https://www.nps.gov/romo News releases from Rocky Mountain National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-trail-closure-above-nymph-lake-for-bridge-replacement-impacting-access-to-dream-lake-emerald-lake-and-lake-haiyaha.htm Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:14:00 EST Beginning Monday, May 11 through Thursday, May 14, and then again Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21, trail access will be closed above Nymph Lake to the Dream Lake/Lake Haiyaha junction for a bridge replacement project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-trail-closure-above-nymph-lake-for-bridge-replacement-impacting-access-to-dream-lake-emerald-lake-and-lake-haiyaha.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-selects-six-participants-for-the-2026-artist-in-residence-program.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:21:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Conservancy, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Artists-in-Residence have been selected. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-selects-six-participants-for-the-2026-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-2026-timed-entry-reservation-system.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:40:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will implement its 2026 timed-entry reservation system, beginning May 22, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-2026-timed-entry-reservation-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-effect-at-lumpy-ridge-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:15:00 EST Each year to protect nesting raptors like Golden eagles and Peregrine falcons, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-effect-at-lumpy-ridge-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-men-rescued-from-summit-of-longs-peak-on-saturday.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:38:00 EST Park rangers from Rocky Mountain National Park were contacted late Friday night, February 6, by two male climbers on Kiener’s Route in the Longs Peak area requesting assistance. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-men-rescued-from-summit-of-longs-peak-on-saturday.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/explore-park-science-and-stewardship-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-s-biennial-research-conference.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:52:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) invites you to explore research, monitoring, and management during the Biennial Research Conference “Park Stewardship: From Discovery to Decision” on March 4-5 at The Holiday Inn in Estes Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/explore-park-science-and-stewardship-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-s-biennial-research-conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/timber-creek-campground-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-to-close-august-10-2026-for-sewer-system-rehabilitation-project.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:42:00 EST Timber Creek Campground, located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, will close at noon on Aug.10, 2026, and remain closed through the end of the 2026 summer season, for a sewer system rehabilitation project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/timber-creek-campground-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-to-close-august-10-2026-for-sewer-system-rehabilitation-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-variety-of-ranger-led-winter-programs-in-2026.htm Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:56:00 EST For many, winter is their favorite time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). The park is less crowded and for those who are prepared, winter is an enchanting time to explore the scenic beauty of the southern Rocky Mountains. Weather and snow conditions permitting, RMNP will be offering a variety of ranger-led walks, talks and activities this winter. Winter ranger-led programs are available on both the east and west sides of the park through mid-March. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-variety-of-ranger-led-winter-programs-in-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-pile-burning-operations-planned-when-conditions-permit-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:46:00 EST Fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of favorable winter weather and conditions to conduct pile burning operations in a variety of locations including Deer Mountain, near Lily Lake, near Moraine and Glacier Basin Campgrounds, off Highway 7 in the Wild Basin area and near Allenspark. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-pile-burning-operations-planned-when-conditions-permit-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-the-2026-artist-in-residence-and-scholar-in-residence-program-applications.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:32:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the summer 2026 Artist-In-Residence and Scholar-in-Residence Programs will begin accepting applications beginning on Monday, December 15, 2025.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-the-2026-artist-in-residence-and-scholar-in-residence-program-applications.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/join-a-virtual-information-session-december-8-on-wetland-restoration-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:33:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are beginning a new planning effort to address the decline of wetlands and the growing impact of moose populations on these sensitive ecosystems. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/join-a-virtual-information-session-december-8-on-wetland-restoration-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-on-wednesday-november-19-2025-if-conditions-allow.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:58:00 EST Based upon the potential for favorable weather and conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on Wednesday, November 19. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-on-wednesday-november-19-2025-if-conditions-allow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-is-closed-to-through-travel-for-the-winter-2025-2026-season.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:42:00 EST Today, Friday, November 14, 2025, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34) inside Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officially closed to through travel for the winter season. Trail Ridge Road is closed on the east side of the park at Many Parks Curve and on the west side of the park at Colorado River Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-is-closed-to-through-travel-for-the-winter-2025-2026-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-trail-closure-impacting-access-to-dream-lake-and-emerald-lake-for-outlet-bridge-replacement.htm Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST Beginning Monday, September 29 through Thursday, October 2, and then again Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9, trail access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake will be closed to all uses for an outlet bridge replacement project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-trail-closure-impacting-access-to-dream-lake-and-emerald-lake-for-outlet-bridge-replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beginning-on-september-1-annual-meadow-closures-in-place-for-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:07:00 EST Beginning on Monday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beginning-on-september-1-annual-meadow-closures-in-place-for-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-additional-release-of-campsite-reservations-from-september-10-through-september-27.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:32:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be releasing additional campsite reservations at Moraine Park Campground beginning on Thursday, August 28 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, for reservations for September 10 through September 27. Reservations will be available through www.recreation.gov.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-additional-release-of-campsite-reservations-from-september-10-through-september-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/small-fire-above-jewel-lake-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:30:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded this morning to visitor reports of smoke in an area above Mills and Jewel Lakes close to treeline.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/small-fire-above-jewel-lake-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/climber-incident-on-petit-grepon-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:58:00 EST This morning, park rangers were notified that a 26-year-old male climber had taken a roped fall on the South Face of Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), resulting in lower leg injuries.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/climber-incident-on-petit-grepon-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/small-fire-in-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:39:00 EST Early this afternoon, Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded to the Lumpy Ridge area of the park for a small fire.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/small-fire-in-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-yesterday-for-man-missing-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:42:00 EST On Wednesday, August 13, a body believed to be that of Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska, was recovered above Emerald Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-yesterday-for-man-missing-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-implement-the-poudre-headwaters-project-some-areas-in-the-kawuneeche-valley-will-be-closed-during-the-week-of-august-25-31.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:38:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing the Poudre Headwaters Project during the week of August 25-31, 2025. This project involves the removal of all non-native fish from the Grand Ditch and upstream and downstream tributaries inside RMNP. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-implement-the-poudre-headwaters-project-some-areas-in-the-kawuneeche-valley-will-be-closed-during-the-week-of-august-25-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-underway-for-a-missing-man-last-seen-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:40:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park rangers began search efforts for Blake Kieckhafer, 23, of Omaha, Nebraska. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-underway-for-a-missing-man-last-seen-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lighting-strike-tree-causes-small-fire-south-of-the-lawn-lake-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:43:00 EST At approximately 6 p.m. yesterday, Wednesday, July 23, Rocky Mountain National Park received a report of a potential lightning strike fire seen from Rainbow Curve on the east side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lighting-strike-tree-causes-small-fire-south-of-the-lawn-lake-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-additional-release-of-campsite-reservations-from-july-23-through-september-9.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:01:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be releasing additional campsite reservations at Moraine Park Campground beginning on Tuesday, July 22 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, for reservations for July 23 through September 9. Reservations will be available through www.recreation.gov.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-additional-release-of-campsite-reservations-from-july-23-through-september-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-reopens-with-initial-release-of-campsite-reservations-from-july-9-through-july-22.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:23:00 EST Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be reopening with an initial limited release of dates over a two-week period.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-reopens-with-initial-release-of-campsite-reservations-from-july-9-through-july-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-yesterday-near-chasm-lake-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:38:00 EST Recovery efforts took place yesterday for a 66-year-old female from Fort Collins, Colorado who suffered an apparent fall near Chasm Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-yesterday-near-chasm-lake-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lighting-strike-tree-causes-small-fire-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:28:00 EST At approximately 6 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025 park rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park received reports from visitors that smoke was visible from Timber Creek Campground and the Baker Gulch areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lighting-strike-tree-causes-small-fire-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/safety-checkpoint-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-during-the-holiday-weekend.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:20:00 EST To promote a safe and enjoyable visit for all, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will increase law enforcement patrols and conduct a safety checkpoint beginning on Saturday, July 5, within the park.     https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/safety-checkpoint-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-during-the-holiday-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-15-through-friday-july-18.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:44:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, July 15, through Friday, July 18, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for road maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-15-through-friday-july-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/upcoming-fourth-of-july-weekend-expected-to-be-busy-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:10:00 EST Summer is in full swing in Rocky Mountain National Park. If you are planning to visit the park this Fourth of July weekend, plan ahead and pack your patience. Plan Like A Park Ranger. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/upcoming-fourth-of-july-weekend-expected-to-be-busy-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-closed-to-all-uses-july-2-through-july-3-will-open-to-vehicles-for-the-season-on-friday-july-4.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:17:00 EST Spring opening operations for Old Fall River Road continue. On Tuesday, July 1, the road will be closed to all uses (including pedestrians, people walking dogs on leash, and cyclists) between the hours of 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beginning at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2 through Thursday, July 3, the road will be closed to all uses for dust abatement.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-closed-to-all-uses-july-2-through-july-3-will-open-to-vehicles-for-the-season-on-friday-july-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/numerous-swift-water-incidents-this-past-week-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:21:00 EST It’s summer in Rocky Mountain National Park and all rivers, creeks, and streams are flowing high and fast this time of year. Moving water is beautiful, it can also be very dangerous. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/numerous-swift-water-incidents-this-past-week-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-detected-in-bats-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:14:00 EST Park staff have confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome (WNS) in three bats at Rocky Mountain National Park; two bats on the west side and one bat on the east side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/white-nose-syndrome-detected-in-bats-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/human-remains-found-in-alpine-ridge-trail-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:15:00 EST Late Wednesday afternoon, human remains were found in an area near the Alpine Ridge Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. This area is near the Alpine Visitor Center, which is located along Trail Ridge Road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/human-remains-found-in-alpine-ridge-trail-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hunter-goan-rocky-mountain-national-park-s-current-artist-in-residence-to-host-two-special-programs.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:21:00 EST Hunter Goan is Rocky Mountain National Park’s current Artists-in-Residence. Goan is a Diné (Navajo) landscape painter and arborist with a background in environmental research.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hunter-goan-rocky-mountain-national-park-s-current-artist-in-residence-to-host-two-special-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/some-raptor-closures-in-the-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-have-been-lifted-others-remain-for-the-protection-of-nesting-birds-of-prey.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:31:00 EST The following temporary closures have been lifted in the Lumpy Ridge area of RMNP: The Book, Bookmark, Bookmark Pinnacle, Left Book, Thunder Buttress, The Needle, and The Parish.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/some-raptor-closures-in-the-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-have-been-lifted-others-remain-for-the-protection-of-nesting-birds-of-prey.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-is-closed-to-all-uses-tuesdays-through-fridays-during-daytime-for-spring-opening-road-maintenance.htm Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:07:00 EST Spring snowplowing operations and road maintenance is now underway on Old Fall River Road, located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The road is closed to all uses (including pedestrians, people walking dogs on leash, and cyclists) Tuesdays through Fridays between the hours of 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-is-closed-to-all-uses-tuesdays-through-fridays-during-daytime-for-spring-opening-road-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-2025-season-timed-entry-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-2-pm.htm Fri, 30 May 2025 07:46:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly at higher elevations, park visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly at any time and are encouraged to call the park’s Trail Ridge Road recorded status phone line at (970) 586-1222. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-2025-season-timed-entry-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-2-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/release-of-prospectus-for-guided-services-in-technical-rock-climbing-and-ice-climbing-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 12 May 2025 08:34:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff announces the prospectus release for a business opportunity to provide six concession contracts in instruction and guided services in technical rock climbing and ice climbing within the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/release-of-prospectus-for-guided-services-in-technical-rock-climbing-and-ice-climbing-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/business-opportunity-for-firewood-sales-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 12 May 2025 08:23:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff has announced a business opportunity to provide seasonal firewood sales to eastside campgrounds within the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/business-opportunity-for-firewood-sales-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-has-selected-the-2025-artists-in-residence.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:59:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the 2025 Artists-in-Residence have been selected. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-has-selected-the-2025-artists-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-on-tuesday-april-15-2025-if-conditions-allow-beaver-meadows-entrance-access-closed-between-10-a-m-to-2-p-m.htm Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:52:00 EST Based upon the potential for favorable weather and conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-on-tuesday-april-15-2025-if-conditions-allow-beaver-meadows-entrance-access-closed-between-10-a-m-to-2-p-m.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/transponder-sales-and-renewals-to-resume-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-beginning-sunday-april-13.htm Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:58:00 EST Beginning this Sunday, April 13, voluntary automated gate transponders will again be available for purchase on Sundays at Rocky Mountain National Park’s Beaver Meadows Visitor Center between the hours of 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/transponder-sales-and-renewals-to-resume-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-beginning-sunday-april-13.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-national-volunteer-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:44:00 EST Celebrate National Park Week, National Volunteer Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-national-volunteer-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fungus-linked-to-white-nose-syndrome-detected-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:14:00 EST Laboratory tests conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have confirmed that the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) has been positively detected in bats found in the Holzwarth Historic Site area located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fungus-linked-to-white-nose-syndrome-detected-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/seeking-information-on-reckless-driving-within-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:46:00 EST During activities within Rocky Mountain National Park on February 17 and March 1, park rangers received reports of a vehicle driving recklessly with disregard for the safety of others. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/seeking-information-on-reckless-driving-within-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-on-monday-march-10-2025-if-conditions-allow.htm Sat, 08 Mar 2025 06:03:00 EST Based upon the potential for favorable weather and fuels conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn beginning on Monday, March 10, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-on-monday-march-10-2025-if-conditions-allow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-and-rocky-mountain-conservancy-are-accepting-applications-for-the-2025-bailey-research-fellowship.htm Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:09:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are accepting applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-and-rocky-mountain-conservancy-are-accepting-applications-for-the-2025-bailey-research-fellowship.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-pile-burning-operations-planned-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-conditions-permitting.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:45:00 EST Fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of favorable winter weather and conditions to conduct pile burning operations in a variety of locations including Deer Mountain, near Lily Lake, off Highway 7 in the Wild Basin area, near Allenspark and on the west side of the park along US Highway 34. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-pile-burning-operations-planned-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-conditions-permitting.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-variety-of-ranger-led-activities-during-winter-2025.htm Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:41:00 EST For many, winter is their favorite time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. A great way to explore the wonders of the park in winter is to participate in one of Rocky’s ranger-led winter activities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-variety-of-ranger-led-activities-during-winter-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-variety-of-fun-programs-for-all-ages-on-the-west-side-of-the-park-during-winter-2025.htm Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:14:00 EST Interested in experiencing the wonders of the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park with a park ranger? https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-variety-of-fun-programs-for-all-ages-on-the-west-side-of-the-park-during-winter-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-either-pile-burning-or-a-prescribed-burn-on-monday-december-9-2024.htm Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:06:00 EST Based upon the potential for favorable weather and fuels conditions early next week, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to burn either a 60-acre section of the Headquarters Prescribed Fire Unit or conduct a pile burning operation near Wild Basin which will be visible from Highway 7 beginning on Monday, December 9, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-either-pile-burning-or-a-prescribed-burn-on-monday-december-9-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-the-2025-artist-in-residence-application.htm Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:41:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the park’s Artist-In-Residence program will begin accepting applications for the summer 2025 season on Sunday, December 1, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-the-opening-of-the-2025-artist-in-residence-application.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-2025-timed-entry-reservation-system.htm Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:59:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) will implement its 2025 timed-entry reservation system, beginning May 23, 2025.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-2025-timed-entry-reservation-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-this-friday-and-saturday-if-conditions-allow.htm Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:56:00 EST Based upon the potential for favorable weather and fuels conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn beginning on Friday, November 1, 2024. Firefighters plan to burn approximately 100 acres of the 334-acre Headquarters Unit on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burn-this-friday-and-saturday-if-conditions-allow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-is-closed-to-through-travel-for-the-2024-season.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:45:00 EST Today, Friday, October 25, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34) inside Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-is-closed-to-through-travel-for-the-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/plans-for-potential-prescribed-burn-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-announces.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:31:00 EST Based upon the arrival of cool weather and the amount of precipitation in the extended weather forecast, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn if favorable weather and fuel conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/plans-for-potential-prescribed-burn-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-announces.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bierstadt-lake-parking-area-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-to-close-for-vault-toilet-replacement-project.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:13:00 EST Beginning on Monday, October 7, 2024, the Bierstadt Lake parking area, located on Bear Lake Road on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, will be closed for a vault toilet replacement project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bierstadt-lake-parking-area-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-to-close-for-vault-toilet-replacement-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/paving-projects-at-beaver-meadows-and-fall-river-entrances.htm Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:45:00 EST Contractors will be re-paving entrance gate lanes and repairing damaged concrete curbing at the Beaver Meadows Entrance beginning Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3 then again starting Monday, October 7 through Thursday, October 10. Contractors completing the Fall River Entrance project will be paving beginning Monday, October 7 through Thursday October 10.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/paving-projects-at-beaver-meadows-and-fall-river-entrances.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-for-the-season-to-vehicles-beginning-october-8.htm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:01:00 EST Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 8. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-for-the-season-to-vehicles-beginning-october-8.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/subject-from-yesterday-s-incident-in-custody.htm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:50:00 EST The subject was apprehended in the High Drive area outside Rocky Mountain National Park at approximately 10:30 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/subject-from-yesterday-s-incident-in-custody.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/ongoing-law-enforcement-incident-suspect-at-large-following-high-speed-reckless-driving-across-rocky-mountain-national-park-flees-scene-of-motor-vehicle-crash.htm Sun, 08 Sep 2024 19:52:00 EST Late this afternoon a 23 year-old-male, sped through the Grand Lake entrance on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/ongoing-law-enforcement-incident-suspect-at-large-following-high-speed-reckless-driving-across-rocky-mountain-national-park-flees-scene-of-motor-vehicle-crash.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-lifts-total-fire-ban-restrictions-still-in-place.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:11:00 EST The complete fire ban that was put in place in Rocky Mountain National Park on August 1, 2024, has been lifted due to current conditions. Rocky Mountain National Park always has Stage 1 fire restrictions in place where campfires are prohibited throughout RMNP except within designated campfire rings in picnic areas and frontcountry campgrounds.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-lifts-total-fire-ban-restrictions-still-in-place.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-meadow-closures-in-place-beginning-on-september-1-for-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:43:00 EST Beginning on Saturday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-meadow-closures-in-place-beginning-on-september-1-for-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/man-rescued-on-estes-cone-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sat, 17 Aug 2024 09:34:00 EST Shortly before noon on Friday, August 16, park rangers were notified by a park visitor that a 70-year-old male had taken a 15 to 20-foot fall near Estes Cone.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/man-rescued-on-estes-cone-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/south-shore-section-of-the-bear-lake-loop-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-be-temporarily-closed-for-tree-work.htm Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:24:00 EST Beginning on Monday, August 12, a section along the south shore of Bear Lake Loop Trail will be closed between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for park forestry crews to conduct hazardous tree work. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/south-shore-section-of-the-bear-lake-loop-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-be-temporarily-closed-for-tree-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/complete-fire-ban-in-place-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 01 Aug 2024 05:32:00 EST Due to extreme fire danger, the extended weather forecast, and current fire activity in the State of Colorado, a ban is now in effect on all fires within Rocky Mountain National Park. This ban is effective beginning today, Thursday, August 1, and will remain in effect until further notice.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/complete-fire-ban-in-place-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-small-fires-have-been-contained-in-the-wild-basin-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:42:00 EST Staff from Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forests have responded to two small fires in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-small-fires-have-been-contained-in-the-wild-basin-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/cardiac-incident-on-lawn-lake-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:47:00 EST This morning, Monday, July 15, park rangers were notified via a satellite communication device that an 80-year-old female hiker was found unresponsive on the Lawn Lake Trail by other hikers, roughly 5 miles from the trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/cardiac-incident-on-lawn-lake-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-23-through-friday-july-26.htm Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:32:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, July 23, through Friday, July 26, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for road maintenance. This closure will occur at the Wild Basin Entrance Station and will include the entire two-mile section of the road to the Wild Basin Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-23-through-friday-july-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-closed-to-all-uses-june-27-through-june-29-will-open-to-vehicles-for-the-season-on-sunday-june-30.htm Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:31:00 EST Spring opening operations for Old Fall River Road continue and beginning at 6 a.m. on Thursday, June 27, the road will be closed to all uses, including bicycles and pedestrians, for dust abatement through Saturday, June 29. Old Fall River Road will open for the season to vehicles on Sunday, June 30. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-closed-to-all-uses-june-27-through-june-29-will-open-to-vehicles-for-the-season-on-sunday-june-30.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-has-selected-the-2024-artists-in-residence-upcoming-programs-june-13-and-june-20.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:38:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the 2024 Artists-in-Residence have been selected. Six artists were selected to serve in a two-week residency that will take place between June and September. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-has-selected-the-2024-artists-in-residence-upcoming-programs-june-13-and-june-20.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park-is-closed-to-all-uses-tuesdays-through-fridays-during-daytime-for-spring-opening-road-maintenance.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:58:00 EST Spring snowplowing operations and road maintenance is now underway on Old Fall River Road, located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park-is-closed-to-all-uses-tuesdays-through-fridays-during-daytime-for-spring-opening-road-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-2-pm.htm Fri, 31 May 2024 15:40:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-2-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/national-park-service-finalizes-day-use-visitor-access-plan-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 30 May 2024 08:31:00 EST The National Park Service has finalized a Day Use Visitor Access Plan for Rocky Mountain National Park to manage day use visitor access in a way that protects the park's resources, maintains positive visitor experiences, promotes safety, and supports the park’s ability to maintain daily operations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/national-park-service-finalizes-day-use-visitor-access-plan-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-for-man-missing-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 16:40:00 EST On Thursday, May 16, the body of Lucas Macaj 23, of Colorado Springs, Colorado was recovered on Mills Glacier, near the base of Lamb’s Slide. Initial investigations indicate he took a significant fall. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-for-man-missing-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-third-day-for-missing-man-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 15 May 2024 16:14:00 EST Search efforts continued today in Rocky Mountain National Park for Lucas Macaj, 23, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-third-day-for-missing-man-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-missing-man-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 14 May 2024 13:34:00 EST Search efforts continued today in Rocky Mountain National Park for Lucas Macaj, 23, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-missing-man-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-missing-man-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 13 May 2024 13:30:00 EST Today, May 13, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers began search efforts for Lucas Macaj, 23, of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was reported overdue late last night after attempting to summit Longs Peak yesterday. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-missing-man-on-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-proposes-changes-in-campground-fees.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:42:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is proposing a change in its current camping fees at four campgrounds beginning next year, in 2025. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-proposes-changes-in-campground-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-national-volunteer-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day-with-fun-activities-for-all-ages.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:48:00 EST This is a week-long celebration of our national parks that begins on Saturday, April 20 and continues through Sunday, April 28, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-national-volunteer-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day-with-fun-activities-for-all-ages.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/new-transponder-devices-available-for-transponder-lane-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:22:00 EST Voluntary automated gate transponders are available for purchase at Rocky Mountain National Park for annual and lifetime passholders, including RMNP, America the Beautiful, Senior, Military, Veterans, Access and Fourth grade passes. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/new-transponder-devices-available-for-transponder-lane-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:58:00 EST Each year, to protect breeding and nesting sites of raptors (also known as birds of prey), Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/explore-park-science-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-s-biennial-research-conference.htm Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:34:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) invites you to explore research, monitoring, and management during the Biennial Research Conference “Challenges and Collaborations for Changing Landscapes” on March 6-7 at the Ridgeline Hotel in Estes Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/explore-park-science-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-s-biennial-research-conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-notice-of-changes-to-commercial-use-authorization-program.htm Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:39:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) will be implementing changes to the Commercial Use authorization (CUA) program over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-notice-of-changes-to-commercial-use-authorization-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-return-of-the-park-s-artist-in-residence-program.htm Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:06:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce the return of the park’s Artist-In-Residence program in summer 2024. The Artist-In-Residence program is open to artists of all creative disciplines and genres. Interested artists are invited to apply. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-return-of-the-park-s-artist-in-residence-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/joining-a-ranger-guided-snowshoe-walk-is-a-great-way-to-explore-rocky-mountain-national-park-this-winter.htm Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:31:00 EST Snowshoeing is a fun, easy-to-learn activity and offers a new way to see the beauty of the park in winter. Rocky Mountain National Park offers Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walks on both the east side (Estes Park) and west side (Grand Lake) of the park. Snowshoe walks are offered from January through mid-March, based on snow and weather conditions. Participants must provide their own snowshoes. Don’t own your own gear? Rental opportunities are available in nearby communities outside of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/joining-a-ranger-guided-snowshoe-walk-is-a-great-way-to-explore-rocky-mountain-national-park-this-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-a-pilot-reservation-system-using-timed-entry-in-2024.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:49:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) will implement a pilot reservation system using timed entry in 2024, beginning May 24. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-a-pilot-reservation-system-using-timed-entry-in-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-an-environmental-assessment-for-long-range-day-use-visitor-access.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:11:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the park’s long-range day use visitor access plan. This plan is needed to provide day use visitor access in a way that protects resources while creating opportunities for high-quality visitor experiences. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-an-environmental-assessment-for-long-range-day-use-visitor-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/the-sprague-lake-boardwalk-replacement-project-is-complete-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:46:00 EST The Sprague Lake Boardwalk Replacement Project is now complete inside Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/the-sprague-lake-boardwalk-replacement-project-is-complete-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-is-closed-to-through-travel-for-the-2023-season.htm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:46:00 EST Today, Wednesday, October 18, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-is-closed-to-through-travel-for-the-2023-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/broad-scale-search-efforts-for-chad-pallansch-suspended.htm Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:59:00 EST Search efforts continued through the weekend for Chad Pallansch in Rocky Mountain National Park. Search teams included ground searchers, dog teams and a State of Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) drone team. A DFPC helicopter assisted efforts by inserting ground teams and searchers were onboard the aircraft conducting aerial reconnaissance. Recent efforts were focused on areas around Black Lake, Lake Powell, Stone Man Pass, Chiefs Head Peak, McHenry’s Peak, Mount Alice, and surrounding ridgeline areas. Search efforts have not provided further clues at this point. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/broad-scale-search-efforts-for-chad-pallansch-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-on-day-10-for-missing-man-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:20:00 EST Search efforts continue for Chad Pallansch in Rocky Mountain National Park. Yesterday afternoon, when cloud cover lifted and weather for air operations improved, aerial reconnaissance via helicopter took place to take additional high-resolution photographs of high elevation ridgeline areas. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-on-day-10-for-missing-man-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-ongoing-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:18:00 EST While weather including snow, ice and wind at high elevations has hampered on the ground search efforts for Chad Pallansch; ongoing investigations as well as reviewing aerial reconnaissance photographs and preparing for a concentrated ground search effort is taking place. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-ongoing-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/weather-hampers-ground-and-air-search-operations-but-efforts-continue.htm Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:51:00 EST Today, snow, ice and strong winds at high elevations have impacted ground and air search efforts for Chad Pallansch who has been overdue since September 28. Today’s search efforts are focused on RMNP Search and Rescue team members reviewing photographs from yesterday’s air reconnaissance operations, continuing ongoing investigations and planning for additional ground and aerial search operations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/weather-hampers-ground-and-air-search-operations-but-efforts-continue.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-operations-continue-on-day-5-for-missing-man-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:52:00 EST Search efforts continue for Chad Pallansch in Rocky Mountain National Park. There are 51 individuals involved in today’s efforts, including 38 search team members in the field. Two dog teams also assisted with the search efforts. Efforts are focused on areas around Black Lake, Stone Man Pass, Chiefs Head Peak, west ridge of Pagoda, Andrews Glacier, Upper Chaos Canyon, and Tyndall Glacier. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-operations-continue-on-day-5-for-missing-man-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-continues-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park-for-missing-man.htm Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:01:00 EST Search efforts continue for Chad Pallansch in Rocky Mountain National Park. There are 55 individuals involved in today’s efforts, including 38 search team members in the field. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-continues-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park-for-missing-man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-ongoing-for-missing-man-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:40:00 EST Today, September 29, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers continued search efforts for Chad Pallansch, 49, of Fort Collins, Colorado. He was reported overdue yesterday, September 28, and park rangers confirmed his vehicle was still parked at the North Inlet Trailhead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Pallansch was last heard from around noon on Wednesday, September 27. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-ongoing-for-missing-man-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-that-hazardous-fuels-reduction-projects-planned-for-the-fall-2023-winter-2024-season.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:50:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park announces that hazardous fuels reduction projects are planned to take place in strategic locations this fall and winter season within Rocky Mountain National Park on and near Deer Mountain, as well as within the park boundary west of the Allenspark Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-that-hazardous-fuels-reduction-projects-planned-for-the-fall-2023-winter-2024-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-for-the-season-to-vehicles-beginning-october-3.htm Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:54:00 EST Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 3. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-for-the-season-to-vehicles-beginning-october-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-weekend-of-native-songs-and-dances-on-friday-september-8-through-sunday-september-10-2023.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:19:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2023 Indigenous Connections programming continues this Friday, September 8 through Sunday, September 10, 2023 with Native songs and dances performed by the award-winning singer-songwriter, Shelley Morningsong, and professional Native dancer and storyteller, Fabian Fantenelle. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-weekend-of-native-songs-and-dances-on-friday-september-8-through-sunday-september-10-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-meadow-closures-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-in-effect-beginning-september-1-for-elk-rut-season.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:20:00 EST Beginning on September 1, annual meadow closures go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season, also known as the elk rut. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-meadow-closures-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-in-effect-beginning-september-1-for-elk-rut-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/release-of-prospectus-for-firewood-sales-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:37:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff has announced the Prospectus Release for a business opportunity to provide seasonal firewood sales to eastside campgrounds within the park. The prospectus outlines this business opportunity for selling firewood in the campgrounds, describes the Contract, and provides details on how to submit a responsive proposal. