Rocky Mountain National Park

Musing From The Parks | Hunting Bandelier, Employee Housing, Smith's Job

Is hunting the driving force behind legislation to rebrand Bandelier National Monument as a "national park," how will the National Park Service address employee housing on a system-wide scale, and why did P. Daniel Smith land a $165,000 job based out of his house?

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 25th, 2020 9:35am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #3

Continuing a series of national parks quizzes and trivia, contributing editor Rebecca Latson wants you to try your hand at Quiz #3 to see just how much park knowledge you possess before checking the answers at the bottom of the article.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 4th, 2020 1:45am

Study Shows Americans Visit Parks, But Not For Long

Americans love the national parks, and can name the last park they visited, but they don't visit for long, according to a telephone survey commissioned by the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 7th, 2020 1:45am

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National Parks Traveler Episode 47: Expanding The National Park System And Winter Park Destinations

Michael Kellett, the executive director of RESTORE: The North Woods, discusses a campaign to see the size of the National Park System roughly tripled to more than 182 million acres. And Traveler contributing editor Erika Zambello and Becky Lomax, author of Moon’s USA National Parks, the Complete Guide to All 59 Parks, join Kurt Repanshek to discuss their favorite winter national park destinations.

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Warming Climate Expected To Affect Rocky Mountain Rivers

Rivers in the Rocky Mountains that typically freeze over during winter are expected to see fewer days of being frozen as the climate continues to warm, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

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By NPT Staff - January 2nd, 2020 1:45am

Winter Opens Snowy National Parks To Hardy Adventurers

Thanksgiving week brought a lot of snow to much of the country. I returned home to find 8-9 inches of the white stuff in the yard, and a decided chill (low teens) in the air. All of which naturally got me thinking about how to enjoy the winter months in the cold weather side of the National Park System. If you’re looking to enjoy parks chilled and blanketed by winter, here are some destinations to consider.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 6th, 2019 1:45am

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Deep Listening In National Parks Brings Rewards

What do you hear when you visit a national park? Spend some time with Jacob Job, a natural sounds recording specialist, and you'll likely learn to hear much, much more.

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By NPT Staff - December 1st, 2019 1:09pm

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Winter Has Descended On National Parks In The Rockies

Need proof that winter is moving in? Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park has closed for the season, most roads in Yellowstone National Park are closed to wheeled vehicles, and visitor services are going into hibernation at Glacier National Park.

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By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2019 2:00am

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Study Says Yellowstone National Park Backpackers Mostly Happy With Their Experience

A study into the experiences of backpackers in Yellowstone National Park came away with the conclusion that almost all had a great experience. Most said they didn't think the park's backcountry was crowded, and they had no problem with the fees they had to pay.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 1st, 2019 8:07am

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Higher Camping Fees Possible At Rocky Mountain National Park

Higher camping fees could be in the future at Rocky Mountain National Park, where park staff is considering a slight increase in campground fees.

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By NPT Staff - September 2nd, 2019 1:45am

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