It’s Labor Day weekend, traditionally the end of summer. Family vacations are winding down, pools are closed, schools are open, and the next holiday with a day off is Thanksgiving. So it’s no wonder people have flocked to their favorite vacation spots for one last taste of summer. Along Colorado’s Front Range, however, we locals know it’s … Continue reading Summer’s last gasp
This is Moraine Park, a large open valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. The accompanying MP3 file was recorded there as part of a National Park Service project to record natural soundscapes that are unspoiled by human sounds. The scientists making the recordings are working under the gun — such pure, natural, unspoiled soundscapes are increasingly difficult to find. … Continue reading Listen up, park lovers
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 (click lower right corner), but you’ll miss a lot. It’s only a few minutes long. … Continue reading Virtual reality from Rocky Mountain National Park
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. Continue reading Early summer morn, 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 brief, the soldiers undertook a training exercise Thursday, ascending the peak via Kiener’s Route. Two … Continue reading Soldiers rescued after night on Longs Peak
(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 night, visitors should plan for night closures occurring at 8:00 p.m. until conditions change. Road … Continue reading Trail Ridge Road misses opening by one day
