ESTES PARK There are many cases of symbiosis in Rocky Mountain National Park. Lichens are formed by the symbiotic relationship between algae and fungus. Legumes depend on soil bacteria to fix nitrogen into the soil. The list goes on and on. Out of all of these examples, it shouldn’t shock us that a bird and … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Photographer Danielle Austen of Hillsborough, New Jersey has been an Artist-in-Residence at Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, and Everglades National Parks. She was also a resident artist at the Vermont Studio Center. She has received numerous photography awards including the 2015 International Nature-Landscape Photography Award. Her images have also been exhibited at museums and … Continue reading
ESTES PARK Do you aspire to reach the summit of Longs Peak? Are you inspired by the lofty rock faces and pinnacles of Rocky Mountain National Park’s highest mountain? Join climbing rangers Everett Phillips and Mitch Musci, on a photographic journey to the top, and back down safely. This free program will be held Thursday, … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – If you were to close your eyes and picture a dragonfly, a startling accurate image forms. Here in each of our memories is a creature delicately perched, with beautiful iridescent wings, massive eyes, and a long slender abdomen. However, this clear image is only showing the dragonfly in its adult state. The … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – Within Rocky Mountain National Park, Longs Peak is arguably the most iconic peak. It has a face chiseled by glaciers, ridges that with-stand brutal winds and temperatures, and a summit that has whispered invites to many courageous men and women throughout time. Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy Field Institute as we explore the … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – In 2015, Rocky Mountain National Park was the third most visited national park with over 4.1 million visitors. So far this year, Rocky is experiencing an eleven percent increase in visitation. Over the last 100 years, the reasons people visit are the same; to experience nature, to seek solitude, to enjoy scenic … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open at 11 am today, Saturday, May 28. Due to melting snow 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. Road crews and rangers will reassess conditions … Continue reading
42-Acre Cascade Cottages Property to Be Added Next Year to Park DENVER, Colo. – Land inside Rocky Mountain National Park – including a group of rental cottages that has greeted hundreds of thousands of visitors who enter the park — has been purchased and will eventually be added to the park, The Trust for Public … Continue reading
ESTES PARK – Rocky Mountain National Park staff have released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review for reroutes and repairs to five trails that were heavily damaged or lost during the September 2013 flood. The purpose of the environmental assessment is to address damaged portions of the trails, while protecting natural and cultural resources … 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
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