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/release-of-prospectus-for-firewood-sales-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-have-been-completed-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-for-the-body-of-a-21-year-old-female-who-took-a-300-foot-fall-on-the-flying-dutchman-couloir.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:35:00 EST On the morning of Monday, August 14, recovery efforts were completed in the Flying Dutchman couloir for the body of a 21-year-old female from Severance, Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-have-been-completed-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-for-the-body-of-a-21-year-old-female-who-took-a-300-foot-fall-on-the-flying-dutchman-couloir.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-separate-incidents-occurred-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-this-weekend.htm Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:33:00 EST On Saturday afternoon, August 12, a 21-year-old female from Severance, Colorado died after an approximate 300-foot fall. A 25-year-old male from San Angelo, Texas also fell approximately 300 feet and suffered critical injuries. The two individuals fell while descending in the Flying Dutchman couloir. This couloir is located inside Rocky Mountain National Park between Longs Peak and Mount Meeker. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-separate-incidents-occurred-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-this-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-mount-ida-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:43:00 EST On the afternoon of Monday, July 17, a 51-year-old male from Carencro, Louisiana was found unresponsive a little over one mile from the Mount Ida Trailhead by park visitors hiking in the area.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-mount-ida-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-climbers-rescued-on-the-diamond-of-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2023 05:53:00 EST On the evening of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, park rangers received a report of two climbers stranded and unable to complete their climb on Longs Peak. Neither party was injured. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-climbers-rescued-on-the-diamond-of-longs-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-blitzen-ridge-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:51:00 EST On Sunday, July 9, 2023, a 26-year-old female from Boulder, Colorado died after an approximate 500-foot-fall while free-solo climbing on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-blitzen-ridge-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-at-west-creek-falls-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:03:00 EST On Sunday, July 2, 2023, a 25-year-old male from Providence, Rhode Island died after falling and being pulled underwater at West Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-at-west-creek-falls-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-saturday-july-1.htm Thu, 29 Jun 2023 07:38:00 EST Old Fall River Road will open to vehicles on Saturday, July 1. It is currently closed to all uses, including bicycles and pedestrians, until Friday morning, June 30, for dust abatement. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-saturday-july-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-new-superintendent-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:20:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Gary Ingram as superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park. Ingram will begin his new assignment in August. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/national-park-service-selects-new-superintendent-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-18-through-friday-july-21.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:23:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, July 18, through Friday, July 21, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for road maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-18-through-friday-july-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sheep-mountain-closure-added-other-closures-removed-or-continued-for-the-protection-of-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:19:00 EST Each year, to protect breeding and nesting sites used by raptors (also known as birds of prey), Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the park. These raptors include multiple species of hawks, owls, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sheep-mountain-closure-added-other-closures-removed-or-continued-for-the-protection-of-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-will-open-for-the-season-friday-may-26-timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-2-pm.htm Thu, 25 May 2023 05:01:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open Friday, May 26, at 6 a.m. for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-will-open-for-the-season-friday-may-26-timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-2-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-taylor-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 23 May 2023 17:07:00 EST On Sunday afternoon, May 21, park rangers were notified via a satellite communication device that a 37-year-old male climber from Fort Collins, Colorado, had been injured in an approximate 30-foot roped fall in a mixed route on Taylor Peak.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-taylor-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sprague-lake-trail-and-parking-area-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-be-temporarily-closed-on-thursday-may-18-for-the-staging-of-trail-maintenance-materials.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 06:43:00 EST The Sprague Lake Trail, Picnic and Parking Area will be closed to all users on Thursday, May 18. This closure will be in place for the safe staging of building materials and equipment that will be used to replace and repair a 210-foot-long section of the Sprague Lake Boardwalk.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sprague-lake-trail-and-parking-area-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-be-temporarily-closed-on-thursday-may-18-for-the-staging-of-trail-maintenance-materials.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/missing-man-last-seen-in-wild-basin-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 05 May 2023 05:39:00 EST On Monday, May 1, Park Rangers were notified of a missing man in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Kevin Sypher was last seen on Sunday afternoon, April 30, in the Sandbeach Lake parking area near the Wild Basin Entrance Station.     https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/missing-man-last-seen-in-wild-basin-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-move-to-cashless-fee-collection-starting-june-1.htm Tue, 02 May 2023 12:18:00 EST Beginning on June 1, Rocky Mountain National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-move-to-cashless-fee-collection-starting-june-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-summer-seasonal-hiker-shuttle-operations-begin-may-26.htm Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:39:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will operate the Hiker Shuttle during the 2023 summer season beginning on Friday, May 26. 7-day service will operate May 26 through September 4. Beginning on September 9, Saturday and Sunday only service will continue through October 22.     https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-summer-seasonal-hiker-shuttle-operations-begin-may-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day-with-fun-activities-for-all-ages.htm Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:35:00 EST Celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. What is National Park Week? This is a week-long celebration of our national parks that begins on Saturday, April 22 and continues through Sunday, April 30.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-earth-day-and-national-junior-ranger-day-with-fun-activities-for-all-ages.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/release-of-prospectus-for-guided-horseback-rides-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:04:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff has announced the Prospectus Release for a business opportunity to provide seasonal guided horseback rides within the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/release-of-prospectus-for-guided-horseback-rides-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-environmental-assessment-for-proposal-to-construct-staff-housing.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:22:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will hold a public comment period for an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the proposal to construct new employee housing in the park. The housing would replace structures destroyed in the East Troublesome Fire of 2020. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-seeks-public-input-on-environmental-assessment-for-proposal-to-construct-staff-housing.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/to-protect-nesting-raptors-temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-begin-february-15.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:59:00 EST Each year, to protect breeding and nesting sites of raptors (also known as birds of prey), Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the park. Raptors that are protected include multiple species of hawks, owls, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/to-protect-nesting-raptors-temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-begin-february-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-adventures-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:49:00 EST For many, winter is their favorite time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. The park is less crowded, yet alive with the beauty of the season. Weekends are busier than weekdays. For those who are prepared, winter is an enchanting time to explore RMNP. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-adventures-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-continues-pilot-timed-entry-permit-reservations-from-may-26-through-october-22.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2022 07:05:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) will implement another pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system beginning on May 26, 2023. Previous use of the reservation system has eased congestion impacts and improved the visitor experience in the park.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-continues-pilot-timed-entry-permit-reservations-from-may-26-through-october-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/get-involved-opportunity-for-continued-public-involvement-in-long-range-visitor-use-management-planning-for-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:46:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) staff are seeking the public’s continued engagement and input on the park’s long-range Day Use Visitor Access Strategy. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/get-involved-opportunity-for-continued-public-involvement-in-long-range-visitor-use-management-planning-for-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2022-season.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:40:00 EST Today, Monday, October 24, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2022-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-construction-project-to-begin-at-the-fall-river-entrance-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2022 13:31:00 EST Construction will begin the week of October 31, for a new and improved entrance station at the Fall River Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The Fall River Entrance is one of two major entrance stations on the east side of the park and is located on U.S. Highway 34, just inside the park boundary.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-construction-project-to-begin-at-the-fall-river-entrance-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-to-vehicles-on-october-3.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:07:00 EST Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles on Monday, October 3. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-to-vehicles-on-october-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-completed-sunday-near-the-keyhole-on-longs-peak.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:09:00 EST On Sunday, September 18, recovery operations took place for Russell Jacobs, 25, from Westminster, Colorado near the Keyhole Route on Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-completed-sunday-near-the-keyhole-on-longs-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-on-longs-peak-keyhole-route-temporarily-closed-above-boulderfield-to-summit.htm Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:50:00 EST The Keyhole Route is temporarily closed at the Keyhole to the summit of Longs Peak due to recovery operations for a deceased male above the Ledges. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-on-longs-peak-keyhole-route-temporarily-closed-above-boulderfield-to-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrating-40-acre-land-donation-from-vance-brand-to-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:00:00 EST Yesterday, former Astronaut Vance Brand, his family, Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy officials celebrated the donation of the Brand’s 40-acre parcel of land to Rocky Mountain National Park.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrating-40-acre-land-donation-from-vance-brand-to-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/section-of-trail-ridge-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-closes-earlier-today-for-vehicle-extraction.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:42:00 EST At approximately 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park received a call from a visitor traveling on Trail Ridge Road who saw a vehicle off road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/section-of-trail-ridge-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-closes-earlier-today-for-vehicle-extraction.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/during-elk-rut-season-annual-meadow-closures-occur-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:08:00 EST Beginning on September 1, park officials will put annual closures in place for travel on foot or horse off established roadways or designated trails from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/during-elk-rut-season-annual-meadow-closures-occur-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/milner-pass-parking-area-will-be-closed-to-all-users-beginning-on-wednesday-september-7-for-the-construction-of-a-new-vault-toilet-facility.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:56:00 EST The Milner Pass Parking Area and trailhead will be closed to all users beginning on Wednesday, September 7, for the construction of a new vault toilet facility. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/milner-pass-parking-area-will-be-closed-to-all-users-beginning-on-wednesday-september-7-for-the-construction-of-a-new-vault-toilet-facility.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:42:00 EST A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks and the Dedication of Those Who Serve. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/08-25-2022-nps-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-fly-fishing-in-the-rockies-a-reduced-barriers-fishing-event-on-tuesday-august-16-2022.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:41:00 EST In coordination with the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), Rocky Mountain National Park is hosting the event “Fly Fishing in the Rockies” on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-fly-fishing-in-the-rockies-a-reduced-barriers-fishing-event-on-tuesday-august-16-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-extended-in-lumpy-ridge-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-most-closures-lifted.htm Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:15:00 EST Due to golden eagle nesting, closures have been extended through August 15 at Sundance Buttress, Thunder Buttress and Needle Summit in the Lumpy Ridge area.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-extended-in-lumpy-ridge-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-most-closures-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/collaborative-kawuneeche-valley-ecosystem-restoration-efforts-highlighted-july-23-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-and-grand-lake.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:57:00 EST The Kawuneeche Valley Ecosystem Restoration Collaborative (KVERC) is holding a public outreach event on Saturday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to inform community members and visitors to Grand County and Rocky Mountain National Park about ecosystem impacts and proposed restoration efforts in the area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/collaborative-kawuneeche-valley-ecosystem-restoration-efforts-highlighted-july-23-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-and-grand-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-ptarmigan-fingers-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:05:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, Sunday, July 10, park rangers were notified that a 61-year-old male from Boulder, Colorado, had been injured in a significant tumbling fall on a snow couloir in the Ptarmigan Fingers area above Odessa Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-ptarmigan-fingers-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-19-through-friday-july-22.htm Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:44:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, July 19, through Friday, July 22, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians for road maintenance. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-for-road-maintenance-tuesday-july-19-through-friday-july-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-proposes-expanded-amenity-fee-for-transponder-device.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:40:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is seeking public input on a proposed $15 expanded amenity fee to provide voluntary fast pass automated gate transponders to interested visitors with valid annual or lifetime passes.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-proposes-expanded-amenity-fee-for-transponder-device.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-friday-july-1-travelers-are-reminded-to-plan-ahead-for-timed-entry-reservation-permit-system.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:29:00 EST Old Fall River Road will open to vehicles on Friday, July 1. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-friday-july-1-travelers-are-reminded-to-plan-ahead-for-timed-entry-reservation-permit-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/06-30-2022-romo.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:36:00 EST National Park Service Director Chuck Sams visited Rocky Mountain National Park to see how the park is working to tell a more inclusive history and to announce $20 million in Fiscal Year 2022 investments from the Great American Outdoors Act and President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will increase fire resiliency and upgrade and modernize key park infrastructure needed to support growing visitation. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/06-30-2022-romo.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-closes-chaos-canyon-area-due-to-rockslide.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:00:00 EST All areas in Chaos Canyon to the west of Lake Haiyaha are closed in Rocky Mountain National Park to all users due to significant rockfall activity and continuing potential impacts from forecasted precipitation.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-closes-chaos-canyon-area-due-to-rockslide.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-virtual-public-meeting-on-a-proposal-to-construct-new-housing-destroyed-by-the-east-troublesome-fire.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:52:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park seeks public input on a proposal to construct new housing on the west side of the park to replace employee housing that was lost in the East Troublesome Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-to-host-a-virtual-public-meeting-on-a-proposal-to-construct-new-housing-destroyed-by-the-east-troublesome-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-inside-the-park-boundary-near-lily-lake.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2022 05:40:00 EST The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool for managing wildfire near structures and communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-inside-the-park-boundary-near-lily-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/deceased-male-located-in-avalanche-debris-other-two-individuals-rescued.htm Sun, 29 May 2022 17:43:00 EST At approximately 5:15 p.m. tonight a deceased male was located using a RECCO device and probing in avalanche debris. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/deceased-male-located-in-avalanche-debris-other-two-individuals-rescued.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-dreamweaver-couloir-on-mount-meeker-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 29 May 2022 12:56:00 EST At approximately 9 a.m. this morning a rock fall and avalanche were reported near the Dreamweaver Couloir on Mt. Meeker. The rock fall and avalanche were witnessed by climbers in the area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-dreamweaver-couloir-on-mount-meeker-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-3-pm.htm Fri, 27 May 2022 08:11:00 EST This afternoon, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, night-time closures will not be implemented. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly, and winter weather is forecast for higher elevations this holiday weekend, including freezing temperatures and some snow accumulation, park visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly and are encouraged to call the park’s Trail Ridge Road recorded status phone line at (970) 586-1222.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-trail-ridge-road-9-am-to-3-pm.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-at-adams-falls-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 20 May 2022 10:05:00 EST Yesterday afternoon a 21-year-old female from Virginia, Illinois, died after falling into Adams Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-at-adams-falls-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-hiker-shuttle-will-operate-may-27-through-october-10.htm Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:13:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be operating the Hiker Shuttle from May 27 through October 10, from the Estes Park Visitor Center to the Park & Ride Transit Hub located on Bear Lake Road. As part of the park’s overall pilot timed entry system, two things will be needed to ride the Hiker Shuttle: reservation tickets for all passengers plus a valid park entrance pass. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-hiker-shuttle-will-operate-may-27-through-october-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-increase-1-day-vehicle-pass-beginning-may-27-camping-fees-will-increase-october-12.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2022 05:35:00 EST Beginning, May 27, Rocky Mountain National Park will increase the one-day vehicle pass from $25 to $30. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-increase-1-day-vehicle-pass-beginning-may-27-camping-fees-will-increase-october-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/information-provided-to-locate-skull-and-antler-from-popular-elk-known-as-kahuna.htm Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:35:00 EST On April 9, 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers were notified of an elk skull with only one attached antler matching the one missing from the carcass of the popular large bull elk, referred to as Kahuna. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/information-provided-to-locate-skull-and-antler-from-popular-elk-known-as-kahuna.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-fun-activities-for-all-ages.htm Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:25:00 EST Come celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-fun-activities-for-all-ages.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/skull-and-antler-illegally-removed-from-popular-elk-known-as-kahuna.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:18:00 EST Park rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park are investigating the illegal removal of Kahuna’s skull and antler from his carcass, likely sometime between March 20 and March 22. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/skull-and-antler-illegally-removed-from-popular-elk-known-as-kahuna.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-requests-public-input-on-infrastructure-improvements-to-moraine-park-campground-and-nearby-areas.htm Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:25:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is seeking the public’s engagement and input on proposed infrastructure changes and improvements to Moraine Park Campground and nearby areas. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-requests-public-input-on-infrastructure-improvements-to-moraine-park-campground-and-nearby-areas.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-begin-february-15-to-protect-nesting-raptors.htm Tue, 15 Feb 2022 04:42:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in areas of the park. Due to high nesting activity in 2020 and 2021, closures will begin again this year on February 15 rather than March 1. These closures will continue through July 31, if appropriate. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-begin-february-15-to-protect-nesting-raptors.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-hosting-virtual-science-behind-the-scenery-webinar-series.htm Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:02:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are co-hosting a virtual "Science Behind the Scenery" webinar series in lieu of the park's traditional Biennial Research Conference. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-hosting-virtual-science-behind-the-scenery-webinar-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/long-range-day-use-visitor-access-planning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 31 Jan 2022 03:48:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the busiest national parks; third in the country in 2019, with over 4.6 million visitors. This represents a 42 percent increase in visitation in seven years, since 2012. Rapid growth in day use visitation and changing use patterns in the park have degraded natural and cultural resources, diminished quality of the visitor experience, increased negative impacts to visitor and staff safety and created a heavy strain on the park's facilities and ability to perform daily operations.     https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/long-range-day-use-visitor-access-planning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/new-wilderness-overnight-backpacking-camping-permit-system-implemented-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 20 Jan 2022 04:51:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is moving to a new wilderness backcountry camping permit reservation system this year. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/new-wilderness-overnight-backpacking-camping-permit-system-implemented-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-continues-pilot-timed-entry-permit-reservations-may-27-through-october-10.htm Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:22:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing a pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system beginning on May 27 through October 10, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-continues-pilot-timed-entry-permit-reservations-may-27-through-october-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/law-enforcement-incident-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:40:00 EST On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m. MT, a National Park Service law enforcement ranger was involved in a shooting with two suspects near the Fall River Entrance within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/law-enforcement-incident-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/proposed-changes-in-entrance-and-camping-fees-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 18 Nov 2021 04:09:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is proposing a change in its current entrance fees and front-country campground overnight fees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/proposed-changes-in-entrance-and-camping-fees-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/skeletal-remains-found-on-west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-believed-to-be-those-of-rudi-moder.htm Thu, 04 Nov 2021 06:07:00 EST Skeletal remains found on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park are believed to be those of Rudi Moder, a 27-year-old man from West Germany, who disappeared in the park 38 years ago. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/skeletal-remains-found-on-west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-believed-to-be-those-of-rudi-moder.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-pile-burning-operations-announced-for-both-sides-of-park.htm Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:40:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash generated from several fuels reduction projects and hazard tree removals. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-pile-burning-operations-announced-for-both-sides-of-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-for-the-season-to-through-traffic.htm Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:10:00 EST Today, Monday, October 25, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-for-the-season-to-through-traffic.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-closed-to-vehicles-for-season.htm Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:01:00 EST Old Fall River Road closed for the season to vehicles today, Monday, October 4. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-closed-to-vehicles-for-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/structural-fire-at-glacier-creek-stables.htm Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:42:00 EST Late this afternoon a structural fire was reported at the Glacier Creek Stables in Rocky Mountain National Park near Sprague Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/structural-fire-at-glacier-creek-stables.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-meadow-closures-during-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:20:00 EST Beginning on September 1, park officials will put annual closures in place for travel on foot or horse off established roadways or designated trails from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-meadow-closures-during-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/road-and-parking-lot-striping-taking-place-throughout-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:20:00 EST Beginning this week, all paved roads and parking areas within Rocky Mountain National Park will be striped. Work is expected to last three weeks and should be completed by September 4, weather and resources permitting.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/road-and-parking-lot-striping-taking-place-throughout-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-on-mountain-lady-washington.htm Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:59:00 EST Last night, Thursday, July 15, park rangers recovered the body of a 35-year-old female from Loveland, Colorado, just west of Martha’s Couloir on Mount Lady Washington in Rocky Mountain National Park.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-on-mountain-lady-washington.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/public-input-requested-on-long-range-day-use-visitor-access-strategy.htm Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:18:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are seeking the public's engagement and input on the park's long-range Day Use Visitor Access Strategy. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/public-input-requested-on-long-range-day-use-visitor-access-strategy.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-road-will-be-closed-july-8-and-july-9-for-emergency-road-work.htm Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:16:00 EST Tomorrow, Thursday, July 8, and potentially Friday, July 9, the Fern Lake Road will be closed beyond the winter turnaround to all uses. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-road-will-be-closed-july-8-and-july-9-for-emergency-road-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-saturday-july-3-travelers-are-reminded-to-plan-ahead-for-timed-entry-reservation-permit-system.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:24:00 EST Old Fall River Road will open to vehicles on Saturday, July 3. Travelers should plan ahead for Rocky Mountain National Park’s pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system which began on May 28. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-saturday-july-3-travelers-are-reminded-to-plan-ahead-for-timed-entry-reservation-permit-system.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/due-to-efforts-of-many-additional-trails-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-reopen-after-east-troublesome-fire-impacts.htm Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:13:00 EST Additional trails have reopened in Rocky Mountain National Park, as park staff continue to address impacts from the East Troublesome Fire.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/due-to-efforts-of-many-additional-trails-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-reopen-after-east-troublesome-fire-impacts.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/swift-water-incident-in-st-vrain-river.htm Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:48:00 EST Yesterday, a 45-year-old woman from Oklahoma fell into the St. Vrain River approximately one mile from the Wild Basin Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/swift-water-incident-in-st-vrain-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/body-recovery-in-the-loch-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:03:00 EST Late Friday afternoon, June 18, park rangers were notified that a woman’s body was discovered below the outtake of The Loch in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/body-recovery-in-the-loch-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/skier-dies-on-sundance-mountain-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:57:00 EST This morning, Sunday, June 13, park rangers responded to reports of an unconscious skier on Sundance Mountain on a north facing aspect midway between Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/skier-dies-on-sundance-mountain-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/additional-closures-put-in-place-in-lumpy-ridge-area-to-protect-nesting-peregrine-falcons.htm Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:12:00 EST Additional climbing closures have been implemented on the Left Book, The Bookmark, and Bookmark Pinnacle in the Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/additional-closures-put-in-place-in-lumpy-ridge-area-to-protect-nesting-peregrine-falcons.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-incidents-in-loch-vale-area-early-this-week-related-to-falls-on-snow.htm Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:28:00 EST On Tuesday, park rangers responded to two separate incidents where individuals suffered leg injuries from falling on snow. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-incidents-in-loch-vale-area-early-this-week-related-to-falls-on-snow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-monday-july-19-through-friday-july-23.htm Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:08:00 EST Beginning Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles and pedestrians. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-monday-july-19-through-friday-july-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-inside-the-park-boundary-adjacent-to-allenspark.htm Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:57:00 EST Hazardous fuels reduction projects take place in strategic locations within Rocky Mountain National Park. The most recent project will take place along Rocky Mountain National Park’s boundary adjacent to Allenspark. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-inside-the-park-boundary-adjacent-to-allenspark.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-may-28.htm Fri, 28 May 2021 13:46:00 EST This afternoon, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. Winter weather is forecast for higher elevations later this holiday weekend. Park visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly and are encouraged to call the park’s Trail Ridge Road recorded phone line at (970) 586-1222. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-may-28.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/last-week-s-disturbance-in-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 18 May 2021 07:32:00 EST On Thursday afternoon, May 13, park rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park responded to cell phone reports from park visitors who indicated there was a man running down the Gem Lake Trail, toward the Lumpy Ridge Trailhead parking area, yelling that he was being chased by someone with a rifle. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/last-week-s-disturbance-in-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/get-involved-public-input-requested-on-long-range-day-use-visitor-access-strategy-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 06 May 2021 11:17:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are seeking the public’s engagement and input on the park’s long-range Day Use Visitor Access Strategy. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/get-involved-public-input-requested-on-long-range-day-use-visitor-access-strategy-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-road-work-continues-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-require-nightly-closures-on-3-mile-section-of-road.htm Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:45:00 EST Beginning May 16 through September, major road construction will occur again on US 36 inside of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-road-work-continues-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-require-nightly-closures-on-3-mile-section-of-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/falling-fatality-near-many-parks-curve-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:59:00 EST This afternoon, a 33-year-old male from Denver, Colorado took an approximate 50-foot fall near Many Parks Curve along Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/falling-fatality-near-many-parks-curve-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-begin-pilot-timed-entry-permit-reservations-may-28-through-october-11.htm Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing a new pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system beginning on May 28, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-begin-pilot-timed-entry-permit-reservations-may-28-through-october-11.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-prepares-for-incoming-major-storm.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:32:00 EST Due to the impending forecast for substantial heavy, wet snow accumulation in Rocky Mountain National Park beginning later tonight, as well as the potential for wind gusts throughout the weekend, park staff are pre-emptively closing roads on the east side of the park to keep roads clear for snowplows and emergency responders.     https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-prepares-for-incoming-major-storm.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-potential-prescribed-burn.htm Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:37:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the South Lateral Moraine area, if favorable weather and fuel conditions allow.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-potential-prescribed-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-near-emerald-lake-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:08:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, February 9, park rangers were notified that a 21-year-old female from Texas had suffered serious injuries near Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-near-emerald-lake-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-begin-february-15-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2021 08:34:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in areas of the park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-begin-february-15-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2021 10:14:00 EST To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing the NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-implements-federal-mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/online-reservations-for-wilderness-camping-begin-march-1.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:21:00 EST Due to current public health guidance related to Covid-19, there will not be any in-person Wilderness Campsite Reservation requests taken at Wilderness Offices in Rocky Mountain National Park from March 1 through March 15, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/online-reservations-for-wilderness-camping-begin-march-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-winter-pile-burning-operations-on-both-sides-of-park.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:55:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash generated from several fuels reduction projects and hazard tree removals. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-winter-pile-burning-operations-on-both-sides-of-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/additional-areas-reopen-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-after-east-troublesome-fire-impacts-continue-to-be-assessed.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2020 04:32:00 EST Today, Tuesday, December 22, additional areas reopened in Rocky Mountain National Park, as park staff continue to assess impacts from the East Troublesome Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/additional-areas-reopen-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-after-east-troublesome-fire-impacts-continue-to-be-assessed.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/burned-area-emergency-response-east-troublesome-fire-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:22:00 EST A National Park Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team was deployed in November to assess post fire impacts associated with the East Troublesome Fire within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/burned-area-emergency-response-east-troublesome-fire-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/us-34-reopens-on-west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-additional-areas-on-east-side-reopen.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:24:00 EST Today, Thursday, December 10, US Highway 34 from the Grand Lake Entrance to the Colorado River Trailhead reopened in Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/us-34-reopens-on-west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-additional-areas-on-east-side-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bear-lake-road-reopens-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-most-trails-west-of-bear-lake-road-remain-closed.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2020 03:18:00 EST Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park reopened today after being closed since October 22, due to the East Troublesome Fire.  All areas and trails east of Bear Lake Road have reopened.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bear-lake-road-reopens-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-most-trails-west-of-bear-lake-road-remain-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2020-season.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:10:00 EST Today, Tuesday, November 17, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2020-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-areas-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-reopen.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:15:00 EST Additional areas in Rocky Mountain National Park will reopen after being closed since October 22, due to the East Troublesome Fire.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-areas-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/east-troublesome-fire-thompson-zone-sees-no-growth.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 11:45:00 EST The Thompson Zone of the East Troublesome Fire, on the east side of the Continental Divide within Rocky Mountain National Park, was previously managed by the Cameron Peak Fire team and has been transitioned back to the East Troublesome Fire team. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/east-troublesome-fire-thompson-zone-sees-no-growth.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/after-fires-rocky-mountain-national-park-assesses-impacts-looks-to-the-future.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:57:00 EST The two largest wildfires in Colorado’s history continue to burn into early November. While the bulk of these fires are on lands surrounding Rocky Mountain National Park, nearly 30,000 acres have burned within the park’s boundary.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/after-fires-rocky-mountain-national-park-assesses-impacts-looks-to-the-future.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/some-areas-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-to-reopen-friday-november-6.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:55:00 EST On Friday, November 6, many areas in Rocky Mountain National Park will reopen after being closed since October 22, due to the East Troublesome Fire.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/some-areas-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-to-reopen-friday-november-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-remains-temporarily-closed.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:11:00 EST All of Rocky Mountain National Park remains temporarily closed.  It is unknown when the park will reopen. Once it does reopen, only some areas of the park will be accessible based upon safety and fire behavior.       https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-remains-temporarily-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/extreme-winds-low-humidity-cause-fire-growth-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:12:00 EST Yesterday, due to extreme winds, the East Troublesome Fire (Thompson Zone) intensified and continued to make a significant run to the east from the Continental Divide toward Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park causing additional mandatory evacuations of the Estes Valley. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/extreme-winds-low-humidity-cause-fire-growth-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/east-troublesome-fire-moves-into-rocky-mountain-national-park-both-sides-of-continental-divide.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:32:00 EST On Wednesday, October 21, the East Troublesome Fire ran approximately 18 miles before it moved into the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/east-troublesome-fire-moves-into-rocky-mountain-national-park-both-sides-of-continental-divide.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-closed-due-to-east-troublesome-creek-fire-growth-outside-of-park.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2020 18:02:00 EST The west side of Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to park visitors due to significant fire activity on the East Troublesome Creek Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-closed-due-to-east-troublesome-creek-fire-growth-outside-of-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/upper-bear-lake-road-will-be-closed-week-of-october-19-for-road-work.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:50:00 EST The upper portion of Bear Lake Road, past the Glacier Gorge parking area, will be closed the week of October 19 for road work. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/upper-bear-lake-road-will-be-closed-week-of-october-19-for-road-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/closures-expand-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-due-to-cameron-peak-fire-activity.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:23:00 EST Due to recent fire activity and weather forecasts on the Cameron Peak Fire, closure areas in Rocky Mountain National Park have expanded in the northern section of the park.     https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/closures-expand-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-due-to-cameron-peak-fire-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazard-tree-mitigation-work-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-expect-temporary-closures-in-a-variety-of-locations.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:53:00 EST Beginning on Thursday, October 15, park staff will be removing hazard trees in a variety of locations in the park including Wild Basin Road, Alluvial Fan Area, Endovalley Picnic Area, Bear Lake Trailhead, Moraine Park Campground, and US Highway 34 near Deer Ridge Junction. