National Park News

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?

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.

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?

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.

Permits are available by lottery to collect firewood generated from hazard tree removals within Rocky Mountain National Park.

Jim Herdman is Program Manager of Historic and Visitor Assets for the Department of Conservation in New Zealand at the South Marlborough Area Office.

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.

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.

Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent Vaughn Baker announced today that funding has been secured for the second phase of the Bear Lake Road reconstruction.

Continuing on Tuesday evenings is the Science Behind The Scenery Series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At around 1 p.m., Thursday, June 16, park rangers were notified of a single bicycle accident on Trail Ridge Road.

At around 1 p.m., Thursday, June 16, park rangers were notified of a single bicycle accident on Trail Ridge Road.

Summer has arrived in Rocky Mountain National Park and brought with it Discovery Days, an interactive environmental education program for families every Tuesday!

Summer has arrived in Rocky Mountain National Park and brought with it Discovery Days, an interactive environmental education program for families every Tuesday!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National park opened today, Monday, June 6 at 10:15 a.m. for the season.

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National park opened today, Monday, June 6 at 10:15 a.m. for the season.

Seven artists have been selected for the summer 2011 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Seven artists have been selected for the summer 2011 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park.