (pronounced kay-lees). -- best described as “raucous evening parties to celebrate the Celtic New Year, with the bagpipes, drums and guitars combining to sound almost like rock music,” per Suzy. This year’s parties feature, among others, The Elders from Fall in Estes Park is perfect for singles. There is festival upon festival – everything from the elaborate and lively Longs Peak Scottish Irish/Highland Festival (September 6-9) to the quirky, wellpublicized Elk Fest (September 29-30). In fact, September is known as the Month of Festivals with multiple festivals every weekend. October slows down a little and becomes an adult paradise as the kids settle back to school. November features the big day after Thanksgiving Come Catch the Glow Holiday Celebration and Parade to kick off the Christmas season in high style. The village of Estes Park at 7,522 feet above sea level is surrounded by protected national lands and mountain peaks that reach over 14,000 feet. Rocky Mountain National Park is just four miles west of town, accessible by U.S. 34 or U.S. 36. But you don’t need to go into the park to appreciate the rustling of golden aspen leaves and other changing colors of autumn. Hikes and walks are everywhere, not to mention very large herds of elk. Estes Park entices one to linger and to stroll among the over 200 stores, galleries and restaurants. There is the scenic Riverwalk, FALL 2007
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