ESTES PARK – 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 … Continue reading
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Winter Survival Skills class offered at Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Feb. 28
ESTES PARK – Colorado is notorious for the iconic image of mountain men—those rugged trappers and explorers who roamed the Rocky Mountains from 1810 to the early 1840’s. But aside from brute strength and a commitment to living simply, how did these unrefined individuals survive the rigors of winter? What can we learn from their methods, … Continue reading
Changes in backcountry camping fees at Rocky Mountain National Park
ESTES PARK – Effective for the 2015 summer season, the cost of obtaining a permit for backcountry camping in Rocky Mountain National Park will increase from $20 to $26 per trip. This administrative permit fee, established in 1995 and last increased to $20 in 2004, is necessary to recover the administrative costs associated with managing … Continue reading
Record visitation in 2014 at Rocky Mountain National Park
ESTES PARK – Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation in 2014. At the end of October the park had already received record visitation. After including November and December visitation statistics the park received 3,434,754 visitors for 2014. The highest visitation prior to 2014 was in 2000, when the park received 3,380,044 visitors. … Continue reading
Educational snowshoe hiking series offered in Rocky Mountain National Park
ESTES PARK – This winter, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Field Institute Program is offering an educational snowshoe hiking series in Rocky Mountain National Park called “Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families”. Offered Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 14, March 7 and March 21, this four-hour snowshoe hike allows kids and families to … Continue reading
Year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues
The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into 2015! January 26 marks the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the legislation which created Rocky Mountain National Park, and lots of fun events have been scheduled throughout the month to celebrate! · January 16: National Western Stock Show and … Continue reading
Experience Rocky Mountain National Park during the holidays
The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition to beautiful scenery, wildlife viewing and a variety of winter recreational activities to do on your own, some fun activities with park rangers are offered. Rocky Mountain National Park has a calendar full of fun family activities for the holidays. … Continue reading
Development of climbing commercial services strategy continues at Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is currently in the planning phase of developing a Commercial Services Strategy for guided commercial climbing in the park. This summer the park solicited comment and input from a variety of different stakeholders. This feedback was evaluated and is being used to continue to develop the park’s strategy. It is estimated … Continue reading
Fun programs highlight Rocky’s Centennial through the holidays
The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues through the holiday season. For more details on these events, including times and locations please visit Rocky’s 2014 Centennial Calendar of Events on the park’s website at http://www.nps.gov/romo Tuesday, November 18: The Big Burn: An Evening with Timothy Egan Part of the One Book, … Continue reading
Trail Ridge Road closes to through travel for season
Rocky Mountain National Park Is Open Today, Tuesday, Nov. 4, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. 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 … Continue reading
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