Research

Rocky Mountain National Park attracts researchers from all over the world who explore a variety of topics from alpine soils and glaciers to forest ecology and wildlife disease. Long-term projects in the park have contributed to not only our understanding of park resources, but also to the larger scientific understanding of ecosystem processes and global change. Learn more about how research in our National Parks has contributed to the advancement of science here, including one study from right here at Rocky.

Last updated: February 8, 2024