• Hikers on Granite Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park/NPS photo by John Marino

    Rocky Mountain

    National Park Colorado

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West Side Programs

Education program

Courtesy NPS

Students learn about the National Park Service.

The Interpretation division on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park offers hands-on, interactive programs for schools on the western slope. To view the Classroom Programs Brochure for Grand and Jackson counties, please Click Here.

To schedule a program, please call Michele Simmons at 970-586-1518 or 970-627-3471, or email e-mail us.

Programs typically last about 45 minutes and are free of charge. If you don't find a program that meets your needs, we may be able to tailor a program to your curriculum requirements.

Did You Know?

male Western Tanager with red head and yellow body

The male Western Tanager, with red head and yellow body, stands out brightly in the dark conifer forest.