COLORADO VLOG | hikes, places to eat, & things to do in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park!

// colorado vlog! in this vlog, we travel to Estes Park, CO to explore the Rocky Mountain National Park. I share our favorite hikes we did, places to eat at, and things to do in Estes Park. I hope you enjoy this Colorado vlog! #estespark #rockymountainnationalpark
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00:00 Video Rundown
01:45 Traveling to Denver
02:36 Made it to Estes Park!
03:00 First Day of Hiking
05:40 Hotel Tour
07:33 Grocery Haul
08:13 First Dinner!
09:48 Cozy Morning
12:35 Second Day of Hiking
15:00 Chilling at Our Cabin
19:16 Our Second Dinner
19:33 Car Chats with Melissa
21:25 Our Last Day!
23:00 Post-Trip Thoughts
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  • @NavesNiche
    @NavesNiche5 ай бұрын

    I really loved the part where you shared about the prayer book and how nature made you feel closer to the Creator, thank you for sharing that 🙏🏻

  • @sampagirl15
    @sampagirl152 жыл бұрын

    I fully agree that people in Colorado are so sweet! I’ve been a couple of times and every time I feel like it changes my perspective. I think the way of life is more simple, and more practical. Loved getting to explore Colorado with you in this video. Now I need to go again!

  • @marshallwilson9344

    @marshallwilson9344

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m a local thanks for saying that

  • @HarryThomasPictures
    @HarryThomasPictures2 жыл бұрын

    Aww magnificent vlog Michelle, your friend is such a sweetheart for inviting you up there. That looks like the most stunning place in Colorado🤩🏔🌲✨!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know, so nice of her! we had a really great time ❤️

  • @emmakoski5988
    @emmakoski59882 жыл бұрын

    I live in CO and have been to these places so many times but it reminded me how grateful I am to live here. I decided to move after visiting Rocky Mountain. Such a special space.

  • @michele9239
    @michele92392 жыл бұрын

    I moved to CO in 2019 and I still amazed how sweet and friendly people are here. Loved the vlog

  • @bingaling5

    @bingaling5

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s bc they are all high 😂 💨

  • @paigejanettt
    @paigejanettt2 жыл бұрын

    Way too excited for this vlog! 🏔 y’all are definitely the best duo. Thanks for sharing your trip ✨

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah, thank you Paige! super thankful I met Melissa last year- appreciate our friendship lots ❤️

  • @tammyhaynie-hill3046
    @tammyhaynie-hill30462 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Colorado for about a year and also lived in Wyoming throughout my high school years. On my first day of school, I had other kids coming up to me introducing themselves and talking to me. It was amazing!! I have lived in many states growing up, but still have not been to a state where the people are so friendly like Wyoming and Colorado. I really miss that, and it is such a night and day change from where I live now in California. Even in our neighborhood of all homeowners, it is like pulling teeth out just to get a neighbor to look your way so you can smile at them and wave.

  • @amberslaughter8439
    @amberslaughter8439 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this so much

  • @shannondougherty4947
    @shannondougherty49472 жыл бұрын

    Even your travel videos are so relaxing!! I love it! I hope you have a lovely day ☺️

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you! they're definitely some of my favorites to create.... thanks for being here, Shannon ❤️

  • @carolinearmijo9
    @carolinearmijo92 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Colorado and I agree with you, we’re such welcoming people and I think it is because we have such a beautiful state and see the sun almost everyday! But it is known that Coloradoans are nice people, so maybe it’s in the water? Lol so glad you enjoyed our state! 💕

  • @furkanburakmertmert

    @furkanburakmertmert

    Жыл бұрын

    I will come denver in june what do you recommend me(work and travel)?

