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Witness the rebuilding and rebirth of local communities and the landscape itself after the 100-year flood of 2013.
Select osprey been inducted into a unique satellite transmitter tracking project, a joint effort among RMNP, the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO), and the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
If you can walk, you can snowshoe. This adventure is easily done by all ages and abilities including families with young children.
In Winter, Rocky Mountain National Park Splits in Two
RMNP: Adventure Guy
Though Trail Ridge Road closes in the winter, Rocky Mountain National Park is OPEN all year. The story becomes the tale of two Parks
If you love skiing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, sledding, hut trips, ice skating, and anything that involves frozen water just figure Colorado is the place to be.
We know exploring a national park can be an exciting activity to do on your own, but why not spend a few hours and check out a ranger-led program?
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Top Ten Things to do in Rocky Mountain
1. See Aspens in Fall
Starting in late August, aspens in the highest reaches of the Park begin their annual quaking, a term to describe the aspens unique leaves changing a golden-yellow hue and how they react in wind. Read More...
2. Take in a Festival
Want to dance, drink, and eat good food all in the name of a frozen dead guy? Done. How about attend the best small rodeo in America? Yep, got that covered too. Or how about throwing on a kilt and tossing a kaber? Better yet, how about tossing it with the Rocky Mountains as your backdrop? Done, done and done. Read More...
3. Hike to the Top of Longs Peak
Dominating the skyline, and topping out at 14,259 feet, Longs Peak is the ultimate adventure for enthusiastic hikers. Read More...
4. 350 Miles of Hiking Trails
Over 350 miles of trails crisscross the Park, linking together alpine lakes, jagged peaks, thick lodgepole Pine forests and rocky tundra. Also, right outside the park sits plenty of National Forest land. Read More...
5. See Wild Animals
Home to thousands of Elk, Mule Dear, Marmots, Big Horn Sheep, and the occasional Black Beer, it’s not uncommon to have your Park experience include a wildlife sighting. Read More...
6. Enjoy a Ranger-Led Activity in Rocky Mountain National Park
We know exploring a national park can be an exciting activity to do on your own, but why not spend a few hours and check out a ranger-led program? Read More...
7. Tour Trail Ridge Road in Colorado
Known appropriately as the Highway to the Sky, Trail Ridge Road crosses the continental divide at a whopping 12,183 feet. Colorado has also designated Trail Ridge Road as a scenic and history byway. Read More...
8. Go Sledding at Hidden Valley Snow Play Area
If you love skiing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, sledding, hut trips, ice skating, and anything that involves frozen water just figure Colorado is the place to be. Read More...
9. Spend a Night in the Historic Stanley Hotel
Just six miles from Rocky Mountain National Park and towering above the small mountain town of Estes Park, The Stanley Hotel should be included in every visitors to do list. Read More...
10. A Perfect Day in Rocky Mountain National Park
We decided to spill one of our perfect days in Rocky Mountain National Park, just for you. Read More...
