Had a great experience with our guide Seth! He was so kind and patient with our party of three. He…read moreran up and down the river between us and really listened to the experience we wanted He respected nature and loves for fishing.

Wow, that's what I can say. We took a 4 hour ride with a guide named Forrest, it was incredible…read more We are excellent riders and have ridden horses all of our lives. We rode 2 cattle drives, the Grand Canyon mule ride into the canyon and we trail ride every where we go. This was different. We rode out in to the national forest with an outfitter that specializes in hunting Elk . This was amazing. You ride up and down the mountains south east of Estes Park. I have not been on a better ride / adventure in my life time. During the ride you find home stead's now abandoned from the 1800's. The most beautiful land you will ever see and not a person for miles. 11 miles of uninhabited national park. You can't do better

Yellow Wood Guiding provided us with a memorable visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. We had the…read morehalf day wildlife tour. Jared is an outstanding guide. His knowledge and insight was greatly appreciated. We saw elk, moose, deer, marmots, pika and many other small animals and birds. Jared was great at spotting them and pointing them out. He told us about the habitat and habits of the animals we saw. I recommend Jared and Yellow Wood Guiding very highly. He made our time at Rocky Mountain our best vacation ever!

Best birthday present ever! My sister and I did one of the sunrise tours. I've been on wildlife…read moretours all over the country and this one was my favorite. Jared is a very knowledgeable naturalist and he has a great entertaining, conversational manner. Not only did he find tons of wildlife for us to watch, he talked all about the animal behaviors we were seeing (that's not common in my experience - a lot of guides I've toured with end the conversation at "hey look! An elk.") Even in between seeing animals, Jared was unstumpable. I had questions about the trees in RMNP and the geology and he has so many interesting facts to share. Thanks for a great morning, Jared!

Elk hang out around the surrounding area here! I've never seen Elk up close, so this was a treat!…read more This Visitor Center is great for tourists as well as locals. Parking is plentiful. There's a parking lot out front which fills up with people watching the Elk, walking around here, & taking the shuttle buses into town and to the Rocky Mountain National Park. You can obtain lots of free information on the Estes Park area including outdoor activities, lodging, activities around town, dining, & shopping. During the peak summer season, you can take the free town shuttles to this Visitor Center, then transfer from here to the free RMNP shuttles. Avoid parking and traffic issues during the busiest times of the year. Outside are some green areas (parklets), a pedestrian bridge that will take you across the river (where we saw Elk), some art, and the Estes Park Veterans Monument. It's a nice place to wander while stretching your legs.

This was our first stop when we arrived in Estes Park. We got out of the car and the first thing we…read moresee is Elk roaming around the grounds. We went inside and there we several well versed people to give us a map and show us around. They explained the free trolly that tours the city and where the restaurants where located. We were anxious to see the park so we decided to skip the city.

We hired Estes Park Trolleys for our wedding and were extremely disappointed with the experience,…read moreespecially given the $2,000 price tag. The trolley was contracted to make continuous loops between our two hotels and the venue from 2:15pm to 3:15pm. Despite this, several of our guests were outside ready for pickup at 3:00pm and were left behind. The trolley never came back for them, causing them to arrive late to our ceremony. Communication leading up to the wedding was difficult. The company was unresponsive to emails and calls, and key details weren't clearly confirmed until the last minute. This added a lot of stress to our planning process. After the wedding, I reached out to express my concerns, and the owner responded with a rude and defensive email. Rather than apologizing or trying to understand our experience, he blamed us and our guests, despite the fact that they were ready and waiting during the contracted time window. Weddings are stressful enough without having to deal with unreliable transportation and unprofessional customer service. I would not recommend this company to other couples looking for dependable service on their big day

Did not have air conditioning on our summer trolley. Windows didn't go down, we were stuck in a hot…read morebox. When asked if we wanted to turn the trolley around, I asked if we would get a refund. They said they didnt know and would that I would have to contact the owner. I asked for the owners phone number. They told me they didnt have it. While on the trolley I called the office number, no one answered. I left a voicemail and an email about our terrible experience. The trolley was so hot. We had an infant and over 80 on board and everyone was miserable. The inside of the trolley was nearing 100 degrees. We spent $1600 on this tour for our wedding and it was the worst thing we spent money on. I could go on and on but just know the bus driver is a piece of work and the owner is even worse. He will come up with any excuse not to refund you or even just trying to get in contact with him was a pain. He offered to refund us $160, which for $1600 wasn't even a dent. We would have much rather done something different with our time and spent our money elsewhere. For the owners character, he told me it was our fault because some of our guest wore long sleeve shirts and then he took a screenshot of the weather forecast and sent it to me. Newsflash, the weather was perfect. The sun beaten, hot box, hell of a trolley was the issue. I would have gladly walked back from rocky mountain national park than take this tour again. RMNP is beautiful. 15/10 stars. But stay away from this business.

