Hiker Dies In 300-foot Fall At Rocky Mountain National Park
A hiker on the Keyhole Route of Longs Peak fell has been killed in a fall of about 300 feet, according to the National Park Service.
- September 26th, 2010
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Emergency Fire Restrictions Implemented At Rocky Mountain National Park
High fire danger throughout Rocky Mountain National Park has led to the expansion of fire restrictions throughout the park, including a prohibition of smoking in the open and backcountry campfires.
Updated: Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park Temporarily Blocks Trail Ridge Road
It's fall travel time at Rocky Mountain National Park, but a fire which started about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday caused park officials to close a section of Trail Ridge Road on the west side of the park for about 18 hours. Cross-park traffic resumed Sunday afternoon, with one-lane traffic at the site of the fire.
If You Live Near Rocky Mountain National Park, and Need Firewood, Read This
If you live near Rocky Mountain National Park, and need some firewood for the coming winter, you just might want to enter the park's lottery for wood permits.
Climber Dies in Fall In Rocky Mountain National Park
A climber making an ascent of Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park died in a fall of roughly 800 feet Friday, according to park officials.
- August 27th, 2010
Three Rescues in One Day: Just Another Day For Rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park
What's a day in the life of a national park ranger like? Well, for those at Rocky Mountain National Park, it can mean heading out in the park frequently to rescue visitors.
Wolverine Sightings Growing in Rocky Mountain National Park
While National Park Service officials have been talking with Colorado officials about possibly collaborating on a wolverine recovery program in the Centennial State, wolverines don't seem to be waiting around for any assistance.
Temporary Night Closures of Trail Ridge Road Scheduled in Rocky Mountain National Park
If you're visiting Rocky Mountain National Park next week, you might encounter some travel problems along Trail Ridge Road due to road work. The scenic drive that traverses the park will see temporary nighttime closures Monday through Thursday.
Good Samaritans Help Speed a Rescue at Rocky Mountain National Park
Despite occasional news stories about people who refuse to "get involved" when they see someone in distress, a recent incident at Rocky Mountain National Park confirms that most park visitors are willing to pitch in when things go wrong. Several climbers provided invaluable help when a fellow mountaineer came to grief high on Longs Peak.
One More Request For Your Help In Keeping The Traveler On-line
As we bring an end to our week-long fund-raising drive to keep the Traveler on-line, we'd like to thank the many readers who responded with donations, and make a final request to those sitting on the fence.
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