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Rocky Mountain National Park
Ranger-led Programs
 
Photo ranger giving program at Sheep Lakes.
Park Rangers give hundreds of programs throughout the summer months to visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Park-wide Ranger-led Programs

Winter 2008/2009
October 26-March 28

Fall 2008
September 2-October 25

Special Programs

The 23 minute park movie, Spirit of the Mountains, is shown daily at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park call 970-586-1206.

 
Photo bull elk

Elk Echoes

Elk Rut Evening Programs Begin September 2

Sheep Lakes Parking Lot
Daily 6 p.m.
Learn about elk adaptations, migrations, & mating behavior in this 30-minute talk.

Moraine Park Visitor Center Amphitheater
Daily 6 p.m.
Learn about elk adaptations, migrations, & mating behavior in this 30-minute talk.

 

Trail Ridge Road Tours

Wednesdays in July & August 2008

Rocky Mountain Transit Management in conjunction with Rocky Mountain National Park will be offering a 5 hour interpretive tour of Trail Ridge Road. The tour will leave the Estes Park Visitors Center at 9:45 a.m. for the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The tour will stop at the following locations:

  • Many Parks Curve
  • Rainbow Curve
  • Lava Cliffs
  • Alpine Visitor Center-Passengers will be allowed one hour for lunch
  • Forest Canyon Overlook

Ample time will be allowed at all stops for photographs and viewing.

Rocky Mountain National Park personnel will be onboard to describe the history and geologic wonders of the highest continuously paved road in North America. They will also be available to answer any questions.

The cost for adults is $20. Youths 16 and under $10. Children not occupying a seat are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Book Store. Cash or checks accepted only, no credit cards. For further information please call 970-577-7477.

 
Photo Elk in Moraine Park with harem.
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a photo of the park's shuttle bus
Take the free shuttle!
See a route map and schedules
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a photo of gneiss (a metamorphic rock)  

Did You Know?
The oldest rocks in the park are metamorphic (biotite schist and gneiss) estimated at 1.7 billion years old, making them some of the oldest rocks within the National Park System.

Last Updated: October 24, 2008 at 18:39 EST