ESTES PARK – Storyteller, musician and performing artist Cory Hills of Thousand Oaks, California will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, July 1 and July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Cory Hills is an active percussionist in … Continue reading
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Artists selected for 2015 Art in the Park program at Rocky Mountain National Park
Programs Begin June 21 Continues Through Summer ESTES PARK – Six artists have been selected for the summer 2015 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. This year’s program celebrates the ideals of Rocky’s 100th anniversary with a line-up of talented artists. Artists are provided with a creative, contemplative environment in which to generate artistic … Continue reading
Learn connections between ‘most unlikely corners of life’ in Rocky Mountain National Park
ESTES PARK – Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy for an afternoon class that explores the interconnectedness of a variety of subjects. From 1-5 p.m. on June 26, July 8 and Aug. 12, join acclaimed instructor Kevin Cook on a journey through the living connections of Rocky Mountain National Park. The three dates address three different … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial Year Programs Continue
ESTES PARK – The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into June. Join us for one of these fun events! June 5: Wild Inspirations – Art and artists throughout American history have found inspiration in wild places and played important roles in informing the public about the wonders … Continue reading
Trail Ridge Road opens for season; Night closures in place
ESTES PARK – Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened today, Friday, May 29. Due to heavy melting on the road during the day and freezing temperatures at night, visitors should plan for night closures occurring at 8:00 p.m. until conditions change. This May’s snowy and wet weather patterns hampered this year’s efforts … Continue reading
Top artists, iconic venues, seasonal music events hit high notes for Denver
Denver Day of Rock, Zac Brown Band at Coors Field, Red Rocks Summer Concerts Treat The Mile High City to Nation’s Best Live Music Offerings DENVER (Thursday, May 21, 2015) – Some of the nation’s most beloved musicians will take the stage at a variety of unique Denver events this summer, including Memorial Day Weekend’s … Continue reading
Trail Ridge Road opening delayed due to wet spring snow
ESTES PARK – Due to continuing winter conditions at high elevations in Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road’s opening will be delayed. Trail Ridge Road historically opens on Memorial Day weekend; last year the road opened on May 24. According to Park Superintendent, Vaughn Baker, “This May’s snowy and wet weather patterns have certainly … Continue reading
Trail Ridge Road on target to open May 22
ESTES PARK – Every year, Rocky Mountain National Park snowplow operators begin plowing Trail Ridge Road in mid April. Crews from the west side of the park and crews from the east side of the park move along the road and eventually meet near the Alpine Visitor Center. The visitor center is the highest in the National Park Service, … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park’s centennial year programs continue in May
ESTES PARK – The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into May. Join us for one of these fun events! May 1: Wild Inspirations Art and artists throughout American history have found inspiration in wild places and played important roles in informing the public about the wonders … Continue reading
Denver gearing up for ‘most exciting’ Memorial Day weekend in city’s history
Denver, Co. – April 15, 2015 – Denver will offer the largest and most fun collection of Memorial Day events in memory with a wide assortment of happenings ranging from rock concerts to art festivals, from baseball to Batman. “The scheduling this year has created a ‘perfect storm’ of events, so in downtown we will … Continue reading
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