Conservancy News
Stories and updates from Rocky Mountain Conservancy.
Junior Rangers are the future of our parks
Published September 8, 2026
By Gabby Sherwood, Communications Associate A typical summer day at Hidden Valley is bustling with excitement and education: park rangers lead popup programs, visitors enjoy lunch at the picnic tables, and children proudly don their Junior Ranger badges. For 12 weeks each summer, the official Junior Ranger Headquarters of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is…
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Search and rescue: From rescue to prevention
Published August 5, 2026
By Gabby Sherwood, Communications Associate Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) has the third highest incidence of search and rescue (SAR) across the National Park Service. The park’s accessible mountain terrain attracts more than four million visitors annually, and while accidents can happen even to the most experienced hikers and climbers, many incidents can be prevented through education and preparation. To meet this need, RMNP’s search and rescue…
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Honoring Arapaho voices through a new edition of Arapaho Names & Trails
Published June 30, 2026
Rocky Mountain Conservancy is proud to announce the publication of a revised edition of Arapaho Names & Trails: A Report of a 1914 Pack Trip by Oliver W. Toll—a unique historical account that helps deepen our understanding of the Indigenous history of the Rocky Mountains. Originally published in 1962, the book details the 1914 pack trip through the land that would later become Rocky Mountain…
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Mapping the future: Geospatial interns shaping stewardship of parks
Published May 29, 2026
By Gabby Sherwood, Communications Associate From surveying invasive plant species to repairing an eroded trail, stewardship takes many forms. Behind the scenes, each of these efforts begins with another form […]
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Rocky’s last lookout: A legacy worth preserving
Published May 1, 2026
By Karen Lloyd-D'Onofrio, Development Officer Rocky Mountain Conservancy is proud to announce a new phase in a long-term project to preserve the Shadow Mountain Fire Lookout located on the west side of the park. The 1930s era tower is the last remaining fire lookout tower within Rocky Mountain National Park and sits atop a natural rocky outcrop on Shadow Mountain at an…
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Meet the long-tailed weasel: A cute but ferocious critter
Published April 2, 2026
They may be cute, but long-tailed weasels (Neogale frenata) are one of nature’s fiercest predators. A sharp sense of sight, hearing, and smell, along with the crushing force...
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Power the Path: Repairing the Twin Sisters Trail
Published February 17, 2026
By Gabby Sherwood, Communications Associate The sweeping view from the summit of Twin Sisters Peak is one of the most rewarding panoramas in Rocky Mountain National Park. From the top, hikers...
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More Than a View: Why Preserving Night Skies Matters for Wildlife – and You
Published January 27, 2026
By Gabby Sherwood Each summer, Rocky Mountain Conservancy supports ranger-led night sky and astronomy programs in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), which attract people of all ages to...
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Greener than Ever: Conservation Corps and Park Staff Complete Green Mountain Trail Restoration
Published January 2, 2026
By Gabby Sherwood Just five years after the East Troublesome Fire swept through Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), a major milestone in the Green Mountain Trail’s restoration was reached. Park […]
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The Heart of the Park: Volunteers Commit Thousands of Service Hours to Rocky
Published November 28, 2025
By Gabby Sherwood, Communications Associate Within Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) lies a quiet yet unstoppable force that keeps trails clear, wildlife protected, and visitors inspired: volunteers. With a Volunteers-in-Parks […]
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