July 09, 2009
Road Work Underway on Trail Ridge Road In Rocky Mountain National ParkWork is currently underway on Trail Ridge Road from the boundary near the Grand Lake Entrance, continuing north through the switchbacks by Farview Curve.
July 06, 2009
Swift Water Rescue at Rocky Mountain National Park
Mountain streams can be dangerous, especially after all of the spring runoff and continued moisture in the park. Visitors are reminded to remain back from the banks of streams and rivers and provide proper supervision for children, who by nature, tend to be attracted to water.
July 01, 2009
Sobriety Checkpoint in Rocky Mountain National Park
Prangers will be cooperating with local and state law enforcement agencies throughout the Fourth of July weekend increasing Law Enforcement Patrols and conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint.
June 29, 2009
New Recorded Line on Status of Trail Ridge Road
Rocky Mountain National Park has a new recorded phone line dedicated to the status of Trail Ridge Road. The number is (970) 586-1222.
June 29, 2009
All About Wildlife Series-Programs in Spanish
In partnership with the Estes Park Public Library, Rocky Mountain National Park staff are giving wildlife programs in Spanish. All programs will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Public Library.
June 20, 2009
Science Behind the Scenery Programs
Back by popular demand is the Thursday evening Science Behind The Scenery Series. These programs begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the auditorium at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park. They are free and open to the public. Expand your knowledge of the park by learning more about the research behind the scenes.
June 09, 2009
Two Climbers Injured at Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers are responding to an incident that occurred this afternoon above Emerald Lake.
June 02, 2009
Saturday Evening Programs for June, 2009
Saturday Evening programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center for June, 2009
June 01, 2009
Artists Selected for Program at Rocky Mountain National Park for 2009
Six artists have been selected for the summer 2009 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park.
May 27, 2009
Saturday Evening Program Highlights Recent Visit by Park Staff to Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest Area
Shared Missions and Shared Challenges: Notes from a trip to the southern end of the Continental Divide.
May 26, 2009
Public Meetings Scheduled for Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and the Boulder Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) have completed the Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan and Environmental Assessment which proposes changes at Lily Lake and the Longs Peak Trailhead in RMNP and the Meeker Park Campground in the Roosevelt National Forest.
May 22, 2009
Trail Ridge Road Is Open for 2009 Season
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened around 9 a.m. yesterday, May 21.
May 19, 2009
Storyteller Depicts Enos Mills Evening Program at Rocky Mountain National Park May 23
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
May 12, 2009
Rescue Underway at Rocky Mountain National Park
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.
May 11, 2009
Lyceum Program Presents James Frank Celebrating Inspiration, Photographs of Rocky Mountain National Park
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.
May 08, 2009
Mitigation Work in 2009 for Beetles Continues at Rocky Mountain National Park
Bark beetles continue to be active within Rocky Mountain National Park, impacting large numbers of conifer trees.
May 04, 2009
Lyceum Program Continues May 9 at Rocky Mountain National Park
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
April 30, 2009
Fatality at Rocky Mountain National Park-Update
Deceased person inside a burned vehicle discovered near Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
April 29, 2009
Fatality at Rocky Mountain National Park
Deceased person inside a burned vehicle discovered near Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
April 28, 2009
Acclaimed Writer and Conservationist T.A. Barron To Speak at Lyceum Program
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World:
Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
April 28, 2009
Food Canisters Now Required For Backcountry Camping at Rocky Mountain National Park
Backcountry overnight campers will be required to carry a food canister in to Rocky Mountain National Park’s backcountry this summer.
April 21, 2009
Author Describes Influences of Rocky Mountain National Park
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
April 14, 2009
Storyteller Depicts Enos Mills Evening Program at Rocky Mountain National Park
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
April 09, 2009
Salazar Joins Congressional Delegation, Local Leaders To Dedicate Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Area
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.
March 31, 2009
Upcoming Evening Programs at Rocky Mountain National Park Focus on the Art of Photography
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
March 24, 2009
Plans to Replace Grand Lake Entrance Station Facilities at Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) staff are proposing to replace the Grand Lake Entrance Station to correct safety deficiencies and improve visitor service.
March 24, 2009
Park Partners with Town of Estes Park for Third Community Cardboard Recycle Day
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.
March 24, 2009
Temporary Closures to Protect 2009 Nesting Raptors in Rocky Mountain National Park
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.
March 23, 2009
Looking For a Few Good Volunteers - Bighorn Brigade Recruitment
Rocky Mountain National Park is currently recruiting new volunteers for the Bighorn Brigade at Sheep Lakes.
March 23, 2009
Isabella Bird Revisits Rocky Mountain National Park
Join us Saturday night as a time traveler comes back to Rocky Mountain National Park.
March 18, 2009
Park Gives Donation to Ambulance Fund
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.
March 17, 2009
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Winter 2009 Pile Burning Operations
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.
February 25, 2009
Lyceum Programs Through March 14
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
February 20, 2009
Second Community Cardboard Recycle Day
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.
February 20, 2009
Changes at Glacier Basin
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.
February 17, 2009
Into Thin Places
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.
February 10, 2009
Bear Lake Road Phase 2 Reconstruction Planning Efforts
The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA), is proposing to reconstruct a 5-mile section of Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. This is Phase 2 of the project and would complete the reconstruction of the entire road.
February 09, 2009
Tatras-Wildife Frozen in Time
Learn more about Tatras National Park
February 02, 2009
The Art of Seeing Rocky Mountain National Park
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment. Join artist Jim Disney Saturday, February 7 at 7 p.m. as he presents a discussion about finding artistic inspiration in the natural beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park combined with a digital presentation of photographs, paintings & drawings.
January 26, 2009
Celebrated Woodcarver Highlights Beautiful Bird Species
Join local resident and award-winning woodcarver Jim Smith as he presents "The Art of Carving Birds."
January 21, 2009
Cowboy Brad Fitch Entertains for Lyceum Program
“Cowboy” Brad Fitch Entertains for Lyceum Program. 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World:
Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
January 21, 2009
Input Needed for New Fire Management Plan
Input Needed for Rocky Mountain National Park’s New Fire Management Plan
January 21, 2009
First Community Recycle Day
Park Partners with Town of Estes Park for The First Community Cardboard Recycle Day.
January 13, 2009
Keynote Speaker Kicks Off This Year's Lyceum Series
2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment
January 10, 2009
Fatality On the Longs Peak Trail In Rocky Mountain National Park
A fifty-five year old man from Lakewood, Colorado, died along the Longs Peak trail in Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday, January 10. The victim was approximately 2.5 miles (over 10,000 feet elevation) from the Longs Peak Trailhead.