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazard-tree-mitigation-work-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-expect-temporary-closures-in-a-variety-of-locations.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-is-modifying-operations-timed-entry-permit-reservation-system-to-end-on-october-13-2020.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:18:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state public health authorities, as the park continues to increase public access and services. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-is-modifying-operations-timed-entry-permit-reservation-system-to-end-on-october-13-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-remain-open-to-vehicles-until-further-notice.htm Sun, 04 Oct 2020 06:34:00 EST Due to access for fire personnel, Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will remain open to vehicles until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-remain-open-to-vehicles-until-further-notice.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-reopens-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-for-the-season-to-vehicles-on-october-5.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:05:00 EST Old Fall River Road has reopened in Rocky Mountain National Park. The road has been closed since September 5, due to the Cameron Peak Fire. The trailhead at Chapin Pass has reopened for day use only. Some areas and trails accessed from the Chapin Pass Trailhead are still closed.      https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-reopens-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-for-the-season-to-vehicles-on-october-5.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-road-work-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-on-3-mile-section-of-road-day-time-detours-and-minor-delays-nightly-closures-continue.htm Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:25:00 EST As temperatures begin to drop at night, road construction operations on a 3-mile section of US 36, just west of Bear Lake Road junction to east of Deer Ridge Junction, will expand into the day.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-road-work-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-on-3-mile-section-of-road-day-time-detours-and-minor-delays-nightly-closures-continue.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-for-missing-man-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:09:00 EST Yesterday, Monday, September 14, a body believed to be that of Steven Grunwald, 24, of Greenville, New York, was located by a search team in the Notch below McHenrys and Powell Peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park.    https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-for-missing-man-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sunday-s-search-efforts-for-steve-grunwald.htm Sun, 13 Sep 2020 17:06:00 EST Early this morning, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members were shuttled by Northern Colorado Interagency Helitak to the saddle between Taylor and Powell Peaks in the continued search for Steve Grunwald.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sunday-s-search-efforts-for-steve-grunwald.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/saturday-s-search-efforts-for-steve-grunwald.htm Sat, 12 Sep 2020 16:46:00 EST Yesterday's search efforts for Steve Grunwald were hampered by area conditions. Above 10,000 feet experienced winter-like conditions of 8 to 10 inches of drifting snow, 30 degree temperatures, and winds of 50 miles per hour producing windchills of 11 degrees. This made visibility and probability of detection low to non existent.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/saturday-s-search-efforts-for-steve-grunwald.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-today-for-missing-man-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2020 09:39:00 EST This morning, September 11, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers are beginning search efforts for Steven “Steve” Grunwald, 24, of Greenville, New York. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-today-for-missing-man-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/update-on-cameron-peak-fire-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park-snow-and-ice-on-trail-ridge-road.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:00:00 EST The Cameron Peak Fire moved into Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday, September 6, and has encompassed approximately 7,050 acres in the Cascade Creek, Hague Creek and Mummy Pass Creek drainages in steep thick beetle killed forests with significant standing dead trees as well as dead and down fuels. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/update-on-cameron-peak-fire-inside-rocky-mountain-national-park-snow-and-ice-on-trail-ridge-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/meadow-closure-times-extend-during-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:54:00 EST Beginning on September 1, park officials will put annual closures in place for travel on foot or horse off established roadways or designated trails from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/meadow-closure-times-extend-during-elk-rut-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/diesel-spill-on-road-construction-project-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:47:00 EST Last night a petroleum spill occurred in a section of an ongoing road construction project in Rocky Mountain National Park on US 36 inside Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/diesel-spill-on-road-construction-project-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/closures-in-the-northwest-section-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-due-to-cameron-peak-fire.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2020 10:16:00 EST In an abundance of caution, due to forecasted winds and extreme fire conditions, Rocky Mountain National Park is implementing temporary closures in the more remote northwest area of Rocky Mountain National Park due to the Cameron Peak Fire.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/closures-in-the-northwest-section-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-due-to-cameron-peak-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-complete-fire-ban-effective-friday-august-14.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:25:00 EST Due to the continued extreme fire danger, extended weather forecast and current level of fire activity in the State of Colorado, park officials have announced a ban on all fires within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-complete-fire-ban-effective-friday-august-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/injury-from-fall-at-bridal-veil-falls-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:33:00 EST On Sunday afternoon, August 9, park rangers responded to a report of a 47-year-old female, from Tallahassee, Florida, who took a 25 to 30-foot tumbling fall near the top of Bridal Veil Falls into the pool below.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/injury-from-fall-at-bridal-veil-falls-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/injury-from-fall-near-old-fall-river-road-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:46:00 EST This afternoon, Friday, August 7, park rangers responded to a report of a 60-year-old female, from Omaha, Nebraska, who took a 20-foot tumbling fall when she slipped below a pullout on the lower section of Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/injury-from-fall-near-old-fall-river-road-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-broadway-ledge-on-longs-peak.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:20:00 EST Early this morning, Thursday, July 30, park rangers received an emergency call from a group of climbers on Broadway Ledge, near Fields Chimney, on the east face of Longs Peak, who witnessed an unroped climber in another climbing group fall while traversing Broadway. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-broadway-ledge-on-longs-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/gunshot-injury-near-emerald-lake-sunday-july-19-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:04:00 EST On Sunday afternoon, July 19, park rangers responded to a report of a 70-year-old male, from Missouri, with a gunshot wound at Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/gunshot-injury-near-emerald-lake-sunday-july-19-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/alluvial-fan-hiking-area-closed-to-visitor-use-july-27-through-september-21.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:56:00 EST Beginning on July 27 through September 24, the Alluvial Fan area in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed for major trail work. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/alluvial-fan-hiking-area-closed-to-visitor-use-july-27-through-september-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-mchenry-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:11:00 EST Last night, Sunday, July 12, park rangers were notified that a 55-year-old man from Estes Park, Colorado, had taken a 75-foot tumbling fall below the summit of McHenry Peak on the west face at an elevation of 12,900 feet. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-mchenry-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-all-areas-reservations-full-for-fourth-of-july-weekend-old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-friday-afternoon-rocky-mountain-conservancy-nature-stores-open.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2020 06:24:00 EST Entrance passes and reservations are required for all areas of the park, including outlying areas when arriving by a vehicle; no matter whether a visitor parks within the park or outside the park boundary. This includes but is not exclusive to Lumpy Ridge, Lily Lake, Longs Peak, Wild Basin, East Inlet and North Inlet. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/timed-entry-permit-reservations-required-for-all-areas-reservations-full-for-fourth-of-july-weekend-old-fall-river-road-will-open-to-vehicles-friday-afternoon-rocky-mountain-conservancy-nature-stores-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-will-open-for-the-season-on-thursday-june-4-prepare-for-icy-conditions.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2020 05:22:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open on Thursday, June 4. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-will-open-for-the-season-on-thursday-june-4-prepare-for-icy-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-enter-phase-two-of-reopening-june-4.htm Wed, 27 May 2020 05:26:00 EST Today, in accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health authorities, Rocky Mountain National Park has increased recreational access and services. In this first phase, from May 27 through June 3, the park has reopened many outlying areas and basic park road and trail access.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-enter-phase-two-of-reopening-june-4.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-phased-reopening-begins-may-27.htm Tue, 26 May 2020 05:32:00 EST In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Rocky Mountain National Park will begin a phased reopening on May 27, with limited services including basic park road and trail access.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-phased-reopening-begins-may-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-begin-a-phased-reopening-on-may-27.htm Tue, 12 May 2020 10:48:00 EST In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health authorities, Rocky Mountain National Park plans to increase recreational access and services on May 27. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-begin-a-phased-reopening-on-may-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-is-further-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:10:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of 7 pm today, Friday, March 20, 2020, Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be in effect 24-hours a day/7-days a week and there will be no access permitted to Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-is-further-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:36:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-road-work-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-require-nightly-closures-on-3-mile-section-of-road.htm Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:57:00 EST Beginning this May through September, major road construction will occur on US 36 inside of Rocky Mountain National Park. The work will take place on a 3-mile section of US 36, just west of Bear Lake Road junction to east of Deer Ridge Junction. Beginning in May, this section of road will be closed nightly from 7 pm to 7 am, Sunday nights through Friday mornings. There will be no nightly closures on Friday and Saturday nights. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-road-work-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-require-nightly-closures-on-3-mile-section-of-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-begin-in-lumpy-ridge-area-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 28 Feb 2020 06:17:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-begin-in-lumpy-ridge-area-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-biennial-research-conference-continual-change-collaborative-stewardship.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2020 04:33:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2020 Biennial Research Conference “Continual Change, Collaborative Stewardship” will be held on March 10-11 in the multi-purpose room at the Estes Valley Community Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-biennial-research-conference-continual-change-collaborative-stewardship.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/record-visitation-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-in-2019.htm Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:08:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park received another year of record visitation in 2019. The park received a total of 4,670,054 visitors, which was a slight 1.7 percent over record visitation in 2018, of 4,590,492 visitors.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/record-visitation-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-in-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-individuals-found-deceased-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:05:00 EST This afternoon park rangers were notified of a suicidal subject likely in Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-individuals-found-deceased-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-2019-2020-winter-pile-burning-operations.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:59:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash generated from several fuels reduction projects and hazard tree removals. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-2019-2020-winter-pile-burning-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2019-season.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:03:00 EST Today, Thursday, October 24, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2019-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-search-effort-today-for-clues-pertaining-to-james-pruitt-disappearance-in-february.htm Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:42:00 EST Approximately fifty Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members were involved in additional search efforts for James Pruitt today, Wednesday, October 9. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-search-effort-today-for-clues-pertaining-to-james-pruitt-disappearance-in-february.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-to-vehicles-for-the-season-october-7.htm Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:36:00 EST Old Fall River Road closes for the season to vehicles on Monday, October 7. Reopens to bicycles, leashed pets and walkers on Friday, October 11 through November 30. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-close-to-vehicles-for-the-season-october-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazard-tree-mitigation-work-continues-on-trail-ridge-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:12:00 EST Park staff will be removing hazard trees in late September through October along Trail Ridge Road through Upper Hidden Valley as part of ongoing bark beetle mitigation work. Temporary traffic control will be implemented above Many Parks Curve during tree falling operations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazard-tree-mitigation-work-continues-on-trail-ridge-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/10-years-of-elk-vegetation-management-plan-monitoring-data-special-program-wednesday-september-25.htm Tue, 17 Sep 2019 05:30:00 EST Join Dr. Edward Gage, Research Scientist at Colorado State University, on Wednesday, September 25, at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park as he shares progress on analyses of ten years of monitoring data from the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/10-years-of-elk-vegetation-management-plan-monitoring-data-special-program-wednesday-september-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beaver-meadows-visitor-center-and-parking-lot-closed-thursday-september-12-night-striping-work-continues-on-bear-lake-road.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:04:00 EST Beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Parking Area and the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center will be closed to all uses for a pavement preservation project. The visitor center and parking lot will reopen by 8 a.m. Friday, September 13.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beaver-meadows-visitor-center-and-parking-lot-closed-thursday-september-12-night-striping-work-continues-on-bear-lake-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/motor-vehicle-accident-tuesday-began-in-alpine-visitor-center-parking-lot.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:25:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, September 3, a vehicle was involved in an incident that began in the Alpine Visitor Center parking lot in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/motor-vehicle-accident-tuesday-began-in-alpine-visitor-center-parking-lot.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-our-national-parks-with-a-live-musical-performance-with-singer-songwriter-gigi-love-saturday-september-7.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:45:00 EST America’s national parks inspire us through their unique beauty and storied pasts. Gigi Love has captured the stories of these special landscapes in song. On Saturday, September 7, at 7 p.m. come to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park to join Love for a live acoustic performance. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-our-national-parks-with-a-live-musical-performance-with-singer-songwriter-gigi-love-saturday-september-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/high-fire-danger-over-upcoming-labor-day-holiday-weekend.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:09:00 EST Fire danger has increased rapidly recently with dry, windy conditions and with the curing of a robust grass crop. As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, along with high visitation and high fire danger, park visitors are reminded that there are always fire restrictions in place at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/high-fire-danger-over-upcoming-labor-day-holiday-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-hallett-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 04:29:00 EST Early this morning, August 30, park rangers were notified that a 63-year-old man from Boulder, Colorado had taken a 15-20 foot roped fall while climbing the Englishman’s Route on Hallett Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-on-hallett-peak-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-proposes-changes-in-camping-fees.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:43:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are proposing a change in current campground fees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-proposes-changes-in-camping-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/safety-checkpoint-on-west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:45:00 EST To help ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for park visitors, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will be increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Safety Checkpoint on Friday, August 30. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/safety-checkpoint-on-west-side-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-saturday-evening-program-my-time-at-the-never-summer-ranch.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:52:00 EST On Saturday, August 31, at 7 pm, staff at Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to view a special short film about what life was like on the Never Summer Ranch. This will be held at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center on the west side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-saturday-evening-program-my-time-at-the-never-summer-ranch.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pavement-preservation-project-continues-with-night-work-on-bear-lake-road-and-trail-ridge-road-micro-sealing-on-west-side-begins.htm Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:55:00 EST Night work will occur for road striping on Bear Lake Road Monday night, August 26, and Tuesday night, August 27, and on Trail Ridge Road between Forest Canyon and Lava Cliffs on Wednesday night, August 28. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pavement-preservation-project-continues-with-night-work-on-bear-lake-road-and-trail-ridge-road-micro-sealing-on-west-side-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/injuries-from-lightning-strike-near-lake-haiyaha-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:54:00 EST This afternoon, Saturday, August 17, a 31-year-old man from Thornton, Colorado, suffered numerous serious injuries as a result of a lighting strike. It’s unknown whether he was directly struck by lightning. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/injuries-from-lightning-strike-near-lake-haiyaha-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/safety-checkpoint-saturday-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:35:00 EST To help ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for park visitors, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will be increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Safety Checkpoint on Saturday, August 17. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/safety-checkpoint-saturday-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-man-in-mirror-lake-area-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 06 Aug 2019 12:24:00 EST This morning, Tuesday, August 6, a body believed to be that of Aragorn Spaulding, 37, of Greeley, Colorado, was located by aerial searchers in a steep, scree area above Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Late Sunday night, August 4, park rangers were notified that Spaulding was overdue. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-man-in-mirror-lake-area-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-thursday-evening-program-climbing-longs-peak.htm Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:22:00 EST Join Rocky Mountain National Park's Climbing Rangers on Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn about climbing Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-thursday-evening-program-climbing-longs-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-in-the-loft-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:11:00 EST Early this morning, July 27, park rangers were notified that a 15-year-old male from Boulder, Colorado had taken a 300 to 400 foot sliding fall in The Loft area between Mount Meeker and Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-in-the-loft-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pavement-preservation-project-continues-with-work-on-bear-lake-road-and-trail-ridge-road-major-impacts-on-bear-lake-road-august-7-and-august-8.htm Thu, 25 Jul 2019 04:18:00 EST From July 29 through August 9, weather and conditions permitting, micro resurfacing on Bear Lake Road will occur. Single lane closures of 2 miles will exist with pilot car operations and wait times of up to 20 minutes in most areas. Adjacent parking lots will be closed for the day prior to work passing that area, to allow parking lots and pullouts to be resurfaced and to avoid vehicles being trapped behind fresh micro seal. Fog oil will be applied to the area during the same time frame. Major delays and backups will occur on August 7 and August 8, when the first two miles of Bear Lake Road are micro sealed. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pavement-preservation-project-continues-with-work-on-bear-lake-road-and-trail-ridge-road-major-impacts-on-bear-lake-road-august-7-and-august-8.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/world-ranger-day-celebrated-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-wednesday-july-31.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:08:00 EST he staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to celebrate World Ranger Day as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff – the rangers – that form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources. The free program will be held on Wednesday, July 31, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/world-ranger-day-celebrated-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-wednesday-july-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/national-park-radio-performs-at-beaver-meadows-visitor-center-sunday-evening-july-21.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:04:00 EST Enjoy a special program by the musical group National Park Radio on Sunday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium in Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/national-park-radio-performs-at-beaver-meadows-visitor-center-sunday-evening-july-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-in-andrews-glacier-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:55:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, July 16, park rangers were notified that a 19-year-old female from Webster Groves, Missouri had taken an 80 foot sliding fall on steep snow covered terrain in the upper Andrews Creek area, landing in rocks. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/incident-in-andrews-glacier-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-wednesday-july-24.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:03:00 EST From 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, the Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses, including vehicles and pedestrians. This closure will occur at the Wild Basin Entrance station and will include the entire two-mile section of the road to the Wild Basin Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wild-basin-road-will-be-closed-to-all-uses-wednesday-july-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-recent-rescue-incidents-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:15:00 EST This morning, a park visitor notified park rangers via 911 that a 30-year-old Denver man had taken a 75 foot tumbling fall in The Trough area of Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-recent-rescue-incidents-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-opens-for-the-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:01:00 EST Old Fall River Road opened to vehicles today, Friday, July 12. The road normally opens by fourth of July weekend but winter conditions at higher elevations in the park this year, as recently as June 23, delayed the snow clearing and maintenance of Old Fall River Road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-opens-for-the-season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-for-micah-tice-missing-since-november.htm Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:24:00 EST Today, July 5, remains believed to be those of Micah Tice were found by Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue team members. On Thursday, July 4, private searchers affiliated with the Tice family, reported to park staff that they found items believed to belong to Tice below treeline in the Boulder Brook drainage.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-for-micah-tice-missing-since-november.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/successful-search-efforts-today-for-man-in-mount-chapin-area-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:49:00 EST This morning, Wednesday, July 3, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers began search efforts for a 51 year old man from Baton Rouge, LA.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/successful-search-efforts-today-for-man-in-mount-chapin-area-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beaver-meadows-visitor-center-parking-lot-and-lawn-lake-trailhead-closed-tuesday-july-9-rainbow-curve-overlook-closed-july-10-for-pavement-preservation-work.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2019 08:15:00 EST Beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, July 8, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Parking Area, Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and the Lawn Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses for a pavement preservation project.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beaver-meadows-visitor-center-parking-lot-and-lawn-lake-trailhead-closed-tuesday-july-9-rainbow-curve-overlook-closed-july-10-for-pavement-preservation-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-third-most-visited-national-park-plan-ahead-for-a-more-enjoyable-visit.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:14:00 EST In 2018, Rocky Mountain National Park was the third most visited national park with over 4.5 million visitors. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-third-most-visited-national-park-plan-ahead-for-a-more-enjoyable-visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/delayed-opening-for-old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:23:00 EST Old Fall River Road, which normally opens to vehicles by the Fourth of July holiday weekend, is anticipated to open on Saturday, July 13, if weather and conditions allow.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/delayed-opening-for-old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beaver-meadows-visitor-center-parking-lot-closed-thursday-june-27-5-am-to-7-pm-glacier-gorge-trailhead-parking-lot-closed-june-26-for-pavement-preservation-work.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:10:00 EST Beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday, June 27 through 7 p.m. the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Parking Area and Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses for a pavement preservation project. Visitors entering the park from the east side on June 27, are encouraged to visit the Fall River Visitor Center that day. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/beaver-meadows-visitor-center-parking-lot-closed-thursday-june-27-5-am-to-7-pm-glacier-gorge-trailhead-parking-lot-closed-june-26-for-pavement-preservation-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/be-aware-of-swift-water-danger-when-recreating-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2019 06:59:00 EST As temperatures increase and thunderstorms occur, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park should be aware that mountain streams can be dangerous especially in late spring and early summer.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/be-aware-of-swift-water-danger-when-recreating-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bear-lake-parking-lot-closed-6pm-june-17-through-7am-june-21-pavement-preservation-project-in-numerous-locations-throughout-the-summer.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2019 07:44:00 EST Beginning at 6 p.m. Monday June 17, through 7 a.m. Friday, June 21, the Bear Lake Parking Area in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to all uses for a pavement preservation project. On Monday, June 17, shuttle buses will continue to operate from the Bear Lake Parking Area until 7:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bear-lake-parking-lot-closed-6pm-june-17-through-7am-june-21-pavement-preservation-project-in-numerous-locations-throughout-the-summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-prepare-for-icy-conditions.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:44:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-prepare-for-icy-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-world-migratory-bird-day-2019.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:36:00 EST On Saturday, June 8 park staff will offer two great events to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-world-migratory-bird-day-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-for-ryan-albert-missing-since-early-october.htm Fri, 31 May 2019 06:50:00 EST This past Saturday, a team of two Rocky Mountain National Park climbing rangers conducted a patrol of Longs Peak. While patrolling down the section known as The Trough, rangers found a glove that matched the brand that Ryan Albert was believed to have been wearing. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-operations-for-ryan-albert-missing-since-early-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lily-lake-phenology-walk-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 29 May 2019 11:15:00 EST Help Rocky Mountain National Park document seasonal biological events as a citizen scientist on your next stroll around Lily Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lily-lake-phenology-walk-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opening-delayed.htm Wed, 22 May 2019 08:53:00 EST Due to late spring snowfall and continuing winter-like conditions at high elevations in Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road’s opening will be delayed and will not open to vehicles over the Memorial Day Holiday. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opening-delayed.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-special-evening-programs-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-over-the-memorial-day-weekend.htm Tue, 21 May 2019 10:01:00 EST Join us for two special Memorial Day Weekend evening programs on May 25 and May 26, at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-special-evening-programs-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-over-the-memorial-day-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/science-behind-the-scenery-presentation-post-fire-vegetation-response-at-chickaree-lake.htm Wed, 15 May 2019 06:38:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to a special program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/science-behind-the-scenery-presentation-post-fire-vegetation-response-at-chickaree-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-endangered-species-day-special-program-rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-commitment-to-wildlife-protection.htm Wed, 08 May 2019 07:10:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to a special program at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. On this special day, America will celebrate endangered species success stories, including the protection and recovery of the American bald eagle and Rocky’s own peregrine falcon. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/annual-endangered-species-day-special-program-rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-commitment-to-wildlife-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-prescribed-burns-planned-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:29:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing to conduct prescribed burns in the Beaver Meadows entrance area. Burning will only occur if favorable weather and fuel conditions permit. A 36 acre section of this area was burned this past October. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-prescribed-burns-planned-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrating-earth-day-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2019 09:58:00 EST Come celebrate Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. A special Earth Day event will be held Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrating-earth-day-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/decision-reached-on-exotic-plant-management-plan-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:33:00 EST The National Park Service has released the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Exotic Plant Management Plan at Rocky Mountain National Park. This decision document enables the park to improve management of invasive exotic plants by using the most effective available control methods. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/decision-reached-on-exotic-plant-management-plan-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/broad-scale-search-efforts-for-james-pruitt-suspended.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:37:00 EST On March 3, 2019, search efforts began in the Glacier Gorge area of Rocky Mountain National Park for James Pruitt, 70, of Etowah, Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/broad-scale-search-efforts-for-james-pruitt-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/day-four-of-search-efforts-for-james-pruitt-in-glacier-gorge-area.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2019 07:11:00 EST Today marks the fourth day of search efforts for James Pruitt, 70, of Etowah, TN in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/day-four-of-search-efforts-for-james-pruitt-in-glacier-gorge-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continued-monday-for-james-pruitt-in-glacier-gorge-area.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:48:00 EST Search efforts continued in Rocky Mountain National Park today, Monday, March 4, for James Pruitt, 70, of Etowah, TN. Searchers again focused their efforts in the Glacier Gorge drainage, the Loch Vale drainage and the Glacier Creek drainage. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continued-monday-for-james-pruitt-in-glacier-gorge-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-today-for-man-in-the-glacier-gorge-area.htm Sun, 03 Mar 2019 17:28:00 EST This morning, Sunday, March 3, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers began search efforts for James Pruitt, 70, of Etowah, TN.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-today-for-man-in-the-glacier-gorge-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-area-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:08:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge area of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-area-to-protect-nesting-raptors-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/record-visitation-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-in-2018.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2019 07:07:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation ever in 2018. The park received a total of 4,590,492 visitors last year, which was a 3.5 percent increase over visitation in 2017. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/record-visitation-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-in-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/reward-offered-for-recent-september-poaching-incidents-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:30:00 EST Up to a $2,000 reward is offered for information regarding elk poaching incidents that occurred in Rocky Mountain National Park in September, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/reward-offered-for-recent-september-poaching-incidents-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-resumes-operations-and-expresses-appreciation-after-the-government-shutdown.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:34:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park employees are happy to be back at work and are in the process of resuming all normal visitor services and operations.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-resumes-operations-and-expresses-appreciation-after-the-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-restores-accessibility-and-resumes-basic-visitor-services.htm Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:20:00 EST Park restores access to recently closed areas after cleanup/maintenance operations https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-restores-accessibility-and-resumes-basic-visitor-services.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/backcountry-camping-fees-increase-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:29:00 EST Effective for the 2019 summer season, the cost of obtaining a permit for backcountry camping in Rocky Mountain National Park will increase from $26 to $30 per trip. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/backcountry-camping-fees-increase-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/holiday-programming-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:22:00 EST The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/holiday-programming-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recent-search-activities-for-micah-tice.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:11:00 EST Beginning Friday morning, December 7, through Sunday, December 9 search activities for Micah Tice were focused from the Granite Pass area to the northern lower slopes of Longs Peak, including the Wind River and Boulder Brook drainages. On Monday, December 10, due to conducive weather conditions at high elevations on Longs Peak, teams focused their efforts on the Keyhole Route to the summit of Longs Peak as well as the Chasm Lake area, Clark’s Arrow and the Loft. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recent-search-activities-for-micah-tice.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-micah-tice-suspended.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:38:00 EST In the absence of additional clues, active search operations have been suspended. Limited search activities may occur during winter months if conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-micah-tice-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-micah-tice-on-sunday-significant-aerial-operations.htm Sun, 02 Dec 2018 12:37:00 EST Significant aerial search efforts today. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-micah-tice-on-sunday-significant-aerial-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-micah-tice-continue-saturday-in-the-longs-peak-area.htm Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:06:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members continue to search the Longs Peak area for Micah Tice. All of today’s ground search efforts will be focused in the Boulder Brook drainage and Storm Pass area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-micah-tice-continue-saturday-in-the-longs-peak-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/friday-s-search-efforts-for-micah-tice.htm Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:51:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members continued today to search the Longs Peak area. Most of today’s efforts were focused below Granite Pass area, and the Boulder Brook drainage. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/friday-s-search-efforts-for-micah-tice.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-information-received-on-point-last-seen-for-tice.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:37:00 EST This morning, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members received information from park visitors who were in the Longs Peak area on Saturday, November 24. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-information-received-on-point-last-seen-for-tice.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-today-for-micah-tice-in-longs-peak-area.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2018 06:33:00 EST Today, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members are continuing to search the Longs Peak area for Micah Tice. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-today-for-micah-tice-in-longs-peak-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-today-for-micah-tice-in-longs-peak-area.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:05:00 EST Beginning at sunrise today, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members searched sections of the Longs Peak Trail, as well as sections of the Boulder Field to the Keyhole area and the trail to Chasm Lake for Micah Tice. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-today-for-micah-tice-in-longs-peak-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-overdue-man-in-longs-peak-area.htm Mon, 26 Nov 2018 12:58:00 EST This afternoon, Monday, November 26, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified that the US Air Force Academy was asking for assistance in locating a missing Cadet Candidate, Micah Tice, 20, who was last heard from late Friday, November 23. Tice’s vehicle was located at the Longs Peak Trailhead late this afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-for-overdue-man-in-longs-peak-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-exotic-plant-management-plan-environmental-assessment-available-for-public-review.htm Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:58:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released for public review and comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Exotic Plant Management Plan for Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-exotic-plant-management-plan-environmental-assessment-available-for-public-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-weather-conditions-since-early-october-hamper-search-efforts-for-ryan-albert.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2018 09:46:00 EST On October 5, 2018, search efforts began in the Longs Peak area of Rocky Mountain National Park for Ryan Albert, 30, of Marlton, New Jersey. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter-weather-conditions-since-early-october-hamper-search-efforts-for-ryan-albert.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2018-season.htm Wed, 31 Oct 2018 06:17:00 EST Today, Wednesday, October 31, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-closes-to-through-travel-for-the-2018-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/new-housing-facilities-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:17:00 EST Today, October 24, U.S. Department of Interior and National Park Service officials celebrated the construction of new housing units at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/new-housing-facilities-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-continues-for-ryan-albert-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:46:00 EST Today, Rocky Mountain National Park conducted aerial operations in the high elevation areas within the search zone for Ryan Albert, 30, of Marlton, New Jersey. No clues have been found. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-continues-for-ryan-albert-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/teams-continue-efforts-in-the-search-for-ryan-albert-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:40:00 EST Today’s search efforts for Ryan Albert in Rocky Mountain National Park are focused on high-probability areas below tree line in the Longs Peak area. Snow accumulation over the past three days left over a foot of snow at the Longs Peak Trailhead with deeper drifts. Despite the snow, the daytime forecast is favorable so there are currently five teams totaling 27 people in the field searching for Ryan or clues that might lead them to his location. Today’s search teams include a dog team with Larimer County Search and Rescue, the Alpine Interagency Hotshot Crew and Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/teams-continue-efforts-in-the-search-for-ryan-albert-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-for-ryan-albert-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:51:00 EST Tuesday marks day four of the search for Ryan Albert in Rocky Mountain National Park. On Monday, the search included a dog team from Larimer County Search and Rescue, which was able to cover some of the lower elevations of the search area. Monday’s efforts did not include teams on the upper mountain due to hazardous weather conditions including snow and ice. On Tuesday, four technical teams reached high elevations in the Longs Peak area including Chasm View, the Keyhole, the Cables, Ledges, Boulderfield and Peacock Pool. No clues have been found. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-for-ryan-albert-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-continues-for-ryan-albert.htm Sun, 07 Oct 2018 09:03:00 EST Search efforts continue today for Ryan Albert, 30, of Marlton, New Jersey. Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team assisted by Rocky Mountain Rescue Group and Larimer County Search and https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-continues-for-ryan-albert.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-for-ryan-albert-10-6-18.htm Sat, 06 Oct 2018 05:36:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, Friday, October 5, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were contacted by the Denver Police Department, who had been notified by a family member that Ryan Albert, 30, of Marlton, New Jersey was overdue. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-for-ryan-albert-10-6-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burning-in-2018.