Looking for something new and different on our early June 2009 Colorado vacation, I found Estes Park Outfitters on line.  As described at the website, this adventure would include "Exclusive horse drawn wagon rides touring remote, scenic mountain forests and meadows with spectacular views and wildlife."  Let me just say, this tour delivers all of that!

 

After finding the website and then actually talking to Tim over the phone, the deal was sealed for me.  Tim was kind, courteous, and professional on the phone, and he is the same in real life!  The horses, Dawn and Dixie, are beautiful and well trained, the wagon has very comfortable seating.  The high country camp is a wonderful setting for the amazing catered barbecue dinner that is included.  The photo of the campsite at the website does not do justice to the actual scenery.  It is a truly amazing location with a great view of Longs Peak.

 

Some may balk at the price of this wagon tour, however, this tour was worth every bit of that price.  You really just can't get this kind of high country Colorado by staying on the main roads, in the National Parks, or at the ski resorts.

 

If your are into wildlife viewing, wildflowers, geology, or just having a great high country tour with a fantastic tour guide, I suggest you contact Tim at Estes Park Outfitters and make a reservation!  This tour may be the best-kept secret in Colorado, but hopefully not for long!

 

 Pam B. of Pennsylvania