Estes Park, CO

 Relatives from Nebraska are vacationing in Estes Park, CO. Last afternoon Sisty and I joined them for dinner.

 

After dinner we returned to where they are staying for a quieter place to have a conversation.

 

This YMCA today would sell for millions. Such a treasure.

 https://ymcarockies.org/

 If you are seeking a family friendly place for your vacation you won’t go wrong with this.

 You will need to share with the local residents.

 

Smoke continues to blanket Colorado.

 Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Like so many parks, it is being loved to death and reservations are required. The Trail Ridge Road to Grand Lake, CO is not for the faint of heart but a worthwhile experience.

https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm

When you flatlanders visit the mountains, stay hydrated! Altitude sickness is very real and will spoil you experience.

https://www.healthline.com/health/altitude-sickess-prevention#7.-Medication-

 I’m not a resort type person. That said, if you are, Estes Park is a great designation. Great restaurants, funky bars, all kinds of outdoor recreation, boutiques, and, hopefully not needed, a good hospital. For the budget minded, several fast food chain outlets are scattered around town.

https://estes-park.com/

 The roads and streets are paved and getting around fairly easy. Like the nearby park, the town can be loved to death and crowds are to be expected. Just part of the resort experience.