Historic Hotel That Inspired ‘The Shining’ Lodges 300 Firefighters Battling Colorado Wildfires

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The historic Stanley Hotel of Estes Park, Colorado, opened its doors to hundreds of firefighters last week to offer them dinner and a place to stay.

The 110-year-old “spooky-looking” Stanley Hotel is famously known for being the inspiration behind Stephen King’s novel “The Shining.”