  • @MelodiePamil
    @MelodiePamil2 жыл бұрын

    Ahh this is just what I needed! So many beautiful places and experiences x happy for you Michelle x

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you thank you, Melodie! I hope you enjoy the vlog ❤️

  • @marys4249
    @marys42492 жыл бұрын

    Colorado looks absolutely stunning! definitely adding it to my travel bucket list even though I live in Canada

  • @salenarichardson2766
    @salenarichardson27662 жыл бұрын

    wow 🤩

  • @hannahills6533
    @hannahills65332 жыл бұрын

    I LOVED this vlog. Probably my favorite vlog you’ve ever done. So cozy and inspiring!

  • @sarahliefer
    @sarahliefer2 жыл бұрын

    Definitely saving this video for the future! I’m moving to Denver this year and can’t wait to take weekend trips to nearby places ☺️

  • @faiththompson8389
    @faiththompson83892 жыл бұрын

    YAY I've been looking forward to this one ((: so happy you got to have this experience. Always enjoy your content!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you, Faith! always fun going on a lil friend trip ❤️

  • @abit437
    @abit4372 жыл бұрын

    I really love the travel vlogs you have done and this one is definitely my favourite! ❤️ The editing was beautiful and it was lovely to see the nature 😊

  • @shelleylawrence8397
    @shelleylawrence83972 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing and I’m saving it for ideas for a future trip, thank you! It’s also nice to enjoy right now when I can’t get away.

  • @athsrox
    @athsrox2 жыл бұрын

    I love this video so much! I love these kind of adventure/nature vlogs. The scenery is spectacular- thank you for sharing your travels with us xx

  • @TheExtrovertedHomebody
    @TheExtrovertedHomebody2 жыл бұрын

    Such a great travel vlog! I’m now dreaming about booking a trip to Colorado. I hope your apartment hunting process is going well💛

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you, Emma! definitely want to go back and explore more of the state 💛 and thank you! we may have just found a solid unit to move too... will definitely share more here soon :)

  • @poppycalliope
    @poppycalliope2 жыл бұрын

    I never knew how stunning Colorado is, the nature just looks breathtaking. How sweet that you saw cute animals too! ❤

  • @ashleybeckner393
    @ashleybeckner3932 жыл бұрын

    I have a friend who lived in Colorado for a few years & she told me that when she lived there, is when she felt closest to God ❤ It looks absolutely breathtaking!

  • @madisonlanai8664
    @madisonlanai86642 жыл бұрын

    This blog made me so happy!! I cannot wait to go hiking soon!

  • @eggwonna
    @eggwonna2 жыл бұрын

    I’m always so excited when I see your videos in my feed!! I also look forward to Mondays because it means a new podcast episode! Your content always puts me in such a good mood.

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    this really means so much to me! thank you ❤️❤️❤️

  • @kendracopenhaver3191
    @kendracopenhaver31912 жыл бұрын

    always love going to estes park😍 i’m glad you got to get out in nature! so good for the soul : )

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    seriously the best! always leaves me feeling refreshed 💛

  • @christellesalomon
    @christellesalomon2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, everything was so beautiful! Definitely adding Estes Park to my travel bucket list!

  • @saranoel4148
    @saranoel41482 жыл бұрын

    My mood instantly improves every single time I watch your videos ❤️

  • @MaryAnnaSavon
    @MaryAnnaSavon2 жыл бұрын

    Love love love your vlog, Michelle! Now I want to visit this beautiful place too🤍💙 Thank you!

  • @Tbeckchemist
    @Tbeckchemist2 жыл бұрын

    Love the vlog! We had a groundhog that used to live in our backyard & sunbathe, so cute 😍

  • @raihanazainordin3533
    @raihanazainordin35332 жыл бұрын

    hehe the chipmunk moment made me laugh. :D

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you ladies had a wonderful time.