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:40:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the Beaver Meadows Entrance area, if favorable weather and fuel conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-prescribed-burning-in-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-elk-poaching-incidents-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Sun, 23 Sep 2018 09:09:00 EST Yesterday morning, park visitors reported a dead bull elk next to Trail Ridge Road, near the Ute Crossing Trail south of Forest Canyon Overlook in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-elk-poaching-incidents-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/decision-reached-on-fall-river-entrance-improvements-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:23:00 EST The Director of the Intermountain Region, National Park Service, has signed a decision document that will enable Rocky Mountain National Park to implement improvements to the Fall River Entrance Station, including the addition of a fast-pass lane for use by pass-holding visitors as well as employees and emergency vehicles. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/decision-reached-on-fall-river-entrance-improvements-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-for-jens-jay-yambert.htm Sun, 02 Sep 2018 15:02:00 EST Jens “Jay” Yambert’s body was recovered this morning by helicopter from Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-for-jens-jay-yambert.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/progress-made-on-two-fires-burning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-closures-lifted.htm Sun, 02 Sep 2018 08:06:00 EST Weekend efforts from fire crews and air operations have resulted in good progress on the two fires burning in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is believed that both fires started on Thursday, August 30, when a storm with lightning activity moved through the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/progress-made-on-two-fires-burning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-closures-lifted.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/forest-canyon-fire-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-80-percent-contained.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:42:00 EST Today’s initial attack operations on the Forest Canyon Fire resulted in approximately 80 percent containment. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/forest-canyon-fire-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-80-percent-contained.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/body-found-believed-to-be-that-of-jens-jay-yambert.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:09:00 EST This morning, Friday, August 31, a body was found by Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue ground team members west of Keplinger’s Couloir at 12,600 feet in elevation, in extremely steep, rugged terrain.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/body-found-believed-to-be-that-of-jens-jay-yambert.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/operations-begin-on-forest-canyon-and-mirror-fires-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:02:00 EST Initial attack operations started today on both the Forest Canyon Fire and the Mirror Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/operations-begin-on-forest-canyon-and-mirror-fires-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-small-fires-burning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2018 18:26:00 EST Two small fires are burning inside Rocky Mountain National Park in remote locations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/two-small-fires-burning-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-continues-for-yambert-separate-rescue-effort-takes-place-in-search-area.htm Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:54:00 EST This morning search efforts continued for Jens “Jay” Yambert. After hearing about the search for Yambert, park staff have heard from visitors who saw Yambert on Monday morning, August 27, along the Keyhole Route. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-continues-for-yambert-separate-rescue-effort-takes-place-in-search-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-for-overdue-man.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:02:00 EST Last night, Tuesday, August 28, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified by a family member that Jens “Jay” Yambert, 60, of Urbana, Illinois, was overdue.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-in-longs-peak-area-for-overdue-man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-our-national-parks-with-a-live-musical-performance-with-singer-songwriter-gigi-love.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2018 07:40:00 EST America’s national parks inspire us through their unique beauty and storied pasts. Gigi Love has captured the stories of these special landscapes in song. On Friday, August 24, at 7:30 p.m. come to the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park to join Love for a live acoustic performance. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-our-national-parks-with-a-live-musical-performance-with-singer-songwriter-gigi-love.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/acoustical-guitar-performance-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:56:00 EST Join former Artist-in-Residence David Boye for an enchanting evening of live acoustical guitar music.  Boye’s program will be held on Tuesday evening August 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Glacier Basin Campground’s amphitheater in Rocky Mountain National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/acoustical-guitar-performance-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-the-night-sky-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2018 03:27:00 EST America's national parks contain many cherished treasures.  Among them are captivating natural sounds and awe-inspiring night skies. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-the-night-sky-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/tularemia-detected-in-lily-lake-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 01 Aug 2018 03:20:00 EST A dead beaver was recently found at the Lily Lake area in Rocky Mountain National Park and tested positive for tularemia. Tularemia was also detected in the Lily Lake area in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/tularemia-detected-in-lily-lake-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-for-brian-perri.htm Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:21:00 EST Brian Perri’s body was recovered this morning by helicopter from Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recovery-efforts-completed-for-brian-perri.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/body-found-believed-to-be-that-of-brian-perri.htm Sun, 29 Jul 2018 02:08:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, Saturday, July, 28, 2018, a body was found by a Rocky Mountain National Park Climbing Ranger southwest (incorrectly listed as northwest in original release) of the summit of Mount Meeker in steep terrain.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/body-found-believed-to-be-that-of-brian-perri.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/update-on-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2018 07:11:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue members continued search efforts in the field for Brian Perri through Sunday, July 15. Unfortunately, no clues have been found. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/update-on-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/total-fire-ban-lifted-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2018 04:05:00 EST The complete fire ban that was put in place in Rocky Mountain National Park on July 6, 2018, has been lifted due to current conditions. Rocky Mountain National Park always has Stage 1 fire restrictions in place, where campfires are prohibited in the park, except within designated campfire rings in picnic areas and front-country campgrounds. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/total-fire-ban-lifted-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/today-is-world-listening-day-take-a-moment-to-listen-to-nature-s-sounds.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:35:00 EST Today, July 18, is World Listening Day and Rocky Mountain National Park is celebrating with the release of the Rocky Mountain National Park Sound Library. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/today-is-world-listening-day-take-a-moment-to-listen-to-nature-s-sounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-be-temporarily-closed-to-vehicles-late-wednesday-july-18-through-early-thursday-july-19.htm Mon, 16 Jul 2018 12:00:00 EST Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will temporarily close to vehicles at approximately 10 pm on Wednesday, July 18, and is anticipated to reopen to vehicles by 10 am on Thursday morning, July 19. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-will-be-temporarily-closed-to-vehicles-late-wednesday-july-18-through-early-thursday-july-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-missing-man.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:34:00 EST Yesterday was day five of search operations for Brian Perri, day ten from the last time he was heard from. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-efforts-continue-for-missing-man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/monday-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:24:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue members continue search efforts today for Brian Perri.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/monday-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sunday-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm Sun, 08 Jul 2018 07:41:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue members continue search efforts today for Brian Perri. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/sunday-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/saturday-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm Sat, 07 Jul 2018 06:41:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue members continue search efforts today for Brian Perri. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/saturday-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/update-on-today-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:05:00 EST Today, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue members began before sunrise and focused their search efforts on the summit of Mount Meeker (13,911 feet) and ridge lines extending off of Mount Meeker above treeline. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/update-on-today-s-search-efforts-for-missing-man-last-seen-on-mount-meeker.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-complete-fire-ban.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:21:00 EST Due to the continued extreme fire danger, extended weather forecast and current level of fire activity in the State of Colorado, park officials have announced a ban on all fires within Rocky Mountain National Park. This ban is effective beginning today, Friday, July 6, and will remain in effect until further notice https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-complete-fire-ban.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-underway-in-mount-meeker-area-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2018 03:16:00 EST Late yesterday afternoon, Thursday July 5, park rangers were notified by Fort Collins Police that Brian Joseph Perri, 38, of Fort Collins, Colorado, had been reported as missing. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/search-underway-in-mount-meeker-area-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-expected-to-open-saturday-june-23.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2018 02:56:00 EST Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is expected to open to vehicles this Saturday, June 23, for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/old-fall-river-road-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-expected-to-open-saturday-june-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/available-for-public-review-fall-river-entrance-improvements-environmental-assessment.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:05:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released for public review and comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Fall River Entrance Improvements in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/available-for-public-review-fall-river-entrance-improvements-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-continues-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-minor-delays-possible-on-bear-lake-road.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:42:00 EST The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool used in preparation for managing wildfire near structures and communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-continues-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-minor-delays-possible-on-bear-lake-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-international-migratory-bird-day-with-two-special-events-on-june-9.htm Tue, 29 May 2018 07:51:00 EST The Year of the Bird is the theme for this year’s International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), to celebrate 100 years of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. On Saturday, June 9, park staff will offer two great events. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-international-migratory-bird-day-with-two-special-events-on-june-9.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-may-24.htm Thu, 24 May 2018 07:24:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. Due to melting snow on the road visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail-ridge-road-opens-for-the-season-may-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/plan-ahead-for-a-more-enjoyable-visit.htm Wed, 23 May 2018 03:43:00 EST In 2017, Rocky Mountain National Park was the fourth most visited national park with over 4.4 million visitors. This visitation represents a nearly 40 percent increase since 2012. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/plan-ahead-for-a-more-enjoyable-visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-programs-offered-over-memorial-day-weekend-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 16 May 2018 08:43:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park invites the public to attend two special Memorial Day Weekend evening programs offered at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-programs-offered-over-memorial-day-weekend-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-international-endangered-species-day-with-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 16 May 2018 08:34:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to a special program at 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. On this special day, America will celebrate endangered species success stories, including the protection and recovery of the American bald eagle and Rocky’s own peregrine falcon. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/celebrate-international-endangered-species-day-with-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/every-day-is-earth-day-at-rocky.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:56:00 EST Come celebrate Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. A special Earth Day event will be held Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and entrance to the park is free on Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/every-day-is-earth-day-at-rocky.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-and-improve-visitor-experience.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:17:00 EST The National Park Service announced today that Rocky Mountain National Park will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-and-improve-visitor-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/public-input-requested-on-the-future-of-cascade-cottages.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:43:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is considering options for the future use of the 42-acre Cascade Cottages property acquired in March of 2017. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/public-input-requested-on-the-future-of-cascade-cottages.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_moose_research_continues_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:26:00 EST Late last summer, park staff began a moose research project to better understand how moose use habitat in Rocky Mountain National Park. Moose presence has been increasing annually on both the east and west sides of the park, with recent reports showing animals observed in every major drainage in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_moose_research_continues_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_decision_reached_on_crater_trail_management_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2018 09:34:00 EST A decision document has been signed by the Intermountain Regional Office, National Park Service that will enable Rocky Mountain National Park to permanently close the one-mile long Crater Trail to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_decision_reached_on_crater_trail_management_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_to_allow_bicycle_use_on_two_mile_section_of_east_shore_trail_on_the_west_side_of_park.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:24:00 EST A Final Rule will be published in the Federal Register on March 2, 2018, that allows bicycle use on a two-mile section of the East Shore Trail within Rocky Mountain National Park. The rule can be found at www.regulations.gov. Search for the regulation identifier number “1024-AE31.” https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_to_allow_bicycle_use_on_two_mile_section_of_east_shore_trail_on_the_west_side_of_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_season_for_avalanche_beacon_training_park.htm Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:12:00 EST An avalanche beacon training park is located at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. This avalanche beacon park opened last winter, and is designed for back country enthusiasts to practice simulated avalanche searches using their own beacons/transceivers and probes. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_season_for_avalanche_beacon_training_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_visitation_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_2017.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:28:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park received 4,437,214 visitors in 2017. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_visitation_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_experience_rocky_mountain_national_park_programs_during_the_holidays.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:52:00 EST 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 terrific programs and activities with park rangers are offered. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_experience_rocky_mountain_national_park_programs_during_the_holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_small_fire_near_bierstadt_lake_in_-rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Sun, 10 Dec 2017 11:13:00 EST Yesterday, Saturday, December 9, rangers and firefighters from Rocky Mountain National Park responded to a fire near Bierstadt Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_small_fire_near_bierstadt_lake_in_-rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_available_by_lottery_for_2018_season.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 04:22:00 EST Permits are available by lottery to collect previously cut wood generated from hazard tree removals and wildland fuels reduction within Rocky Mountain National Park. Permits are limited to up to two cords to be collected on three consecutive days by a scheduled appointment. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_available_by_lottery_for_2018_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_climber_injured_this_past_sunday_on_martha-s-couloir-route-on-mount-lady-washington.htm Fri, 03 Nov 2017 07:37:00 EST On Sunday, October 29, at approximately 11 a.m. Megan Kies, 31, from Lafayette, Colorado, was climbing the Martha's Couloir route on Mount Lady Washington in Rocky Mountain National Park, when she was struck by a rock that was dislodged above her. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_climber_injured_this_past_sunday_on_martha-s-couloir-route-on-mount-lady-washington.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_to_through_travel_for_the_2017-2018_season_.htm Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:56:00 EST Today, Friday, October 27, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_to_through_travel_for_the_2017-2018_season_.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_announces-_winter_pile_burning_operations.htm Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:05:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash generated from several fuels reduction projects and hazard tree removals. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_announces-_winter_pile_burning_operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_available_for_public_review_crater_trail_environmental_assessment.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released for public review and comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Crater Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_available_for_public_review_crater_trail_environmental_assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_work_expect_delays_along_section_of_trail_ridge_road.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:54:00 EST Beginning on Monday, October 16, resource management staff will be removing hazard fuels along Trail Ridge Road from Many Parks Curve to Rainbow Curve as part of ongoing fuels mitigation work. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_work_expect_delays_along_section_of_trail_ridge_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_work_begins_on_alluvial_fan_trail.htm Wed, 11 Oct 2017 06:34:00 EST Construction is beginning on a new accessible pedestrian trail in the Alluvial Fan area between the existing east and west parking lots with a new bridge across the Roaring River. The construction is expected to last through next fall. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_work_begins_on_alluvial_fan_trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_closed_for_the_season.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2017 07:20:00 EST Old Fall River Road closed for the season to vehicles on October 2. The road will be open to bicycles and leashed pets through November 30. On December 1, the road will revert to trail status. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_closed_for_the_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_in_lumpy_ridge_area.htm Sun, 01 Oct 2017 06:07:00 EST This morning, recovery efforts took place for a man who fell approximately 50 feet yesterday afternoon September 30, while technical climbing on the Batman and Robin route on Batman Pinnacle in the Lumpy Ridge area of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_in_lumpy_ridge_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sprague_lake_dam_repair_section_of_trail_around_lake_will_be_closed.htm Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:30:00 EST Repair to the Sprague Lake Dam in Rocky Mountain National Park will begin next week. Sections of the Dam were damaged when large trees were uprooted during a major wind storm in 2011. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sprague_lake_dam_repair_section_of_trail_around_lake_will_be_closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_reminder_for_closure_areas_during_elk_rut_season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2017 10:48:00 EST Closures are in place through October 31, for travel on foot or horse off established roadways or designated trails from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_reminder_for_closure_areas_during_elk_rut_season-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_upcoming_september_saturday_evening_programs_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 06 Sep 2017 11:14:00 EST September is a great time to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park and experience the fall season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_upcoming_september_saturday_evening_programs_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_numerous_incidents_over_the_last_five_days.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2017 11:36:00 EST On Friday morning, August 25, park rangers were notified by a ranger on a backcountry patrol that a 54 year old male hiker (hometown unknown) had suffered a leg injury above Black Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_numerous_incidents_over_the_last_five_days.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_above_chasm_lake.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:43:00 EST This morning, August 23, park rangers were notified via cell phone that a 73 year old male had taken a tumbling fall while descending Mount Lady Washington in Rocky Mountain National Park above Chasm Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_above_chasm_lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_deceased_woman_found_near_north_inlet_trailhead.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:30:00 EST Yesterday morning, August 22, park rangers located a vehicle at the North Inlet Trailhead parking area that was connected to an advisory regarding a welfare check. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_deceased_woman_found_near_north_inlet_trailhead.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_rescued_from_petit_grepon.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:58:00 EST On Sunday afternoon, August 20, at 2:45 p.m. park rangers received an emergency call from climbers on the Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_rescued_from_petit_grepon.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_acoustic_guitar_performance_by_david_boye_thursday_august_17.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2017 12:55:00 EST On Thursday, August 17, at 7:30 p.m. join composer, musician, song writer and educator David Boye for a magical evening of instrumental acoustic guitar music capturing the beautiful vistas and wide open spaces of America’s great outdoors into an evocative and uplifting musical experience. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_acoustic_guitar_performance_by_david_boye_thursday_august_17.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_in_longs_peak_area.htm Sat, 12 Aug 2017 09:11:00 EST This morning, park rangers received a report of an overdue party on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_in_longs_peak_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pavement_preservation_project_continues_adjusted_schedule_due_to_weather_delays.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:16:00 EST A major pavement preservation project continues in Rocky Mountain National Park. The work is taking place in a variety of highly visited locations in the park and includes some closures and delays. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pavement_preservation_project_continues_adjusted_schedule_due_to_weather_delays.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/nr_man_rescued_from_pagoda_mountain_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Sun, 06 Aug 2017 10:09:00 EST On Saturday morning, August 5, two hikers came upon a seriously injured man on Pagoda Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/nr_man_rescued_from_pagoda_mountain_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated_monday_july_31.htm Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:50:00 EST The staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to celebrate World Ranger Day with them as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff, the rangers, that form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated_monday_july_31.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pavement_preservation_project_continues_some_highly_visited_areas_will_be_closed_including_alpine_visitor_center_-and_old_fall_river_road.htm Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:26:00 EST A major pavement preservation project continues in Rocky Mountain National Park. The work is taking place in a variety of highly visited locations in the park and includes some closures and delays. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pavement_preservation_project_continues_some_highly_visited_areas_will_be_closed_including_alpine_visitor_center_-and_old_fall_river_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_input_requested_on_potential_improvements_to_the_fall_river_entrance.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:02:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is considering options for improving the Fall River Entrance Station, one of two major entrance stations on the east side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_input_requested_on_potential_improvements_to_the_fall_river_entrance.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_swift_-water_rescue_in_st_vrain_river_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 06 Jul 2017 07:31:00 EST Yesterday morning, a 40-year-old woman from Tennessee fell into the St. Vrain River approximately one mile from the Wild Basin trailhead.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_swift_-water_rescue_in_st_vrain_river_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_programs_climbing_longs_peak.htm Tue, 04 Jul 2017 06:21:00 EST Join Rocky Mountain National Park’s Climbing Rangers to learn more about climbing Colorado’s Favorite 14er, Longs Peak. This program will be held on Friday, July 7, and presented again on Friday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_programs_climbing_longs_peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opens_friday_afternoon_june_30_road_will_temporarily_close_in_august_for_pavement_preservation_project.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2017 05:53:00 EST Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is opening this afternoon, Friday, June 30, for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opens_friday_afternoon_june_30_road_will_temporarily_close_in_august_for_pavement_preservation_project.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_multiple_incidents_including_highline_rescue-_today.htm Sun, 25 Jun 2017 10:45:00 EST Yesterday, Saturday, June 24, was a busy day for Rocky Mountain National Park’s Search and Rescue Team members. One of the incidents was resolved this morning, when an 18-year-old male was rescued via a highline operation across the Roaring River above the Alluvial Fan. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_multiple_incidents_including_highline_rescue-_today.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_reported_leak_on_grand_ditch_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:28:00 EST Late Saturday night, June 17, the Water Supply and Storage Company, who operates the Grand Ditch, notified Rocky Mountain National Park staff of a leak at an old culvert at the intersection of Lady Creek with the Grand Ditch. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_reported_leak_on_grand_ditch_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_ongoing.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:24:00 EST The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool used in preparation for managing wildfire near structures and communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_ongoing.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pavement_preservation_project_in_numerous_locations_throughout_the_summer_alpine_visitor_center_parking_lot_and_old_fall_river_road_will_be_closed_in_early_august.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2017 10:31:00 EST Today, Monday, June 12, a major pavement preservation project will begin in Rocky Mountain National Park. Alpine Visitor Center and Old Fall River Road closed August 1, 2, 3 and again on August 17. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pavement_preservation_project_in_numerous_locations_throughout_the_summer_alpine_visitor_center_parking_lot_and_old_fall_river_road_will_be_closed_in_early_august.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_helping_birds_along_the_way_at_rocky_international_migratory_bird_day_two_special_events_june_10.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2017 09:19:00 EST Helping Birds Along the Way is the theme for this year’s International Migratory Bird Day. On Saturday, June 10, park staff will offer two great events. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_helping_birds_along_the_way_at_rocky_international_migratory_bird_day_two_special_events_june_10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_save_time_at_rocky_entrance_stations_purchase_park_pass_ahead_of_visit.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:27:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park visitors can now purchase a one day entrance pass or weekly entrance pass online. Visit go.nps.gov/rockyfees and follow the prompts. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_save_time_at_rocky_entrance_stations_purchase_park_pass_ahead_of_visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2017_another_busy_year_plan_ahead_for_a_more_enjoyable_visit_to_rocky.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2017 07:56:00 EST In 2016, Rocky Mountain National Park was the fourth most visited national park with over 4.5 million visitors. Popularity and high visitation during the summer and fall, particularly during 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. can mean full parking lots, congested roads, busy trails, and long lines and wait times at entrance stations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2017_another_busy_year_plan_ahead_for_a_more_enjoyable_visit_to_rocky.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_season.htm Wed, 31 May 2017 08:13:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. Due to melting snow on the road visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. Alpine Visitor Center and Trail Ridge Store are anticipated to open later this week. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_delayed_will_not_open_over_the_memorial_day_holiday.htm Thu, 25 May 2017 08:16:00 EST Due to last week’s major snowstorm and continuing winter conditions at high elevations in Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road’s opening will be delayed and will not open over the Memorial Day Holiday. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_delayed_will_not_open_over_the_memorial_day_holiday.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_roads_reopening_on_the_east_side_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_some_roads_remain_closed.htm Fri, 19 May 2017 12:14:00 EST Park snowplow operators have been working through the day to plow roads and numerous parking lots. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_roads_reopening_on_the_east_side_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_some_roads_remain_closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trident_winds_woodwind_trio_from_the_navy_band_northwest_to_perform_at_beaver_meadows_visitor_center_saturday_may_27.htm Wed, 17 May 2017 14:06:00 EST Join us for a special Memorial Day Weekend evening program at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trident_winds_woodwind_trio_from_the_navy_band_northwest_to_perform_at_beaver_meadows_visitor_center_saturday_may_27.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_12th_annual_endangered_species_day_special_program_celebrates_commitment_to_wildlife_protection.htm Tue, 16 May 2017 08:10:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to a special program at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_12th_annual_endangered_species_day_special_program_celebrates_commitment_to_wildlife_protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_repairs_to_aspen_brook_and_twin_sisters_trails_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 10 May 2017 13:04:00 EST The Director of the Intermountain Region, National Park Service (NPS), recently signed a decision document that will enable Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) to conduct reroutes and repairs to the Aspen Brook and Twin Sisters trails that were damaged in the September 2013 flood. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_repairs_to_aspen_brook_and_twin_sisters_trails_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_rescued_from_east_inlet_trail_area.htm Sat, 06 May 2017 09:54:00 EST At 8:30 p.m. Friday night, May 5, park rangers were contacted via cell phone about an incident on the East Inlet Trail on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_rescued_from_east_inlet_trail_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recent_search_and_rescue-_incident_reminder_of_wintry_conditions_at_rocky.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:43:00 EST At 10:30 p.m. on Monday night, April 24, a man called for assistance near Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park via a very poor cell phone connection. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recent_search_and_rescue-_incident_reminder_of_wintry_conditions_at_rocky.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_moraine_park_campground_closing_for_most_of_may_for_water_system_repairs_aspenglen_campground_to_open_early.htm Mon, 24 Apr 2017 12:51:00 EST Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed at noon on Tuesday, May 2, and will reopen by Thursday, May 25, for a major water line system improvement project. Aspenglen Campground, which normally opens in late May, will open early, beginning May 1, to provide camping opportunities on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_moraine_park_campground_closing_for_most_of_may_for_water_system_repairs_aspenglen_campground_to_open_early.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_celebrate_earth_day_at_rocky.htm Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:24:00 EST Every day is Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. A special Earth Day event will be held Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_celebrate_earth_day_at_rocky.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_missing_man_discovered_in_longs_peak_area.htm Sun, 19 Mar 2017 18:17:00 EST Early this morning, a search began for a 39-year-old man from Thornton, Colorado in the Longs Peak area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_missing_man_discovered_in_longs_peak_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_avalanche_beacon_training_park-_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2017 06:45:00 EST A new avalanche beacon training park is located at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_avalanche_beacon_training_park-_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_program_saturday_march_18_all_the_songs_that_nature_sings.htm Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:33:00 EST On Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Rocky Mountain National Park will offer a special evening program event in collaboration with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_program_saturday_march_18_all_the_songs_that_nature_sings.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_available_for_2017_season_by_lottery.htm Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:42:00 EST Permits are available by lottery to collect previously cut wood generated from hazard tree removals and wildland fuels reduction within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_available_for_2017_season_by_lottery.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_temporary_closures_in_2017_to_protect_nesting_raptors.htm Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:36:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_temporary_closures_in_2017_to_protect_nesting_raptors.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_teams_assisting_injured_man_in_twin_sisters_area.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:47:00 EST A 60-year-old male suffered a leg injury in a sliding fall on the Twin Sisters Trail earlier today. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_teams_assisting_injured_man_in_twin_sisters_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_learn_about_research_and_science_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_biennial_research_conference-held-march-1-2.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:34:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2017 Biennial Research Conference “People and Stewardship: Using Research for Management” will be held on March 1-2 at the Estes Park Town Hall. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_learn_about_research_and_science_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_biennial_research_conference-held-march-1-2.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_another_year_of_record_visitation_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_2016.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:19:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation in 2016. The park received a total of 4,526,335 visitors for 2016, which was an 8.68 percent increase over record visitation in 2015. All months in 2016 set visitation records except for December. This visitation represents a 32 percent increase since 2014, and a 40 percent increase since 2012. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_another_year_of_record_visitation_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_rescued_off_trail_in_alberta_falls_area.htm Sat, 21 Jan 2017 13:03:00 EST A 58-year-old man from Grand Forks, North Dakota, spent an unplanned night in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park after he became lost yesterday while hiking. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_rescued_off_trail_in_alberta_falls_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_when_visiting_rocky_-plan_ahead_for_a_more_enjoyable_visit.htm Mon, 02 Jan 2017 11:51:00 EST In 2016, Rocky Mountain National Park was the fourth most visited national park with over 4.5 million visitors. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_when_visiting_rocky_-plan_ahead_for_a_more_enjoyable_visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_holiday_programs_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2016 08:36:00 EST 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, fun activities with park rangers are also offered. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_holiday_programs_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_purchase_an_annual_park_pass_before_it_increases_great_holiday_gift_that_gives_in_many_ways.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:54:00 EST The annual park pass will increase from $50 to $60 on January 1, 2017. An annual park pass is a great gift for that person who enjoys visiting the park or would like to visit more often. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_purchase_an_annual_park_pass_before_it_increases_great_holiday_gift_that_gives_in_many_ways.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2017_winter_pile_burning_operations.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2016 04:25:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash generated from several fuels reduction projects and hazard tree removals. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2017_winter_pile_burning_operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_job_information_session.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:16:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be hosting a Job Information Session on Tuesday, December 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_job_information_session.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail-ridge-road-closes-on-november-18-to-through-travel-for-the-season.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2016 06:45:00 EST Today, Friday, November 18, 2016, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail-ridge-road-closes-on-november-18-to-through-travel-for-the-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_input_requested_on_alternatives_for_exotic_plant_management.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:56:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is considering alternatives for the management of invasive exotic plants in the park. Invasive exotic plants are capable of spreading rapidly, outcompeting native plants, and drastically altering ecosystem conditions and processes, even in pristine wilderness areas. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_input_requested_on_alternatives_for_exotic_plant_management.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rescue-operations-underway-on-longs-peak.htm Tue, 04 Oct 2016 17:43:00 EST Three men from the Glen Haven and Estes Park areas, Alan Smith (42), Elijah Holmes and Austin Holmes both in their early 20s (not related) spent an unexpected night on Kieners Route on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rescue-operations-underway-on-longs-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-the-narrows-section-on-longs-peak.htm Sun, 02 Oct 2016 05:24:00 EST A 61 year old man from Greeley, Colorado died yesterday, Saturday, October 1, on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-the-narrows-section-on-longs-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-continues-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-through-the-winter.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:16:00 EST The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool used in preparation for managing wildfire near structures and communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardous-fuels-reduction-work-continues-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-through-the-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_honoring-100-years-of-the-national-park-service-textile-style.htm Wed, 31 Aug 2016 06:44:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will be displaying 13 art quilts, created to celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service, during September, 2016 at the Fall River Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_honoring-100-years-of-the-national-park-service-textile-style.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public-input-requested-on-alternatives-for-management-of-the-crater-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:58:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is considering options for management of the Crater Trail, which originates near Milner Pass and extends to above tree line east of the Continental Divide. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public-input-requested-on-alternatives-for-management-of-the-crater-trail-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_the-hidden-art-treasures-of-the-national-park-service.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2016 08:09:00 EST On Tuesday, September 6, join Rocky Mountain National Park for a special program at 7:30 p.m. in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to welcome Doug Leen, also known as Ranger Doug “Ranger of the Lost Art.” https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_the-hidden-art-treasures-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special-evening-programs-for-the-labor-day-weekend-highlight-longs-peak.htm Mon, 29 Aug 2016 12:24:00 EST Friday, September 2: Longs Peak: Experience the Keyhole Route Saturday, September 3: Perspectives of Longs Peak https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special-evening-programs-for-the-labor-day-weekend-highlight-longs-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_vehicle_break_ins_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:10:00 EST On Sunday, August 21, between 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. two vehicles were broken into at the east Alluvial Fan parking lot in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_vehicle_break_ins_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_photographer_danielle_austen.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:24:00 EST Photographer Danielle Austen of Hillsborough, New Jersey has been an Artist-in-Residence at Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, and Everglades National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_photographer_danielle_austen.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_operation_for_injured_man_near_lake_haiyaha.htm Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:08:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, park staff were notified that a 45 year old man suffered a leg injury roughly 1,000 feet above Lake Haiyaha. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_operation_for_injured_man_near_lake_haiyaha.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_-programs-_with_visual_artist_dawn_lee.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:03:00 EST Visual Artist Dawn Lee comes to Rocky Mountain National Park from Sayville, New York. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_-programs-_with_visual_artist_dawn_lee.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-evening-program-longs-peak-experience-the-keyhole-route.htm Wed, 10 Aug 2016 06:44:00 EST Do you aspire to reach the summit of Longs Peak? https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/special-evening-program-longs-peak-experience-the-keyhole-route.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_decision_reached_on_sprague_lake_dam_repair.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:55:00 EST The Director of the Intermountain Region, National Park Service (NPS), has signed a decision document that will enable the NPS Dam Safety Program to repair the Sprague Lake Dam in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_decision_reached_on_sprague_lake_dam_repair.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_repairs_to_alluvial_fan_ypsilon-lake_and_lawn_lake_trails.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:45:00 EST The Director of the Intermountain Region, National Park Service (NPS), signed a decision document earlier this summer that enabled Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) to conduct repairs to the Alluvial Fan, Ypsilon Lake, and Lawn Lake Trails that were damaged in the September 2013 flood. