A week after a trail runner was reported missing in the high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, searchers continued to hold out hope Thursday as airborne observers took to the skies over the rugged park.
In 1964, passage of The Wilderness Act promised Americans that there would be lands designated for preservation and protection in their natural condition. It was a promise from Congress that the American people of present and future generations would be able to enjoy the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness.”
A young couple descending a couloir at Rocky Mountain National Park fell approximately 300 feet, killing the young woman and critically injuring her companion.
A 26-year-old Colorado woman on a free-solo climb on Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado died when she fell roughly 500 feet while negotiating a challenging route.
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opened for traffic Friday, though weather could create tricky travel conditions or lead to a temporary closure.
Beginning on June 1, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees. Visitors who are only able to pay with cash may purchase a prepaid pass from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers.
Explore the National Park System extensively and not only are you likely to come across some incredible vistas, diverse natural resources, and rich history, but also some incredible meals in the lodge at day's end, or even at the start of your day.