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Estes Park Blog is part of Estes Park Life, the Estes Community Portal.

You can comment on any post by clicking the post title on the home page (to go to the post page). Then scroll down and submit your comment in the Comment box.

On all post pages, above the Comment box, you’ll also see icons for Facebook and other social network sites. Click the icons to share posts with friends on those sites. There’s also an icon to view a ‘printer-friendly’ version of any post.

If you’d like to submit an announcement, news release, article, or anything else for inclusion in the blog, or if you’d like to write for the blog yourself, email estesparkblog (at) gmail.com. If you email to become a writer, we’ll send you a username and password within 24 hours, and you’ll be set to start posting immediately.

There’s no cost (and no pay, unfortunately). But anyone over the age of 13 who would like to contribute regularly or occasionally to the Estes Park Blog is welcome to become a writer. Posts can be as short as a paragraph or as long as two pages. (We reserve the right to edit or remove posts if needed.)

We’re looking for as many local bloggers as we can find to write posts on topics like the ones below, including PHOTOS (or embedded YouTube videos) whenever possible…

- Typical ‘blog musings’ (thoughts) on anything that might be of interest to locals

- Opinion pieces, open letters (letters to the editor) on anything related to Estes Park

- Standard press releases & announcements

- Upcoming events, meetings, etc. (see CVB site)

- Activities in Estes Park, RMNP and surrounding areas

- Reports of recent events / activities

- Mountain, trail and hike reports/photos

- Local wildlife sightings/photos/reports

- School, church, organization, or club event info or reports

- Tips and info on local fishing, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, climbing, boating, horseback riding, golfing, other fun things to do, area attractions, etc.

- Articles/reports on local businesses or restaurants

- Local meal deals & meal recommendations

- Interesting articles on local people, businesses, associations or organizations

- Updates & info from the Town of Estes Park, Estes Valley Recreation & Parks District, Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, the Cultural Arts Council, Rocky Mountain Nature Association, the Senior Center, museums, library, theaters, etc.

- Volunteer opportunities

- Anything else that residents of Estes Park might find interesting

So if you’d like to become a blogger or know someone who would make a great blogger, please ask them to get in touch. Also, remember, if you don’t want to post yourself, but have something to share, email it to estesparkblog (at) gmail.com, and we’ll post it for you. If you need help posting or adding photos or videos, feel free to email.

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Enjoy!