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_repairs_to_alluvial_fan_ypsilon-lake_and_lawn_lake_trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated-_at_rocky_sunday_july_31.htm Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:54:00 EST The staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to celebrate World Ranger Day with them as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff – the rangers – that form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources. The free program will be held on Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated-_at_rocky_sunday_july_31.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_please_help_your_friends_behave_better_to_protect_rocky.htm Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:02:00 EST Most visitors know how to behave while enjoying their national parks. Some do not. Park staff continue to see a large increase in behaviors that do not protect the park or visitor experiences. Plan to visit Rocky Mountain National Park with friends who need some tips? Here are a few of ours! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_please_help_your_friends_behave_better_to_protect_rocky.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_items_stolen_from_hidden_valley_facility.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:27:00 EST Late last night or early this morning, unknown suspect(s) broke two windows in a facility at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_items_stolen_from_hidden_valley_facility.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/illegal-campfires-increase-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:27:00 EST In the past three days, park rangers and fire crews at Rocky Mountain National Park have responded to three separate fire incidents. This morning, two people had an illegal campfire along Old Fall River Road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/illegal-campfires-increase-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_small_fire_near_twin_sisters_trailhead.htm Mon, 11 Jul 2016 11:09:00 EST This morning, Monday, July 11, Rocky Mountain National Park visitors notified officials that they saw smoke and flames near the Twin Sisters Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_small_fire_near_twin_sisters_trailhead.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_safety_checkpoint_july_9_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 07 Jul 2016 12:24:00 EST To help ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for park visitors, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will be increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Safety Checkpoint on Saturday, July 9, on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_safety_checkpoint_july_9_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_expected_to_open_wednesday_june_29.htm Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:51:00 EST Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is expected to open this Wednesday, June 29, for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_expected_to_open_wednesday_june_29.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-with-youth-artist-leah-kegerreis.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:18:00 EST Visual Artist Leah Kegerreis from Plano, Texas, was Rocky’s first child Artist-in-Residence back in 2011 when she was just eight years old. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-with-youth-artist-leah-kegerreis.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_discover_the_wonders_of_rocky_with_the_whole_family.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:06:00 EST Discovery Days, through August 10: Drop in Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_discover_the_wonders_of_rocky_with_the_whole_family.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_play_in_the_dirt_at_the_upcoming_community_weed_pull_event_july_2.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:48:00 EST On Saturday, July 2, join Rocky Mountain National Park staff and Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) from 8 a.m. to noon to help pull exotic plants and learn more about noxious weeds. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_play_in_the_dirt_at_the_upcoming_community_weed_pull_event_july_2.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_2016_program_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_celebrate_the_centennial_of_the_national_park_service.htm Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:10:00 EST Rocky’s Artist-in-Residence Program will celebrate the National Park Service centennial this year, by hosting three professional artists and three youth artists. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_2016_program_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_celebrate_the_centennial_of_the_national_park_service.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_spread_your_wings_for_bird_conservation_at_rocky_on_international_migratory_bird_day.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2016 18:12:00 EST “Spread Your Wings for Bird Conservation” is the theme for this year’s International Migratory Bird Day. On Saturday, June 11, celebrate birds during two special events. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_spread_your_wings_for_bird_conservation_at_rocky_on_international_migratory_bird_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_darla_sidles_named_superintendent_of_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2016 10:58:00 EST Darla Sidles has been named superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, according to Sue E. Masica, Intermountain Region director for the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_darla_sidles_named_superintendent_of_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ride_the_rockies_to_travel_through_rocky_june_16.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2016 08:55:00 EST On Thursday, June 16, Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour will be traveling over Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ride_the_rockies_to_travel_through_rocky_june_16.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_-on_-longs_-peak_resolved.htm Sat, 04 Jun 2016 04:03:00 EST At approximately 3:10 p.m. today, Friday, June 3, members of the military group were flown from the summit of Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_-on_-longs_-peak_resolved.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_on_kieners_route_on_longs_peak.htm Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:52:00 EST Late last night, Rocky Mountain National Park staff were notified that a group of ten people were requesting assistance on Kiener’s Route on Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_on_kieners_route_on_longs_peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_2016_season_night_closures_in_place.htm Sat, 28 May 2016 07:21:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open at 11 am today, Saturday, May 28. Due to melting snow on the road during the day and freezing temperatures at night, visitors should plan for night closures occurring at 8:00 p.m. until conditions change. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_2016_season_night_closures_in_place.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_trail_project_taking_place.htm Thu, 26 May 2016 12:37:00 EST The south section of the Lily Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is being repaired. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_trail_project_taking_place.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_memorial_day_weekend_special_evening_programs_saturday_may_28_sunday_may_29.htm Mon, 23 May 2016 06:20:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff invite you to two special programs this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_memorial_day_weekend_special_evening_programs_saturday_may_28_sunday_may_29.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_programs_friday_may_20_saturday_-may_21.htm Mon, 16 May 2016 06:35:00 EST Two upcoming programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Friday, May 20, 7 p.m. – Celebrate Endangered Species Success Stories Saturday, May 21, 7 p.m. – Landscapes for the People: George Alexander Grant, First Chief Photographer of the National Park Service https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_programs_friday_may_20_saturday_-may_21.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_major_water_line_system_improvements_begin.htm Mon, 25 Apr 2016 04:26:00 EST Beginning on Tuesday, April 26, visitors may experience minor delays on Bear Lake Road between the Bear Lake Road/Trail Ridge Road junction and Moraine Park Discovery Center due to a water line improvement project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_major_water_line_system_improvements_begin.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_junior_ranger_day_kicks_off_a_week_of_activities.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:30:00 EST Come celebrate National Junior Ranger Day and National Park Week at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_junior_ranger_day_kicks_off_a_week_of_activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_commercial_services_prospectus_issued_for_trail_ridge_store.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2016 10:15:00 EST The National Park Service issued a prospectus for the merchandise and food service operations at Trail Ridge Store on April 11, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_commercial_services_prospectus_issued_for_trail_ridge_store.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/protection-of-high-value-trees-and-hazard-mitigation-projects-continue-in-2016.htm Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:03:00 EST Bark beetles continue to be active within Rocky Mountain National Park, impacting large numbers of conifer trees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/protection-of-high-value-trees-and-hazard-mitigation-projects-continue-in-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/flood-damaged-trail-ea-public-review.htm Wed, 23 Mar 2016 04:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff have released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review for reroutes and repairs to five trails that were heavily damaged or lost during the September 2013 flood. The purpose of the environmental assessment is to address damaged portions of the trails, while protecting natural and cultural resources and preserving wilderness character. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/flood-damaged-trail-ea-public-review.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_march_12_program_highlights_science_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 01 Mar 2016 04:45:00 EST On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to protect America’s national heritage sites. To celebrate the National Park Service Centennial, Rocky Mountain National Park will be offering a series of truly unique Saturday evening programs held at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_march_12_program_highlights_science_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_seeking_volunteers.htm Tue, 01 Mar 2016 04:23:00 EST To learn more about the volunteer program and to get involved as a volunteer in the park, join park staff for an informative session hosted by the park’s Volunteer Coordinator in the Estes Valley Library's Hondius Room on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_seeking_volunteers.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr__temporary_closures_for_2016_-to_protect_nesting_raptors_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:25:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr__temporary_closures_for_2016_-to_protect_nesting_raptors_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_yesterday_on_deer_mountain_trail.htm Sun, 28 Feb 2016 03:52:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, Saturday, February 27, park rangers were notified at 2:07 p.m. that a woman was unconscious, pulseless, and not breathing on the Deer Mountain Trail just below the summit, roughly 3.5 miles from the trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_yesterday_on_deer_mountain_trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_february_27_program_can_bears_maintain_wild_behavior_and_find_a_home_among_4_million_visitors.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2016 06:02:00 EST On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to protect America’s national heritage sites. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_february_27_program_can_bears_maintain_wild_behavior_and_find_a_home_among_4_million_visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_february_13_program_highlights_the_national_park_service_mission_balancing_preservation_and_enjoyment.htm Mon, 08 Feb 2016 11:28:00 EST On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to protect America’s national heritage sites. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_february_13_program_highlights_the_national_park_service_mission_balancing_preservation_and_enjoyment.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_january_30_program_highlights_wilderness_and_what_wild_places_mean_to_you.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2016 03:35:00 EST On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to protect America’s national heritage sites. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_january_30_program_highlights_wilderness_and_what_wild_places_mean_to_you.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_missing_man_recovered_near_peacock_pool.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2016 12:12:00 EST Today, during ground and aerial search efforts, Ronald Webber’s body was located at the base of a broken cliff band at Peacock Pool. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_missing_man_recovered_near_peacock_pool.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_underway_in_longs_peak_area.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2016 17:19:00 EST This afternoon, January 21, park rangers were notified that Ronald Webber, 58, of Maitland, Florida was overdue from a reported mountaineering trek to Rocky Mountain National Park and was believed to be in the Longs Peak area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_underway_in_longs_peak_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_record_visitation_during_centennial_year.htm Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:55:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_record_visitation_during_centennial_year.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_winter_evening_programs_highlight_a_variety_of_topics.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 10:17:00 EST On August 25, 1916, the National Park Service was established to protect America’s national heritage sites. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_winter_evening_programs_highlight_a_variety_of_topics.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rocky_during_winter_expect_busy_weekends.htm Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:28:00 EST For many visitors, winter is their favorite time to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rocky_during_winter_expect_busy_weekends.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_job_information_session_for_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2015 11:13:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy will be hosting a Job Information Session at the Estes Valley Library on Monday December 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Hondius Room. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_job_information_session_for_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_guide_services_in_technical_mountaineering_selected_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2015 11:48:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park implemented the final phase of its Commercial Services Strategy for guided commercial climbing in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_guide_services_in_technical_mountaineering_selected_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_experience_rocky_during_the_upcoming_holidays.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2015 05:41:00 EST The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_experience_rocky_during_the_upcoming_holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_closes_for_the_season.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:51:00 EST Old Fall River Road has closed for the season. The road will remain open to bicycles and leashed pets until November 30, re-opening on April 1, except during road maintenance operations and emergency closures as posted. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_closes_for_the_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_above_milner_pass_along_trail_ridge_road.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:47:00 EST Bark beetles continue to be active within Rocky Mountain National Park, impacting large numbers of conifer trees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_above_milner_pass_along_trail_ridge_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_announces_pile_burning_operations_for_this_winter.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:41:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash generated from several fuels reduction projects and hazard tree removals https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_announces_pile_burning_operations_for_this_winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_astronomy_night.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2015 04:42:00 EST In conjunction with the White House Astronomy Night, Rocky Mountain National Park will be hosting our own celebration Monday, October 19, at 6 p.m. at the Moraine Park Discovery Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_astronomy_night.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_longs_peak_recovery_efforts_complete.htm Sun, 04 Oct 2015 08:38:00 EST At 10:30 p.m. Friday night, October 2, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified that Spencer Veysey, 26, of Missoula, Montana was overdue. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_longs_peak_recovery_efforts_complete.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_officials_seeking_information_regarding_low_flying_aircraft.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2015 08:16:00 EST On Friday, September 25, at approximately 5:30 p.m. an ultralight aircraft flew low in the area of Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_officials_seeking_information_regarding_low_flying_aircraft.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_superintendent_vaughn_baker_retires_after_impressive_career.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:48:00 EST After forty-two years of public service, Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Vaughn Baker quietly retired earlier this week and rode off into the proverbial sunset. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_superintendent_vaughn_baker_retires_after_impressive_career.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_will_increase_entrance_and_camping_fees_beginning_tomorrow.htm Wed, 30 Sep 2015 06:41:00 EST Starting tomorrow, October 1, Rocky Mountain National Park will increase entrance fees in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_will_increase_entrance_and_camping_fees_beginning_tomorrow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_carry_out_of_injured_hiker_on_batman_rock_in_lumpy_ridge_area.htm Sun, 20 Sep 2015 06:59:00 EST At 6:15 p.m. yesterday, Saturday, September 19, park rangers were notified by climbers who witnessed a man take a tumbling fall from the summit of Batman Rock to the base. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_carry_out_of_injured_hiker_on_batman_rock_in_lumpy_ridge_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_carry_out_of_ill_park_visitor_at_the_loch.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:38:00 EST At approximately 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 14, park staff were notified that a 20 year old male from Georgia was having a medical emergency at The Loch in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_carry_out_of_ill_park_visitor_at_the_loch.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_safety_checkpoint_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 15 Sep 2015 10:32:00 EST To help ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for park visitors, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will be increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Safety Checkpoint on Saturday, September 19, on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_safety_checkpoint_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_hosts_estes_valley_summer_solstice_bird_count_with_rocky_mountain_bird_observatory_and_sister_parks_in_costa_rica.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2015 11:10:00 EST Birds have begun their migration south! But before they began their flights to more tropical locations, Rocky Mountain National Park and its partners the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and its sister parks in Costa Rica collaborated to conduct a summer solstice bird count, held on June 20, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_hosts_estes_valley_summer_solstice_bird_count_with_rocky_mountain_bird_observatory_and_sister_parks_in_costa_rica.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_illegal_escaped_campfires_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:46:00 EST In the past ten days, Fire Managers and Park Rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park have responded to four illegal, escaped campfires. While all four were suppressed at less than 1/4 acre, each one had the potential to spread and threaten lives and property. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_illegal_escaped_campfires_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_countdown_to_celebration_be_a_part_of_history_.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2015 10:22:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary culminates with rededication events this week. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_countdown_to_celebration_be_a_part_of_history_.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_calling_all_past_and_present_employees_of_rocky_mountain_-national_park.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:58:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary will honor past and present employees at Rocky Mountain National Park with an employee reunion weekend on September 18 and 19. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_calling_all_past_and_present_employees_of_rocky_mountain_-national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_sentenced_to_two_years_in_prison_for_assault_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:27:00 EST On June 30, 2014, National Park Rangers, with assistance from an officer with the Estes Park Police Department, responded to an incident in the Upper Beaver Meadows area of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_sentenced_to_two_years_in_prison_for_assault_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_continues.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:26:00 EST The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool used in preparation for managing wildfire near structures and communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_last_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_program_for_the_season_august_27_.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:09:00 EST Numerous scientists have presented as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_last_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_program_for_the_season_august_27_.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_programs_continue_with_writer_ellen_orleans.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 05:16:00 EST Writer Ellen Orleans from Boulder, Colorado, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, August 26 and September 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_programs_continue_with_writer_ellen_orleans.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_be_part_of_history_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_rededication_events.htm Wed, 19 Aug 2015 05:06:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary culminates with rededication events the first week of September. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_be_part_of_history_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_rededication_events.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_august_13_and_august_20.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2015 07:27:00 EST Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_august_13_and_august_20.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_visual_artist_kristin_gjerdset.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:18:00 EST Visual Artist Kristin Gjerdset from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, August 12 and August 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_visual_artist_kristin_gjerdset.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/park_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_august.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:50:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary continues in August. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/park_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_august.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_meeting_scheduled_on_multiuse_trail_plan_environmental_assessment.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:50:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed Multiuse Trail that would roughly parallel the road network on the east side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_meeting_scheduled_on_multiuse_trail_plan_environmental_assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_july_30_and_august_6.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2015 13:07:00 EST Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. The programs will be held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_july_30_and_august_6.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated_on_july_31.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2015 06:49:00 EST The staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to celebrate World Ranger Day with them as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff – the rangers – that form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated_on_july_31.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_photographer_ben_panter.htm Sun, 26 Jul 2015 14:34:00 EST Photographer Ben Panter from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, July 29 and August 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_photographer_ben_panter.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_resurfacing_project_on_trail_ridge_road.htm Sun, 26 Jul 2015 14:13:00 EST On Wednesday, July 29, weather permitting, a resurfacing project will begin on Trail Ridge Road from Lava Cliffs to the Colorado River Trailhead, an approximate 14-mile section. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_resurfacing_project_on_trail_ridge_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tularemia_detected_in_lily_lake_area.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:57:00 EST A dead muskrat was recently found at the Lily Lake area in Rocky Mountain National Park and tested positive for tularemia. This year, tularemia has been widely reported in Colorado and neighboring states. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tularemia_detected_in_lily_lake_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_concluded_in_mirror_lake_area.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:34:00 EST A search concluded successfully this morning at 7:40 a.m. when park searchers located the two missing women off trail above Hague Creek and below Mummy Pass roughly five miles inside the park boundary. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_concluded_in_mirror_lake_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_in_forest_canyon_above_the_pool_second_rescue_tonight_occurs_near_-emerald_lake.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:53:00 EST Last night, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. park rangers were notified via cell phone that a 13-year-old female from Estes Park had suffered a leg injury roughly a half mile northwest of The Pool in rugged Forest Canyon in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_in_forest_canyon_above_the_pool_second_rescue_tonight_occurs_near_-emerald_lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_latter_part_of_july_centennial_programs.htm Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:32:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues with the following programs in the latter part of July. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_latter_part_of_july_centennial_programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_july_16_-and_july_23.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:01:00 EST Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_july_16_-and_july_23.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_visual_artist_lori_discoe.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:54:00 EST Visual Artist Lori Discoe from Fort Collins, Colorado, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, July 15 and July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_with_visual_artist_lori_discoe.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_night_sky_festival_and_world_listening_day_first_time_celebrations.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:57:00 EST America's national parks contain many cherished treasures. Among them are captivating natural sounds and awe-inspiring night skies. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_night_sky_festival_and_world_listening_day_first_time_celebrations.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_july_9_and_july_16_.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2015 12:51:00 EST Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_continue_july_9_and_july_16_.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_release_of_prospectus_for_instruction_and_guide_services_in_technical_mountaineering.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2015 11:39:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is implementing the final phase of its Commercial Services Strategy for guided commercial climbing in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_release_of_prospectus_for_instruction_and_guide_services_in_technical_mountaineering.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opens_for_the_season_significant_milestone_for_flood_recovery_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2015 05:19:00 EST This morning at 11:00 a.m., Senator Cory Gardner, Congressman Jared Polis and Federal Highways Administration Division Director Ric Suarez joined park superintendent Vaughn Baker to open Old Fall River Road for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opens_for_the_season_significant_milestone_for_flood_recovery_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_plan_ahead_when_visiting_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:39:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular destination. Plan ahead for a more enjoyable visit. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_plan_ahead_when_visiting_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_july_2_july_9.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2015 12:09:00 EST Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_july_2_july_9.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_year_programs_continue_with_schedule_for_first_part_of_july.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:29:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues in July. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_year_programs_continue_with_schedule_for_first_part_of_july.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-with-percussionist-cory-hills.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:26:00 EST Storyteller, musician and performing artist Cory Hills of Thousand Oaks, California will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held Wednesdays, July 1 and July 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-with-percussionist-cory-hills.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_two_search_and_rescue_incidents_yesterday_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:18:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members responded to two separate incidents yesterday, Sunday, June 28. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_two_search_and_rescue_incidents_yesterday_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_remaining_june_centennial_programs_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 09:47:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary continues with the following programs in the latter part of June. This is just a snapshot of the numerous events that are taking place. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_remaining_june_centennial_programs_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/centennial-science-behind-the-scenery-programs.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:52:00 EST Numerous scientists will be presenting as part of the Centennial Science Behind The Scenery Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/centennial-science-behind-the-scenery-programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_the_wonders_of_rocky_with_the_whole_family_at_the_moraine_park_discovery_center.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:40:00 EST Discover the amazing world of Rocky Mountain National Park with your family through Family Discovery Programs offered at the Moraine Park Discovery Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_the_wonders_of_rocky_with_the_whole_family_at_the_moraine_park_discovery_center.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/play-in-the-dirt-at-the-upcoming-community-weed-pull-event-june-27.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2015 08:26:00 EST On Saturday June 27, join Rocky Mountain National Park staff and Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) from 8 a.m. to noon to help pull exotic plants and learn more about noxious weeds. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/play-in-the-dirt-at-the-upcoming-community-weed-pull-event-june-27.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_2015_program_art_in_the_park_program.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2015 18:31:00 EST Six artists have been selected for the summer 2015 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_2015_program_art_in_the_park_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sundance_buttress_closure_added_other_closures_removed_or_continued_to_protect_nesting_raptors.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:54:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sundance_buttress_closure_added_other_closures_removed_or_continued_to_protect_nesting_raptors.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_in_steep_terrain_near_fern_lake_trail.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2015 06:41:00 EST On Monday afternoon, June 8, at approximately 12:45, Rocky Mountain National Park's dispatch center received a call that Rick Grigsby, 62, from Estes Park had fallen in a steep off- trail area between Arch Rock and The Pool on the lower Fern Lake trail. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_in_steep_terrain_near_fern_lake_trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_june.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2015 05:24:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into June. Join us for one of these fun events! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_june.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_shot_near_mills_lake_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2015 04:18:00 EST Park rangers were notified this afternoon that an elk had been shot by a park visitor near Mills Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_shot_near_mills_lake_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_join_rocky_mountain_national_park_as_we_celebrate_international_migratory_bird_day.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2015 12:36:00 EST Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) in Rocky Mountain National Park by participating in this weekend's event. On Saturday, June 6, we will offer a bird walk in various field locations in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_join_rocky_mountain_national_park_as_we_celebrate_international_migratory_bird_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_2015_-season_night_closures_are_in_place.htm Fri, 29 May 2015 08:33:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened today, Friday, May 29. Due to heavy melting on the road during the day and freezing temperatures at night, visitors should plan for night closures occurring at 8:00 p.m. until conditions change. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_2015_-season_night_closures_are_in_place.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_entrance_and_camping_fees_beginning_october_1.htm Tue, 26 May 2015 19:29:00 EST Starting on October 1, Rocky Mountain National Park will increase entrance fees in order to fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_entrance_and_camping_fees_beginning_october_1.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_delayed_due_to_wet_spring_snow.htm Wed, 20 May 2015 08:27:00 EST Due to continuing winter conditions at high elevations in Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road’s opening will be delayed. Trail Ridge Road historically opens on Memorial Day weekend; last year the road opened on May 24. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_delayed_due_to_wet_spring_snow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grant_supports_alternative_transportation_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 14 May 2015 19:02:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff recently assembled with partners from the Northern Colorado Clean Cities Coalition and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the substantial completion of a grant funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities National Parks Initiative. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grant_supports_alternative_transportation_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_celebrate_10th_annual_endangered_species_day_at_rocky_with_special_program.htm Tue, 12 May 2015 13:28:00 EST On Friday, May 15, Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate endangered species success stories, especially the protection and recovery of many species of threatened and endangered wildlife in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_celebrate_10th_annual_endangered_species_day_at_rocky_with_special_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_may_9_evening_program.htm Mon, 04 May 2015 12:46:00 EST Join author and naturalist Cindy Maynard and professional photographer Bob Maynard to learn about their new book The Photographer's Guide to Colorado's National Parks and Monuments Saturday, May 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_may_9_evening_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_may.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:42:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into May. Join us for one of these fun events! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_may.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_earth_day_celebration_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_april_25.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:08:00 EST Come celebrate (B)Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park - an even more special day this year due to the park's 100th birthday! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_earth_day_celebration_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_april_25.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_protection_of_high_value_trees_and_hazard_mitigation_projects_continue_in_2015.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2015 09:05:00 EST Bark beetles continue to be active in conifer trees within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_protection_of_high_value_trees_and_hazard_mitigation_projects_continue_in_2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_april.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 08:44:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into April! Join us for one of these events, or join in on one of our events taking place year-round. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_year_programs_continue_in_april.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_above_the_loch.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 05:26:00 EST At 11:15 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 31, park rangers were notified via a 911 cell phone call of an incident above the Loch in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_above_the_loch.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/centennial_year_programs_continue_in_march.htm Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:10:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary continues as we head into March. Spring into celebrating with us by attending these fun events! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/centennial_year_programs_continue_in_march.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_temporary_closures_implemented_to_protect_nesting_raptors.htm Tue, 03 Mar 2015 11:00:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_temporary_closures_implemented_to_protect_nesting_raptors.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2015_park_biennial_research_conference.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2015 04:58:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park's 2015 Biennial Research Conference will be held on March 4, and 5, in the Estes Park Town Board Room. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2015_park_biennial_research_conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_changes_in_backcountry_camping_-fees.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2015 08:16:00 EST Effective for the 2015 summer season, the cost of obtaining a permit for backcountry camping in Rocky Mountain National Park will increase from $20 to $26 per trip. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_changes_in_backcountry_camping_-fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_near_black_lake.htm Sun, 01 Feb 2015 07:20:00 EST At 12:30 p.m. yesterday, Saturday, January 31, park rangers were notified of a spot tracker device that had been activated. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_near_black_lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_found_along_trail_ridge_road.htm Fri, 30 Jan 2015 05:12:00 EST After a full day of search efforts yesterday, Thursday, January 29, for Jay Starr Jr., rangers were travelling east bound on Trail Ridge Road, where they had searched extensively, when they saw Starr lying on a rock along the shoulder of the road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_man_found_along_trail_ridge_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rangers_attempt_to_locate_man_last_seen_on_trail_ridge_road_.htm Thu, 29 Jan 2015 09:34:00 EST On Monday, January 26, park rangers contacted Jay Starr Jr, 34, from Cohoes, New York. Starr had entered Rocky Mountain National Park on foot and indicated he was planning to walk westbound over Trail Ridge Road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rangers_attempt_to_locate_man_last_seen_on_trail_ridge_road_.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_record_visitation_for_2014_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 21 Jan 2015 04:42:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation in 2014. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_record_visitation_for_2014_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_year_is_upon_-us.htm Wed, 07 Jan 2015 04:44:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary continues as we head into 2015! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_year_is_upon_-us.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rocky_in_the_winter.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2015 04:23:00 EST The park's Centennial is a great reason to celebrate the park throughout all seasons! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rocky_in_the_winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_programs_during_the_holidays_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:45:00 EST The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_programs_during_the_holidays_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_development_of_climbing_commercial_services_strategy_continues.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2014 06:52:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is currently in the planning phase of developing a Commercial Services Strategy for guided commercial climbing in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_development_of_climbing_commercial_services_strategy_continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_missing_man_recovered.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:47:00 EST Today, during helicopter search efforts, Peter Jeffris’ body was located 200 feet below the Ledges on the Keyhole Route. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_missing_man_recovered.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_favorable_weather_allows_aerial_search_efforts_for_missing_man.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:07:00 EST Search efforts continue today on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park for Peter Jeffris, 25, from Broomfield, Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_favorable_weather_allows_aerial_search_efforts_for_missing_man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_efforts_continue_today_for_missing_man.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2014 06:25:00 EST Search efforts continue today on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park for Peter Jeffris, 25, from Broomfield, Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_efforts_continue_today_for_missing_man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_underway_on_longs_peak.htm Tue, 18 Nov 2014 04:40:00 EST Yesterday afternoon, park rangers were notified that Peter Jeffris, 25, from Broomfield, Colorado, was overdue from a mountaineering trek to Rocky Mountain National Park and was believed to be in the Longs Peak area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_underway_on_longs_peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fun_programs_highlight_rocky_centennial_through_the_holidays.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:55:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s (RMNP) 100th Anniversary continues through the holiday season! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fun_programs_highlight_rocky_centennial_through_the_holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_visitation_surpasses_three_million.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:22:00 EST October visitation numbers are in at Rocky Mountain National Park. As expected, the park received high visitation due to beautiful fall weather and Trail Ridge Road remaining open until October 26 with only a few temporary closures. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_visitation_surpasses_three_million.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_input_requested_on_reroutes_and_repairs_to_flood_damaged_trails.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2014 08:44:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is considering reroutes and repairs to several trails that were heavily damaged or lost during the September 2013 flood. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_input_requested_on_reroutes_and_repairs_to_flood_damaged_trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_to_through_travel.htm Tue, 04 Nov 2014 07:06:00 EST Today, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_to_through_travel.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_operations_are_around_the_corner.htm Mon, 03 Nov 2014 07:21:00 EST Fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of potential upcoming winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_operations_are_around_the_corner.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_proposes_changes_in_entrance_and_camping_fees.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:57:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is proposing a change in its current entrance fees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_proposes_changes_in_entrance_and_camping_fees.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_endovalley_road_reopens_old_fall_river_road_expected_to_open_next_summer.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2014 06:16:00 EST Roughly one-half mile of the Endovalley Road has reopened to vehicles in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_endovalley_road_reopens_old_fall_river_road_expected_to_open_next_summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_diverse_programs_this_week_highlight_rmnp_centennial.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2014 12:40:00 EST A variety of wonderful programs are taking place this week highlighting Rocky Mountain National Park's Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_diverse_programs_this_week_highlight_rmnp_centennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_near_alberta_falls.