Rocky Mountain National Park Examiner

Estes Park 9th Annual Thanksgiving Community Feast

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:28:20 -0700

Got no plans for Thanksgiving yet? Well, Estes Park Williams Center of the Mountain View Fellowship Church is inviting the community to stop by for a free Thanksgiving lunch. The 9th Annual Thanksgiving Community Feast will take place at the...

Backcountry skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:56:19 -0700

And more backcountry skiing fun in and around Rocky Mountain National Park.

Colorado's snowiest month: November

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:43:13 -0700

To honor one of the snowiest months of the year in Colorado, let’s feature some backcountry skiing and its fun and mishaps.

Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:34:39 -0700

Estes Park has great music festivals. And, the Estes Park Music Festival Winter Series has added an impressive duo. This duo combines renowned violinist, Jerilyn Jorgenson, and pianist, Cullen Bryant. Bryant has played with many famous artists, in...

Elizabeth Guild's the Holiday House fundraiser

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:10:34 -0700

Looking for some great bargains for Christmas presents? Well, then hit the Elizabeth Guild’s the Holiday House fundraiser. The even on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving allows visitors to find bargains and unique gifts at this fundraiser...

Pollution video

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:52:18 -0700

To learn more about air pollution, watch this video about air quality standards.

Estes Park Museum event

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:13 -0700

The curator/manager of exhibits of the Estes Park Museum, Derek Fortini, will be presenting a program, Care of Photographs at the Estes Park Museum: An American Heritage Preservation Project. The event will take place on November 14th at 2:00 p.m....

The nitrogen problem

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:25:30 -0700

We already discussed the problem with algae in Rocky Mountain National Park in a previous blog post. To continue the discussion of pollution in the park, another problem with the nitrogen is that it is increases the amount of sedges in Rocky...

Pollution wrecking Rocky Mountain National Park

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:16:28 -0700

Pollution is wrecking Rocky Mountain National Park’s ecosystem. Nitrogen from vehicle exhaust and farm fertilizer is changing the algae in the alpine lakes. What’s worse is that this algae acts more like junk food for the fi...

Backcountry dangers: disease

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:35:38 -0700

Diseases are common in Rocky Mountain National Park. And, these diseases can come from animals and drinking water. Giardia is found in unpurified drinking water and can cause diarrhea, bloating, weight loss and cramps. You should alwa...

Winter Dangers: Water and Avalanches

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:20:41 -0700

Water can be beautiful in mountain areas, especially during the winter when it’s iced or partially iced over. But, waterways can be dangerous. Never venture out onto streams, lakes or rivers even if they looked completely frozen. Fast m...

Rocky Mountain National Park dangers: weather and altitude sickness

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:42:33 -0700

Weather in Rocky Mountain National Park is unpredictable and can come on extremely fast. Storms pop up often in the late afternoons, especially during the summer. And, lightening kills or hurts more people in the park much more than animal attacks...

Rocky Mountain National Park dangers: wildlife

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:37:56 -0700

With winter approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the dangers that a wild area like Rocky Mountain National Park can pose to any visitor. So, this week we’re going to go over the dangers of Rocky Mountain National Park. F...

Winter sports: snowshoeing

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:50:24 -0700

Snowshoeing was mentioned in a previous article. If you’re just beginning, you may be interested in one of the ranger-led tours. This beginner course is two hours long and will take you through subalpine forest. You don’t need to...

Winter sports: sledding and snowmobiling

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:33:19 -0700

We’ve already mentioned the skiing and snow-shoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park, but how about something for the kiddies. Take your children to Hidden Valley to go sledding down this popular hill. The snow is usually deep enough for the ...

Winter Sports: Skiing and Snowshoeing

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:14:13 -0700

Winter is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about winter activities. Luckily, there are quite a number of activities to do within Rocky Mountain National Park. For skiers, the West Side of the park is the place to...

Fire in Estes Park not arson

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:23:02 -0700

The fire last week at the Estes Park Park Theater Mall was ruled an accident after speculation that it could have been an arson. It seems that a natural gas water heater inside a small closet caught fire to some combustible material. This fire the...

Halloween weekend activities around Rocky Mountain National Park

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:00:15 -0700

Children are the reason for Halloween, and there are plenty of family-friendly events for Halloween. So, dress up the kiddies and take them to one of the below events. Take a Scary Wagon Ride at Aspen Lodge Ranch Resort from October 23rd, 24t...

Estes Park Halloween Events: The Stanley Hotel

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:32:55 -0700

The Stanley Hotel is perhaps the symbol of Halloween in Estes Park, Colorado. It was the setting for Steven King’s The Shining, and many people have had paranormal experiences there. If you want to take your chances, try the Ghost Tour of th...

Ghosts of the Stanley Hotel

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:50:34 -0700

If you’re heading to Estes Park, Colorado, for Halloween, take a stop at the Stanley Museum located in the Lower Stanley Village of the Stanley Hotel. Every Sunday through October, retired Park Ranger Tom Danton will be hosting the “Gh...