Ever wonder what it was like to visit the Estes Valley in the early 1900s? Curious about the entrepreneurs who established guest lodges and businesses within what is now Rocky Mountain National Park? This tour is for you! During this 4-hour program, we will visit a series of sites that are connected with the development […]
Explore Rocky's high country and the animals who make their home there. What adaptations allow them to live in this harsh environment? What relationships tie the alpine world together, making it possible for life to thrive? Learn all about the amazing critters of the tundra in this course! Who: Participants ages 16 and up. Program […]
Join us for this exclusive chance to get to know the trees and forests of Rocky Mountain National Park! With hands-on exploration, we'll learn about both the diverse tree species in each area and the wildlife that can be found in each. Climate change and wildfire bring challenges to all of these forests - we'll […]
The riparian communities – willow, aspen and their associated wildlife species – in Moraine and Horseshoe parks have changed greatly since the implementation of the Elk and Vegetation Management Plan began in 2009. We’ll spend some time inside the fences, one of the major components of the Plan, to see those changes first hand, and […]
Explore the variety of art found throughout Rocky Mountain National Park, and learn some of the history and untold stories about the artists who created those pieces, and their connection to this special place. This all day program will include stops to see work from Rocky's "Artist in Residence" collection, the chance to learn about […]
