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Things To Do at 2 Eagles Resort

   
  This family friendly resort offers a variety of activities for all ages and energy levels. Whether you enjoy fishing, relaxing, hiking, a game of ping-pong, horseshoes or playing in the children’s play area there is something here for everyone to enjoy.
  During the summer our guests love to come down to the patio area and sing around the campfire while enjoying s'mores, popcorn, lemonade and meeting new friends.
   
  In the winter you can experience the exhilarating sports of snow shoeing or cross-country skiing, try wildlife and bird watching or just soak in the secluded Jacuzzi with a cool drink. If a quiet game or a good movie in the privacy of your room is what makes you happiest, you will find a great variety of both available for your enjoyment.
 

Fishing
  River Fishing- With over 500 feet of The Big Thompson River running through the resort, 2 Eagles’ fishing will delight both expert and novice fishermen. The stretch of river between the Idlewild Dam west of the resort and the power plant below has been called the best two miles of fishing in Colorado. Rainbow and German Brown trout are the most common fish caught in these waters and the size varies from little to over 3 lbs. This portion of the river is open to lure and bait fishing and even though we encourage guests to catch and release it is common to smell delicious trout cooking on the grills. Worms and grasshoppers seem to work best in our river but fly fishermen also do very well using their favorite flies.

Early spring before winter run off begins is usually an excellent time of the year to fish the Big Thompson but summer and fall can be great too. Winter can also be an exciting time to fish in Colorado and fishermen can often be seen in their waders standing in the middle of the river while there is snow and ice all around.
  Other Fishing-For those guests who prefer to lake fish or want to try there luck at other types of fishing, there are many other streams and lakes within a short distance from the resort. The Idlewild Dam just 3/4 miles above the resort, Horseshoe Reservoir, Carter Lake, Lon Hagler Reservoir, Pinewood Lakes, and Lake Estes are just a few to choose from all within a 30 minute drive. Of course Rocky Mountain National Park also offers a great selection of fishing.
  Equipment and Licenses-Guests are encouraged to bring their own poles and equipment but you are welcome to borrow our poles and we have a limited amount of supplies available for you to purchase. Adults and children over 16 will need to purchase fishing licenses at nearby stores. The prices for licenses are below.
 

2006 Fishing License Fees
 

License

Resident

Nonresident

Annual

$20.25

$40.25

Combination Small Game & Fishing
(If born after 1948, you must show hunter education card)

$30.25

N/A

Senior Annual (64 years and older)

$10.25

Colorado residents only

Five-Day

$18.25

$18.25

One-Day

$5.25

$5.25

2nd Rod Stamp
(available to licensed residents and nonresidents and to persons under 16 years, whether licensed or unlicensed)

$4.00

$4.00

Youth Small Game, Furbearer & Fishing (under 16)

$1.00

$1.00
 
 

Hiking
 

From the Resort-Guests of 2 Eagles Resort have only to walk out their front doors and up the hill behind the resort to find excellent hiking with breathtaking views. Choose the easy, self-guided Foothills Nature Trail or a challenging climb on the Summit Adventure Trail that can take most of the day. This is an excellent place to take pets since they are not welcome on any trails in RMNP. We have several trail maps of the area and will be happy to share them with you.

In the Park-Rocky Mountain National Park offers over 350 miles of trails leading to mountain summits, high mountain lakes, and stunning waterfalls. These trails also vary in length and difficulty and guests may want to purchase a trail map or the self-guided tour booklet available at the visitors centers.

Winter Hiking-Snow depth in the Colorado Mountains varies by month and year and so it is difficult to predict if you will be able to hike during your winter vacation, which is why we offer snowshoes to our guests.

