See what the experts are saying about Rocky Mountain National Park. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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For travelers with disabilities
America's national parks, including Rocky Mountain, have made great strides in recent years in rendering their facilities more accessible to visitors with disabilities. At Rocky Mountain National Park, visitor centers and museums are wheelcha... Continue reading »
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For travelers with pets
Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as most other federal lands administered by the National Park Service, is not pet-friendly, and those planning to visit the park should seriously consider leaving their pets at home. Dogs are prohibited o... Continue reading »
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For travelers with children
Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park with your children can be an especially rewarding experience, and it is an excellent way for everyone -- children and adults alike -- to learn about the park's geology, plants, and wildlife, as well as to... Continue reading »
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Permits
Day use of the park requires only the payment of the admission fees. Permits, however, are required for all overnight backcountry trips; backcountry campsites can be reserved beginning on March 1 of each year. There is a $20 administrative fe... Continue reading »
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Learning vacations
There are a number of local and national tour companies that offer tours and other activities that include Rocky Mountain National Park. In most cases, all you do is pay the company and it will arrange everything from lodging to transportatio... Continue reading »
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Health & safety
The rugged landscape that makes Rocky Mountain National Park such a beautiful destination can also be hazardous to your health, especially if you're not used to the extremes of climate and altitude. Since many of the areas you'll seek out are... Continue reading »
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Visitor centers
When entering the park, it's wise to make your first stop one of the visitor centers. Except as noted, all can be contacted through the main park phone number (tel. 970/586-1206). Visitor center hours vary seasonally and are based on availabl... Continue reading »
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Tips for rvers
One of the best ways to explore Rocky Mountain National Park, especially in the warmer months, is in an RV (a motor home, truck camper, or camper trailer), or in a car or truck while spending your nights in a tent -- provided you don't mind r... Continue reading »
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Protecting the environment
Many of the wonderful outdoor areas you'll be exploring in Rocky Mountain National Park are quite isolated. Although you're certainly not the first human being to set foot there, you may feel as though you are. Not too long ago, the rule of t... Continue reading »
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Useful publications
The Rocky Mountain Nature Association is an excellent information source, providing mail orders as well as operating the bookshops at the park. Another good source for regional books and advice on what books might be of interest to you is Mac... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
<!--From Chapter 3--> If You Only Have 1 Or 2 Days Although this is a park that simply begs for an extended visit -- 4 to 7 days would allow you the time to stop at viewpoints, see the exhibits, and hike at least a few trails -- it a... Continue reading »
Rocky Mountain National Park Travel Experiences
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Driving Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park
A clear indication of how excited I was to be hitting Rocky Mountain National Park this morning is that I woke up – wide awake – and was... Continue reading »
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Day 4 - Part 2
Here is a picture of Lynne, Joanne, and me just before they left. We had so much fun just hanging out! Thanks girls!ALSO... I forgot to m... Continue reading »
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A Day of "Moderate" Hiking in Rocky Mountain Nati...
Today was spent most of the day in the great outdoors. I had envisioned a full-day hike, but with my still slightly sore foot and my over... Continue reading »
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Day 4 - Part 1
This morning was another 6-7-8 day and we headed out to see Rocky Mountain State Park, CO. We crossed the Continental Divide! Cool!... Continue reading »
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Elk, Elk, Elk!!! We had a couple of days before we the meeting in Denver, so we decided to add Rocky Mountain National Park to our... Continue reading »
