What an exciting year to be part of the action at Rocky Mountain as the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016! Rocky Mountain National Park is home to one of the most dynamic and hard-working volunteer programs in the National Park Service. Each year, Rocky enlists individual and group volunteers to assist … Continue reading
Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. To ensure that these birds of prey can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season and monitored by wildlife managers. … Continue reading
DENVER—The spring season in Colorado invites visitors to engage in unique learning experiences that train body and mind on the snow and in the sun. From ice climbing and arts courses to gardening and archaeology workshops, visitors can master their skills or learn a new trade. Below is a sampling of spring learning vacation options … Continue reading
Denver – The 2016 National Western Stock Show finishes strong with the second-highest overall attendance in Stock Show history with 686,745 visitors. That is an increase of 4,207 guests over the 2015 Stock Show and second highest in it’s 110-year history. “This is the second consecutive year with more than 680,000 visitors, which is a … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation in 2015. At the end of September, the park had already received record visitation. After including October, November and December visitation statistics, the park received a total of 4,155,916 visitors for 2015, which was a 21 percent increase over 2014. The highest visitation prior … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – For many visitors, winter is their favorite time to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park. The park is less visited but still very much open and alive with activity. Weekends are much busier than weekdays. Beautiful backcountry areas can be reached on snowshoes, skis, and at lower elevations – even with hiking boots! … Continue reading
DENVER– For many, ringing in the new year will mean making resolutions for a healthier 2016, and there is no better place to be inspired to meet those goals than in Colorado. As one of the most active and outdoorsy states in the nation, Colorado promotes personal health through outdoor adventures, relaxation, healing arts and … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – Rocky Mountain National Park implemented the final phase of its Commercial Services Strategy for guided commercial climbing in the park. This past July, park staff released a prospectus for up to six concession contracts for Instruction and Guide Services in Technical Mountaineering. These contracts were recently awarded to: American Alpine Institute, Ltd. … Continue reading
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel, Oct. 30. The most popular destinations for this time of year including Bear Lake Road, Moraine Park, Horseshoe Park and the section of Trail Ridge Road along the Kawuneeche Valley are all open. These are all great areas for … Continue reading
DENVER – History Colorado invites you to participate in a History Colorado Experience in a town near you, this October History Colorado will be hosting family friendly events to educate and entertain across the state. Whether you’re looking to tour the historic, Italianate-style Denver building that was once home to territorial governor John Evans, or … Continue reading
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