Events

Field Institute

Edible and Medicinal Plants of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 7, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Estes Park Visitor Center

Join us to learn about the edible and medicinal plants found in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Volunteer Events

Volunteer to Protect Native Ecosystems in Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 7, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Spend the day helping preserve Rocky's native plants by removing invasive plant species by hand!

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Guided Hikes

Guided Hike: Alpine Visitor Center to Milner Pass on the Ute Trail

Jul 8, 2026 9:00 am – 2:30 pm • Estes Park Visitor Center

Join us for a beautiful alpine hike Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Old Fall River Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 9, 2026 9:30 am – 3:30 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Venture up the scenic and historic Old Fall River Road to the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park with our naturalist guides!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 9, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Bettie Courses: Women & Conservation

Bettie Course: Intro to Backpacking at Odessa Lake

Jul 10, 2026 8:00 am • Fall River Visitor Center

Join us for a women's backpacking trip to Odessa Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Volunteer Events

Habitat Heroes Volunteer Day

Jul 11, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 11, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Bettie Courses: Women & Conservation

Bettie Hike: Twin Sisters

Jul 15, 2026 7:30 am – 2:30 pm • Estes Park Visitor Center

Join us for a women's hike to a picturesque summit in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Field Institute

Wildlife of the High Country in Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 16, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Learn about the amazing animals who call the alpine tundra home in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 16, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 17, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Travel & Outdoor

Old Fall River Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 18, 2026 9:30 am – 3:30 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Venture up the scenic and historic Old Fall River Road to the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park with our naturalist guides!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 18, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Art & Photography Courses

Watercolor Journaling in the Kawuneeche Valley

Jul 22, 2026 9:00 am • Grand Lake Center

Join us for a fun and creative watercolor workshop in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Old Fall River Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 22, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Venture up the scenic and historic Old Fall River Road to the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park with our naturalist guides!

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Volunteer Events

Habitat Heroes Volunteer Day

Jul 23, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 23, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Guided Hikes

Guided Hike: Lake Helene

Jul 24, 2026 8:00 am – 2:30 pm • Estes Park Visitor Center

Join us for a beautiful subalpine hike to a lake in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 24, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Field Institute

Bats of Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 24, 2026 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Learn about the fascinating world of bats in Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Volunteer Events

Meadow Restoration Volunteer Day in Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 25, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Help to restore Rocky's meadows and preserve its native plants during this outdoor day of service!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 25, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Grand Lake and Westside Programs

Protect Native Ecosystems in Rocky's Kawuneeche Valley

Jul 27, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Kawuneeche Visitor Center

Spend the day helping preserve native plants by removing invasive plant species by hand on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Volunteer Events

Meadow Restoration Volunteer Day in Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 31, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Help to restore Rocky's meadows and preserve its native plants during this outdoor day of service!

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Travel & Outdoor

Old Fall River Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 31, 2026 9:30 am – 3:30 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Venture up the scenic and historic Old Fall River Road to the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park with our naturalist guides!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Jul 31, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 1, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Volunteer Events

Habitat Heroes Volunteer Day

Aug 4, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Be a hero in the battle against invasive species, and help to preserve Rocky's native plants!

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Travel & Outdoor

Old Fall River Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 4, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Venture up the scenic and historic Old Fall River Road to the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park with our naturalist guides!

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Field Institute

Introduction to Mushrooms in Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 5, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Grand Lake Center

Join us for a fun and educational day learning all about mushrooms in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 6, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Bettie Courses: Women & Conservation

Bettie Course: Intro to Backpacking at Lawn Lake

Aug 7, 2026 8:00 am • Fall River Visitor Center

Join us for a women's backpacking trip to Lawn Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 7, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 8, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Volunteer Events

Meadow Restoration Volunteer Day in Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 11, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Help to restore Rocky's meadows and preserve its native plants during this outdoor day of service!

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Bettie Courses: Women & Conservation

Bettie Hike: Mills Lake

Aug 12, 2026 9:00 am – 2:30 pm • Estes Park Visitor's Center

Create community, get outside and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike- just for women!

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Art & Photography Courses

Art & Stories of Rocky Mountain National Park: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Aug 13, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Explore the beauty and history of Rocky Mountain National Park through art and stories on our exclusive behind-the-scenes tour!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 13, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Field Institute

Geology of Trail Ridge Road

Aug 14, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

The foundation of Rocky Mountain National Park's awe-inspiring scenery is its bedrock! Join us to learn about how geology shapes Rocky!

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Travel & Outdoor

Trail Ridge Road Scenic Ecology Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Aug 14, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

From Estes Park to the alpine tundra, join our naturalist guides for a truly breathtaking tour of some Rocky's most spectacular scenery!

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Art & Photography Courses

Sketchbook Journaling: Rocky Mountain National Park in Watercolor

Aug 19, 2026 9:00 am • Fall River Visitor Center

Join us for two days of sketchbook journaling in Rocky Mountain National Park, where we'll be capturing nature's beauty in watercolor!

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Guided Hikes

Guided Hike: Alpine Visitor Center to Milner Pass on the Ute Trail

Aug 21, 2026 9:00 am – 2:30 pm • Estes Park Visitor Center

Join us for a beautiful alpine hike Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Bettie Courses: Women & Conservation

Bettie Course: Stream Ecology and Fly-Fishing

Aug 22, 2026 9:00 am • Estes Park Visitor's Center

An introduction to stream ecology and fly-fishing, just for women!

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Field Institute

Lichens of Rocky Mountain National Park

Sep 4, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Join us to learn about the basics of lichen biology and ecology!

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Field Institute

Women of Rocky History Tour

Sep 9, 2026 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Walk in the footsteps of the remarkable women who homesteaded, explored, and protected the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Guided Hikes

Guided Hike: Storm Pass Trail

Sep 10, 2026 8:00 am – 3:00 pm • Estes Park Events Complex

Join us for a mini thru hike in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Art & Photography Courses

Night Sky Landscape Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sep 11, 2026 1:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Capture the beauty of the night sky in stunning landscape photos with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Field Institute

Mindfulness & Birding in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sep 16, 2026 9:00 am – 1:30 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Immerse yourself in the magic and serenity of fall in Rocky Mountain National Park!

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Bettie Courses: Women & Conservation

Bettie Hike: Bierstadt Lake

Sep 17, 2026 9:00 am – 2:30 pm • Estes Park Events Complex

Create community, get outside and enjoy the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this hike to Bierstadt Lake- just for women!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Field Institute

East Portal & Adams Tunnel History Hike

Sep 18, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Estes Park Visitor Center

Learn about the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Alva B. Adams Tunnel, and visit East Portal on this guided history hike!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Art & Photography Courses

Fall Color Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park

Sep 24, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Fall River Visitor Center

Learn to capture a unique perspective on the spectacular fall colors of Rocky with accomplished nature photographer, Bob Dean!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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Travel & Outdoor

Fall Color Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Multiple dates • Fall River Visitor Center

With rich golden aspens and the excitement of the elk rut, Rocky Mountain National Park puts on a show each fall! Come along with us!

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