Rocky Mountain National Park

Long-Distance Hiking Trails Offer Room For Biodiversity Corridors

As climate change continues to alter habitats for plants and animals, and as the call for a national biodiversity strategy gets louder, the country's long-distance hiking trails could prove to be valuable corridors for species.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 27th, 2022 2:45am

Rocky Mountain National Park Proposing Improvements To Moraine Park Campground

Long overdue maintenance work are being proposed for the Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park, the largest campground in the park and one that needs repairs to water and wastewater systems that are far past their expected life.

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By Compiled From N... - March 13th, 2022 3:30am

Recreation.Gov Continues To See Increases In Reservations, And In Cancellations

As the Covid pandemic enters its third year, the desire to be outdoors continues to push the number of campsite and other reservations made through recreation.gov, which also has noticed an increase in cancellations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 14th, 2022 3:00am

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Understanding The "Science Behind The Scenery" At Rocky Mountain National Park

If you're curious about the "Science Behind The Scenery" at Rocky Mountain National Park, you'll be able to understand it better without leaving your home or office by tuning into an upcoming webinar from Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - February 3rd, 2022 2:30am

UPDATE | Tracking National Park Reservation Requirements

Summer's growing visitation to the National Park System has led to crowds that some parks are trying to manage through various reservation systems. Here is a list of parks will require a reservation to visit during prime time this year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2022 10:06am

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Around The Parks: Compendium Changes, Fire Management, And Rocky Mountain Research Projects

Just because it’s winter and many trails, areas, and facilities within the national parks are closed for the season doesn’t mean a shutdown of the parks’ news. Below are a few items that have come to the Traveler’s attention and are now brought to your attention.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2022 12:12pm

Rocky Mountain National Park's Backcountry Campsite Reservations On Recreation.gov

Rocky Mountain National Park's wilderness backcountry campsite reservation system is moving to recreation.gov in March.

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By Compiled From N... - January 21st, 2022 2:30am

Reservations Again Will Be Needed To Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

Reservations again will be needed this year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park for much of the day, with one reservation providing access to the Bear Lake and the rest of the park, and another providing access to the rest of the park separate from the Bear Lake corridor.

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By Compiled From N... - January 13th, 2022 2:45am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #44: January Notables

Are you ready for another National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece? First one of the New Year, so it’s all about January Notables.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 8th, 2022 4:00am

Ranger Exchanges Shots With Suspects At Rocky Mountain National Park

A ballistic vest protected a Rocky Mountain National Park ranger from serious injury Wednesday morning during an exchange of shots with two suspects who were involved in a vehicular pursuit outside the park.

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By Compiled From N... - December 8th, 2021 2:59pm

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