Rocky Mountain National Park News
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Human Remains Found In Alpine Ridge Trail Area Of Rocky Mountain National Park
June 20, 2025 | 11:15 am
Late Wednesday afternoon, human remains were found in an area near the Alpine Ridge Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. This area is near the Alpine Visitor Center, which is located along Trail Ridge Road.
Hunter Goan, Rocky Mountain National Park’s Current Artist-in-Residence, to Host Two Special Programs
June 13, 2025 | 6:21 pm
Hunter Goan is Rocky Mountain National Park’s current Artists-in-Residence. Goan is a Diné (Navajo) landscape painter and arborist with a background in environmental research.
Some Raptor Closures in the Lumpy Ridge Area of Rocky Mountain National Park Have Been Lifted, Others Remain For the Protection of Nesting Birds of Prey
June 6, 2025 | 4:31 pm
The following temporary closures have been lifted in the Lumpy Ridge area of RMNP: The Book, Bookmark, Bookmark Pinnacle, Left Book, Thunder Buttress, The Needle, and The Parish.
Old Fall River Road Inside Rocky Mountain National Park is Closed to All Uses Tuesdays Through Fridays During Daytime for Spring Opening Road Maintenance
June 3, 2025 | 5:07 pm
Spring snowplowing operations and road maintenance is now underway on Old Fall River Road, located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The road is closed to all uses (including pedestrians, people walking dogs on leash, and cyclists) Tuesdays through Fridays between the hours of 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Trail Ridge Road Opens For The 2025 Season Timed Entry Reservations Required For Trail Ridge Road 9 am to 2 pm
May 30, 2025 | 11:46 am
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly at higher elevations, park visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly at any time and are encouraged to call the park’s Trail Ridge Road recorded status phone line at (970) 586-1222.
Release Of Prospectus For Guided Services in Technical Rock Climbing and Ice Climbing At Rocky Mountain National Park
May 12, 2025 | 12:34 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park staff announces the prospectus release for a business opportunity to provide six concession contracts in instruction and guided services in technical rock climbing and ice climbing within the park.
Business Opportunity For Firewood Sales At Rocky Mountain National Park
May 12, 2025 | 12:23 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park staff has announced a business opportunity to provide seasonal firewood sales to eastside campgrounds within the park.
Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the 2025 Artists-in-Residence have been selected. Seven artists have been selected to serve in a two-week residency at Rocky Mountain National Park that will take pla
April 29, 2025 | 1:59 pm
Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are pleased to announce that the 2025 Artists-in-Residence have been selected.
Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Plans For Prescribed Burn on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 if Conditions Allow Beaver Meadows Entrance Access Closed Between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 13, 2025 | 12:52 pm
Based upon the potential for favorable weather and conditions, fire managers at Rocky Mountain National Park are planning to conduct a prescribed burn on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Transponder Sales and Renewals to Resume at Rocky Mountain National Park Beginning Sunday, April 13
April 11, 2025 | 4:58 pm
Beginning this Sunday, April 13, voluntary automated gate transponders will again be available for purchase on Sundays at Rocky Mountain National Park’s Beaver Meadows Visitor Center between the hours of 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.