Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opening planned Friday

Upcoming Fourth of July weekend expected to be busy at Rocky Mountain National Park

Summer is in full swing in Rocky Mountain National Park. If you are planning to visit the park this Fourth of July weekend, plan ahead and pack your patience. Plan Like A Park Ranger – Here are some tips to help you enjoy your visit to RMNP this summer: Planning to Enter RMNP from one of the East-Side Entrances? Check out the webcams first! Hiker on trail to Chasm Lake (NPS Photo by D.Turk) On the east side of RMNP near the Town of Estes Park th…

Travel begins Friday on 11,817-foot alpine road in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park announced Tuesday the opening day for Old Fall River Road, the 11,817-foot high uphill-only dirt road in Colorado's largest national park.

Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opening planned Friday

​Crews at Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing Old Fall River Road ​t​o open for the season to vehicles on Friday morning, July 4. ​The historic road normally opens to vehicles in early July. ​The road will be closed to all uses, including pedestrians, people walking dogs on leash, and cyclists, between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and will be closed for dust abatement on Wednesday and Thursday, according to a news release. ​The unpaved road star…

String of deaths prompts national park to issue safety warning

Three separate rescue incidents took place at Rocky Mountain this month.