Hanging Antler Retreat

07/29/2024

Scary 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Wildfire in the area.

06/01/2024

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Trail Ridge Road Opens For The Season
Timed Entry Permit Reservations Required For Trail Ridge Road 9 am to 2 pm

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly at higher elevations, park visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly at any time and are encouraged to call the park’s Trail Ridge Road recorded status phone line at (970) 586-1222. Park staff will update the recorded line when/if the road status changes.

Alpine Visitor Center, Trail Ridge Store and the large adjacent parking area are closed to all uses. Visitors must adhere to the barricades. Visitors entering the closure area will be cited.

Timed Entry Permit Reservations In Place

Rocky Mountain National Park has a timed entry permit reservation system in place during certain times of day.

There are two types of reservations available. One option is for the Bear Lake Road Corridor, which includes the entire corridor and rest of the park. This reservation period is from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Another timed-entry option is for the rest of Rocky Mountain National Park, excluding the Bear Lake Road corridor, and includes Trail Ridge Road. This reservation period is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Permits issued using the reservation system will allow park visitors to enter the park within two-hour windows of availability. The reservation system will apply to all areas of the park. To learn more visit
http://go.nps.gov/romo/timedentry

Trail Ridge Road historically opens on Memorial Day weekend; last year the road opened on May 26. The earliest the road has opened was on May 7, 2002; the latest June 26, 1943. Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the United States, climbs to 12,183 feet and connects the towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake. Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season last year on October 18.

National Park Service plow operators began clearing the snow in the middle of April. Crews from the west side of the park and crews from the east side of the park move along the road and eventually meet at the Alpine Visitor Center. The visitor center is the highest in the National Park Service, sitting at 11,796 feet above sea level. Spring storms often impact plowing activities. This year, May storms with significant winds at higher elevations hampered snow plowing operations. Plow operators have encountered additional snow accumulation, significant wind resulting in deep snow drifts, freezing cold temperatures and ice.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206. For a recorded status line on Trail Ridge Road please call (970) 586-1222.

06/01/2024

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Scary news! Please be careful!!

CPW investigating cow elk attack on girl in Estes Park

05/31/24

CPW investigating cow elk attack on girl in Estes Park

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating a cow elk attack on an 8-year-old girl in Estes Park Thursday afternoon. Family members reported the girl was riding her bike in a neighborhood around 1 p.m. when the female elk started charging the girl from approximately 60 yards away. The elk caught up to the victim and stomped on her multiple times. The girl was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and released later that day.

A wildlife officer responded to the attack area and found a cow elk and young calf. The elk became aggressive towards the officer. The officer hazed the elk by firing a non-lethal bean bag round and the elk’s aggressive behavior dissipated. The officer stayed on scene to monitor the situation for several hours. On Friday, the officer returned to transport the calf to the CPW Health Lab where veterinarians and wildlife specialists will care for the newborn.

Officers will haze cow elk in the area as necessary to discourage interactions with neighbors. Signs warning of aggressive elk behavior have been placed in the area. Pets should be on-leash at all times to avoid conflicts with cow elk.

“This is an unusual and unfortunate situation where a young girl was playing outside, far from the calf, and a cow elk became aggressive to protect her newborn,” said Jason Duetsch, Area Wildlife Manager for CPW. “While it is a natural reaction for cow elk to be very defensive during calving season, it is not often they hurt someone, especially a child. We’re happy the girl is recovering from her injuries and wish her continued healing.”

Late spring through early summer is considered calving season for Colorado’s elk population. During this time, cow elk can display aggression towards people and pets to protect their calves from perceived threats. Conflicts are common with cow elk and cow moose when they have young nearby, and conflicts increase until their young can stand and move around on their own. Always leave young wildlife alone, especially during calving season. It is not unusual to find calves and fawns alone, as the mother may temporarily leave the calf to find food

Signs warning of aggressive cow elk have been placed in Estes Park
May 31, 2024

05/25/2024

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The Estes Park Aerial Tramway is BACK on May 25! 🚡

This attraction has been a staple of Estes Park since July 1955! Over 3 million people have experienced the breathtaking journey to the summit of Prospect Mountain.

Add this to your itinerary ☝️

09/12/2023

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Trail Ridge Road is temporarily closed at Rainbow Curve on the east side and Milner Pass on the west side due to snow and ice on the road. It is unknown when it will reopen. The Trail Ridge Road …

09/03/2023

Beautiful morning for a Cinnamons Bakery cinnamon roll, cup of coffee and a view!

12/15/2022

News and events in Estes Park, Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park.

10/02/2022

Backyard pet - smiling at us!!

07/28/2022

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Heavy rain and hail pelted downtown Estes Park on Wednesday, July 27. Some cars were even stuck by the water accumulating in the streets. A flash flood warning is in effect for the eastern part of …

07/20/2022

The Estes Chamber will join Owner Melissa Strong and Mayor Wendy Koenig in celebrating the grand opening of The Bird’s Nest, with a red ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 21st. The public is invited …