UPDATED: Searches Under Way For Missing Hikers In Rocky Mountain, Kings Canyon National Parks
Searches were under way Monday afternoon for missing hikers in both Rocky Mountain and Kings Canyon national parks.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers Work Through The Night To Save Climber
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers worked through the night early Saturday to sve the life of a Colorado climber who had injured himself while glissading down a snowy chute.
- By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2014 1:31pm
Fatality Reported Near Longs Peak At Rocky Mountain National Park, Followed By Injured Climber
The body of an unidentified man has been recovered from the approach to Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, where rangers found themselves working another search-and-rescue in the mountains leading into the night Friday.
- By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2014 12:25am
Old Fall River Road In Rocky Mountain National Park To Close For All Uses For Repairs
Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, which took a severe hit when storms rolled through last September, will be closed beginning Monday to all users so major repairs can begin.
- By NPT Staff - July 25th, 2014 3:30am
UPDATE: Second Lightning Fatality At Rocky Mountain National Park In Two Days
A hiker was struck and killed by lightning Saturday at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, the second fatality in two days due to lightning.
- By NPT Staff - July 12th, 2014 8:41pm
Lightning Strike Fatality At Rocky Mountain National Park
A woman was killed and seven other hikers injured by a lightning strike Friday at Rocky Mountain National.
- By NPT Staff - July 11th, 2014 6:02pm
Birding In The National Parks: Gleaning The Benefits Of eBird's New Features
It’s been a while since I’ve used this space to tout the benefits of eBird, but the project keeps getting better and better, so it deserves another mention.
- By Kirby Adams - June 17th, 2014 3:25am
Conference On Best Environmental Practices For Climbing Community Coming In July
A conference next month will discuss how the climbing community can leave an even smaller footprint on the world's peaks.
- By NPT Staff - June 16th, 2014 3:25am
Cost Of Rescue Of Canadian Teen Released By Rocky Mountain National Park
In late May the plight of a Canadian teenager stranded on a mountain ledge at an elevations of 13,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park attracted international media attention. A major and risky rescue effort ensued, resulting in the teen's eventual return to safety. The park has now released additional details, including the cost of the rescue.
- By Jim Burnett - June 13th, 2014 3:25am
What To Do In The National Parks This Summer? Take A Hike!
Summer can pose a difficult problem for national park travelers: Where do you go and what should you do? Traveler’s Facebook audience had some great ideas for family hikes in the parks, and we’re happy to share them with you.
- By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2014 3:25am
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