Thursday, October 27, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Meet at Fall River Visitor Center on the eastern side of RMNP. Rocky Mountain National Park is lively and full of energy during the fall months as Elk begin to rut and the Aspens turn to a fire yellow. Sweeping views of valleys turning to 10,000 foot peaks […]
Saturday, October 29, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Meet at Fall River Visitor Center on the eastern side of RMNP. Rocky Mountain National Park is lively and full of energy during the fall months as Elk begin to rut and the Aspens turn to a fire yellow. Sweeping views of valleys turning to 10,000 foot peaks […]
Sunday, October 30, 3:00 - 6:00 PM Meet at Fall River Visitor Center on the eastern side of RMNP. Rocky Mountain National Park is lively and full of energy during the fall months as Elk begin to rut and the Aspens turn to a fire yellow. Sweeping views of valleys turning to 10,000 foot peaks […]
Hop on the RMC minibus for an exciting trip to visit two of Rocky Mountain National Park's iconic rivers! We'll head into RMNP to visit two amazing rivers, have lunch, and see if we can figure out their similarities and differences. We'd like you to join us! This educational program is free to attend, but […]
The prefect introduction for young photographers! Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy Education Fellow Olivia Gonzales for an introductory course on how to take amazing outdoor photographs. You will learn how to use one of RMC's digital cameras then head into Rocky Mountain National Park to get some practice making your own images. After the course, the […]
Join us on this free Guided Family Hike at Bear Lake! This educational trip will take you and your family from downtown Estes Park up to Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. We'll travel together on the RMC bus, then walk around Bear Lake and learn about how the plants and animals of Rocky […]
CANCELLED - #OptOutside and spend Black Friday visiting serene Calypso Cascades! Enjoy a moderate 3.6 mile hike through the Wild Basin area to visit Calypso Cascades. Hike with our naturalist guide past Copeland Falls, Upper and Lower Falls. This nature walk takes us through lush woods along the North Saint Vrain river to the cascades […]
#OptOutside and make your way to picturesque Bridal Veil Falls Enjoy a moderate 6.6 mile blissful hike past historic McGraw Ranch and through mountain meadows to the rocky grotto in Cow Creek canyon. This hike takes you through meadows and follows a creek stream that ends at dramatic Bridal Veil Falls. This family-friendly hike is […]
Curious about snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park? Join us for this FREE introductory course for kids & caregivers! Just because there's snow on the ground doesn't mean families can't get out on the trail! During this afternoon course, we’ll travel together on the RMC bus into Rocky Mountain National Park to learn how to […]
Join Rocky Mountain Conservancy for a guided winter hike to the Eugenia Mine historic site in Rocky Mountain National Park! We'll meet in downtown Estes Park, travel together to the trailhead, and then head into the woods! Your guide will discuss the history of the Eugenia Mine and other notable mining operations on the east […]
SOLD OUT - Curious about snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park? Join us for this FREE introductory course for kids & caregivers! - SOLD OUT Just because there's snow on the ground doesn't mean families can't get out on the trail! During this morning course, we’ll travel together on the RMC bus into Rocky Mountain […]
Feeling comfortable snowshoeing on level ground? Then it's time to tackle more challenging terrain with this intermediate level outing for older teens and adults, offered by Rocky Mountain Conservancy. We'll meet in downtown Estes Park, and travel together into Rocky Mountain National Park to spend a few hours in the woods. Our exact route will […]
SOLD OUT - Curious about snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park? Join us for this FREE introductory course for kids & caregivers! - SOLD OUT Just because there's snow on the ground doesn't mean families can't get out on the trail! During this morning course, we’ll travel together on the RMC bus into Rocky Mountain […]
SOLD OUT - Curious about snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park? Join us for this FREE introductory course for kids & caregivers! - SOLD OUT Just because there's snow on the ground doesn't mean families can't get out on the trail! During this morning course, we’ll travel together on the RMC bus into Rocky Mountain […]
CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER STORM WARNING Click here for more information on weather conditions Feeling comfortable snowshoeing on level ground? Then it's time to tackle more challenging terrain with this intermediate level outing for older teens and adults, offered by Rocky Mountain Conservancy. We'll meet in downtown Estes Park, and travel together into Rocky Mountain […]
Join Dusty and Carlie as they venture into Rocky Mountain National Park for an intense educational experience that culminates in a Rec-1 Avy certification. This Bettie Course is offered to women, and individuals that identify as women, in collaboration with KMAC in Estes Park, CO. This experience is a three-day course that begins by providing […]
SOLD OUT - Curious about snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park? Join us for this FREE introductory course for kids & caregivers! - SOLD OUT Just because there's snow on the ground doesn't mean families can't get out on the trail! During this morning course, we’ll travel together on the RMC bus into Rocky Mountain […]
This Bettie Course is offered to women, and individuals that identify as women, in collaboration with KMAC in Estes Park, CO. This experience is an introduction to winter recreational activities. If you're new to exploring the outdoors in the winter, this is the course for you! This course involves classroom instruction, preparation for an outdoor […]
Keep the learning alive this summer with a morning adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Carlie for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! Leaving from Estes Park Visitor Center promptly at 9:30 and heading into the National Park, the group will explore one of many accessible locations for children, including Upper Beaver […]
Keep the learning alive this summer with a morning adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Carlie for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! Leaving from Estes Park Visitor Center promptly at 9:30 and heading into the National Park, the group will explore one of many accessible locations for children, including Upper Beaver […]
Join Conservancy author and instructor Marlene Borneman for a day-long educational outing to explore the unique orchids of Rocky Mountain National Park. What is an orchid? The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is the largest family of flowering plants, with roughly 35,000 distinct species. While many of us consider orchids to be tropical plants, there are about […]
Join Conservancy instructor Leanne Benton for an exploration of the early season wildflowers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park! Some of the park's early blooms are the loveliest, from tiny alpine forget-me-nots to colorful calypso orchids. We’ll start in the classroom for an informative lecture, and then search the park for these beauties as we explore […]
The Rocky Mountains and Front Range area are home to an exciting variety of raptors! Experienced wildlife guide Perry Conway will introduce you to these remarkable birds and help you learn to spot them in the wild. Register now, there are just a few spots left! Our morning will begin with an informative lecture, illustrated […]
We've added another session due to popular demand! Join Conservancy instructor Leanne Benton for an exploration of the early season wildflowers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park! Some of the park's early blooms are the loveliest, from tiny alpine forget-me-nots to colorful calypso orchids. We’ll start in the classroom for an informative lecture, and then search […]
Keep the learning alive this summer with a morning adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park! Join Carlie for some hands-on learning in Rocky Mountain National Park! Leaving from Estes Park Visitor Center promptly at 9:30 and heading into the National Park, the group will explore one of many accessible locations for children, including Upper Beaver […]
Itching to learn more about the bears of North America and Rocky Mountain National Park? Veteran naturalist and wildlife photographer Perry Conway presents this in-depth course on bear ecology and habitats. This full day course begins with a classroom session, where Perry will give an introductory lecture to the various species of bears found worldwide. […]
The foundation of Rocky Mountain National Park's awe-inspiring views is its bedrock! Join us to learn about how the park's geology shapes its majestic landscapes. If this course has filled, please check out our "Geology of the Fall River and Big Thompson Valleys" as an alternate: Geology of the Fall River and Big Thompson Valleys […]
