19th
July
2008
I took a horse and wagoon ride through historic Estes Park. This little guy rides along with the owner, Don.
The wagon is pulled by two Clydesdale horses, Nick and Bud. This is the view from up high as we head down Elk Horn Avenue in Estes Park, Colorado.
The tour is complete with a historic lesson as you ride through down town. Being surrounded by the Colorado Rocky Mountains and riding high on the wagon seat, my imagination saw the people of yesteryear strolling the sidewalks. I felt as if I was a person in a Currier and Ives lithograph. This is worth adding to your to-do list when planning your trip to Estes Park. I have a link on the home page for Tendergrass Carriage. They are a top notch operation!
posted in Announcements, Estes Park History, Photos by me |
18th
April
2008
We have been line-drying our clothes for over 20 years. So, when we opened the B&B, drying our guest’s sheets on the line was a no brain-er. Who would of thought our guests would notice and comment on the fresh scent of their sheets.
Not to sound like a sound bite–The clean/dry and naturally ionized air gives the sheets a fresh scent–a testament as to why people came to Estes in the late 1800’s to cure themselves of consumption (tuberculosis). Click for more info on the health benefits of ionized air.
posted in Announcements, Antiques, Estes Park History, Health |
11th
April
2008
This afternoon Eric and I went to the Birch Knoll ruins which overlooks downtown Estes Park. After shooting a few photos we had a car picnic and enjoyed the views. The first photo was taken from inside the ruins ( B&B sits among the trees–beyond the brown building). Second photo was taken from MacGregor Ave. Click the photo for history and information.
Eric making face, down town Estes Park is in the background. The bottom photo was shot from inside the ruins. A great view of the east end of town, with Bond park in the center of photo. Click photo for more information.
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