Actually, this gem of an experience is a gift from National Public Radio (NPR). It begins with a bit of a geology lesson about Rocky Mountain National Park, depicted in beautiful 360° photography. You can skip it if you like… Read More ›
Rocky Mtn Natl Park
Early summer morn, Longs Peak
Estes Park photographer Erik Stensland posted this beautiful image of Longs Peak on his Facebook page, June 1, 2016. I love how it captures the play of sunlight and clouds.
Soldiers rescued after night on Longs Peak
Rocky Mountain National Park made national news yesterday when ten Special Forces soldiers from Fort Carson had to be airlifted off the summit of Longs Peak (14,259 ft.). They were never lost or unaccounted for as some early reports said. In… Read More ›
Trail Ridge Road misses opening by one day
(Note, May 28, 2016: RMNP Facebook page reported this morning: “Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will open at 11AM today, Saturday, May 28. Due to melting snow on the road during the day and freezing temperatures at… Read More ›
Trail Ridge Road scheduled to open tomorrow
This was the scene yesterday at the Alpine Visitor Center (elev.11,798 ft.) on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. My guess is that if crews have time to do this to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial, the… Read More ›
Trail Ridge Road now open to Rainbow Curve
Rocky Mountain National Park announced yesterday, May 3, that Trail Ridge Road is now open up to Rainbow Curve. It is still closed between Rainbow and the Colorado River Trailhead on the west side. Weather permitting, the entire road will open… Read More ›
Taking a break
Another gorgeous photo from Erik Stensland up in Estes Park. He posted this on his Facebook page two days ago, noting that the clouds in recent days had made photography “a bit challenging.” I’d say he was more than up to the… Read More ›
Just another Estes elk jam
For residents of Estes Park, Colorado, elk jams — traffic tie-ups caused by elk crossing the road — are routine in fall and winter. Usually it’s a brief delay, tolerated by residents and enjoyed by visitors. This particular elk jam distinguished… Read More ›
