How close is too close when it comes to elk-watching in Estes Park?
Folks in Estes Park have a word for visitors who get too close to the elk, or stop their cars in traffic: "tourons," as in tourist morons.
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Folks in Estes Park have a word for visitors who get too close to the elk, or stop their cars in traffic: "tourons," as in tourist morons.
Elk-watching is entertaining in Estes Park every year during rutting season, but people watching can be infuriating as many visitors get too close to the wildlife.
Here are keys to navigating the timed-entry permit reservation system, best elk-viewing locations and best times of day when elk are most active.