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RMNP's Trail Ridge Road Will Not Open over Memorial Day Weekend Due to Weather

Memorial Day · Estes Park

RMNP's Trail Ridge Road Will Not Open over Memorial Day Weekend Due to Weather

82% Center coverage: 11 sources

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road will not open over Memorial Day weekend due to weather. In an announcement Thursday, park officials said snowplow operators have "faced setbacks" over the last week. Wind has drifted snow back over cleared areas while also creating low visibility. Snowplow operators have also struggled with a thick layer of ice located beneath the drifted snow. Park officials said snow …See the Story

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Summer Season Began Normally Friday. Will It Stay that Way?

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Rocky Mountain National Park’s Summer Season Began Normally Friday. Will It Stay that Way?

74% Center coverage: 8 sources

There is nothing normal about the natural beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, but visitors were pleased to find the park operating normally on Friday despite nationwide concerns over national park staffing and Washington, D.C. budget issues. The onset of the Memorial Day weekend marked the start of the park’s peak season, and with it the seasonal requirement for timed-entry reservations. That season lasts from May 23 to Oct. 13, and visitors…See the Story

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park Back Open

Travel · Estes Park

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park Back Open

100% Center coverage: 6 sources

Spring snowplowing operations and road maintenance is now underway on Old Fall River Road, located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. The road is closed to all uses (including pedestrians, people walking dogs on leash, and cyclists) Tuesdays through Fridays between the hours of 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This closure is expected to remain in place through the month of June. The road normally opens to vehicles in late June/early July. Whi…See the Story

When The Shining was overlooked

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Since its cinematic release on May 23, 1980, Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece The Shining has terrified and perplexed audiences in equal measure. While the Stephen King novel it is based on is a classic example of what George Orwell called a “good bad book” — in other words, a superbly executed potboiler that has no higher ambition than to frighten its readers — Kubrick was one of the best-known and most respected filmmakers of his generatio…Estes Park · Estes Park Read Article

Mike Flanagan's Wife Woke Up To Him Ghost Hunting At The Hotel That Inspired The Shining

Kate Siegel told us an amazing story about her husband Mike Flanagan from a time when they were staying at The Stanley hotel.Estes Park · Estes Park Read Article

Rocky Mountain National Park Kicking Off Star Gazing Event Schedule

If you are a star gazing fan and want to learn more about the wonders of the night sky you will be happy to learn that Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park has an incredible astronomy program and hosts free events throughout the summer months. Their event schedule kicks on the evening of June 3rd at the Moraine Park Discovery Center where National Park Service staff and volunteer astronomers will share “Stories of the Moon and Stars” and feat…Estes Park · Estes Park Read Article

Trail Ridge Road Opens After Snow Delay In Rocky Mountain National Park

Trail Ridge Road above Rainbow Curve, taken May 29, 2025/NPSTrail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is plowed and open for the season, with some important caveats.While the road is open during the day, nightly closures are currently in place. Visitors should also be prepared for icy conditions due to melting snow and the potential for freezing temperatures. Drivers should also note that weather conditions can change rapidly at higher el…Estes Park · Estes Park Read Article

U.S Senator John Hickenlooper and Congressman Joe Neguse in Estes Park

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Tracy Coppola, with the National Parks Preservation Association, addresses media members during a press conference at the Estes Park Lake in Estes Park, Colorado on Wednesday, 5/28/25 (Photo by Jody Street)Senator John Hickenlooper addresses media members during a press conference at the Estes Park Lake in Estes Park, Colorado on Wednesday, 5/28/25 (Photo by Jody Street)Congressman Joe Neguse addresses media members during a press conference in …John Hickenlooper · Estes Park Read Article

Hickenlooper, Neguse Say DOGE Layoffs Will Impact Colorado's Firefighting Efforts During Peak Wildfire Time

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

ESTES PARK, Colo. During a press conference in Estes Park on Wednesday, Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper and Congressman Joe Neguse called out the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) downsizing efforts, saying personnel layoffs could "hamstring" firefighting efforts in Colorado's national parks and public lands."I think those lands are under siege between what DOGE has done, the firings. If you add the people on the Forest Service, Nati…John Hickenlooper · Estes Park See the Story

What’s Happening at the Estes Valley Library

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SUMMER HOURS Mondays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fridays – Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 – 5 p.m. Registration is required for most programs! Visit calendar.estesvalleylibrary.org to secure your spot. BOOKS AND AUTHORS Smithsonian Scientists will speak at noon Wednesday, June 4. (Estes Valley Library - Courtesy photo) Extinctopedia with Smithsonian Scientists: A Discovery of What We Have Lost and What To Do About It Wednesday, June 4,…Estes Park · Estes Park Read Article

Estes Park Town Hall remodel coming

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Estes Park Town Hall is set for some upgrades this summer. Specifically, the Finance Department and Utility Billing Desk at 170 MacGregor Ave., will undergo a remodeling project that is scheduled to run from June through September. Per a release from Public Information Officer Kate Miller, this project is focused on promoting efficiency and centralization, helping the Town Hall reception area provide guest information and utility payment service…Estes Park · Estes Park Read Article