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Protesters want Valmont and Cherokee coal plants shut down
Members of WildEarth Guardians dress as clowns and wear Gov. Bill Ritter masks during a protest outside the state Capitol on Wednesday.
Unusually cold October chills park's fall visitation
The snowy, wet October kept more people indoors during a month that is traditionally popular at Rocky Mountain National Park for elk viewing and fall leaves.
David Frey: Our carbon footprint isn't the only contamination we have to worry about
It's no surprise we've done a pretty good job of polluting our rivers, contaminating our oceans and baking our glaciers into oblivion.
Pollution's global threat requires global solution
A pair of studies released in the past week should serve as a reminder that there is hardly anywhere humans can go to get away from their influence on the environment.
Park's impact goes well beyond natural beauty
As Rocky Mountain National Park comes close to attracting 3 million visitors this year, a new study shows the park pumped more than $230 million into the economy of the surrounding region in 2008.
The geologic story of the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Text Archive > American Libraries > The geologic story of the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado The geologic story of the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado This book has an editable web page on Open Library .
YMCA of the Rockies project wins Gold Hard Hat Award
Estes Park, Colorado`s Phase I of a core development construction project at YMCA of the Rockies recently won a Bronze level Gold Hard Hat Award in the Multifamily/Hospitality category from the McGraw-Hill/Colorado Construction Magazine.
People often mistake ravens for the more familiar crow. Though the two look similar, ravens are much larger and more often seen in the mountains.
Enjoy one of the Mummy Range`s picturesque lakes
T he Mummy Range of Rocky Mountain National Park is known for its high peaks and beautiful lakes.
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Study: Nitrogen pollution worsens in Rockies lakes
Airborne nitrogen pollution from vehicle exhaust and farm fertilizer is turning algae in the alpine lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park into junk food for fish, a study says.
Saturday Evening Programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
This fall and early winter, Rocky Mountain National Park will continue to celebrate "Americaa TMs Best Idea," our national parks, with Saturday evening programs at 7:00 pm in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Auditorium.
For winter hiking, Colorado is among the first states that come to mind. Perhaps the late musical artist John Denver merits some credit for his tunes, such as 1972's "Rocky Mountain High: Colorado." But John Denver or no John Denver, Colorado mainly ranks high for cold weather winter hiking because of an excellent system of national and state ...
2009 collector Christmas ornament now available
Since 1986, the town employees` Helping Hands Committee creates a commemorative annual Christmas ornament available for sale to the public, with all proceeds donated to local families in need throughout the year.
Historical Hindsights: For decades, it was a zoo at Island Grove Park
The year was 1922, and George Ernest had a big, hairy problem. Ernest had captured a bear in Rocky Mountain National Park to use in his wrestling sideshow, and now he needed to get rid of it.
Park along the road. The trailhead is located by the parking lot. > Fee: $20 for a seven-day pass > Facilities: Restrooms, water and information available at the park entrance station > Maps: None needed, but you can pick up a park map at the entrance station > Pets: No > Information: Rocky Mountain National Park, 586-1206 or www.nps.gov/romo > Why ...
Visit RMNP`s northernmost lake
The northern section of Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the least visited areas of the Park, and therefore provides wonderful opportunities for secluded hiking experiences.
Storm drops heavy snow on northeast Colorado
Parts of northeast Colorado are covered in heavy snow from a storm moving through the state.
National Park Service Officials Close Trail Ridge Road to Through Travel For the 2009 Season
Today, Wednesday, October 21, 2009, Trail Ridge Road officially closed for the season to through travel.
Cardiac Incident at Rocky Mountain National Park
At 12:15 p.m. today, October 13, park dispatch received a cell phone call concerning a 72-year-old man who was suffering from a possible heart attack on the Dream Lake Trail in the Bear Lake area of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Colorado Fire in Historic Mall Investigated
The cause of a fire that destroyed a historic mall in Colorado's Estes Park, at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, is under investigation, according to the Denver Post.
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