Estes Park is a town situated at the east entrance to popular Rocky Mountain National Park. The outdoor opportunities available here are many and varied. Here you can go biking, birdwatching, fishing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, or take a nature walk. To make the most of your stay, sign on for a trip with one of the local guides. The town reportedly thrives on the adventures offered by the outfitters there.
Lovely Ludington State Park is located between Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake just two miles north of Ludington. It includes miles of memorable shoreline property along both of them. There is an extensive hiking trail system here, great wildlife viewing, 53,000 acres of scenic sand dunes, beautiful beaches, and the well-known and historic Big Sable Point Lighthouse as well. Various interpretive programs and classes are offered here all year long.