Did the 3 hour RZR rental in August, 10/10 would do again. Will definitely be back in the winter…read morefor some type of snow riding!

Not bad for a simple visit. Some parts could use more attention, but the main experience was fine…read moreand the staff stayed respectful throughout.

2 years ago, on the dawn of June 6th, we crossed the English Channel onto the beaches of Normandy,…read morejust like they did 75 years earlier. Except it wasn't just like they did. While we enjoyed good weather and the freedom and time to reflect on their Rendezvous with Destiny, they had faced torrential rain and life-threatening obstacles as they ran towards the artillery exploding around them and bullets flying at them; many cutting into their brave young bodies and souls. Though our experience on the beaches was very different from the Allied Forces, Brian DeToy summoned his unique ability to take us back in time to imagine what it was like for them. His military experience, research, education and love of history equip him to set the stage in every facet and mood and bring it to life. One place in particular where he did an exceptional job was upon entering the American Cemetery. As visitors were nonchalantly streaming in, Brian pulled us to the side and spoke solemn, focused words that were appropriate for revering the site and honoring, in a personal way, those who had lost their lives and were buried there. It will always be with me. Sheryl's many strengths include her meticulous administrative and organizational skills, as well as graciousness and the patience of a saint. She handled every detail beautifully - and there were many! This was truly a life-changing trip for us - our favorite - the trip of a lifetime!

Having just returned from Essential History Expeditions' February 2023 Vietnam tour, I cannot say…read moreenough good things about it! As a retired Army general, I was hoping to better understand the Vietnam War, which shaped my training and the Army which I served in from 1979-2016. I also looked forward to viewing my Dad's experience as a military advisor in 1962-63 & 1968-69 in a new light after seeing the terrain. Brian and Sheryl delivered that and more. Our tour traced the major political and military struggles of both the French and American wars, and helped to understand the Vietnamese point of view at every turn. Their approach, which incorporated both Brian's historical expertise (honed by his PhD and 12 years teaching at West Point) along with assigning voluntary "character backgrounds" presented by the tour participants, encouraged not only study in preparation beforehand but also a collaborative discussion of the issues in the long struggles of the Vietnamese people. Sheryl's precise planning and use of 5-star accommodations made the trip luxurious throughout, with meals, 4 internal flights, 12 bus trips, and a 2-day opulent boat excursion into Halong Bay all handled seamlessly. One of the best travel experiences of my life!

This is the first stop and Visitor Center when you enter the park. We checked with a Ranger who…read moregave us a map and information about things to see. There is also a short movie about the park which we found very interesting. Don't miss it.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is the main visitor center and park headquarters for Rocky Mountain…read moreNational Park. This visitor center is a beautiful building and was designed by Taliesin Associated Architects. When I first arrived in Estes Park, I made a stop here to get a paper map and learn more about the park. There are park rangers on hand to answer any questions that you may have. There is also a bookstore and a gift shop. There is plenty of parking at this visitor center. They have a welcome sign out front if you want a photo in front of it. There are restrooms outside and a water refill station. The hiker express shuttle makes a stop out front. The entrance into Rocky Mountain National Park is just west of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The park requires timed entry permits for certain hours of the day, so plan ahead before you make your trip. Don't forget to stamp your national passport book while here.

We came here to visit the stanley hotel and as horror fans, we decided to do the Shining Tour. it…read morewas super awesome and this review is mainly for our tour guide, Shawn! he was absolutely fantastic, incredible story teller, super engaging and had so much fun. We could tell he truly loves what he does and it made our experience a million times better. Highly recommend a visit!

We did "the shining tour" and it was excellent! No spoilers will be given here, but you will learn…read morea lot, see plenty of cool things within the hotel and the tour guides are excellent. They are knowledgeable and funny. It's worth the money for an hour long experience.