Ready for a challenge? Join us on this intense volunteer opportunity to plant Limber Pine saplings inside the 2020 wildfire burn areas. Project Description: Come join us in planting limber pine seedlings! The East Troublesome wildfire of 2020 burned several populations of limber pines within Rocky Mountain National Park so intensely that natural regeneration will […]
Ready for a challenge? Join us on this intense volunteer opportunity to plant Limber Pine saplings inside the 2020 wildfire burn areas. Project Description: Come join us in planting limber pine seedlings! The East Troublesome wildfire of 2020 burned several populations of limber pines within Rocky Mountain National Park so intensely that natural regeneration will […]
Ready for a challenge? Join us on this intense volunteer opportunity to plant Limber Pine saplings inside the 2020 wildfire burn areas. Project Description: Come join us in planting limber pine seedlings! The East Troublesome wildfire of 2020 burned several populations of limber pines within Rocky Mountain National Park so intensely that natural regeneration will […]
With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us! It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the […]
With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us! It’s impossible to ignore the magic of fall in the Rockies! The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior featuring bugling, posturing, and herding displays by the […]
Ready for a challenge? Join us on this intense volunteer opportunity to plant Limber Pine saplings inside the 2020 wildfire burn areas. Project Description: Come join us in planting limber pine seedlings! The East Troublesome wildfire of 2020 burned several populations of limber pines within Rocky Mountain National Park so intensely that natural regeneration will […]
Ready for a challenge? Join us on this intense volunteer opportunity to plant Limber Pine saplings inside the 2020 wildfire burn areas. Project Description: Come join us in planting limber pine seedlings! The East Troublesome wildfire of 2020 burned several populations of limber pines within Rocky Mountain National Park so intensely that natural regeneration will […]
Learn about avalanche safety from the experts at Colorado Avalanche Information Center Join the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), Estes Valley Library, and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy for a free avalanche awareness presentation with expert Mike Cooperstein from CAIC. Avalanche Aware is a one-hour introduction to avalanches and avalanche safety developed by the American Institute […]
Learn how to stay safe and prepared for winter hikes and outdoor activities! Join us for an evening of learning as we discuss important tips and tricks for staying safe and having fun while hiking in the winter. This free program is open to everyone and is recommended for ages 12 and up. Space is […]
Hit the snowy trails together for a group hike to spectacular views on Deer Mountain! Discover the serene winter beauty of Deer Mountain on this challenging winter hike! This guided trek will venture up the Deer Mountain Trail, where the climb rewards you with sweeping vistas of Longs Peak, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, and […]
In partnership with the Estes Valley Library, we're excited to bring you Estes Park Historian Laureate and author Dr. James H. Pickering, who will discuss his latest work, When the Park Was Young: Chapters in the Early History of Rocky Mountain National Park. We'll leave plenty of time for questions, and after the talk, the […]
Not sure what should be in your first aid kit? Come join us to learn how to customize your kit to best fit your adventures! Before heading into the field, it’s important to be ready for the unexpected. In this presentation, we’ll explore how to tailor your first aid kit and skills to your group, […]
Our Rocky Mountain Winter Speaker Series returns in 2026, with rangers, researchers, and historians! Rocky Mountain Conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park are excited to announce that our Winter Speaker Series is back again for 2026, and we hope you’ll join us! This year our series begins with a family-friendly presentation on cryptids (Bigfoot? Jackalopes?), […]
Hit the snowy trails together for a fun hike on the Fern Lake Trail to the Pool! Enjoy a scenic winter hike along the Fern Lake Trail, following the winding Big Thompson River through a peaceful, snow-covered landscape. This 5-mile hike features about 600 feet of elevation gain and loss, with gentle climbs and descents […]
Explore digital mapping tools and navigation during this workshop When out on a hike, how often do you ask yourself, "How much further to the summit?" After this clinic, we hope you'll never have to ask this question on the trail again. Join us for an informative session on navigation skills using apps on trail. […]
Hit the snowy trails together for a fun hike to Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park! Enjoy a scenic winter hike in Glacier Gorge to Mills Lake. Hike past Alberta Falls and Loch Vale junction before making your final trek to the frozen Mills Lake. This 5-mile hike features about 800 feet of elevation […]
