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Only a few minutes drive from the Village of Estes Park, at the foot of
majestic, snow-capped peaks and amid alpine splendor is beautiful new
Lake Estes.
Created as part of the Colorado-Big Thompson project, this lake is a
mecca for vacationists who enjoy water sports of all kinds.
There is lake fishing at its best since Lake Estes has been heavily
stocked with game trout. There is no satisfaction akin to landing a
fighting lake trout, unless it is eating one caught from the sparkling
clean waters of Lake Estes!
Many hours of relaxing enjoyment can be experienced in this area—there’s
a particular sport for every member of the family, and Lake Estes will
help make your vacation complete. Boating, sun-bathing, or hiking are
but a few of the reasons why Lake Estes is the center of activities in
the Playground of America—Estes Park.
[Illustration: This is an artist’s conception of Lake Estes. Its
waters held back by Olympus Dam. A half-mile above the inlet is the
Village of Estes Park, and beyond the town the grandeur of the
Rockies and the Continental Divide.]
[Illustration: Panoramic glimpse of Estes Village, the center of
your vacation activities.]
_Estes Park—Vacation Center_
Surrounded by mountains of majestic beauty with their glacial gorges,
deep forests, tumbling mountain streams, blue shimmering lakes and
eternal snow, Estes Park Village is the center of activity for
vacationists from all over America. It is the answer to your dreams of a
vacation paradise.
Radiating from the Village are scenic highways offering every type of
mountain scenery from grassy aspen glens to the sheer rugged cliffs of
the Continental Divide.
And yet, in the Village itself and in the hotels, lodges and cottages
are to be found modern accommodations, excellent food, comfortable beds,
and all the services to meet your needs.
The Chamber of Commerce invites you to register at its office. We want
to assist in every way possible in making your visit the most enjoyable
you have ever had.
[Illustration: LONGS PEAK From almost any point in the Park this
peak can be seen reaching its towering summit, 14,255 feet above sea
level into the clear, crisp air.]
[Illustration: Winter sports show a tremendous gain in popularity
especially for the young and hardy sportsman.]
[Illustration: Scenic view along the South St. Vrain highway at a
point near the foot of Mt. Meeker, second highest peak in the area.]
[Illustration: Above timberline eternal snows await your visit any
month of the year on the world famous Trail Ridge Road.]
[Illustration: This is a typical Estes Park View from your hotel or
cottage window.]
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[Illustration: Entrance to the awe-inspiring Big Thompson Canyon. A
wide, oiled highway runs along the banks of the roaring Big Thompson
River into Estes Park.]