Hike Safely-Hiking in the Colorado Mountains can be a wonderful experience as long as you are prepared for it. Here are a few safety tips:
 
  • Colorado weather can be very unpredictable at all times of the year. Dress in layers and pack rain gear.
  • Wear comfortable shoes or boots and good outdoor socks.
  • Know your limitations and remember that children or bad weather may slow you down. Gear your pace to the slowest hiker and keep your party together.
  • Plan your hike and tell someone where you are going so that they will know where to look if you don’t return at a designated time.
  • This is bear country and although black bears are usually shy and avoid people there a some precautions you should take. Use extra caution in places where hearing or visibility is limited, in bushy areas, near streams, where trails round a bend, or on windy days. Reduce your chances of surprising a bear by making noise--talk or sing. Make sure children are close to you or within your sight at all times. Keep dogs on a leash!
 

Jacuzzi
  Located in a secluded garden area on it’s own deck, the Jacuzzi helps complete your already perfect day. Summer guests enjoy a long soak after a full day of fun and activities. Winter guests love the warming jets and bubbles as they watch the snow falling through the towering ponderosa pines.

We ask that you reserve your hour in the Jacuzzi so that other guests won’t join you as you enjoy the company of your group.
 

Game Room
  Located next to the office, the game room at 2 Eagles has several games that will keep both kids and adults entertained for hours. Challenge a friend to a game of fast paced ping-pong or air hockey. Enjoy hours of fun on one of the two foosball tables and maybe even start a tournament within your party.
 

Horseshoes
  Guests can spend hours playing horseshoes in our professional size pits which are located close to the children’s play area so that adults can play while keeping an eye on the little ones. Plan a family tournament.
 

Campfire Sing-a-Long
  This great family activity has been a favorite event at the resort for over 60 years! Every other night we welcome guests to gather at the patio area located near the river for an evening of singing and sharing stories with other guests. We often wonder if its the songs or the s’mores, popcorn and lemonade that actually draws the crowd. Don’t forget your camera-this is what families vacation memories are all about.

 

Children’s Play Area
  This 26’X26’ fenced sand-filled play area is sure to delight your youngsters. Parents can relax by the patio and listen to the river while children under 110 lbs play safely in the enclosed area. A wooden fort with a slide, fire pole, rope ladder, three swings and horizontal climbing ladder will keep those little ones happy for hours.
   
   
 

Wildlife Viewing
  2 Eagles Resort rests in the magnificent Big Thompson Canyon, which is home to many animals you may be lucky enough to see during your visit. A large herd of big horn sheep live directly across from the property on Palisade mountain and they can be seen all year long at anytime of day. You can also see the big horn as you drive up the canyon if you look up on the cliffs. In the spring, summer and especially the fall you might get a glimpse of our resident black bears who live in the mountains nearby. As the pressures of drought and increasing civilization encroach on their habitat we see more and more of the bears who are looking for food and coming down to the river to drink. In the fall they enjoy the apples that fall from the apple trees on the property. Our guests have seen fox and an occasional mountain lion in the last few years as well. You probably won’t see elk until you get to the park but it is very common to see mule deer close by.
 

Bird Watching
  Many of our guests will tell you that one of their favorite things about staying at 2 Eagles Resort is the birds. They especially love to watch the Hummingbirds who are very numerous during the spring and summer. We help attract birds to the resort with feeders and flowers. The climate and vegetation seems to draw a huge variety of birds for our guests to enjoy. Besides Hummingbirds we often see Steller’s Jays and Gray Jays, Bullock’s Orioles, Western Bluebirds, Northern Flickers, Downy Woodpeckers, House Finches, Chickadee’s, Tanagers, Grosbeaks and even an occasional Lazuli Bunting. Bird enthusiasts who have visited say the numbers and variety of birds they see amaze them.

Of course we can’t forget the pair of Golden Eagles that the resort was named for who live on the cliffs of the Palisade Mountain across from the resort. They are often spotted soaring high overhead as they hunt for food in the surrounding forests. Owls also live in the trees close to the resort and an early morning visitor to the Jacuzzi may get the added bonus of spotting these winged residents as they search for their breakfast.
 

Games and Movies
  Sometimes guests just want to spend a quiet evening in their cabin. We offer a large selection of board games and movies and there is usually movie style popcorn available in the game room for guests to enjoy.
 
 
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