Rocky Mountains National Park

Latest about Rocky Mountains National Park

Protesters take to the streets in support of National Park workers who've lost their jobs after a chaotic week for the NPS

By Will Symons Published

Hiring freezes by the Trump administration have cut thousands of temporary and full-time roles before the peak summer season

National Parks & Monuments
New Colorado trail takes hikers through almost 300 miles of Rocky Mountain wilderness

By Will Symons Last updated

The new Northern Colorado trail connects hundreds of routes around the Rocky Mountains National Park and other wilderness areas

Routes
Alpine Glow over the Mt Meeker and Longs Peak
Hiker missing in Rocky Mountain National Park found dead

By Julia Clarke Published

The 23-year-old hiker appeared to have taken a significant fall while descending

Hiking
The summit of Longs Peak glows at sunrise after a fresh snowfall in Estes Park Colorado
Another hiker is missing in Rocky Mountain National Park – here's what we know so far

By Julia Clarke Published

The man is believed to have summitted Longs Peak on Sunday but never returned to his vehicle

National Parks & Monuments
Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado on a summer day
Colorado's wolves make a break for Rocky Mountain National Park

By Julia Clarke Published

Four months after 10 wolves were first released into the wild in the Centennial State, wolf activity has been detected in the state's crown jewel

Nature & Wildlife
Cow moose grazing in snowy weather
Phone-toting tourist stalks cold, tired moose for videos in Rocky Mountain National Park

By Cat Ellis Published

The animals are fatigued and hungry by the end of winter, and their tempers are more likely to fray

Wildlife Encounters
Bull moose in Colorado walking through stream
Barefoot tourist tries to befriend moose at Rocky Mountain National Park – it doesn't go well

By Cat Ellis Published

Moose are huge, powerful animals not to be underestimated

Wildlife Encounters
A lake in Rocky Mountain National park at sunset
A trail runner is missing in Rocky Mountain National Park – here's what we know so far

By Julia Clarke Published

Search efforts are in their fourth day as rescuers look for clues of the missing runner

Trail Running
Bull elk bugling at Rocky Mountain National Park
Careless Rocky Mountain tourists learn just how high a bull elk can jump

By Cat Ellis Published

The visitors are standing far too close and underestimate the bull's ability to clear a two-bar fence

Wildlife Encounters
Cow elk and her calf under tree
"Oh, they're coming" – angry elk gang up on woman disturbing calves at National Park

By Cat Ellis Published

Sometimes an elk calf might seem to be alone, but its mother is usually close by

Wildlife Encounters
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