  • @yessibee5236
    @yessibee52362 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this vlog! What an amazing trip. We’re going to estes park in two weeks so you definitely gave us a few new places to add to our trip, thank you! 🌲

  • @caileymunda5930
    @caileymunda59302 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Colorado not to far from Estes park! I currently live in Texas for school but your vlog made me excited to go back in visit in July! You should definitely visit in the summer time during wildflower season it’s immaculate! Enjoyed your vlog thank you!😊❤️

  • @rozakowalczyk5635
    @rozakowalczyk56352 жыл бұрын

    Loved that girls trip! And Colorado is so beautiful ❤️

  • @nija2106
    @nija21062 жыл бұрын

    AH SO EXCITING! ITS SO PRETTY THERE!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    seriously wasn't expecting all the beauty! it was such a lovely trip ❤️

  • @sarahwatts903
    @sarahwatts9032 жыл бұрын

    This was so peaceful to watch!!!!

  • @arlenevillanueva7585
    @arlenevillanueva75852 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful place! Loved watching this.

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    seriously so stunning! thanks for watching, Arlene ❤️

  • @ervinsmoviecorner8748
    @ervinsmoviecorner87482 жыл бұрын

    The Colorado vlog is so much fun, Michelle! Always wins!❤️❤️🌸🌸

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    it was such a sweet trip, happy I got to come along ❤️

  • @aliciamitrowitz3122
    @aliciamitrowitz31222 жыл бұрын

    Colorado looks so beautiful. I hope to visit one day. The hikes look amazing

  • @KatPat511
    @KatPat5112 жыл бұрын

    at 18:13 that’s actually a marmot! ☺️

  • @kylewilliams956
    @kylewilliams9562 жыл бұрын

    Wow awsome video

  • @michaelamarshall9706
    @michaelamarshall97062 жыл бұрын

    I actually live in Estes park, not sure why this popped up on my feed but it was super cool to see it from a tourists eyes. I’ve lived here for 17 years so you definitely get use to these things! So glad you loved it!

  • @sydneyrisen8619
    @sydneyrisen86192 жыл бұрын

    It was so fun to see you explore my state! Your videos are always a joy to watch and bring me so much peace. You bring a lot of light to this world, Michelle! :)

  • @michellewuorsalo
    @michellewuorsalo2 жыл бұрын

    Once again, loved this voiceover style travel vlog! I usually don't really like travel vlogs because they are so hectic and chaotic to watch. But this one was absolutely amazing and so peaceful! It's like watching a movie🥰 Keep going! Always here to support you💛

  • @christinerios57
    @christinerios572 жыл бұрын

    Love your travel vlogs!

  • @maddiebroadstone
    @maddiebroadstone2 жыл бұрын

    I live so close to Estes!! So happy you got to explore Gods beauty!

  • @zandra9133
    @zandra91332 жыл бұрын

    I live in Colorado and I hike in Rocky Mountain National Park often in the summer. Estes Park is one of my favorite places! As a warning- if you come back during the summer, it gets really crowded and reservations are required to hike in the park. But it is totally worth it and the hikes in the summer are stunning- especially during wildflower season! 😊 Also, Kind Coffee is amazing. I go there every time I’m in town. Best coffee shop in Estes for sure!! Loved this vlog! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!! ❤️

  • @heatherkandel856
    @heatherkandel8562 жыл бұрын

    Hi Michelle! Your trip was stunning. I loved the area of your cabin! My husband and I have been to Denver and Boulder. Your vlog makes me want to visit this area.

  • @ExpatNatt
    @ExpatNatt2 жыл бұрын

    Wow this looks amazing. Great vlog 👏💕

  • @ashleykrueger7106
    @ashleykrueger7106 Жыл бұрын

    What a cute vlog! :) Thank you for sharing. Do you all know of any free things to do in Denver? or if any of the parks you visited were free? Thank you!!

  • @Hinshawlizzy
    @Hinshawlizzy2 жыл бұрын

    I got Estes park all the time. I absolutely love bird and Jim!!!

  • @HannahlovesStories
    @HannahlovesStories2 жыл бұрын

    It’s been such a long time since I’ve been to Colorado! Now I need to go back for all that hiking 🏔

  • @clairenebs
    @clairenebs2 жыл бұрын

    it’s a mix between a ground hog and a beaver…a marmot! so very cute 😊

  • @krystalann
    @krystalann2 жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking, love this

  • @Alicia-K
    @Alicia-K2 жыл бұрын

    So Beautiful those hikes!!! 😍 Do you see bears on winter hikes at all? I am so inspired now! I love hiking but here in AZ is waaaay different.

