Our Rocky Mountain Winter Speaker Series returns in 2026, with rangers, researchers, and historians! Rocky Mountain Conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park are excited to announce that our Winter Speaker Series is back again for 2026, and we hope you’ll join us! This year our series begins with a family-friendly presentation on cryptids (Bigfoot? Jackalopes?), […]
Join us for a beautiful waterfall filled hike in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join us for a hike to Ouzel Falls from the Wild Basin Trailhead. This waterfall-packed trip starts from the Wild Basin Trailhead and closely follows North St. Vrain Creek past Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascades before reaching Ouzel Falls. Keep an eye […]
Come along with us on a hike to the summit of Deer Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park! This invigorating adventure takes us through peaceful woodlands, with scenic overlooks along the way and rewarding panoramic views at the top. This guided hike offers a supportive and inspiring environment to connect with nature and enjoy the […]
Join us for a hike from the Alpine Visitor Center to Milner Pass along the Ute Trail! The views from Forest Canyon Pass will take your breath away - literally! This route takes you on an adventure almost entirely above tree line. Enjoy a mostly downhill hike from Alpine visitor across open tundra to Poudre […]
Learn about the amazing animals who call the alpine tundra home in Rocky Mountain National Park! Explore Rocky's high country and the animals who make their home there. What adaptations allow them to live in this harsh environment? What relationships tie the alpine world together, making it possible for life to thrive? Learn all about […]
Join us for a hike to Lake Helene! Starting from Bear Lake, you'll climb up the moraine and hike over to the neighboring basin passing Two Rivers Lake on your way. Lake Helene provides a beautiful place to stop for lunch, admire the clear waters and amazing views of Notchtop Mountain. Enjoy the sound of […]
Learn about the fascinating world of bats in Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park! In this course, bat ecology expert Jeremy Siemers will introduce participants to the evolution, ecology, behavior, anatomy, threats, and population status of Colorado’s bats in an illustrated lecture, complete with video and acoustic materials. Participants will also learn about the various […]
Join us for a fun and educational day learning all about mushrooms in Rocky Mountain National Park! Explore the incredible world of mushrooms in this introductory-level course in Rocky Mountain National Park. This class begins with a two-hour lecture covering the basics of fungal biology, ecology, and identification, followed by a guided field trip to […]
The foundation of Rocky Mountain National Park's awe-inspiring scenery is its bedrock! Join us to learn about how geology shapes Rocky! If you've ever been curious about the natural forces that sculpted Rocky's dramatic landscapes, this course is for you! Participants in this full-day course will travel up the famous Trail Ridge Road, stopping at […]
Join us to learn about the basics of lichen biology and ecology! Lichens are found all around us, growing in nearly every habitat and on almost any surface. However, these ubiquitous organisms are commonly overlooked and underappreciated. This class will help you begin to see lichens and admire the incredible diversity of the park’s lichen […]
Join us for a hike to the Loch! Our adventure will begin from Glacier Gorge trailhead, where we will have a steady incline to Alberta falls and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. Then we will travel through the trees to reach the Loch, a beautiful lake with trees and peaks surrounding the water. We'll […]
