November 04, 2009
Saturday Evening Programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
This fall and early winter, Rocky Mountain National Park will continue to celebrate “America’s Best Idea,” our national parks, with Saturday evening programs at 7 p.m. in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium. All programs are free and open to the public.
October 26, 2009
Flights Scheduled to Monitor 2009 Elk Population
Over the next five months, weather conditions permitting, fixed wing and helicopter flights will occur over Rocky Mountain National Park while staff surveys and estimates elk populations in the park.
October 21, 2009
National Park Service Officials Close Trail Ridge Road to Through Travel For the 2009 Season
Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season today.
October 13, 2009
Cardiac Incident at Rocky Mountain National Park
At 12:15 p.m. today, October 13, park dispatch received a cell phone call concerning a 72-year-old man who was suffering from a possible heart attack on the Dream Lake Trail in the Bear Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park.
October 02, 2009
Seeking Applications for Rocky Mountain National Park Artist-In-Residence Program 2010
The National Park Service is accepting applications for its summer 2010 Artist-in-Residence Program from October 1, 2009, through December 1, 2009, at Rocky Mountain National Park.
September 29, 2009
Firewood Collection Permits Available from Rocky Mountain National Park in October
More permits will be available to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park.
September 22, 2009
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Winter 2009/2010 Pile Burning Operations
Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash from several forest thinning and hazard tree mitigation projects.
September 22, 2009
Help Us Make America's Best Idea Even Better! Join Rocky Mountain National Park on September 26 for a Day of Service and Celebration
Be part of an unprecedented event on September 26, when Rocky Mountain National Park and national parks across the country invite you to make America’s Best Idea – the national parks – even better.
September 18, 2009
Former Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Presents "Reflections of a National Park Manager - 42 Years on the Griddle"
Retired Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Bob Barbee will speak at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium in Rocky Mountain National Park on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. The talk will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is open and free to the public. It is the third Randy Jones Memorial Lecture, jointly sponsored by the University of Colorado’s Center of the American West and the National Park Service.
September 11, 2009
Fatality on Longs Peak at RMNP
A body of an unidentified male was found below the False Keyhole this morning by an off duty park employee.
September 10, 2009
Numerous New Projects Will Soon Be Underway in RMNP
A number of projects are underway or soon to begin in Rocky Mountain National Park. Park staff will utilize a helicopter, beginning next week, for four of these projects.
September 08, 2009
Saturday Evening Programs in September Celebrate National Parks
A truly American and democratic idea, National Parks were called “our best idea” by Pulitzer Prize winning author Wallace Stegner. Saturday evenings in September, Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate our National Parks. All programs are held at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. and are free.
September 04, 2009
Fatality near Odessa Lake at Rocky Mountain National Park
A 62-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado, fell between 25 to 50 feet on the Fern Lake Trail near Odessa Lake.
September 02, 2009
Incident on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park
Yesterday, Tuesday, September 1, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a 53-year-old man from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, took a 25 foot tumbling fall in the “Trough” area of Longs Peak.
September 01, 2009
RMNP Reviewing Proposal from National Science Foundation
Rocky Mountain National Park staff have received a proposal from the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), which is under the auspices of the National Science Foundation (NSF). NEON is a proposed continental-scale research program for discovering and understanding the impacts of climate change, land-use change, and invasive species on the biosphere.Property administered by Rocky Mountain National Park is being considered for two proposed NEON sites.
September 01, 2009
Saturday Evening Programs for September, 2009
National Parks have come to symbolize America’s pride in her unique landscapes, complex history, and cultural diversity. But what were the factors that compelled this fledgling country to set aside the world’s first national park? Explore the democratic ideals, artistic impulses, literary expressions, and adventurous explorations that culminated in a truly “America the Beautiful.”
August 31, 2009
Reminder for Closure Areas in Rocky Mountain National Park Designated for 2009 Elk Rut
Meadow closures are in place September 1 and October 31 to prevent disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating period and to enhance visitor elk viewing opportunities.
August 29, 2009
Temporary Closure on Section of Grand Ditch Road in Rocky Mountain National Park
A 2.5 mile section of the Grand Ditch Road, between the Little Yellowstone and Thunder Pass Trailheads, is closed to public travel through October 15, 2009.
August 18, 2009
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Plans for Prescribed Burning
Fire managers are preparing to conduct prescribed burns in the areas of Upper Beaver Meadows, Little Horseshoe Park, and South Lateral Moraine. Burning operations may begin as early as August 31 and continue through October depending on weather and fuel conditions.
