Rocky Mountain National Park

Despite Snow Independence Pass May Open Soon

Jackie Fortier — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Independence Pass near Aspen may be open as early as Memorial Day weekend, according to transportation officials.

Celebrate Colorado's National Parks This Week

Erin OToole — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

It’s National Park Week, the annual commemoration of America’s cultural heritage and tradition of preserving sites of natural beauty and early human civilization.

Are December Wildfires A ‘New Normal’ For Colorado? CSU Researchers Debate

Grace Hood — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Compared to 40 years ago, Colorado’s fire season is about 75 days longer.

Rocky Mountain National Park Could Feel Impact Of The Sequester

Emily Boyer — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:22:26 +0000

Federal budget cuts scheduled to go into effect Friday will include a 5 percent across the board cut for all 398 of the country’s national parks.

Fern Lake Fire Down, But Not (Officially) Out

Erin OToole — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:40:47 +0000

Despite Sunday's snowstorm that dumped up to two feet of snow along the Front Range, officials are not yet ready to declare the Fern Lake Fire out.