EDUCATION

National parks have been called "America's greatest university without walls." Education has always been a goal of the National Park Service. Rocky Mountain National Park has a strong tradition of campfire talks, guided walks, and informal talks beginning in the 1920's and continuing to the present day. In addition, teachers and other educational leaders can make use of curriculum materials available through the Heart of the Rockies Education Program. Adult learners and families can develop an in-depth understanding of the park through reasonably priced classes offered by the Rocky Mountain Field Seminars. Finally, lyceum presentations, offered on Saturday nights at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center throughout the winter, feature a range of interesting speakers.