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:00:00 EST At 11:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, September 17, a man's body was discovered along the shore line next to Glacier Creek at the base of a rock outcropping, roughly 200 feet down from Alberta Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_near_alberta_falls.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr__september_saturday_evening_programs.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:06:00 EST Enjoy upcoming Saturday evening programs through September at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr__september_saturday_evening_programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_continues_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_inside_the_park_boundary_adjacent_to_allenspark.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2014 05:55:00 EST The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool for managing wildfire near structures and communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_continues_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_inside_the_park_boundary_adjacent_to_allenspark.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_available_for_2014_season_by_lottery_from_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:31:00 EST Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_available_for_2014_season_by_lottery_from_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_volunteers_receive_prestigious_award.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:12:00 EST Roger and Betsy Leverton were recently selected for the Intermountain Regional George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_volunteers_receive_prestigious_award.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_two_fun_events_saturday_september_6_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_highlight_the_50th_anniversary_of_-the_wilderness_act.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:41:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary is not the only anniversary being celebrated! On Saturday, September 6, visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Wilderness Act with two fun events. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_two_fun_events_saturday_september_6_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_highlight_the_50th_anniversary_of_-the_wilderness_act.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_centennial_commissioned_items_released.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:09:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary ceremonies begin this week, kicking off a year’s worth of celebrations! The Rocky Mountain Conservancy, in conjunction with Rocky Mountain National Park, has commissioned several products for the celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_centennial_commissioned_items_released.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_exciting_centennial_celebration_around_the_corner_honor_the_past_celebrate_the_present_inspire_the_future.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:35:00 EST The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary begins next week, with fun kick-off events! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_exciting_centennial_celebration_around_the_corner_honor_the_past_celebrate_the_present_inspire_the_future.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/chip-seal-project-on-trail-ridge-road-to-begin-on-august-25.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:35:00 EST On Monday, August 25, weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin on Trail Ridge Road on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park from Rainbow Curve to Alpine Visitor Center, an approximate 11-mile section. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/chip-seal-project-on-trail-ridge-road-to-begin-on-august-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_with_photographers_james_and_jenny_tarpley.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:21:00 EST Photographers James and Jenny Tarpley from Marion, North Carolina will be the final artists for this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held August 27 and September 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist-in-residence_programs_continue_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_with_photographers_james_and_jenny_tarpley.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wilderness_and_rocky_mountain_national_park_through_the_eyes_of_a_poet.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:11:00 EST Join poet and author Chris Ransick to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act through poetry. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wilderness_and_rocky_mountain_national_park_through_the_eyes_of_a_poet.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tonahutu_fire_100_percent_contained.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:49:00 EST The Tonahutu Fire was one hundred percent contained this afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tonahutu_fire_100_percent_contained.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wednesday_morning_update_on_tonahutu_fire.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2014 03:59:00 EST Late yesterday, weather conditions (calm winds and higher humidity) assisted firefighters in their efforts on the Tonahutu Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park. The fire is estimated to be 7 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wednesday_morning_update_on_tonahutu_fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tonahutu_fire_on_west_side_of_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:45:00 EST There is a small fire, approximately 5 acres, on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park called the Tonahutu Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tonahutu_fire_on_west_side_of_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_crater_trail_on_west_side_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_will_remain_closed.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:46:00 EST Due to excessive erosion and damage to sensitive natural and cultural resources, the Crater Trail, a short trail located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, will remain closed to use for the remainder of this year. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_crater_trail_on_west_side_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_will_remain_closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-with-painter-and-art-teacher-jessica-bryant.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2014 10:04:00 EST Painter and art teacher, Jessica Bryant from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held August 13 and August 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-with-painter-and-art-teacher-jessica-bryant.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wilderness_and_rocky_mountain_national_park_the_first_100_years.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2014 09:40:00 EST Get a sneak peek of the park’s upcoming 2015 centennial with Rocky Mountain National Park: The First 100 Years by award-winning author Mary Taylor Young. Ms. Young will be speaking at 8:30 p.m., Monday, August 11, in the Moraine Park Campground Amphitheater. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wilderness_and_rocky_mountain_national_park_the_first_100_years.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_a_celebration_of_the_100th_anniversary_of_the_1914_arapaho_pack_trip.htm Wed, 06 Aug 2014 09:08:00 EST The Northern Arapaho Tribe and Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the historic 1914 Arapaho Pack Trip to Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake, with a series of special events on Saturday, August 9. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_a_celebration_of_the_100th_anniversary_of_the_1914_arapaho_pack_trip.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated_this_thursday_july_31_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:27:00 EST The staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invites you to celebrate World Ranger Day with them as they recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff – the Rangers – that form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_celebrated_this_thursday_july_31_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_in_longs_peak_and_mount_meeker_area.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:18:00 EST This morning, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified by a family member that Jay Yambert, 56, of Champaign, Illinois, was overdue. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_in_longs_peak_and_mount_meeker_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_above_loomis_lake_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:58:00 EST This afternoon, park rangers were contacted via cell phone by a 31-year-old man who indicated he had fallen an unknown distance while glissading down Gabletop Mountain, which is above Loomis Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_incident_above_loomis_lake_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_longs_peak_below_ledges_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Fri, 25 Jul 2014 19:54:00 EST This morning, Friday, July 25, at 7:00 a.m., park rangers were contacted by a person climbing the Keyhole Route on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_longs_peak_below_ledges_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_to_close_to_all_uses_for_flood_damage_repairs.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:11:00 EST On Monday, July 28, Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will close to all uses including pedestrians and hikers, as major repair work begins on the road and the Alluvial Fan bridge. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_to_close_to_all_uses_for_flood_damage_repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_programs_continue_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_with_photographer_michael_lang.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:31:00 EST Photographer Michael Lang of Lakewood, Colorado, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held July 30 and August 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_programs_continue_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_with_photographer_michael_lang.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_input_provided_on_guided_climbing_commercial_services-strategy_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 07:06:00 EST On Tuesday evening, July 15, 2014, Rocky Mountain National Park staff met with the commercial guided climbing community and interested stakeholders at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden, CO. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_input_provided_on_guided_climbing_commercial_services-strategy_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_fatality_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:01:00 EST This afternoon, park rangers were notified of a cardiac emergency on Trail Ridge Road, ½ mile west of Forest Canyon Overlook at roughly 11,800 feet, at a vehicle pull-out area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_fatality_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/victims_name_released.htm Sun, 13 Jul 2014 05:57:00 EST The name of the man who died in the lightning incident yesterday has been released. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/victims_name_released.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_lightning_fatality_in_two_days_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_further_information_and_identity_of_friday_victim_released.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2014 19:28:00 EST At approximately 3:50 p.m. today, Saturday, July 12, park rangers were notified of a lightning strike that occurred near Rainbow Curve in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_lightning_fatality_in_two_days_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_further_information_and_identity_of_friday_victim_released.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lightning_strike_fatality_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2014 19:28:00 EST At approximately 1:20 p.m. park staff were notified of a lighting strike that occurred on the Ute Crossing Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lightning_strike_fatality_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-with-storyteller-and-writer.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:58:00 EST Storyteller and writer John Stansfield of Monument, Colorado, will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held July 16 and July 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/artist-in-residence-programs-continue-at-rocky-mountain-national-park-with-storyteller-and-writer.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_two_lightning_caused_fires_contained_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2014 19:49:00 EST Lightning in Rocky Mountain National Park this afternoon caused two separate small fires, one on Eagle Cliff and one on Beaver Mountain. Both fires have been contained due to available resources and immediate response by firefighters. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_two_lightning_caused_fires_contained_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_programs_continue_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2014 07:27:00 EST Visual Artist Trine Bumiller from Denver will continue to highlight this year’s Art in the Park Program at Rocky Mountain National Park with presentations held July 2 and July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_programs_continue_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_spruce_fire_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_fully_contained.htm Wed, 02 Jul 2014 05:50:00 EST Yesterday, Tuesday, July 1, ground crews made great progress and fully contained the Spruce Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_spruce_fire_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_fully_contained.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_upcoming_meeting_highlights_guided_climbing_commercial_services_strategy_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:34:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are currently undergoing a review and analysis of contracting practices and policies regarding commercial guided climbing at the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_upcoming_meeting_highlights_guided_climbing_commercial_services_strategy_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_further_details_released_on_rescue_above_sky_pond_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:05:00 EST On Saturday, June 28, Paul Lambert, 21, from Eagle River, Alaska, climbed Andrews Glacier in Rocky Mountain National Park. As he was traversing around a knife’s edge between Powell Peak and Thatchtop, Lambert slipped approximately 5 feet then tumbled and slid an additional 5 feet injuring his arm. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_further_details_released_on_rescue_above_sky_pond_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_update_on_spruce_fire_-_-small_fire_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:20:00 EST Last night ground crews stayed overnight near the Spruce Fire which grew slightly to roughly 1 acre. Humidity increased during the night and the winds lessened helping to minimize the fire spread. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_update_on_spruce_fire_-_-small_fire_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_spruce_fire_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 12:49:00 EST Aerial observation has confirmed a small fire, roughly 1/10th of an acre, between Spruce Lake and Fern Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_spruce_fire_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_play_in_the_dirt_at_the_upcoming_community_weed-pull_event.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:34:00 EST On Saturday June 28, join Rocky Mountain National Park staff and Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) from 8 a.m. to noon to help pull exotic plants and learn more about noxious weeds. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_play_in_the_dirt_at_the_upcoming_community_weed-pull_event.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_the_wonders_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_with_the_whole_family_at_discovery_days.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:59:00 EST Discover the amazing world of Rocky Mountain National Park with your family every Tuesday at Discovery Days. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_the_wonders_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_with_the_whole_family_at_discovery_days.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_-2014_-program_-at_rocky_mountain_national_park_first_art_in_the_park_program_begins_tonight.htm Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:55:00 EST Six artists have been selected for the summer 2014 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_-2014_-program_-at_rocky_mountain_national_park_first_art_in_the_park_program_begins_tonight.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_woman_airlifted_from_chasm_lake_area_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:04:00 EST At approximately 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, Sunday, June 15, park staff received a 911 call regarding an incident near Chasm Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_woman_airlifted_from_chasm_lake_area_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_longs_peak_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:52:00 EST This morning, Tuesday, June 10, park rangers were notified that a 24-year-old man from Fort Collins was overdue from the Longs Peak area in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_longs_peak_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_further_information_released_regarding_frappier_incident_on_longs_peak_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:30:00 EST The following information was gathered from Rocky Mountain National Park's Search and Rescue Team as well as interviews with Samuel Frappier after the incident. Because we received numerous questions pertaining to the cost of the operation we have included that information as well. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_further_information_released_regarding_frappier_incident_on_longs_peak_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_join_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_celebrating_international_migratory_bird_day_throughout_the-_upcoming_weekend.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:08:00 EST Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) in Rocky Mountain National Park by participating in any or all of our weekend events! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_join_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_celebrating_international_migratory_bird_day_throughout_the-_upcoming_weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_major_rescue_underway_on_east_face_of_longs_peak.htm Wed, 28 May 2014 07:40:00 EST Late yesterday, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were contacted via cell phone by Samuel Frappier, 19, from Quebec, Canada. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_major_rescue_underway_on_east_face_of_longs_peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_season_night_closures_in_place.htm Fri, 23 May 2014 05:54:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened at 10:15 a.m. today, Friday, May 23. Due to heavy melting on the road during the day and freezing temperatures at night, visitors should plan for night closures occurring at 8:00 p.m. at least through Monday night, May 26. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_the_season_night_closures_in_place.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beautiful_film_highlights_the_wolf_mountains_in_eastern_europe.htm Mon, 19 May 2014 08:20:00 EST On Friday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m. join Juraj Svajda as he introduces the movie The Wolf Mountains, a beautiful film highlighting one of the last wildernesses in the Eastern Carpathians. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beautiful_film_highlights_the_wolf_mountains_in_eastern_europe.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_earth_day_celebration_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_april_19.htm Fri, 04 Apr 2014 12:17:00 EST Come celebrate Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park! A special Earth Day event will be held Saturday, April 19, at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_earth_day_celebration_at_rocky_mountain_national_park_april_19.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_roadside_pile_burn_planned_for_april.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2014 05:40:00 EST If conditions allow, Rocky Mountain National Park staff are planning to burn piles located in the Lily Lake area along Highway 7. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_roadside_pile_burn_planned_for_april.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_protection_of_high_value_trees_and_hazard_mitigation_projects_continue_in_2014_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2014 09:00:00 EST Bark beetles continue to be active within Rocky Mountain National Park, impacting large numbers of conifer trees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_protection_of_high_value_trees_and_hazard_mitigation_projects_continue_in_2014_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_planning_phase_underway_for_commercial_climbing_services_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 12 Mar 2014 07:07:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are currently in the planning phase to develop a commercial services strategy for guided commercial climbing in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_planning_phase_underway_for_commercial_climbing_services_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2014_temporary_closures_to_protect_nesting_raptors_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:21:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2014_temporary_closures_to_protect_nesting_raptors_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_centennial_plans_underway.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:51:00 EST Come learn about Rocky Mountain National Park's exciting Centennial plans and how you can get involved on Wednesday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_centennial_plans_underway.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_recruits_volunteer_groups_for_this_summer.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2014 08:17:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are looking for organized groups and families to assist with a variety of projects at the park this summer. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_recruits_volunteer_groups_for_this_summer.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grand_ditch_breach_restoration_planning_moves_forward_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:43:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park announces the availability of the Grand Ditch Breach Restoration Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Record of Decision. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grand_ditch_breach_restoration_planning_moves_forward_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_osprey_satellite_transmitter_tracking_project_underway.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2014 04:43:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is pleased to announce the beginning of a three year joint project between the park, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO), and the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests that allows school children and the public to follow the migration path of osprey from their breeding grounds to their wintering grounds https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_osprey_satellite_transmitter_tracking_project_underway.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_senator_udall_selected_as_honorary_chair_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_upcoming_100th_anniversary.htm Mon, 27 Jan 2014 06:12:00 EST On January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park was established. Ninety-nine years later, Rocky Mountain National Park is pleased to announce that Senator Mark Udall has been named Honorary Chair of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_senator_udall_selected_as_honorary_chair_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_upcoming_100th_anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_considers_allowing_bicycle_use_on_two-mile_section_of_east_shore_trail_near_grand_lake.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2014 07:55:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are considering whether to allow bicycle use on a two-mile section of the East Shore Trail within the national park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_considers_allowing_bicycle_use_on_two-mile_section_of_east_shore_trail_near_grand_lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_annual_pass_commemorating_upcoming_centennial_-now_available_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:50:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park turns 100 in 2015! Want to start celebrating, but don’t want to wait until next year? https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_annual_pass_commemorating_upcoming_centennial_-now_available_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_search_in_flattop_mountain_area_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_past_week.htm Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:28:00 EST On Wednesday, January 8, at approximately 4:30 p.m. two lost hikers contacted park rangers by cell phone. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_search_in_flattop_mountain_area_of_rocky_mountain_national_park_in_past_week.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_fatality_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:01:00 EST A 74-year-old man from Fort Collins suffered a cardiac emergency while snowshoeing near Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_fatality_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rocky_during_the_winter.htm Tue, 07 Jan 2014 09:45:00 EST For many visitors, winter is their favorite season to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rocky_during_the_winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_programs_during_the_holidays.htm Mon, 16 Dec 2013 06:39:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_mountain_national_park_programs_during_the_holidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_flood_impacts_will_close_old_fall_river_road_through_2014_backcountry_travelers_may_encounter_different_conditions.htm Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:09:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park received significant damages on bridges, roads and trails in the historic floods that occurred in September. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_flood_impacts_will_close_old_fall_river_road_through_2014_backcountry_travelers_may_encounter_different_conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces.htm Mon, 04 Nov 2013 09:35:00 EST Fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of potential upcoming winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_monday_in_moraine_park_campground_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:29:00 EST On Monday morning, October 21, park rangers were notified of a deceased man in the Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_monday_in_moraine_park_campground_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_seeking_applications_for_2014_rocky_mountain_national_park_artist-in-residence_program.htm Wed, 23 Oct 2013 07:02:00 EST The National Park Service is accepting applications through November 15, 2013 for Rocky Mountain National Park’s summer 2014 Artist-in-Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_seeking_applications_for_2014_rocky_mountain_national_park_artist-in-residence_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_to_through_travel_for_the_season_rocky_mountain_national_park_is_open.htm Tue, 22 Oct 2013 06:41:00 EST Today, Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 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 all open. These are all great areas for hiking and wildlife watching. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_to_through_travel_for_the_season_rocky_mountain_national_park_is_open.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail_ridge_road_reopens.htm Sun, 29 Sep 2013 09:15:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s Trail Ridge Road has reopened after being closed for two days due to weather. There is a high wind advisory for high profile vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles on the road. Travelers should expect snow and icy conditions as well as high winds. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail_ridge_road_reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/great_weekend_visit.htm Sat, 28 Sep 2013 07:34:00 EST There’s a lot to celebrate this weekend at Rocky Mountain National Park. Today marks the 20th anniversary of National Public Lands Day, Elk Fest in Estes Park is underway, Grand Lake continues to welcome visitors, the fall colors are vibrant and now even more areas and trails have opened in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/great_weekend_visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/most-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-reopens.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2013 08:48:00 EST On Thursday, September 26, ninety-three percent of Rocky Mountain National Park is now open to the public. By Thursday afternoon gates will be opened on Bear Lake Road, Upper Beaver Meadows, Lumpy Ridge and Longs Peak Road. Trail Ridge Road opened earlier in the day after a second convoy of critical rock crusher equipment moved through the park from Grand County to Estes Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/most-of-rocky-mountain-national-park-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_to_remain_closed_for_heavy_equipment_caravan.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2013 18:27:00 EST On Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 and 26, essential heavy equipment for infrastructure repairs due to recent flooding will traverse Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park from Grand Lake to Estes Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_to_remain_closed_for_heavy_equipment_caravan.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recreation_sites_begin_reopen.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:53:00 EST On Wednesday, September 25, three trails and areas of Rocky Mountain National Park on the east side that were impacted by the flood are reopening for public use. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/recreation_sites_begin_reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail_ridge_road_closed_for_equipment_caravan.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:03:00 EST On Wednesday and Thursday, September 25 and 26, essential heavy equipment for infrastructure repairs due to recent flooding will traverse Trail Ridge Road from Grand Lake to Estes Park. In order to safely move this wide and large critical cargo, the closure on Trail Ridge Road has expanded to Deer Ridge Junction on the east and the Colorado River Trailhead on the west. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail_ridge_road_closed_for_equipment_caravan.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_current_status_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2013 18:17:00 EST Staff continues to examine the condition of facilities and trails to determine which areas can be reopened. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_current_status_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/whats_open.htm Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:08:00 EST Staff continues to examine the condition of facilities and trails to determine which areas can be reopened. Debris is being removed and facilities cleaned where needed.For those hoping to visit Rocky Mountain National Park this weekend, here is a breakdown of how to get here and what is open. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/whats_open.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/timber-creek-campground-reopens.htm Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:34:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park continues to incrementally reopen. All backcountry trails on the WEST side of the park are open, but, for day use only at this time. Timber Creek Campground is opening this morning. For now, no camping fee will be charged. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/timber-creek-campground-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-trails-open-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:47:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park continues to incrementally reopen. The Alpine Ridge and Tundra Communities Trails, as well as the Forest Canyon Overlook, all located above tree line on Trail Ridge Road, are now open to park visitors. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/more-trails-open-at-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/park_begins_to_reopen.htm Wed, 18 Sep 2013 06:00:00 EST On September 18 at 10:00 a.m., Rocky Mountain National Park will begin to incrementally reopen. As conditions improve, additional road, trails and facilities will open. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/park_begins_to_reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/supplies_continue_over_trr.htm Mon, 16 Sep 2013 12:28:00 EST Due to emergency conditions and the need to get vital supplies, including, but not limited to, food and fuel, to the Estes Park area, commercial truck traffic is temporarily being allowed to travel over Trail Ridge Road between Grand Lake and Estes Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/supplies_continue_over_trr.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/all_hazard_team.htm Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:00:00 EST The Intermountain Region’s All Hazard Incident Management Team arrived on 9/14 to assist the staff of Rocky Mountain National Park with the ongoing flooding. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/all_hazard_team.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail_ridge_vital_link.htm Sat, 14 Sep 2013 12:24:00 EST Trail Ridge Road, which is Hwy 34 through the park, is OPEN for essential travel only. At the request of the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County Emergency Services park managers have been asked to only allow east bound traffic to consist of community residents, family members of community residents providing support, emergency services and delivery trucks. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/trail_ridge_vital_link.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rainflooding_limit_access.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2013 15:00:00 EST Trail Ridge Road is open for essential travel, but Rocky Mountain National Park has closed and has evacuated most remaining visitors in the wake of major rainfall and flooding in the park and neighboring Estes Park, Superintendent Vaughn Baker announced Friday. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rainflooding_limit_access.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/second_day_flooding.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2013 09:57:00 EST Trail Ridge Road, which is Hwy 34 through the park, is OPEN for essential travel only. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/second_day_flooding.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_heavy_rains_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_impacting_roads_and_trails.htm Thu, 12 Sep 2013 05:22:00 EST Due to heavy rains and flooding on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, there are numerous road closures in the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_heavy_rains_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_impacting_roads_and_trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_numerous_projects_ongoing_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 19:09:00 EST As the summer season wraps up in Rocky Mountain National Park, numerous projects are nearing completion. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_numerous_projects_ongoing_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-pr_park_announces_centennial_photo_winners.htm Wed, 04 Sep 2013 07:24:00 EST The one year countdown to Rocky Mountain National Park's 100th Anniversary celebration has begun! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-pr_park_announces_centennial_photo_winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_2013.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2013 06:52:00 EST Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_reopens.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:08:00 EST Old Fall River Road reopened today at 5:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_visitor_airlifted_from_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:25:00 EST This morning, Friday, August 30, park rangers received a cell phone call that a 53-year-old man was suffering distress at a backcountry campsite near the North Inlet Trail. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_visitor_airlifted_from_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_remains_temporarily_closed_due_to_damage_caused_by_storm_yesterday.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:10:00 EST A severe thunderstorm moved through Rocky Mountain National Park yesterday afternoon causing heavy rains, over an inch of hail, and intense lightning. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_remains_temporarily_closed_due_to_damage_caused_by_storm_yesterday.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_recovered_on_lumpy_ridge.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:43:00 EST Corey Stewart's body was recovered this morning by helicopter from Lumpy Ridge. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_recovered_on_lumpy_ridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_falling_fatality_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:41:00 EST Park rangers were notified today around 12:30 p.m. via cell phone that a 22-year-old male had fallen 30 feet while climbing Batman Pinnacle on Lumpy Ridge, a popular rock climbing area within the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_falling_fatality_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_recovered_from_longs_peak.htm Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:37:00 EST Paul Nahon’s body was recovered this morning by helicopter from below The Narrows on Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_recovered_from_longs_peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_recovery_delayed_due_to_second_incident_on_longs_peak.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:07:00 EST This morning at 7:30 a.m., as recovery operations were beginning for Paul Nahon, the man who died yesterday after falling from The Narrows along the Keyhole Route, park rangers were notified of another incident. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_recovery_delayed_due_to_second_incident_on_longs_peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/falling_fatality_on_longs_peak_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_august_15.htm Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:14:00 EST Park rangers received a 911 call shortly after 8:00 a.m. this morning reporting that a 20 year old male fell roughly 150 feet from The Narrows on the Keyhole Route on Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/falling_fatality_on_longs_peak_in_rocky_mountain_national_park_august_15.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/plan-ahead-if-visiting-rocky-mountain-national-park-on-august-24during-the-usa-pro-challenge.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2013 07:48:00 EST On Saturday, August 24, Stage 6 of the 2013 USA Pro Cycling Challenge will come through the community of Estes Park on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The race will not come through Rocky Mountain National Park, however access to and egress from the east side of the park will be impacted. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/plan-ahead-if-visiting-rocky-mountain-national-park-on-august-24during-the-usa-pro-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_public_meeting_scheduled_on_potential_multiuse_trail_system.htm Mon, 29 Jul 2013 10:39:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is preparing a Multiuse Trail Plan with an accompanying Environmental Assessment (EA). RMNP completed a Multiuse Trail Feasibility Study in 2009, for the developed eastern portion of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_public_meeting_scheduled_on_potential_multiuse_trail_system.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_july_30_world_ranger_day_celebrated_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:17:00 EST On July 30, the staff of Rocky Mountain National Park invite you to celebrate World Ranger Day as we recognize world conservation areas, and the professional staff, the Rangers, who form the Thin Green Line around these most valuable resources. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_july_30_world_ranger_day_celebrated_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/thunderstorms_cause_trail_damage.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:39:00 EST A Thursday afternoon thunderstorm resulted in localized damage to the lower Fern Lake Trail, located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The two mile section of the Lower Fern Lake Trail remains closed from the trailhead to The Pool until a damage assessment is complete. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/thunderstorms_cause_trail_damage.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/weather_related_incidents.htm Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:29:00 EST On the afternoon of July 18 a park visitor called 911 via cell phone to report that someone had been struck by lightning on the Ute Trail. Rangers also responded to a report of a mud and rock slide on the Fern Lake Trail, in the Arch Rock Area and the area of the Fern Lake Fire, about 1 mile from the Fern Lake Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/weather_related_incidents.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_project_continues_through_august.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:16:00 EST Beginning on Saturday, July 20, private vehicles will again be allowed seven days a week on Bear Lake Road. Although vehicles will now be allowed on weekdays as well as weekends, the road construction project is still taking place and park visitors will continue to experience up to two - 20 minute delays in both directions. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_project_continues_through_august.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closed_for_through_travel_tuesday_night_july_23.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:00:00 EST Trail Ridge Road will be closed for through travel on Tuesday, July 23, from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closed_for_through_travel_tuesday_night_july_23.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_continues_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:32:00 EST The reduction of hazardous fuels is a significant preventative management tool used in preparation for managing wildfire near structures and communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazardous_fuels_reduction_work_continues_in_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_additional_fire_restrictions_announced.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:57:00 EST Due to the continued extreme fire danger, extended weather forecast and current level of fire activity in the State of Colorado, park officials are reminding visitors of existing regulations pertaining to the use of fires that are always in place within Rocky Mountain National Park, along with a new restriction on smoking. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_additional_fire_restrictions_announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_officially_called_out.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:58:00 EST An infrared flight over Forest Canyon in Rocky Mountain National Park has confirmed that the Fern Lake Fire is officially out. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_officially_called_out.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_june_19.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:25:00 EST The Big Meadows Fire is now considered to be 95% contained; the fire remains at 604 acres. It is possible that pockets of heat in the fire interior may produce visible smokes. This will be the last update unless there are considerable changes. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_june_19.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_medical_incident_june_16.htm Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:27:00 EST Early Father’s Day morning, Sunday, June 16, a firefighter walking with his crew from field spike camp to the fireline collapsed due to sudden cardiac arrest during the Big Meadows Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_medical_incident_june_16.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_june_18.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:35:00 EST The Big Meadows Fire remains at an estimated 604 acres; the fire is considered to be 95% contained. Management of this fire will be transitioning from a Type II to a Type III team within the next two days. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_june_18.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_evening_update_june_17.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EST The Big Meadows Fire is now considered to be 95% contained. Acreage for the fire remains at 604 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_evening_update_june_17.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_morning_update_june_17.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:38:00 EST The Big Meadows Fire remains at an estimated 604 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_morning_update_june_17.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_evening_update_june_16.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:44:00 EST With continued reinforcement of containment lines by crews working the Big Meadows Fire today, the fire is now considered to be 75% contained and encompasses 604 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_evening_update_june_16.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_morning_update_june_16.htm Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:45:00 EST With the continued reinforcement of containment lines by crews working the Big Meadows Fire, the fire is now considered to be 60% contained. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_morning_update_june_16.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_evening_june-15.htm Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:16:00 EST Following yesterday’s burnout operation, and the reinforcement of containment lines by crews working the Big Meadows Fire this afternoon, the fire is now considered to be 60% contained and encompasses 496 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_evening_june-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_morning_june_15.htm Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:06:00 EST Yesterday afternoon fire crews conducted a burnout operation to strengthen fire lines and reduce fuels along the southern flank of the fire in the Tonahutu Creek drainage. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_morning_june_15.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_evening_update_june_14.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:53:00 EST This afternoon, fire crews conducted a burnout operation to strengthen fire lines and reduce fuels along the southern flank of the fire in the Tonahutu Creek drainage. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_evening_update_june_14.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_operation_sundance_buttress.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:59:00 EST This afternoon a 36-year-old climber from Golden, Colorado, fell approximately 40 feet on Sundance Buttress, a popular climbing feature in the Lumpy Ridge area on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_operation_sundance_buttress.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_major_work_june_17_through_july_2.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:51:00 EST Old Fall River Road will be closed completely to all uses, 24-hours/day, from June 17 through July 2. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_major_work_june_17_through_july_2.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_update_morning_june_14.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:16:00 EST Following yesterday’s assessment by fire staff, the Big Meadows Fire is estimated as 353 acres in size; the fire is considered to be 30% contained. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_update_morning_june_14.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_update_evening_june_13.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:39:00 EST Following today’s assessment by fire staff, the Big Meadows Fire remains at an estimated 333 acres and 30% containment. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_update_evening_june_13.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_update_morning_june_13.