Rocky Mountain National Park News
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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.
April 13, 2025 | 12:52 pm
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.
Transponder Sales and Renewals to Resume at Rocky Mountain National Park Beginning Sunday, April 13
April 11, 2025 | 4:58 pm
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.
Rocky Mountain National Park Celebrates National Park Week, National Volunteer Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day with Fun Activities for All Ages
April 10, 2025 | 2:44 pm
Celebrate National Park Week, National Volunteer Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day at Rocky Mountain National Park.
Fungus Linked to White Nose Syndrome Detected in Rocky Mountain National Park
April 3, 2025 | 10:14 am
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.
Seeking Information on Reckless Driving within Rocky Mountain National Park
April 2, 2025 | 3:46 pm
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.
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Plans for Prescribed Burn on Monday, March 10, 2025 If Conditions Allow
March 8, 2025 | 11:03 am
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.
Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy Are Accepting Applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship
January 17, 2025 | 12:09 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are accepting applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship.
Winter Pile Burning Operations Planned in Rocky Mountain National Park Conditions Permitting
January 15, 2025 | 11:45 am
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.
Rocky Mountain National Park to Host a Variety of Ranger-led Activities During Winter 2025
January 8, 2025 | 12:41 pm
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.
Rocky Mountain National Park to Host a Variety of Fun Programs for All Ages on the West Side of the Park During Winter 2025
December 17, 2024 | 3:14 pm
Interested in experiencing the wonders of the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park with a park ranger?