Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Hiker Shuttle Will Operate May 27 Through October 10

Rocky Mountain National Park will be operating the Hiker Shuttle from May 27 through October 10, from the Estes Park Visitor Center to the Park & Ride Transit Hub located on Bear Lake Road. As part of the park’s overall pilot timed entry system, two things will be needed to ride the Hiker Shuttle: reservation tickets for all passengers plus a valid park entrance pass. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-hiker-shuttle-will-operate-may-27-through-october-10.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park Will Increase 1-Day Vehicle Pass Beginning May 27 - Camping Fees Will Increase October 12

Beginning, May 27, Rocky Mountain National Park will increase the one-day vehicle pass from $25 to $30. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-increase-1-day-vehicle-pass-beginning-may-27-camping-fees-will-increase-october-12.htm

Information Provided to Locate Skull and Antler from Popular Elk Known as Kahuna

On April 9, 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers were notified of an elk skull with only one attached antler matching the one missing from the carcass of the popular large bull elk, referred to as Kahuna. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/information-provided-to-locate-skull-and-antler-from-popular-elk-known-as-kahuna.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park Celebrates National Park Week and Earth Day with Fun Activities for All Ages

Come celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-and-earth-day-with-fun-activities-for-all-ages.htm

Skull and Antler Illegally Removed from Popular Elk Known as Kahuna

Park rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park are investigating the illegal removal of Kahuna’s skull and antler from his carcass, likely sometime between March 20 and March 22. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/skull-and-antler-illegally-removed-from-popular-elk-known-as-kahuna.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park requests public input on infrastructure improvements to Moraine Park Campground and nearby areas

Rocky Mountain National Park is seeking the public’s engagement and input on proposed infrastructure changes and improvements to Moraine Park Campground and nearby areas. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-requests-public-input-on-infrastructure-improvements-to-moraine-park-campground-and-nearby-areas.htm

Temporary Closures In Lumpy Ridge And Loch Vale Areas Begin February 15 To Protect Nesting Raptors In Rocky Mountain National Park

Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in areas of the park. Due to high nesting activity in 2020 and 2021, closures will begin again this year on February 15 rather than March 1. These closures will continue through July 31, if appropriate. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/temporary-closures-in-lumpy-ridge-and-loch-vale-areas-begin-february-15-to-protect-nesting-raptors.htm