January 31, 2012
Park Staff Seeking Input On Lily Lake Dam Project
The Lily Lake Dam, located in Rocky Mountain National Park, has been rated a high-hazard dam by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Failure of the dam is not imminent, and park staff are evaluating long term solutions; considering two options to reduce the risk, either repairing or removing the dam.
January 17, 2012
Rocky Mountain National Park Has Third Busiest Season On Record
The annual visitation for Rocky Mountain National Park in 2011 was approximately 3,335,862 people, only 1.3% less than the record set in 2000.
January 04, 2012
Winter Activities Await in Rocky Mountain National Park
For many visitors, winter is their favorite season to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park.
December 13, 2011
Enjoy 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.
December 13, 2011
Great Holiday Gift for 2011 that Gives in Many Ways
Looking for a unique gift idea for the holidays? A Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass is a great gift for that person who enjoys visiting the park or would like to visit more often.
November 18, 2011
Sprague Lake Area Will Continue To Be Closed Until Further Notice
Due to ongoing hazard tree mitigation from last weekend's storm, the Sprague Lake parking area and the trail around the lake will be closed to the public for safety reasons until further notice.
October 27, 2011
Alpine Hotshots Plan For 30 Year Anniversary
The Alpine Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC), based in Rocky Mountain National
Park, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary.
October 27, 2011
National Park Service Officials Close Trail Ridge Road For The Season
On Thursday, October 27, 2011, Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season to through travel.
October 18, 2011
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Winter Pile Burning Operations for 2011 & 2012
Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash from several forest thinning and hazard tree mitigation projects.
October 12, 2011
Special Program Highlights Largest Protected Area In Europe
Please join park and local officials from the Tusheti Protected Areas in Georgia for a special program at the Estes Park Museum on Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
October 12, 2011
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Undergoing Construction
Beginning on Monday, October 17, the lobby at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed through the winter for a major remodeling project. Park rangers will still provide information to visitors from a temporary office trailer in the front parking lot of the visitor center.
October 03, 2011
Don’t Miss The Final Two Scheduled Saturday Evening Programs For 2011
Don’t miss the final two scheduled evening programs for 2011.
October 02, 2011
Small Fire In Remote Location of Rocky Mountain National Park
At 3:20 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, park dispatch was notified of a smoke report in the West Creek area of Rocky Mountain National Park.
September 28, 2011
Longs Peak Campground Will Be Closed Beginning Mid October For Hazard Tree Work
Beginning on Tuesday, October 11, Longs Peak Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed through this winter for hazard tree mitigation.
September 27, 2011
Seeking Applications for Rocky Mountain National Park 2012 Artist-In-Residence Program
The National Park Service is accepting applications beginning October 1 through November 15, 2011, for its summer 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program, at Rocky Mountain National Park.
September 20, 2011
Bruce Rosenlund Recognized for His Leadership In Protecting Park Resources
Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Vaughn Baker announced that Bruce Rosenlund, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (USFWS) is the recipient of the 2010 Rocky Mountain National Park Stewardship Award.
September 20, 2011
Saturday, September 24, Evening Program Young Man’s Best Friend In The 1930s: The Civilian Conservation Corps
On Saturday, September 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park, join park ranger, Kristen Luetkemeier for a closer look at the Civilian Conservation Corps program in the park.
September 20, 2011
Doc Wild’s World – A Special Evening Program For The Whole Family
A special evening program will take place at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23. Doc Wild (formerly the “Critterman”) is just one of the alter-egos of Denny Olson, who for more than 30 years has been a student and teacher of the natural world.
September 14, 2011
Input Needed for Rocky Mountain National Park’s New Fire Management Plan
Rocky Mountain National Park staff are preparing a new Fire Management Plan for the park
September 12, 2011
Status Of Old Fall River Road In Rocky Mountain National Park This Fall
Rocky Mountain National Park staff will be completing significant road maintenance on Old Fall River Road starting the week of September 19.
September 09, 2011
Firewood Collection Permits Available By Lottery From West Side
Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Grand Lake.
September 07, 2011
National Parks Around The World: Are They All The Same? Special Program on September 17
On Saturday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park a special panel will discuss National Parks Around The World: Are They All The Same?
September 02, 2011
Reminder For 2011 Closure Areas In Rocky Mountain National Park Designated For Elk Rut
On September 1, park officials put closures in place for travel on foot or horse off established roadways or designated trails from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
August 30, 2011
Special Saturday Evening Program September 3
Ever wonder about the “good old days” in Rocky Mountain National Park and what it was like to be a young ranger making decisions during the early years of the National Park Service?
August 30, 2011
Hazard Tree and Fuels Reduction Tree Removal on the East Side
Hazard tree removal, fuels reduction, and material piling will begin along road corridors on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park and on the north side of Deer Mountain as early as September 6 and continue through fall of 2011 until completed.
August 24, 2011
Firewood Collection Permits Available By Lottery This Fall
Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park.
August 09, 2011
Experimental Program Encourages Visitors to Use Shuttle System
Rocky Mountain National Park is partnering with the Town of Estes Park, the Federal Highway Administration – Central Lands Highway Division and Colorado Department of Transportation to encourage visitors to ride a shuttle bus.
August 08, 2011
Dedication of New Trail Segment of the Continental Divide Trail System
On Thursday, August 4, staff from Rocky Mountain National Park and the United States Forest Service joined by Grand Lake Mayor Judy Burke, dedicated a new one mile section of the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in Rocky Mountain National Park.
