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Science Behind The Scenery Presentation: Post-Fire Vegetation Response At Chickaree Lake

Rocky Mountain National Park invites visitors to a special program at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Participants will join recent Kansas State University graduate Barrie Chileen as she shares her research on vegetation response to wildfires over the past 2,500 years at Chickaree Lake on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Avalanches In Rocky Mountain National Park

Human-triggered avalanches rocked steep terrain in Rocky Mountain National Park over the weekend. These avalanches serve as a good reminder that although the avalanche danger rating is “moderate,” heightened avalanche conditions can still exist on specific terrain features. Snowfall prior to the weekend, wind slab formation, and warming temps increased the potential for avalanche activity.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

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