Tag: Rmnp
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Which high mountain passes will be drivable on Memorial Day weekend?
Some mountain passes, like Trail Ridge Road, were blanketed from Monday’s snowstorm, while others stayed on trend with a historically low snowpack Don’t pack away the winter coat just yet. Memorial Day weekend usually rings in the summer, with amusement parks opening, pool covers being removed for the season and families racing off on vacations.…
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Iconic Colorado route that reaches 12,183 feet officially closed for winter
And just like that, the iconic Trail Ridge Road has officially been shut down to thru-traffic for winter, as of November 14. Rocky Mountain National Park closes the route each year due to the risks that come with high-elevation travel during frigid and snowy months. Reaching 12,183 feet above sea level, the road isn’t maintained…
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At Camp St. Malo, spirituality is tied to the experience of nature
The Chapel on the Rock, located at the base of Mount Meeker near Rocky Mountain National Park, blends natural beauty, history, and spirituality, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Known for its active parish, scenic trails, and nearby Tahosa Coffee House, the site emphasizes disconnection from technology and stewardship of nature.
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Rocky Mountain National Park notice of changes to Commercial Use Authorization Program
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) will implement changes to the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) program over the next two years, Kyle Patterson with the Park said in a news release Wednesday. The Commercial Use Authorization program is a management tool used by the National Park Service to authorize appropriate business activities within NPS site’s boundaries.…
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Trail Ridge Road on Estes Park side closed for 90 minutes due to car crash
Update: The road reopened around noon Sunday after a 3-vehicle accident closed US-34 between Deer Ridge Junction and Rainbow Curve. A 3-vehicle accident in Rocky Mountain National Park has temporarily closed a section of Trail Ridge Road (US-34) on the east (Estes Park) side of the park. “Trail Ridge Road is temporarily closed between Deer…
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Winter weather sparks road closures in Rocky Mountains; chain laws in effect on I-70
Whiteout conditions and blowing snow shut down roads east of Rocky Mountain National Park Thursday as snow began to set in across parts the Front Range, the park announced. Colorado Springs, Denver and sections of the Rocky Mountains are forecast to see multiple inches of snow with parts of the high country near Breckenridge and…
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Rocky Mountain National Park proposes increase to entrance, camping fees
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rocky Mountain National Park is asking for public feedback on proposed increases to the park’s entrance and camping fees. The proposal would raise the Daily Vehicle Entrance fee for a day pass to the park by $5, from $25 to $30. The proposal would not…
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Texas woman injured after falling 20 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A woman from Texas suffered severe injuries after falling nearly 20 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials announced Wednesday. The 41-year-old woman was hiking and scrambling near the Balanced Rock area when she fell Monday morning, a park release said. The woman called emergency…
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Colorado River Towns | Estes Park
Most people know Estes Park as the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, but the small town and its rivers have attracted tourists for decades. (Video by Katie Klann)
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Skier dies in Rocky Mountain National Park after falling more than 400 feet
A skier died Sunday morning after sliding more than 400 feet down a snowfield into rocks on Sundance Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park, the park announced in a news release. Rangers responded to an unconscious skier on the mountain’s north-facing side midway between Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road, the park said.…