Tag: Rocky Mountain National Park
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It will soon cost an international couple $230 to visit Rocky Mountain National Park for a single day
The outdoor recreation industry has been abuzz about a press release published by the U.S. Department of the Interior on November 25, which announces several big changes coming to the country’s national parks. The press release describes the changes as “the most significant modernization of national park access in decades, delivering new digital America the…
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Video captures park ranger saving bighorn ram stuck in mud at Colorado park
On November 22, photographer Ken Rager shared a video that’s gotten quite a bit of attention online – one of wildlife officers rescuing a ram that got stuck in the mud at Rocky Mountain National Park. Rager reports that the incident took place in the mud at Sheep Lakes, which is located a few miles…
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Above the clouds on a frozen hike to Colorado’s Sky Pond at 10,900 feet
Tucked away in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, the snow-filled winter route to Sky Pond is not a trek for the inexperienced hiker. A destination found at the end of a trail that passes expansive scenes of frozen lakes and icy waterfalls, those embarking on this adventure should proceed with extreme caution and…
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The allure of climbing a Colorado peak that’s claimed more than 70 lives
While Colorado is filled with mountain peaks, one in particular seems to have captured the widespread allure of sightseers and adventurers, alike – 14,259-foot Longs Peak. The only mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park that reaches an elevation of more than 14,000 feet above sea level, Longs Peak is known for its beauty, but its…
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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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Metro Moves: Visit Estes Park names new CEO
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Estes Park’s tourism agency names new CEO Visit Estes Park, the tourism and marketing organization for the city that marks the entrance into Rocky Mountain National…
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Colorado pays to keep Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers open
Colorado is picking up the tab to keep two visitor centers of the Rocky Mountain National Park, a key economic driver for the state, open as the federal shutdown entered its third week. The state will pay $3,200 per day to keep the Beaver Meadows and Kawuneeche visitor centers operating starting on Oct. 24. The…
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Rocky Mountain National Park open with limited visitor services amid government shutdown
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado remains open during the federal government shutdown, which started Wednesday, though visitor services are limited. With prime leaf-peeping season in full swing, the national park’s popular Glacier Gorge Trailhead crawled with visitors on Oct. 1. A lone park ranger answered visitor questions at the trailhead, many of which…
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What happens during a government shutdown and how will it affect Colorado?
A looming government shutdown could leave hundreds of thousands of federal employees without a paycheck and close many government services. The impact of a shutdown would vary from state to state. Among its most visible impact in the state could include the temporary closure of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Officials in Colorado have offered to “partner”…
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Iconic Colorado road closed due to “significant ice buildup” on most scenic stretch
UPDATE: Trail Ridge Road reopened on Wednesday afternoon. Old Fall River Road remains closed at this time. Travelers of these routes are cautioned to expect potential rapid changes in conditions with precipitation in the forecast. After a brief closure last weekend, Rocky Mountain National Park’s Trail Ridge Road is once again shut down as a…