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:23:00 EST At 6:00 AM today the Rocky Mountain Area Incident Management Team A , Shane Del Grosso Incident Commander, accepted management of the Big Meadows Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_update_morning_june_13.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_update_big_meadows_fire_june_12.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:09:00 EST Winds were not as strong today which resulted in less fire activity and spread. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_update_big_meadows_fire_june_12.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_june_12.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:13:00 EST The Big Meadows Fire remained at 400 acres overnight. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire_update_june_12.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bigmeadows_fire_increases.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:47:00 EST This afternoon, due to high winds, low humidity and a large amount of beetle killed trees the Big Meadows Fire grew from 2 to 3 acres this morning to an estimated 300 to 400 acres through the day. A recon flight this afternoon showed the fire moving to the northeast toward Nakai Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/bigmeadows_fire_increases.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_update_big_meadows_fire_june_11_2013.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:51:00 EST Today, Tuesday, June 11, an interagency crew consisting of Rocky Mountain National Park and US Forest Service firefighters were flown to the Big Meadows Fire located on the north end of Big Meadows on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_update_big_meadows_fire_june_11_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:11:00 EST The small fire, named the Big Meadows Fire, is burning mostly in grass on the north end of Big Meadows on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_big_meadows_fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_2013_program.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:17:00 EST Six artists have been selected for the summer 2013 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artists_selected_for_2013_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_international_migratory_bird_day_in_rmnp_june_8.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:00:00 EST Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) on Saturday, June 8 with two great events. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_international_migratory_bird_day_in_rmnp_june_8.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_shuttle_access_only_weekdays_2013.htm Tue, 28 May 2013 10:24:00 EST On weekdays beginning today, May 28, through July 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Bear Lake Road, approximately one mile southwest of Moraine Park Visitor Center to Bear Lake, will be accessible by free shuttle bus only. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_shuttle_access_only_weekdays_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_will_open_for_the_season.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 EST Trail Ridge Road will open late morning today, Friday, May 24. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_will_open_for_the_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_may_25_june_1_evening_programs_2013.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 06:09:00 EST Evening Programs for May 25 and June 1 https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_may_25_june_1_evening_programs_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_celebrate_archeology_and_historic_preservation_month.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 06:06:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will present “Discovering Rocky’s Historic Landscape: A Sense of Place” for Archeology and Historic Preservation Month, celebrated to highlight important historic resources that give meaning and a sense of place to communities. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_celebrate_archeology_and_historic_preservation_month.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_inclement_weather_closes_facilities_on_east_side_of_park.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 08:45:00 EST Due to heavy snowfall and power, heat and phone outages in different areas of Rocky Mountain National Park, both the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and the Fall River Visitor Center on the east side of the park will close at noon today. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_inclement_weather_closes_facilities_on_east_side_of_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_roaring_river_bridge_work_in_may.htm Wed, 01 May 2013 08:35:00 EST On Tuesday, May 7, work is scheduled to begin on the surface of the Roaring River Bridge near the Alluvial Fan in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_roaring_river_bridge_work_in_may.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_seeking_public_input_on_wild_basin_improvements.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:04:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are considering making improvements at four locations in the Wild Basin area located in the southeast part of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_seeking_public_input_on_wild_basin_improvements.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_moraine_park_campground_closes_in_early_may_for_paving_project.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:40:00 EST Beginning on April 30 through May 20, Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will close for a major repaving project. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_moraine_park_campground_closes_in_early_may_for_paving_project.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_earth_day_2013_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:24:00 EST Come celebrate Earth Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. A special Earth Day event will be held Saturday, April 20, at the Fall River Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_earth_day_2013_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_protection_high_value_trees_continues_in_2013.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:29:00 EST Bark beetles continue to be active within Rocky Mountain National Park, impacting large numbers of conifer trees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_protection_high_value_trees_continues_in_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_last_year_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_project.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:40:00 EST In early 2012, a major road construction project began on the lower section of Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_last_year_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_project.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recover_efforts_for_david_laurienti.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:33:00 EST Before dawn this morning a team of park rangers resumed recovery operations for the body of David Laurienti. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recover_efforts_for_david_laurienti.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_victim_found.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:43:00 EST At 2:00 p.m. this afternoon David Laurienti’s body was found in the Upper Fay Lakes drainage on the north slope of Ypsilon Mountain. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_of_victim_found.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_follow_up_fatality_near_ypsilon_mountain.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 05:38:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park rescuers arrived at the trailhead with Lisa Foster at 1:00 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, March 19. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_follow_up_fatality_near_ypsilon_mountain.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_ypsilon_mountain.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:28:00 EST A forty-three year old male is presumed dead from injuries believed to be sustained in a fall, likely occurring in an avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_on_ypsilon_mountain.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_volunteers_needed_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:02:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is home to one of the most dynamic and hard-working volunteer programs in the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_volunteers_needed_at_rocky_mountain_national_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2013_raptor_closures.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:55:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2013_raptor_closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_meeting_potential_multiuse_trail_system.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 06:16:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is preparing a Multiuse Trail Plan with an accompanying Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_public_meeting_potential_multiuse_trail_system.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_visitation_stats.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:11:00 EST In 2012, an estimated 3,229,618 visitors recreated in Rocky Mountain National Park. Determining visitation is a difficult and imprecise effort, and the park is correcting its public use statistics procedures for recreation and non-recreation visits. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_visitation_stats.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_found_believed_to_be_that_of_missing_man.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:03:00 EST On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 5, 2013, Rocky Mountain National Park officials were notified by two people who were snowshoeing north and west of Bear Lake of a body located in a thick timbered area, approximately 100 feet off a summer hiking trail. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_body_found_believed_to_be_that_of_missing_man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_managers_scale_back_efforts_for_missing_man.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:39:00 EST On Sunday February 3, the backcountry surrounding the Bear Lake area where Mr. Green was last seen was again heavily used by park visitors who were snowshoeing and skiing. The saturation of this area by searchers, dog teams, a helicopter, and large numbers of recreational users provided a great deal of coverage but again with no clues. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_managers_scale_back_efforts_for_missing_man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_information_assists_search_efforts.htm Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:19:00 EST Park rangers heard from two witnesses who indicated they spoke with Troy Green at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, at the Bear Lake Trailhead but did not see what direction he went from there. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_information_assists_search_efforts.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_third_day_of_search_for_missing_man.htm Sun, 03 Feb 2013 06:42:00 EST The third day of search efforts began early this morning, Sunday, February 3, for a missing man from San Antonio, Texas. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_third_day_of_search_for_missing_man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_day_of_search_no_signs_of_missing_man.htm Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:36:00 EST Thirty-five searchers focused their efforts today for a missing man, 39-year-old Troy Green from San Antonio, Texas, on all major trails in the Bear Lake Corridor. Two recon flights occurred this morning, focused on the search area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_second_day_of_search_no_signs_of_missing_man.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_continues_for_missing_man_in_bear_lake_area.htm Sat, 02 Feb 2013 06:25:00 EST Search efforts began again early this morning, Saturday, February 2, for a missing man from San Antonio, Texas. Troy Green was reported missing Friday afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_continues_for_missing_man_in_bear_lake_area.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_february_near_bear_lake.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:16:00 EST A search is underway in Rocky Mountain National Park for a missing 39-year-old man, Troy Green, from San Antonio, Texas. The search is currently being focused in the Bear Lake area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_search_february_near_bear_lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_2013.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:27:00 EST Fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of potential upcoming winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_volunteer_recruitment_2013.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:05:00 EST Be a part of the team at Rocky Mountain National Park! The Volunteer Program at Rocky is seeking volunteers to fill a variety of roles during the busy summer season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_volunteer_recruitment_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_logo_announcement.htm Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:52:00 EST In celebration of the park’s 98th birthday on January 26, Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Nature Association are pleased to announce the winning logo for the park’s upcoming 100th Anniversary celebration. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_centennial_logo_announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_activities_2013.htm Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:42:00 EST For many visitors, winter is their favorite season to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park. The park is less visited but still very much open and alive with activity. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_activities_2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_holiday_activities.htm Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:24:00 EST Fun Family Holiday Activities - Come See What We Have To Offer! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_holiday_activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_information.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2012 06:16:00 EST Link to further information on the Fern Lake Fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_information.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/crews_make_slow_progress.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:20:00 EST Firefighters made progress on about a half mile-stretch of fireline on the southwest side of the fire near the confluence of Spruce and Forest canyons. The Fern Lake Fire was mapped Wednesday at approximately 1,488 acres, still primarily on the west and southwest side of the fire in Forest Canyon and near the confluence of Forest and Spruce canyons. About 60 personnel are now assigned to the fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/crews_make_slow_progress.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fernlake_redflag.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:17:00 EST The Fern Lake Fire is burning actively today, due to Red Flag conditions, including strong, gusty winds and single-digit relative humidity. The fire has spotted across Spruce Creek to the southern side, where fire crews are taking action on the ground. High winds have prohibited the use of the helitanker so far today. Smoke is heavier today and is visible from several places along the Front Range. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fernlake_redflag.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_november_8.htm Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:27:00 EST As expected yesterday with higher temperatures and low humidity, fire activity increased on the Fern Lake Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_november_8.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_november_2_2012.htm Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:38:00 EST As expected with current dry conditions, the Fern Lake Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park continues to smolder in a remote area of the park. A reduced area closure is still in effect. Some parts of the closure area have been lifted. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fern_lake_fire_november_2_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-activity-remains-low-over-the-weekend.htm Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:30:00 EST Conditions on the Fern Lake Fire continued to dry with the warmer weather over the weekend. As the snow melts, pockets of smoke are likely to reappear. Late Sunday afternoon, firefighters monitoring the fire reported two small puffs of smoke for a brief time. Fire managers expect the fire to continue smoldering and creeping in areas that were protected from the moisture from last week’s snows. The fire’s size is holding at 1030 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-activity-remains-low-over-the-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-receives-additional-snow.htm Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:30:00 EST The Fern Lake Fire received an additional 1 to 2 inches of new snow overnight. The fire is still smoldering and creeping in areas protected from the weather, such as under tree canopies and near large rocks. Yesterday afternoon firefighters noted small amounts of smoke from the northeastern edge of the fire. The recent snows have decreased fire activity sufficiently to allow the demobilization of some resources including the light helicopter. Additional resources will be ordered should fire activity increase significantly. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-receives-additional-snow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/snow-dampens-fire-activity-on-the-fern-lake-fire.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:00:00 EST The Fern Lake Fire remained active yesterday until the predicted cold weather front arrived the late afternoon. Fire managers were able to use the light helicopter for a reconnaissance flight of the fire perimeter in the morning. The flight showed the fire was still active on the west perimeter with a few continued hot spots at the confluence of the Big Thompson River and Canyon Creek. Limited smoke was seen in the Forest Canyon area. The weather moved in mid-afternoon spreading 2 to 4 inches of snow on the fire overnight. The fire is still smoldering and creeping in areas protected from the weather, such as under tree canopies and near large rocks. The forecast for the area is for an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow tonight, followed by a dry, windy period over the weekend. Warmer and drier conditions are expected by mid-week. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/snow-dampens-fire-activity-on-the-fern-lake-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/high-winds-deter-helicopter-assistance-on-fern-lake-fire.htm Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:30:00 EST After one and half water drops on the Fern Lake Fire on Tuesday morning high winds grounded air support for the day. Fire managers were later forced to release the Type 1 Helicopter due to weather concerns. High winds and low humidity Tuesday afternoon caused the fire to spot along the fire’s south perimeter near the confluence of Big Thompson River and Canyon Creek. Firefighters hiked into the area and were able to put out the largest of these small fires. Those remaining are in steep, rocky terrain along the river where safety of the firefighters is compromised. Firefighters will continue to monitor the area and will take action should fire activity increase https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/high-winds-deter-helicopter-assistance-on-fern-lake-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/helitanker-assists-suppression-efforts-on-the-fern-lake-fire.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:00:00 EST The past several days of strong, gusty winds have caused an increase in fire activity on the Fern Lake Fire. In anticipation of predicted warm and windier weather today, fire managers have ordered a heavy helicopter to assist with suppression efforts. A Type I helitanker arrived at the Loveland Airport late Monday and is expected to begin water drops on the fire as needed Tuesday morning, if weather conditions allow. Firefighter’s goal is to keep the fire within its current perimeter prior to the anticipated weather change on Wednesday. The Type I helitanker carries 1000 gallons of water at high altitude and was ordered in addition to the smaller helicopter currently being used for reconnaissance. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/helitanker-assists-suppression-efforts-on-the-fern-lake-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/continued-moderate-activity-expected-on-the-fern-lake.htm Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:59:00 EST Firefighters continue to monitor and patrol the Fern Lake Fire. As predicted, the past several days of strong, gusty winds have caused increased fire activity. Resulting smoke has been noticeable and the fire will continue to have visible smoke until a heavy snow extinguishes it. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/continued-moderate-activity-expected-on-the-fern-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/warm-dry-weather-impacts-fern-lake-fire.htm Sat, 20 Oct 2012 06:38:00 EST As expected, the warm and dry weather caused increased activity on the Fern Lake Fire today. Firefighters have been monitoring the weather and fire behavior as part of their suppression efforts and they were not surprised when activity picked up this afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/warm-dry-weather-impacts-fern-lake-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-reopens.htm Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:17:00 EST Moraine Park Campground has reopened in time for the weekend. The Fern Lake Fire forced an evacuation of the area on October 9. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/moraine-park-campground-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/infrared-flight-maps-heat-and-perimeter-of-fern-lake-fire.htm Thu, 18 Oct 2012 07:34:00 EST Firefighters continue to monitor and patrol the Fern Lake Fire. The past few days of strong, gusty winds have caused a slight increase in fire behavior. Recent light precipitation and colder temperatures have helped moderate the drying effects of the wind. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/infrared-flight-maps-heat-and-perimeter-of-fern-lake-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_trail_ridge_road_closes_for_season.htm Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:54:00 EST Today, Wednesday, October 17, 2012, Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_trail_ridge_road_closes_for_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/firefighters-continue-to-closely-monitor-the-fern-lake-fire-as-high-winds-continue.htm Wed, 17 Oct 2012 05:14:00 EST High winds will continue across northeastern Colorado and the Fern Lake Fire today. Firefighters are closely monitoring and patrolling the fire to watch for any potential growth. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/firefighters-continue-to-closely-monitor-the-fern-lake-fire-as-high-winds-continue.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/firefighters-remain-to-patrol-the-fern-lake-fire.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:41:00 EST The Fern Lake Fire has experienced minimal fire behavior of smoldering and creeping for the last few days. With only minimal fire spread likely through week's end, a National Incident Management Organization Team and some firefighting crews are being released today. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/firefighters-remain-to-patrol-the-fern-lake-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-now-30-percent-contained.htm Mon, 15 Oct 2012 05:58:00 EST More than 100 firefighters and crew worked through the weekend to establish containment lines. Their efforts, along with recent precipitation, are leading to progress. The smoldering, 673 acre Fern Lake Fire is now 30% contained. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-now-30-percent-contained.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-investigators-look-for-help-from-the-community.htm Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:35:00 EST Fire investigators looking into the cause of the Fern Lake Fire are asking for help from the community. Investigators believe those who visited the park on October 9 may have information that can help determine both how and where the fire started. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fern-lake-fire-investigators-look-for-help-from-the-community.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/progress-continues-on-fern-lake-fire.htm Sun, 14 Oct 2012 11:01:00 EST The Fern Lake Fire, located west of Fern Lake Trailhead, received some light rain and snow yesterday. This much needed precipitation aided firefighters in their efforts; however it was not enough to extinguish the smoldering fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/progress-continues-on-fern-lake-fire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wet-weather-helps-firefighters-with-suppression-efforts.htm Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:49:00 EST The Fern Lake Fire located west of Fern Lake Trailhead on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park put up a column of smoke Friday morning due to burning pockets of unburned trees and deadfall. The total acreage of the fire remains at 660 acres and is 0% contained. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/wet-weather-helps-firefighters-with-suppression-efforts.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct12_fireupdate_am.htm Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:58:00 EST The Fern Lake Fire, located west of the Fern Lake Trailhead on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, is showing some smoke early Friday morning, likely due to burning a pocket of trees or deadfall. Fire officials mapped the fire yesterday at 660 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct12_fireupdate_am.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct11_2pm_fireupdate.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:34:00 EST A wildfire located west of the Fern Lake Trailhead, on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, has grown to 660 acres according to fire officials and remains uncontained as of noon today. Changes in the fire's behavior today have been minimal and fire officials are taking a deliberative approach to managing this fire. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct11_2pm_fireupdate.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct11_am_fireupdate.htm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 06:14:00 EST A wildfire located west of the Fern Lake Trailhead on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park saw no significant activity overnight. The fire, which began on Tuesday, October 9, is believed to have burned around 400 acres. It remains uncontained as of 8 a.m. today, but is behaving as firefighters predicted. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct11_am_fireupdate.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct10_update_fernlakefire.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:48:00 EST A wildfire located west of the Fern Lake Trailhead on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park remains uncontained as of 4 p.m. today, and is advancing slowly in all directions as expected due to conditions and terrain. Because of turbulent air today, it was hard for fire officials to use general aircraft to make an accurate estimate of the size of the fire. The fire is believed to have burned about 400 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct10_update_fernlakefire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct10_fernlakefire.htm Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:43:00 EST A wildfire reported on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 located west of the Fern Lake Trailhead on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park is uncontained as of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Visitor and staff safety remain the top priority for park and fire officials. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct10_fernlakefire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct9_fernlakefire.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:36:00 EST A wildfire was reported around 2 p.m. today approximately 2 miles west of Fern Lake Trailhead on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The fire is west of Moraine Park which is bisected by the Bear Lake Road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/oct9_fernlakefire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_roaring_river_bridge_work_october_15.htm Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:57:00 EST On Monday, October 15, work is scheduled to take place on the surface of the Roaring River Bridge near the Alluvial Fan in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_roaring_river_bridge_work_october_15.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_artist_in_residence_applications_available.htm Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:38:00 EST The National Park Service is accepting applications through November 15, 2012 for Rocky Mountain National Park’s summer 2013 Artist-in-Residence Program. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_artist_in_residence_applications_available.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_work_bear_lake_trail.htm Sun, 07 Oct 2012 18:50:00 EST Beginning on Tuesday, October 9, park staff will conduct hazard tree mitigation by removing select hazard trees along the Bear Lake Trail. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_work_bear_lake_trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_update_fall_2012.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:50:00 EST Beginning Wednesday, October 10, private vehicles will again be allowed throughout the day to travel along Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_update_fall_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_closes_october_10.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:46:00 EST Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed to vehicles for the season on October 10, for park staff to complete maintenance on the road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_closes_october_10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_last_evening_programs_for_season.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:01:00 EST Please join us for the last remaining Saturday evening programs for this year at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_last_evening_programs_for_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_permits_lottery_2012.htm Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:13:00 EST Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals and fuel reduction projects within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_permits_lottery_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wrapup_bioblitz.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:58:00 EST After two days of exploration and documentation, the Rocky Mountain National Park BioBlitz held on Aug. 24 and 25, 2012, captured a vivid snapshot of the plants and animal diversity in the Rocky Mountains. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wrapup_bioblitz.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_dam_repair.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:18:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff recently made the decision to repair the Lily Lake Dam and retain the lake and its features in a manner similar to what currently exists. The repair work will being on Tuesday, September 4, and may last through the end of November. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_dam_repair.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_temporary_closures_bioblitz.htm Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:16:00 EST There will be some temporary closures in a few areas of the park during parts of the event https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_temporary_closures_bioblitz.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_dui_checkpoint_august_20_2012.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:43:00 EST To help ensure a safe and enjoyable stay for park visitors, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers will be increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on Tuesday, August 21. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_dui_checkpoint_august_20_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_2012.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:08:00 EST We invite you to celebrate World Ranger Day on Monday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_world_ranger_day_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_bioblitz.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:25:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park boasts one of the most expansive areas of alpine terrain in the United States as well as beautiful forests and mountain meadows. To better understand, appreciate and protect this national treasure, the National Park Service and National Geographic Society are teaming up to host a 24-hour BioBlitz species count and a two-day Biodiversity Festival, Aug. 24-25, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_bioblitz.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_multiple_incidents_including_fatality_andrews_glacier.htm Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:47:00 EST Numerous incidents including a fatality on Andrews Glacier. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_multiple_incidents_including_fatality_andrews_glacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lifting_total_fire_ban.htm Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:04:00 EST The complete fire ban that was put in place in Rocky Mountain National Park on June 18, 2012, has been lifted due to current conditions. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lifting_total_fire_ban.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_artists_in_residence_program.htm Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:49:00 EST Five artists have been selected for the summer 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_artists_in_residence_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_fuels_mitigation_near_lily_lake.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:15:00 EST As part of ongoing fuels mitigation work, beginning on Thursday, July 5, hazard fuels will be removed near Lily Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_fuels_mitigation_near_lily_lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_chip_seal_project_trail_ridge_road.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:09:00 EST On Monday, July 9, weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin on Trail Ridge Road on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park from the Colorado River Trailhead to the park boundary, an approximate 10-mile section. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_chip_seal_project_trail_ridge_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recruitment_volunteers_bioblitz.htm Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:35:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and National Geographic are looking for volunteers to assist with a very special event. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recruitment_volunteers_bioblitz.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_fourth_of_july_holiday.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:20:00 EST With the upcoming warm weather forecast, a busy Fourth of July holiday in Rocky Mountain National Park is expected. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_fourth_of_july_holiday.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_webcam_alpine_visitor_center.htm Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:56:00 EST A new webcam has been installed at the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_webcam_alpine_visitor_center.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_next_biodiversity_youth_ambassador.htm Tue, 19 Jun 2012 11:42:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking motivated youth aged 13-16 to apply to be a Biodiversity Youth Ambassador for BioBlitz 2012 in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_next_biodiversity_youth_ambassador.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_total_fire_ban_.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:30:00 EST Due to the continued extreme fire danger, extended weather forecast and current level of fire activity in the State of Colorado, park officials have announced a ban on all fires within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_total_fire_ban_.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tuesday_evening_science_behind_the_scenery_program.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:28:00 EST Continuing again this year on Tuesday nights is the Science Behind The Scenery Series in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_tuesday_evening_science_behind_the_scenery_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opening_early_june_15.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:41:00 EST Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is expected to open this Friday, June 15, for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opening_early_june_15.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_programs_june_9_june_16.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:19:00 EST Upcoming Saturday Evening Programs June 9 and June 16 https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_programs_june_9_june_16.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ride_the_rockies_2012.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:55:00 EST On Thursday, June 14, Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour will be traveling over Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ride_the_rockies_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_international_migratory_bird_day_2012.htm Tue, 05 Jun 2012 06:45:00 EST Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) on June 9, 2012, by going on a bird walk in Rocky Mountain National Park! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_international_migratory_bird_day_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_100th_anniversary_logo_contest.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:29:00 EST In 2015, Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate its 100th Anniversary. In order to put celebration plans in motion, a professional logo is needed for educational, promotional, and marketing pieces. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_100th_anniversary_logo_contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_night_closures_bear_lake_road_through_october.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:14:00 EST Night closures along Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will begin on Tuesday, June 12, and will continue through early October. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_night_closures_bear_lake_road_through_october.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/news_release_active_duty_pass.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 10:22:00 EST To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/news_release_active_duty_pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_2012.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 11:04:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open Monday, May 14, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_program_may_19.htm Wed, 09 May 2012 05:23:00 EST The remodel of Rocky Mountain National Park's Beaver Meadows Visitor Center lobby and porch is complete. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_program_may_19.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardtreesprague.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:46:00 EST Park staff will be removing hazard trees during the month of April at Sprague Lake as part of ongoing beetle mitigation work. Temporary trail and picnic area closures will be implemented during tree falling operations. Temporary work stoppages can occur, on occasion, to allow hikers and vehicles through. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hazardtreesprague.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bioblitz_save_the_date.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:31:00 EST Grab your daypack and join the National Geographic Society and the National Park Service at the Rocky Mountain National Park BioBlitz, a two-day event, August 24-25. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bioblitz_save_the_date.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grand_ditch_draft_environmental_impact_statement.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:42:00 EST The Grand Ditch Breach Restoration Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) has been released by the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grand_ditch_draft_environmental_impact_statement.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_first_night_closure_bear_lake_road_reconstruction.htm Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:20:00 EST Bear Lake Road reconstruction in Rocky Mountain National Park began in early March. The first night closure will begin on April 1 and may run through May 18. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_first_night_closure_bear_lake_road_reconstruction.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_biennial_research_conference.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:42:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2012 Biennial Research Conference will be held on March 28, and 29, in the Estes Park Town Board Room. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_biennial_research_conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_raptor_closures.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:23:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2012_raptor_closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_news_release_pile_burning_rescheduled_on_bear_lake_road.htm Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:45:00 EST On Tuesday, February 28, weather permitting, Bear Lake Road, from the Park & Ride to Bear Lake, will be temporarily closed from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. for pile burning operations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_news_release_pile_burning_rescheduled_on_bear_lake_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_reconstruction_2012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 EST Bear Lake Road is one of the most popular scenic roads in Rocky Mountain National Park and provides year-round visitor access to a variety of wonderful recreational opportunities. Beginning on March 5, visitors should expect major construction work on the lower section of the road for the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_reconstruction_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pile_burning_along_bear_lake_road.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:18:00 EST On Wednesday, February 22, weather permitting, Bear Lake Road, from the Park & Ride to Bear Lake, will be temporarily closed from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. for pile burning operations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pile_burning_along_bear_lake_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_dam_project.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:16:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lily_lake_dam_project.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_has_third_busiest_season.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:12:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_has_third_busiest_season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_activities_2012.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:11:00 EST For many visitors, winter is their favorite season to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_activities_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_holiday_programs_at_rmnp.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:47:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_holiday_programs_at_rmnp.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_holiday_idea_annual_pass.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:18:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_holiday_idea_annual_pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sprague_lake_closure.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:47:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sprague_lake_closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr__alpine_hotshots_30th_reunion.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:47:00 EST The Alpine Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC), based in Rocky Mountain National Park, is celebrating its 30-year anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr__alpine_hotshots_30th_reunion.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_for_season_2011.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:14:00 EST On Thursday, October 27, 2011, Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season to through travel. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_for_season_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_2011_2012.htm Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:21:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_2011_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_news_release_special_program_october_20_2011.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:48:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_news_release_special_program_october_20_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beaver_meadows_visitor_center_undergoing_construction.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:14:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beaver_meadows_visitor_center_undergoing_construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_programs_october_8_october_15.htm Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:49:00 EST Don’t miss the final two scheduled evening programs for 2011. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_programs_october_8_october_15.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_small_fire_in_remote_area_of_park.htm Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:13:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_small_fire_in_remote_area_of_park.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_camprground_status.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:13:00 EST Beginning on Tuesday, October 11, Longs Peak Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed through this winter for hazard tree mitigation. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_camprground_status.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_applications_needed_for_2012.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:47:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_applications_needed_for_2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_stewardship_award_2011.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:32:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_stewardship_award_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_september_24_evening_program.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:25:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_september_24_evening_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_program_friday_september_23.htm Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:11:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_program_friday_september_23.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_input_needed_fire_management_plan_ea.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:53:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff are preparing a new Fire Management Plan for the park https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_input_needed_fire_management_plan_ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_status_fall_2011.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:20:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park staff will be completing significant road maintenance on Old Fall River Road starting the week of September 19. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_status_fall_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_west_side_firewood_permits.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:12:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_west_side_firewood_permits.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_program_september_17_2011.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:12:00 EST 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? https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_program_september_17_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_closures_2011.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:02:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_closures_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_program_september_3_2011.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:13:00 EST 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? https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_program_september_3_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_fall2011.