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
Rocky Mountain National Park
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
Fall Proves Fatal To Colorado Man At Rocky Mountain National Park
A Colorado man apparently trying to summit Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park has been killed in what appears to have been a fall of about 1,000 feet, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2014 10:25am
Canadian Stranded On Longs Peak In Rocky Mountain National Park Rescued
A young Canadian climber who found himself stuck in a precarious perch on Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park was safely rescued by rangers.
- By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2014 5:32am
Climber Stranded On Longs Peak In Rocky Mountain National Park
Climbing rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado were battling wintry conditions Wednesday as they tried to reach a 19-year-old Canadian stranded on Longs Peak.
- By NPT Staff - May 28th, 2014 12:47pm
Estes Park, A Natural Extension Of Rocky Mountain National Park
Strolling, appropriately enough, down Elkhorn Avenue, the small band of elk didn’t notice that Estes Park is not inside Rocky Mountain National Park, and you likely won’t, either.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 21st, 2014 2:15am
National Park Service Key Player In Nurturing Tomorrow's Park Interpreters, Naturalists
Reaching into his daypack, the ranger pulled out a banana slug. Not a real one, but a stuffed animal version, a perfect prop to explain just exactly what banana slugs were to the youngsters in his audience here in the Hoh Rain Forest of Olympic National Park.
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