This fire is an attempt to control and prevent the natural wildland fires that might erupt in the Rockies without warning.

Rocky Mountain National Park is returning to full operations after the government shutdown, with entrance fees, ranger services and visitor centers back open.

Stretching across 415 square miles of Colorado’s high country, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of America’s most ...

DENVER, Colo. (KOAA) — The State of Colorado announced they are providing funds to keep two visitor centers open at Rocky Mountain National Park during the government shutdown. The following made the ...

This story was produced in partnership with RE:PUBLIC Lands Media, an independent, nonprofit news organization. It’s a perfect fall afternoon in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park and I am on a ...

A Colorado bull elk in rut at Moraine Park inside the Rocky Mountain National Park in the area of Moraine Park. Photo: Matt Dirksen (iStock). Colorado is picking up the tab to keep two visitor centers ...

As the U.S. government shutdown approaches hits its two-week mark, Rocky Mountain National Park is relying on its partners and volunteers to stay afloat. On Oct. 11, park entrance station rangers ...

Sites and lands in Colorado operated by the National Park Service are open, but “some services may be limited or unavailable,” according to the agency’s website. Phone lines for all four national ...

ESTES PARK, Colo. — From a distance, Rocky Mountain National Park appeared unchanged on Wednesday, but up close, visitors could see the effects of the federal government shutdown. According to the ...

Longs Peak stands tall above the surrounding peaks, as seen from Sheep Lakes Information Station, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 in Rocky Mountain National Park west of Estes Park, Colorado. (Jonathan ...

Admission is free on Saturday at our national parks in recognition of National Public Lands Day. Colorado has four national parks: Rocky Mountain, Great Sand Dunes, Black Canyon of the Gunnison and ...