August 10, 2009
Life Saved at Rocky Mountain National Park
Using an Automated External Defibrilator (AED), park rangers restore the pulse of a patient in cardiac arrest on the Flattop Mountain Trail.
August 09, 2009
Follow Up to Incident on Mount Ida in Rocky Mountain National Park
This morning a seven member litter team consisting of park staff assisted by Rocky Mountain Rescue, and two park medics, began hiking toward the group who had spent last night below the summit of Mount Ida.
August 08, 2009
Incident on Mount Ida in Rocky Mountain National Park
At 1:30 p.m. today the Grand County Sheriff’s office received a 911 call and passed the information on to Rocky Mountain National Park dispatch. A 32 year old male, hometown unknown, had a 20 foot tumbling, sliding fall near the summit of Mount Ida.
August 07, 2009
Temporary Closure at Timber Creek Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park
Timber Creek Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed from noon on Tuesday, August 11, through noon on Friday, August 21, for resurfacing of the roads in the campground.
August 04, 2009
Firewood Collection Permits Available from Rocky Mountain National Park
Permits are available to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park beginning August 15 through September 8.
August 04, 2009
Three Individuals Recognized for Their Leadership In Protecting Park Resources
Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Vaughn Baker announced that Karl Cordova, Karen Battle-Sanborn and Jim Freeman are the recipients of the 2008 Rocky Mountain National Park Stewardship Award.
July 26, 2009
Carry-out from Black Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Today, near Black Lake (10,620 feet) in Rocky Mountain National Park, a 47 year old female, suffered a broken ankle.
July 24, 2009
Incident on Longs Peak-July 24, 2009
This morning, a 64 year old male from Estes Park, Colorado, fell approximately 10 feet in the “Trough” area of Longs Peak.
July 22, 2009
Bear Lake Road Chip Seal Work
On Monday, July 27, weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin on Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. The project will be between the Bear Lake Road Junction with Highway 36 (Trail Ridge Road) and the Park & Ride, which is roughly 5 miles.
July 20, 2009
Fatality in Rocky Mountain National Park-July 20
A 62 year old man from Durango, Colorado, was roughly 110 yards from the summit of Longs Peak (14,259 feet) in the “Homestretch” area, when he had a cardiac emergency.
July 09, 2009
Road Work Underway on Trail Ridge Road In Rocky Mountain National Park
Work is currently underway on Trail Ridge Road from the boundary near the Grand Lake Entrance, continuing north through the switchbacks by Farview Curve.
July 06, 2009
Swift Water Rescue at Rocky Mountain National Park
Mountain streams can be dangerous, especially after all of the spring runoff and continued moisture in the park. Visitors are reminded to remain back from the banks of streams and rivers and provide proper supervision for children, who by nature, tend to be attracted to water.
July 01, 2009
Sobriety Checkpoint in Rocky Mountain National Park
Prangers will be cooperating with local and state law enforcement agencies throughout the Fourth of July weekend increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint.
June 29, 2009
New Recorded Line on Status of Trail Ridge Road
Rocky Mountain National Park has a new recorded phone line dedicated to the status of Trail Ridge Road. The number is (970) 586-1222.
June 29, 2009
All About Wildlife Series-Programs in Spanish
In partnership with the Estes Park Public Library, Rocky Mountain National Park staff are giving wildlife programs in Spanish. All programs will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Public Library.
June 20, 2009
Science Behind the Scenery Programs
Back by popular demand is the Thursday evening Science Behind The Scenery Series. These programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the auditorium at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. They are free and open to the public. Expand your knowledge of the park by learning more about the research behind the scenes.
June 09, 2009
Two Climbers Injured at Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers are responding to an incident that occurred this afternoon above Emerald Lake.
June 02, 2009
Saturday Evening Programs for June, 2009
Saturday Evening programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center for June, 2009
June 01, 2009
Artists Selected for Program at Rocky Mountain National Park for 2009
Six artists have been selected for the summer 2009 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park.
May 27, 2009
Saturday Evening Program Highlights Recent Visit by Park Staff to Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest Area
Shared Missions and Shared Challenges: Notes from a trip to the southern end of the Continental Divide.
May 26, 2009
Public Meetings Scheduled for Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the Boulder Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) have completed the Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan and Environmental Assessment which proposes changes at Lily Lake and the Longs Peak Trailhead in RMNP and the Meeker Park Campground in the Roosevelt National Forest.
