Even without rangers on duty, Rocky Mountain National Park isn't being neglected. Find out who's keeping it clean and orderly ...

Colorado wildlife officials released the causes of death for two reintroduced wolves. One died due to an apparent mountain lion attack and the other from injuries related to a legal foothold trap. The ...

As the federal shutdown continues into its fourth week, travelers may be wondering whether the country’s national parks are open and if visiting puts undue strain on the treasured public lands. Here’s ...

The federal government shutdown that started Oct. 1 has brought free entry into Rocky Mountain National Park.

Tourists attempted to enter the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at Rocky Mountain National Park Wednesday, but found the doors locked. Buildings at national parks are generally closed to the public ...

I gave my feet a rest on the second full day in the park, renting bikes to check out the Carriage Roads. The park was founded in 1916, although the area had been a vacation destination for decades ...

ESTES PARK, Colo. — From a distance, Rocky Mountain National Park appeared unchanged on Wednesday, but up close, visitors could see the effects of the federal government shutdown. According to the ...

Colorado’s most-visited national park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but details about how the shutdown will impact services and operations remain unclear. The gates to Rocky ...

Longs Peak stands tall above the surrounding peaks, as seen from Sheep Lakes Information Station, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 in Rocky Mountain National Park west of Estes Park, Colorado. (Jonathan ...

Behind the scenes, park advocacy groups and some staff members said all is not well in the country's national parks.

Locals and tourists alike have begun to flock to the eastern side of Rocky Mountain National Park and areas surrounding Estes Park in northern Colorado for the annual elk rut. One such visitor is ...