ESTES PARK ELKTOBERFEST. What is it?

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Have you been to the Elk Fest in Estes Park? If so let us know what you thought.

[@robinsyverson967]

I was in Estes Park this Sept for Elk Fest. YES it's worth it. Stay in the koa. In site 41, I believe, it's onvthe end I requested when I made my reservation. Called.

[@Jennanyree]

Estes Park...noted. The Elk were everywhere, and loved that beautiful rock built church. Sorry we missed dinner because that looked Delicious😋🔆🐾

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Its such a great town.....a little touristy but its the eastern gateway to RMNP.

[@NoSticksNoBricks]

How amazing! Makes me miss Alaska. Thank you for sharing. --Jen

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Well Estes Park is not nearly as far as Alaska.Haha. Thanks guys!!

[@N2it4Now]

Looks and sounds great guys!! Thanks for sharing. Rock on RoadSmiths!!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks guys as always.....Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@justramblinaround]

Wow that is the first we have heard of Elktoberfest. The calls are quite interesting. That was one heck of an Italian meal it inspired me and added to our shopping list today! Thought we could smell it through the television. Mika is a good little hiker! 😊 she is doing great. Miss you guys safe travels!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Haha...we made it up...but its really called Elk Fest. Pretty Talented kids on the Elk call. The meal was good and so easy. Miss you giys too...Happy Thanksgiving!

[@stephanleslie]

Have a nice Thanksgiving you two. Thanks for taking us along! Beautiful country!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thank you...yiu are welcome and have a happy and safe thanksgiving as well.

[@karlmopete]

We were in Estes Park the end of October. What a beautiful area. Our dogs were off leash as well as there was no one around. Great hiking, scenery and the wildlife. We will be back although it is a long way from our home in Ontario Canada

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

It really is beautiful. I am sure it was chilly there that late in October though. Yes thats a ling drive back to Ontario. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@robertdoyen5434]

We love small town festivals. It’s always nice to see wildlife we get deer 🦌 in the backyard. We love cooking out side at home and camping why does food taste better when you cook it out side. When we did have dogs we didn’t have our dogs 🐕 on a leash and never any problem. Thanks From Wisconsin and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃🍽🍷🍁

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks...if you ever get to Estes Park this time of year.....the Elk are plentiful. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@WaywardWaggs]

Never heard of Elk Fest - that's awesome! When you stop traveling Ken should be a private chef 😊

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

@@WaywardWaggs haha he’s for hire now if you’re interested! 😉 -Pam

[@johntoms9666]

We enjoyed this one so much, Estes Park is 610 miles from KC and we have made the camping trip there many times. BTW the Chapel you guys were at was visited by the Pope back in the 80's

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Wow...did not know that...such a beautiful place. Estes Park is so beautiful!!

[@airstreamer]

This is really amazing! We have never heard of this area. How was the Elk Jerky? Beautiful fall colors and neat brick chapel. Oh YUM. Capers, mushrooms, mozzarella, garlic, oregano, chicken sounds delicious! You need to start recording you Pam when you cook. 😊 The trail seemed intense in the heat. If there are no people, and Mika is really obedient, I don't think it hurts to take her off leash. - Jim & Michelle

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Estes Park is awesome.....the Elk Jerky is always good. Yes need to record Pam cooking more...the good news is she uses the smoke detector as her timer. Haha.no not really...she makes awesome meals as well. It was not hot temperature wise...but the sun at those elevations is intense.

[@RetiredRoadTripping]

We missed that part of Colorado this year but it may be on the agenda for next year! Looks like a great area!! Take care, see ya soon!!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Estes Park is beautiful and right at the base to the eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.

[@CoddiwompleTravelers]

Who would have thought there was a Elktober Fest. We let Jack loose when there is no one around.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Is thast where the term Jackelope comes from. Haha. Elktober Fest is a good catchy name we think. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@CoddiwompleTravelers]

@ 🤣Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@walterrafolski5662]

Very nice video, the elk and the trees in full color was beautiful. Ken can we get that recipe please it looked fantastic! You might better keep the camera operator I believe she does a great job most of the time! I’m sure Pam is an excellent cook too.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Such a beautiful place that time of year. Recipe is ( I don't measure...I wing it haha). Cooked Chicken ( or Shrimp etc) Can of Artichokes, Capers, procciutto or pancetta, Garlic...you could add mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini or whatever like. Butter, Olive Oil, Provolone cheese, mozzerella, salt, pepper, oregeno, basil. Viola!! Bon Appetito. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@walterrafolski5662]

@ thank you, have a Happy Thanksgiving!

[@h7663]

We see lots of Elk in Oregon! But not enough people wearing BB caps like the one you wear frequently in your videos 👍😉

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Haha...I hear you. I am not an ex LEO but have mad respect them.

[@sherriweber7105]

Great video! Nice seeing the herd of elk and seeing them all run. They must have gotten spooked. Nice Elkoctoberfest. Nice heard of that. It was in the 79s here today. It was nice and warm until it got windy and cooler. Dusty too! Ken your food looked good! Where’s mine? lol! 😂😂🤣🤣 That was funny with the camera with Pam saying you were too tall. You both are funny! Meka is a trooper with the hiking. It’s beautiful there. Love the leaves that turned color. Hope you have a great weekend and week and have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

Thanks as always Sherri for the kind words. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.

[@sherriweber7105]

No problem! I can’t believe it’s Thanksgiving already! Dint eat too much turkey! lol!

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

@ this year has flown by! Thank you! 😊

[@ChasingOurSunshine]

We are guessing the town might have done the fireworks on purpose to have the Elk move out of the area during the festival.

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

It was very cool to have the elk herd come through the campground. Not sure about the fireworks. Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@RVUntethered]

How cool!! We loved Estes Park and we missed out on a lot of that! What’s wrong with dumpster diving?! 😛

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

@@RVUntethered you definitely should add it to your route when you’re in that area! One of our favorites in Colorado! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@campinwiththeconfers]

Love small town festivals! This one was very interesting! I need to practice my Elk Calls now 😂 How was the jerky?

[@TheRoadSMITHS]

@@campinwiththeconfers those elk calls sounded so real! Even I was confused! 😂 The jerky was great! Safe travels!