The Shining

Based on his time staying at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. King was living and teaching in Boulder, Co. and he and Tabitha decided to spend a week at the historical hotel “up the hill” from Boulder. Trail Ridge Road was closed for the season and the Stanley (at that point in time) shut down for the winter. The Kings were the last ones staying in the hotel and Stephen roamed the halls and rooms while coming up with the story for The Shining.