GRAND COUNTY, Colo. – Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is celebrating its 100th birthday on the anniversary of its inauguration date January 26, 1915. Though people have been visiting the area that the park encompasses for more than 10,000 years (there have been tools found from the Paleo-Indians there), the formal dedication took place on … Continue reading
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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
‘Wild Light’ photographer speaks, signs book at museum
Drama at Bear Lake, Erik Stensland By Doug Fox ESTES PARK “It’s vast, it’s gorgeous, it’s magnificent and really unexplored by most people,” is the way photographer Erik Stensland of Estes Park describes Rocky Mountain National Park. To mark the park’s 100th anniversary next year, Stensland has authored a book featuring many of his amazing … Continue reading
Rocky Mountain National Park proposes changes in entrance and camping fees
Estes Park, Colo. – Rocky Mountain National Park is proposing a change in its’ current entrance fees. Because of Rocky’s proximity to the populated Colorado Front Range, the park is proposing to add a single day pass to the existing option of fees. This “Day Use Pass” would remain at $20 while the weekly pass would … Continue reading
Diverse programs highlight Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial
ESTES PARK – A variety of wonderful programs are taking place this week highlighting Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial. The following programs are free and open to the public, please note the venues of each program. Thursday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Geology Of Estes Park Rock Climbing: A Thrill More Than One … Continue reading
Easy hike leads to Eugenia Mine, local mining history
ESTES PARK Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. The hike to Eugenia Mine in Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading
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