  • @BethanyC
    @BethanyC2 жыл бұрын

    Yay I love your travel vlogs!!!!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    awh thank you, Bethany! hope you enjoy this one 🌞

  • @jessikagonzalez6886
    @jessikagonzalez68862 жыл бұрын

    So excited for this one! Happy Tuesday Michelle ! ☺️

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you, Jessika! ❤️

  • @carolynknapp7644
    @carolynknapp76442 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a dream! So fun

  • @JuliasLife
    @JuliasLife2 жыл бұрын

    Getting Virgin River vibes from this vlog 😍

  • @veget_asian
    @veget_asian11 ай бұрын

    You guys looks like twin sisters❤

  • @luizmsilvei
    @luizmsilvei2 жыл бұрын

    Michelle, voce fez uma tranquila viagem mas tambem foi emocionante! Felicidades!

  • @Solo_Courtney
    @Solo_Courtney2 жыл бұрын

    I loved this 😍

  • @locololo14
    @locololo142 жыл бұрын

    love the vlog Michelle! my friends and i did a girls trip to denver and estes park a few years ago and we went to so many of the spots you went to! Kind Coffee is the BEST.❤️

  • @shaylyngallagher4632
    @shaylyngallagher4632 Жыл бұрын

    What camera do you use for your photos and what did you record these videos on?! Going to Colorado soon and would love to do my own mini vlog

  • @karengullickson4290
    @karengullickson42902 жыл бұрын

    I live 40 miles from Estes. I like to sit by the river with my book and a latte.

  • @29treslaw
    @29treslaw2 жыл бұрын

    Have a good day Michelle

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks, Trevin!

  • @imkristinamarie
    @imkristinamarie2 жыл бұрын

    What fun! Beautiful trip, photos and clips! Melissa looks like she could be your sister!

  • @courtneyhoing
    @courtneyhoing2 жыл бұрын

    This may sound weird, but I think your blonzer/blush combo really suits your skin tone & features lately!! Also, I'm so jealous of your colorado adventure!! I recently moved to Oklahoma after living in Colorado for 3 years and I miss it so much!! 🥰🥰

  • @syamalachaturvedula7784
    @syamalachaturvedula77842 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!! Is this video taken on May 24th 2022?

  • @oliviatinney294
    @oliviatinney2942 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Estes Park for a summer and now live in Steamboat Springs - Colorado is the best! You picked some great spots in Estes!!

  • @Icey_SnowyFlakes
    @Icey_SnowyFlakes2 жыл бұрын

    You inspire me so much

  • @saracheung96
    @saracheung962 жыл бұрын

    Lovely vlog and lovely pictures ❤

  • @Icey_SnowyFlakes
    @Icey_SnowyFlakes2 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos so much Michelle

  • @uyendiep8463
    @uyendiep84632 жыл бұрын

    Did you guys need the time reservations for any of the hikes?

  • @jules3135

    @jules3135

    2 жыл бұрын

    A reservation is needed to enter the park 😁

  • @KWilliams22
    @KWilliams222 жыл бұрын

    How stunning 😍 🏔 that chipmunk 🐿 😂😂

  • @christygimmestad636
    @christygimmestad6362 жыл бұрын

    I was so excited for this video and it did not disappoint! So beautifully done! I live an hour from Estes and I always feel very grateful for time spent in the mountains. Kind coffee is my favorite coffee shop anywhere! Finding good restaurants is another story. Ed’s Cantina is truly awful. Colorado has really delicious Mexican food, just not in Estes 😉. Anyway, just wanted to say I love all your videos, especially this one. ❤️

  • @savannahfryhoff4816
    @savannahfryhoff48162 жыл бұрын

    can’t wait to watch as always!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    hope you enjoy it, Savannah! ❤️

  • @savannahfryhoff4816

    @savannahfryhoff4816

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michellereedg I did it was so beautiful!

