People tackle this route for the Rockies and with those majestic peaks bring incredible wildflower exhibits and wildlife sightings. Keep your eyes peeled for elk (particularly around Estes Park), bighorn sheep, pikas, marmots and ptarmigan birds. The best turnouts for this road include Many Parks Curve, Forest Canyon Overlook and Fairview Curve. Each offers a different perspective of the national park but all are equally camera worthy.

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