Rocky Mountain National Park

Temporary Night Closures of Trail Ridge Road Scheduled in Rocky Mountain National Park

If you're visiting Rocky Mountain National Park next week, you might encounter some travel problems along Trail Ridge Road due to road work. The scenic drive that traverses the park will see temporary nighttime closures Monday through Thursday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 31st, 2010 3:15am

Easy Park Hikes – Lily Lake Trail at Rocky Mountain National Park

Sometimes a short, easy hike is just what you need for a nice change of pace during a park visit. Here's a suggestion for a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park—and an alternative to the justly-popular Bear Lake Trail.

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By Jim Burnett - July 25th, 2010 1:15am

Good Samaritans Help Speed a Rescue at Rocky Mountain National Park

Despite occasional news stories about people who refuse to "get involved" when they see someone in distress, a recent incident at Rocky Mountain National Park confirms that most park visitors are willing to pitch in when things go wrong. Several climbers provided invaluable help when a fellow mountaineer came to grief high on Longs Peak.

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By Jim Burnett - July 20th, 2010 2:15am

One More Request For Your Help In Keeping The Traveler On-line

As we bring an end to our week-long fund-raising drive to keep the Traveler on-line, we'd like to thank the many readers who responded with donations, and make a final request to those sitting on the fence.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 19th, 2010 7:33am

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Thank A National Park Ranger on July 29

If you find yourself in a national park on July 29, take a minute to thank a ranger for the services they provide throughout the year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 18th, 2010 3:15am

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Update: SPOT To The Rescue: Hiker With Broken Leg Summons Help With SPOT

There's another happy SPOT customer in the world today. A hiker who slid on a snowfield in Rocky Mountain National Park and broke his leg was able to summon rescuers with this pocket-sized emergency beacon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 15th, 2010 12:50pm

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Update: Small Plane Crashes in Rocky Mountain National Park, Occupants Alive

A father and daughter whose plane crashed in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park must have had angels on their shoulders, for they were able to walk away with only minor injuries while their aircraft was demolished.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 9th, 2010 2:51pm

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Reprise of Winter Briefly Closes Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

Ahh, summers in the Rocky Mountains. They're gorgeous and always surprising. Why, just last night a brief reprise of winter closed the Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 8th, 2010 8:17am

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Special Naturalist Programs Coming to Rocky Mountain National Park

If you're planning a summer visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, there are two special programs on the calendar that you might want to work into your schedule.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 2nd, 2010 1:15am

Size Of Cow Creek Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park Greatly Reduced

Fire bosses on the Cow Creek Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park once again have revised the size of the wildfire. This time, though, they nearly halved the previous measurement, dropping what once was thought to be a 1,500-acre blaze to 888 acres.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 28th, 2010 3:48pm

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