  • @purplepaisley101
    @purplepaisley1012 жыл бұрын

    Such a fun video!!! I’ve lived in boulder for 12 years. Bird & Jim and Kind are two of my favorite food places in Estes and The Loch is my go to Rocky Mtn hike. Next time you gotta stop in Boulder or Denver for better Mexican food, and get fudge in Estes!

  • @decentwoodart3838
    @decentwoodart38382 жыл бұрын

    Great videos, always happy😍

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    ah, thank you! ❤️

  • @jules3135
    @jules31352 жыл бұрын

    Im a Colorado Native and RMNP is my favorite place on Earth. Im glad you enjoyed it 🥰🥰

  • @kevinfarnsworth3866
    @kevinfarnsworth38662 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video on estes parc michele its my favourite place in colorado and ive been lucky enough to visit estes 3 times, thankyou so much, kevin from England.

  • @angelac2052
    @angelac20522 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Colorado is so beautiful.

  • @MukisaSS
    @MukisaSS2 жыл бұрын

    It always amazing to see God’s creation! Great vlog Michelle!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is quite the Creator ❤️ thank you, Mukisa!

  • @alysha4984
    @alysha4984 Жыл бұрын

    What month did you go in this trip?

  • @dulcepires
    @dulcepires2 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful!!!!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you!! ❤️

  • @mariamangion21
    @mariamangion212 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are my favorite to watch 🤍 Love you!

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    means so much, Maria! hope your Tuesday is going well ❤️

  • @SarahSchneider2
    @SarahSchneider22 жыл бұрын

    not sure still could have been a groundhog, didn't seem like it had a beaver tail. Maybe it did and I just couldn't tell on the video.

  • @shelbinese
    @shelbinese Жыл бұрын

    How much was your hotel? I can’t find prices online anywhere 💔

  • @homemaker0506
    @homemaker05062 жыл бұрын

    Estes park is amazing! You should come to western Nebraska, no mountains but tons of hiking in sand hills. Colorado Springs is fun as well.

  • @nancyoneil1105
    @nancyoneil11052 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Chilling out tonight, and this hits the spot. Love your channel, but your productivity videos make me anxious. Lol.

  • @mack6506
    @mack65062 жыл бұрын

    Me, a native, when you said Mexican food is not the vibe in Colorado 😵 but for real, loved this vlog! It's so fun to see my home state being explored and loved so much, it's truly such a great place to live and visit!

  • @peerydestiny
    @peerydestiny2 жыл бұрын

    Melissa reminds me of Jamie! Love vlogs with your friends

  • @lastmason5491
    @lastmason54912 жыл бұрын

    Grew up in EP and RMNP. Glad you got to see it...

  • @leightonvary1181
    @leightonvary11812 жыл бұрын

    Stumbled on this video tonight, and Estes Park is my wife and my favorite place! We got married at the YMCA there and spend so much time at RMNP. If you come out again, try Nepal's Cafe, Antonio's Pizza or Cafe de Pho-Thai. So good! And I'm pretty sure that we're so chill here because Colorado is just an amazing place to live! Beautiful, sunny, fun... So worth living here. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Alex_S3
    @Alex_S32 жыл бұрын

    I wanna be friends with you guyssss

  • @elissadavis5657
    @elissadavis56572 жыл бұрын

    Watch Oblivion

  • @dc1014
    @dc1014 Жыл бұрын

    i want to live in denver, What a perfect path to make it happen?

  • @Areli_04
    @Areli_042 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Michelle. I hope you and your family are doing fine❤

  • @michellereedg

    @michellereedg

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you, Areli! we are doing well, appreciate the love ❤️

  • @athsrox
    @athsrox2 жыл бұрын

    Your makeup at 12:50 is stunning- please share your makeup routine?

  • @rebeccaerickson8626
    @rebeccaerickson86262 жыл бұрын

    The pictures in this are soo cute! How did you edit them?