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SUMMARY:Historic Sites in Rocky Mountain National Park - course full
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore the rich history of places and people in Rocky Mountain National Park together!\n\n\n\nEver wonder what it was like to visit Rocky Mountain National Park in the early 1900s? Curious about the entrepreneurs who established guest lodges and businesses within what is now Rocky Mountain National Park? This tour is for you! \nStep back in time and discover what life was like in Rocky Mountain National Park during its early years. This 4-hour program explores historic sites within the park that tell the story of early tourism\, homesteading\, and conservation. Learn about the entrepreneurs and visionaries who shaped the park’s legacy while visiting remnants of lodges and early infrastructure. Along the way\, we will use historic photographs to connect past and present\, and participants may wish to bring their own cameras. \nWho: Participants ages 16 and up. \nProgram level: Easy – Appropriate for most participants. Expect frequent short walks with ample breaks. Participants will be walking on paved or hardened surfaces with moderate slopes and occasional stairs. Participants may travel in vehicles to elevations above 9\,000 feet. Wheelchair accessible transportation is available upon request. \nThis program is entirely field based. \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 from 9:00am to 1:00pm \nWhere: Meet at the Fall River Visitor Center\, 3450 Fall River Road\, Estes Park\, CO 80517\, and travel together to various locations within RMNP in Conservancy vehicles. All required fees and permits for park entry are included in your registration. \nWhat to Bring: \n\n10 Essentials for Field Institute Courses\,\nCamera (optional).\n\n  \nAbout Your Instructor: Walt Borneman is the current president of the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Board of Directors. He is best-known in Colorado’s mountains as the co-author of A Climbing Guide to Colorado’s Fourteeners\, first published in 1978. He served as the first chairman of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative and as president of the Colorado Mountain Club Foundation. Walt has authored many books and articles about mountains\, railroads\, and the American West\, as well as American military and political history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund. \nOur programs proceed rain or shine\, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However\, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions\, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds. \nConservancy members get 10% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! \nNot a member of the Conservancy? Learn more and join here: Conservancy Membership \nIf you have questions about this course\, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.
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SUMMARY:Early Wildflowers of Rocky Mountain National Park - course full
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to learn about the beautiful early wildflowers blooming in Rocky Mountain National Park!\n\n\n\n\nSome of Rocky Mountain National Park’s earliest blooms are the loveliest\, from tiny alpine forget-me-nots to colorful calypso orchids. We’ll spend the day exploring a variety of wildflower habitats in Rocky Mountain National Park\, from high alpine ridges to lower montane meadows. Participants in this outdoor course will have a chance to hone their identification skills and get up close with the mountain flora. You’ll discover each species’ amazing adaptations for survival in harsh conditions and the unique stories behind their beautiful faces. \nWho: Participants ages 16 and up. \nProgram level: Moderate – These programs are most appropriate for those with some hiking experience. Expect to travel 1-2 miles over the course of the program and to be on your feet for several hours at a time. Participants should be comfortable navigating both maintained trails and unmaintained meadows or wooded areas. Transportation will be in a 15-passenger van with bench seats and a narrow aisle that requires stepping up to enter. Prior experience hiking or walking above 8\,000 feet is recommended. \nThis program is entirely field based. \nWhen: Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm \nWhere: Meet at the Fall River Visitor Center\, 3450 Fall River Road\, Estes Park\, CO 80517\, and travel together to various locations within RMNP in Conservancy vehicles. All required fees and permits for park entry are included in your registration. \nWhat to Bring: \n\n10 Essentials for Field Institute Courses.\n\n  \n\n\n\nAbout Your Instructor: Leanne Benton is a former ranger-naturalist in Rocky Mountain National Park who has led wildflower and tundra ecology walks in the park for 35 years and has studied and photographed the park’s wildflowers for more than 40 years. \n\n\nRefund Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund. \nOur programs proceed rain or shine\, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However\, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions\, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds. \nConservancy members get 10% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email! \nNot a member of the Conservancy? Learn more and join here: Conservancy Membership \nIf you have questions about this course\, please contact the Field Institute by email at education@RMConservancy.org or by phone at 970-586-3262.
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