Last Week’s Disturbance In Lumpy Ridge Area Of Rocky Mountain National Park

On Thursday afternoon, May 13, park rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park responded to cell phone reports from park visitors who indicated there was a man running down the Gem Lake Trail, toward the Lumpy Ridge Trailhead parking area, yelling that he was being chased by someone with a rifle. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/last-week-s-disturbance-in-lumpy-ridge-area-of-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Get Involved! Public Input Requested On Long-Range Day Use Visitor Access Strategy In Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park staff are seeking the public’s engagement and input on the park’s long-range Day Use Visitor Access Strategy. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/get-involved-public-input-requested-on-long-range-day-use-visitor-access-strategy-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Major Road Work Continues In Rocky Mountain National Park Will Require Nightly Closures On 3 Mile Section Of Road

Beginning May 16 through September, major road construction will occur again on US 36 inside of Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/major-road-work-continues-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-will-require-nightly-closures-on-3-mile-section-of-road.htm

Falling Fatality Near Many Parks Curve In Rocky Mountain National Park

This afternoon, a 33-year-old male from Denver, Colorado took an approximate 50-foot fall near Many Parks Curve along Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/falling-fatality-near-many-parks-curve-in-rocky-mountain-national-park.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park Will Begin Pilot Timed Entry Permit Reservations May 28 Through October 11

Rocky Mountain National Park will be implementing a new pilot temporary timed entry permit reservation system beginning on May 28, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-will-begin-pilot-timed-entry-permit-reservations-may-28-through-october-11.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park Prepares For Incoming Major Storm

Due to the impending forecast for substantial heavy, wet snow accumulation in Rocky Mountain National Park beginning later tonight, as well as the potential for wind gusts throughout the weekend, park staff are pre-emptively closing roads on the east side of the park to keep roads clear for snowplows and emergency responders.     https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-prepares-for-incoming-major-storm.htm

Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Plans For Potential Prescribed Burn

Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park are preparing to conduct a prescribed burn in the South Lateral Moraine area, if favorable weather and fuel conditions allow.  https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/news/rocky-mountain-national-park-announces-plans-for-potential-prescribed-burn.htm