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:05:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_fall2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_fall_2011.htm Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:52:00 EST Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_permits_fall_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_programs_new_zealand_parks.htm Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:37:00 EST Jim Herdman is Program Manager of Historic and Visitor Assets for the Department of Conservation in New Zealand at the South Marlborough Area Office. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_special_evening_programs_new_zealand_parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_everyone_should_know_before_attempting_keyhole_route.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:08:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park rangers want those who attempt the Keyhole Route on Longs Peak to have realistic expectations of the challenges they will face to summit the 14,259 foot mountain. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_everyone_should_know_before_attempting_keyhole_route.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_experimental_program_shuttle_system.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:46:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_experimental_program_shuttle_system.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_connector_trail_cdt.htm Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:29:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_connector_trail_cdt.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_planning.htm Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:09:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Vaughn Baker announced today that funding has been secured for the second phase of the Bear Lake Road reconstruction. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_reconstruction_planning.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_tuesday.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:39:00 EST Continuing on Tuesday evenings is the Science Behind The Scenery Series. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_science_behind_the_scenery_programs_tuesday.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opening_2011.htm Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:23:00 EST Old Fall River Road normally opens by the Fourth of July holiday weekend but due to the heaviest late spring snow seen in decades the opening was delayed. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_opening_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_farview_curve_status.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:24:00 EST Farview Curve Overlook Parking Area located on Trail Ridge Road on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park will close Monday morning, July 25, at 7:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_farview_curve_status.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recent_incidents_at_rmnp.htm Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:03:00 EST Last night, June 28, at 8:00 p.m. park staff were contacted via cell phone by a 29-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman who had become disoriented near Lake Haiyaha in the Bear Lake area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_recent_incidents_at_rmnp.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fourth_of_july_weekend_2011.htm Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:21:00 EST With the upcoming warm weather forecast and higher than average snow pack, park staff are expecting a busy Fourth of July weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fourth_of_july_weekend_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bicyclist_injured_trail_ridge_road.htm Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST At around 1 p.m., Thursday, June 16, park rangers were notified of a single bicycle accident on Trail Ridge Road. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bicyclist_injured_trail_ridge_road.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_discovery_days.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Summer has arrived in Rocky Mountain National Park and brought with it Discovery Days, an interactive environmental education program for families every Tuesday! https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_discovery_days.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_status.htm Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Due to significant snow accumulation, Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is not expected to open by the Fourth of July weekend as it traditionally does. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_old_fall_river_road_status.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_international_migratory_bird_day.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is hosting a migratory bird bash. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about migratory birds while exploring the park with experienced bird watchers. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_international_migratory_bird_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_first_session_artist_program.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Photographer Drew Bedo of Rosenberg, Texas developed a strong connection to Rocky after a summer’s work at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park. Although legally blind, he creates fine-art images with traditional films in vintage and antique view cameras. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_first_session_artist_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_season_2011.htm Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:00:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National park opened today, Monday, June 6 at 10:15 a.m. for the season. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opens_for_season_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_artist_residence_program.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Seven artists have been selected for the summer 2011 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_artist_residence_program.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_programs_june4_june11_june18.htm Tue, 31 May 2011 20:00:00 EST 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? https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_programs_june4_june11_june18.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_delay_2011.htm Mon, 23 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will not open for the Memorial Day Weekend. The amount of winter snowpack that faced park snowplow operators when plowing began, combined with recent storms, have hampered park snowplowing efforts. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_opening_delay_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_evening_programs_may21_may28_june4.htm Tue, 17 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Black Bears call Rocky Mountain National Park home. Only the black bear is known to exist in the park and because they avoid humans, they are not often seen. Their northern cousin, the grizzly bear is no longer found in Colorado. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_evening_programs_may21_may28_june4.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_long_draw_reservoir_decision.htm Tue, 03 May 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_long_draw_reservoir_decision.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_programs_may7_may-142011.htm Mon, 02 May 2011 20:00:00 EST No larger than a grain of cooked rice, mountain pine beetles (MPB) are bark beetles with the power to greatly impact the forests and communities in the Rocky Mountain West in both an environmental and economic manner. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_programs_may7_may-142011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_april302011.htm Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Saturday, April 30, 7 p.m.; Limber Pine, White Pine Blister Rust and Hazard Trees in Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_april302011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_national_park_week_2011.htm Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_national_park_week_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_april9_april16_april23.htm Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST Wildland fire is an integral component of the forests, shrublands, and grasslands of Rocky Mountain National Park, performing a variety of ecological functions. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_april9_april16_april23.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lyceum_series_april2.htm Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST Imagining the Rocky of the Future: Beetles, Fire, and Trees. What will the lodgepole pine forests look like 100 years from now? https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/lyceum_series_april2.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/protection_of_high_value_trees_news_release_2011.htm Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/protection_of_high_value_trees_news_release_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_series_continues_march_19_march_march-26.htm Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST In this overview, we will look at two fires that occurred in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2010: Cow Creek and Onahu. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_series_continues_march_19_march_march-26.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_staff_using_firewise_standards.htm Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST Fire management staff at Rocky Mountain National Park will be reducing fuels around the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, park housing area and adjacent buildings to better meet Firewise standards pertaining to defensible space to protect structures. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_park_staff_using_firewise_standards.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_program_march_12.htm Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:00:00 EST How can many different groups, each with their own perspectives and interests, work together for forest health? The Front Range Roundtable was formed in 2004 with the mission of “serving as a focal point for diverse stakeholder input into efforts to reduce wildland fire risks and improve forest health through sustained fuels treatment along the Colorado Front Range.” The Roundtable is a coalition of individuals from state and federal agencies, local governments, environmental and conservation organizations, the academic and scientific communities, and industry and user groups, all with a commitment to forest health and fire risk mitigation along Colorado’s Front Range. So far, it is working as a very successful model. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_program_march_12.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_march5.htm Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Colorado's ponderosa pine forests have experienced a marked increase in the frequency, size, and severity of wildfires in the last decade. How might understory plant communities be expected to respond to these fires in the years that follow? Join guest speaker Paula Fornwalt of the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, to explore this question, using the results of several studies conducted following the 2002 Hayman Fire as a foundation. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_march5.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_temporary_raptor_closures.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_temporary_raptor_closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_series_continues_february19_february26.htm Sun, 13 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Is the unprecedented mountain pine beetle outbreak in Rocky Mountain National Park similar to a flameless fire with the potential of achieving similar results of wildfires? No. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2011_lyceum_series_continues_february19_february26.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_kickoff_lyceum_speaker_2011.htm Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Increasingly, we hear news reports of forests that are dying throughout North America from many different causes. Kicking off this year’s Lyceum Series on Saturday, February 12, at 7 p.m. is Wayne D. Shepperd. He will be examining Sudden Aspen Decline (SAD), a phenomenon that has killed hundreds of thousands of acres of aspen in Colorado, other western states, and Canada. The factors that define SAD will be discussed, along with the long-term ecologic consequences of its spread. A brief description of a research study testing whether aspen forests affected by SAD might be regenerated will be presented along with a discussion of our response to these ongoing changes to our forests. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_kickoff_lyceum_speaker_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_prog_feb52011.htm Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and PBS’s Education Series has been presenting The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Series each Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The last program will be shown this Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_evening_prog_feb52011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_flattop_followup.htm Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST The injured skiier's name from yesterday's incident in Rocky Mountain National Park is Scott Sedlack, 55, from Chicago. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rescue_flattop_followup.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_flattop_skiing_injury_january11.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST This afternoon park rangers were notified that a Chicago man took a significant tumbling/sliding fall near the east face of Flattop Mountain. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_flattop_skiing_injury_january11.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pile_burning_winter_2011.htm Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Fire managers plan to take advantage of winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash from several forest thinning and hazard tree mitigation projects. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pile_burning_winter_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/explore_winter_2011.htm Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/explore_winter_2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/holiday_programs10.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/holiday_programs10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/film-series-continues.htm Sun, 28 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and PBS’s Education Series is proud to present The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Series each Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/film-series-continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_climbing_fatality_allmixedup.htm Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST A 42-year old man from Denver died from a fall while climbing "All Mixed Up" on Saturday. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_climbing_fatality_allmixedup.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_work_west_side.htm Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST As part of ongoing beetle mitigation work, hazard trees will continue to be removed on Trail Ridge Road on the west side of the park from the Grand Lake Entrance Station to the Colorado River Trailhead. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_work_west_side.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_work_many_parks_curve.htm Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Park staff will be removing hazard trees beginning today on Trail Ridge Road above Many Parks Curve as part of ongoing beetle mitigation work. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_hazard_tree_mitigation_work_many_parks_curve.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_eve_programs_nov2010.htm Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and PBS’s Education Series is proud to present The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Series each Saturday at 7 p.m. through January 20 at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_eve_programs_nov2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/road-closed-for-season.htm Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/road-closed-for-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_air_2010.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service is accepting applications for its summer 2011 Artist-in-Residence Program through November 30, 2010, at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_air_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_eve_progs_october.htm Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST These evening programs are held at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park at 7 p.m. They are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_eve_progs_october.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_taylor_glacier.htm Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST At approximately 11:30 a.m. two climbers reported that a third man who was climbing with them fell on Taylor Glacier. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_taylor_glacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/public-meetings-for-grand-ditch-eis.htm Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will conduct two public meetings to develop alternatives for the Grand Ditch Breach Restoration Project on Oct 12, and 14, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/public-meetings-for-grand-ditch-eis.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hwy7_hazardtree_removal.htm Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Hazard trees, along a one mile section of the Highway 7 corridor that passes through Rocky Mountain National Park, will be removed in October, weather permitting. Many of these trees were dead from a previous bark beetle infestation. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/hwy7_hazardtree_removal.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/asphalt-sealing-project.htm Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST There will be limited parking on Monday, October 4, and Tuesday, October 5, at the Bear Lake Parking Lot and the Park & Ride Lot along Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/asphalt-sealing-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/work-to-strengthen-containment-lines.htm Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, September 28, fire managers plan to take advantage of ideal weather conditions to burn out fuels to widen the containment lines on portions of the Cow Creek Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/work-to-strengthen-containment-lines.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-the-keyhole-route-of-longs-peak.htm Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, Saturday, September 25, three hikers on the Keyhole Route of Longs Peak, witnessed a fall of another hiker from The Ledges. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/fatality-on-the-keyhole-route-of-longs-peak.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_emergency_fire_restrictions.htm Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST With large numbers of visitors expected to visit Rocky Mountain National Park over the weekend, all visitors to the area are reminded that emergency fire restrictions are in effect within park boundaries. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_emergency_fire_restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_additional-fire-restrictions.htm Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Effective 6:00 p.m. September 19, 2010, additional emergency fire restrictions are in place within the boundaries of Rocky Mountain National Park due to high fire danger. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_additional-fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new-fire-onahu.htm Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The Onahu Fire that started on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday should be fully contained late today. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new-fire-onahu.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fireupdate091410.htm Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Park personnel continue to monitor and evaluate the Cow Creek Fire. This fire is in a remote location and all designated trails remain open in Rocky Mountain National Park. Since September 1, the fire has grown approximately 70 acres. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fireupdate091410.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cowcreekfire_update_sept10.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cowcreekfire_update_sept10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cowcreekfirecontinues.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Park personnel continue to monitor and evaluate the Cow Creek Fire while always keeping public and firefighter safety a top priority. This fire is in a remote location and all designated trails and roads remain open in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cowcreekfirecontinues.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2010-firewood.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. Collection dates will begin September 15 through October 31. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_2010-firewood.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_smokevisiblefromcowcreekfire.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST Smoke has been visible from the Cow Creek Fire this Labor Day weekend. Park personnel are in the area and will continue to monitor fire behavior and weather conditions. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_smokevisiblefromcowcreekfire.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_elkclosure2010.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST On September 1, park officials will 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_elkclosure2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_fatalitydiamond.htm Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Two park rangers witnessed a fall of a technical climber from Broadway Ledge. https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_fatalitydiamond.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_artist_residence_2010.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_artist_residence_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_website_new_features.htm Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST The multimedia website section for Rocky Mountain National Park continues to expand with videos, podcasts, webcams and blogs. Roaming Rockies podcasts help you plan your visit to the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_website_new_features.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_intl_migratory_bird_day_2010.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST Although most of the country celebrated International Migratory Bird Day on May 8, Rocky Mountain National Park staff are celebrating this Saturday, June 12. https://www.nps.gov/romo/pr_intl_migratory_bird_day_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_night_program_june5.htm Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_night_program_june5.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_opening_2010.htm Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_opening_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_vehicle_accident__bear_lake.htm Tue, 25 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_vehicle_accident__bear_lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_gran_ditch_rest_pub_mtgs.htm Thu, 13 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will conduct two public meetings on the Grand Ditch Breach Restoration Project the first week of June, 2010. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_gran_ditch_rest_pub_mtgs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_may15-22.htm Sun, 09 May 2010 20:00:00 EST The Lyceum schedule runs through May. Programs are free and open to the public. They are held at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_may15-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_may1-8_2010.htm Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_may1-8_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_april_24.htm Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_april_24.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_national_park_week_2010.htm Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_national_park_week_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_greenhouse_openhouse_earth_day.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Come celebrate Earth Day at the Rocky Mountain National Park Greenhouse Thursday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_greenhouse_openhouse_earth_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_apr17.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park will feature Doug Scott speaking on “Our Wilderness: America’s Common Ground,” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium. The program is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_apr17.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_stewardship_award_cdow.htm Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Vaughn Baker announced that the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) is the recipient of the 2009 Rocky Mountain National Park Stewardship Award. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_stewardship_award_cdow.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_community_recycling_2010.htm Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and the Town of Estes Park are teaming up again to provide an opportunity for area residents to recycle corrugated cardboard. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_community_recycling_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beetle_mitigation_2010.htm Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beetle_mitigation_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_prescribed_burn_spring10.htm Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing to conduct prescribed burns in the South Lateral Moraine area, approximately 135 acres of open ponderosa. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_prescribed_burn_spring10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_mar27_apr3and10.htm Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST 2010 Lyceum Series “Wilderness: Of What Avail Are Forty Freedoms Without A Blank Spot On The Map?” https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_mar27_apr3and10.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_research_conference_2010.htm Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2010 Biennial Research Conference will be held on March 30, and 31, in the Estes Park Town Board Room. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_research_conference_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_march_13_20_2010.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_march_13_20_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_raptor_closures_2010.htm Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. To ensure that raptors can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season and monitored by wildlife managers. All closures went in to effect on March 1 and will continue through July 31, if appropriate. These closures may be extended longer or rescinded at an earlier date depending on nesting activity. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_raptor_closures_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_march_6_2010.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:00:00 EST Saturday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. – Driven Wild: The Automobile and the Making of Modern Wilderness https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_march_6_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_feb_27_2010.htm Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Saturday, February 27, 7:00 p.m. – Ute Life in the Forest, Then and Now https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_feb_27_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_feb_20.htm Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Saturday, February 20, 7:00 p.m. – "America's Wilderness: A Political Climate Change?" https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_feb_20.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_accessibility.htm Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Travelers with disabilities need to know more about an actual destination and accommodations before starting their trips. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_accessibility.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_2010.htm Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash from several forest thinning projects. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_winter_pile_burning_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_continues.htm Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST 2010 Lyceum Series “Wilderness: Of What Avail Are Forty Freedoms Without A Blank Spot On The Map?” https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_continues.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_green_mountain_water_system.htm Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is considering the construction of a new small water system at the Green Mountain Housing Area to comply with Colorado State Department of Public Health and Environment potable water regulations. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_green_mountain_water_system.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_95th_anniversary_announcement.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park turns 95 years old in 2010. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_95th_anniversary_announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_keynote_speaker.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_2010_keynote_speaker.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bmvc_sat_jan23_prog.htm Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Saturday, January 23, 7 p.m. at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The Program is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bmvc_sat_jan23_prog.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bvmc_sat_jan16_progs.htm Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Saturday, January 16, 7 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bvmc_sat_jan16_progs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_kid-friendly_snowshoe_hikes.htm Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST Join a Park Ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park for a kid-friendly snowshoe adventure on the west side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_kid-friendly_snowshoe_hikes.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rmnp_winter.htm Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST The park is less visited in winter but still very much open and alive with activity. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_explore_rmnp_winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_holiday_programs_2009.htm Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_holiday_programs_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_pass_as_gift_09.htm Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rocky_pass_as_gift_09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sat_eve_progs_bmvc_dec09.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST This fall and early winter, Rocky Mountain National Park will continue to celebrate 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sat_eve_progs_bmvc_dec09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sat_eve_progs_bmvc_nov09.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sat_eve_progs_bmvc_nov09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_counts_2009.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_counts_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_2009.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season today. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trail_ridge_road_closes_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_incident_oct09.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_incident_oct09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_air_applications_2010.htm Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_air_applications_2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_lottery.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST More permits will be available to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_collection_lottery.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ken_burns_npld.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ken_burns_npld.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pile_burning_winter09.htm Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pile_burning_winter09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_randy_jones_lecture_griddle_09.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_randy_jones_lecture_griddle_09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_fatality.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST A body of an unidentified male was found below the False Keyhole this morning by an off duty park employee. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_projects.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new_projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_satprogs_bmvc_sept09.htm Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_satprogs_bmvc_sept09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_september09.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST A 62-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado, fell between 25 to 50 feet on the Fern Lake Trail near Odessa Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_september09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_rescue_902.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_rescue_902.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sept_sat_pm_programs.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sept_sat_pm_programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_reviewing_proposal.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_reviewing_proposal.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_meadow_closures_2009.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_meadow_closures_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grand_ditch_trail_closure.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_grand_ditch_trail_closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rx_burning_2009.htm Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_rx_burning_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_incident.htm Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Using an Automated External Defibrilator (AED), park rangers restore the pulse of a patient in cardiac arrest on the Flattop Mountain Trail. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_cardiac_incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_mt_ida_follow-up.htm Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_mt_ida_follow-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_mount_ida_incident.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_mount_ida_incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_timber_creek_campground_closure.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_timber_creek_campground_closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_sales.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Permits are available to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park beginning August 15 through September 8. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_firewood_sales.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_stewardship_awards_2008.htm Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_stewardship_awards_2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_carryout.htm Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Today, near Black Lake (10,620 feet) in Rocky Mountain National Park, a 47 year old female, suffered a broken ankle. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_carryout.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_incident_7_24.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST This morning, a 64 year old male from Estes Park, Colorado, fell approximately 10 feet in the “Trough” area of Longs Peak. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_incident_7_24.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_chip_seal.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_lake_road_chip_seal.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_cardiac_fatality.htm Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_cardiac_fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_const_summer09.htm Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Work is currently underway on Trail Ridge Road from the boundary near the Grand Lake Entrance, continuing north through the switchbacks by Farview Curve. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_const_summer09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_swift_water_rescue.htm Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_swift_water_rescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_dui_checkpoint.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_dui_checkpoint.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_informaiton_line.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park has a new recorded phone line dedicated to the status of Trail Ridge Road. The number is (970) 586-1222. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_informaiton_line.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wildlife_series_spanish.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wildlife_series_spanish.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_thursday_programs.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_thursday_programs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_climbingincident060909.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park rangers are responding to an incident that occurred this afternoon above Emerald Lake. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_climbingincident060909.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_programs_june_2009.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Saturday Evening programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center for June, 2009 https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_saturday_programs_june_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_2009.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Six artists have been selected for the summer 2009 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_artist_in_residence_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sat_prog_santa_elena_monteverde.htm Tue, 26 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Shared Missions and Shared Challenges: Notes from a trip to the southern end of the Continental Divide. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_sat_prog_santa_elena_monteverde.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_highway_7_recreation_improvement.htm Mon, 25 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_highway_7_recreation_improvement.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_open_2009.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened around 9 a.m. yesterday, May 21. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_open_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_enos_mills_5-23.htm Mon, 18 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_enos_mills_5-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_notchtop_rescue.htm Mon, 11 May 2009 20:00:00 EST A fifty-seven year old male was discovered at 11:00 a.m. this morning at the base of Ptarmigan Glacier near Notchtop Couloir in Rocky Mountain National Park by two backcountry skiers. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_notchtop_rescue.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_james_frank.htm Sun, 10 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Thirty-year Estes Park resident and photographer, James Frank, will present a visual celebration of photographs at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16, in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_james_frank.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beetle_mitigation_09.htm Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:00 EST Bark beetles continue to be active within Rocky Mountain National Park, impacting large numbers of conifer trees. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beetle_mitigation_09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_may9.htm Sun, 03 May 2009 20:00:00 EST 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_may9.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_near_kvc.htm Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Deceased person inside a burned vehicle discovered near Kawuneeche Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_near_kvc.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_crd.htm Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Deceased person inside a burned vehicle discovered near Kawuneeche Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_fatality_crd.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_canisters.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Backcountry overnight campers will be required to carry a food canister in to Rocky Mountain National Park’s backcountry this summer. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bear_canisters.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ta_barron_lyceum.htm Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ta_barron_lyceum.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_april25.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_april25.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_enos_mills.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_enos_mills.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wilderness_dedication.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joined members of the Colorado congressional delegation and local officials today to dedicate the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Area. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_wilderness_dedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_09_photography.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_09_photography.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_raptor_closures_2009.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park to enable wildlife managers to gather information and ensure that raptors can nest undisturbed. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_raptor_closures_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_third_recycle_day.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park and the Town of Estes Park have again teamed up to provide an opportunity for area residents to recycle corrugated cardboard. The third opportunity will be on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_third_recycle_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_gle_replacement.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) staff are proposing to replace the Grand Lake Entrance Station to correct safety deficiencies and improve visitor service. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_gle_replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bighorn_brigade_recruit.htm Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Rocky Mountain National Park is currently recruiting new volunteers for the Bighorn Brigade at Sheep Lakes. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_bighorn_brigade_recruit.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_isabella_byrd.htm Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Join us Saturday night as a time traveler comes back to Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_isabella_byrd.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ambulance_donation.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST Today, March 18, Rocky Mountain National Park staff presented a $2,500 donation to the Quota Club Estes Park Medical Center (EPMC) Ambulance Fund in recognition of ongoing services provided by Dr. Scott Chew. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_ambulance_donation.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pile_burning_winter_2009.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_pile_burning_winter_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_progs_thru_mar1409.htm Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_progs_thru_mar1409.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-20-09_glacier_basin.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Extensive beetle mitigation work continues at a variety of locations in Rocky Mountain National Park, including Glacier Basin Campground, on the east side of the park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-20-09_glacier_basin.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-20-09_second_cardboard_day.htm Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST On February 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Rocky Mountain National Park and the Town of Estes Park will team up to provide an opportunity for area residents to recycle corrugated cardboard. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-20-09_second_cardboard_day.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-21-09_lyceum.htm Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Enjoy a visual journey through Rocky Mountain National Park with award-winning photographer, Erik Stensland, who has spent years exploring the hidden corners of Rocky capturing unique moments of beauty. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-21-09_lyceum.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-10-09_bear_lake_phase_3.htm Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-10-09_bear_lake_phase_3.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-09-09-tatras.htm Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST Learn more about Tatras National Park https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_02-09-09-tatras.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_feb072009.htm Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_feb072009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_01-29-09.htm Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Join local resident and award-winning woodcarver Jim Smith as he presents "The Art of Carving Birds." https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_01-29-09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_community_recycle_dau-01-21-09.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Park Partners with Town of Estes Park for The First Community Cardboard Recycle Day. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_community_recycle_dau-01-21-09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_series_01-24-09.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST “Cowboy” Brad Fitch Entertains for Lyceum Program. 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_lyceum_series_01-24-09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new-fire_management_plan_01-21-09.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Input Needed for Rocky Mountain National Park’s New Fire Management Plan https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_new-fire_management_plan_01-21-09.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_fatalitiy_jan2009.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_longs_peak_fatalitiy_jan2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter_activities_rmnp_2009.htm Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Winter activities at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/winter_activities_rmnp_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_annual_pass_gift_2009.htm Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST 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.   https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_annual_pass_gift_2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_dec2008_bmvc_eps.htm Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST All evening programs are on Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. They are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_dec2008_bmvc_eps.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_november_2008_evening_progs.htm Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST All evening programs are on Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. They are free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_november_2008_evening_progs.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beetle_killed_tree_burn.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park are collaborating with Colorado State University researchers to learn more about the impacts of the mountain pine beetle epidemic on fire behavior. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_beetle_killed_tree_burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_closes_2008.htm Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Today, Thursday, November 6, 2008, Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season to through travel. Old Fall River Road officially closed for the season on October 20, 2008. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_trr_closes_2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_flights_2008.htm Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST Over the next five months, weather conditions permitting, fixed wing and helicopter flights will occur over Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/pr_elk_flights_2008.htm