Rocky Mountain National Park: Come in Fall

Fall in the Rocky Region

by Jesse Speer

by Jesse Speer

by Bill Gerard

Fall brings clear blue skies and crisp air punctuated with occasional snows, bugling elk and bighorn sheep butting contests.

The Aspen Gold Rush starts in late August at higher elevations and the golden leaves work their way down to lower elevations in October. The peak of color in our mountains is usually in late September. Daylight and elevation set the timing of the color season. Rain, snow, cold and wind affect the intensity of color.

Elk bugling runs from mid-September to mid-October, although some bugles may be heard in late August and late October.

Bighorn sheep stage their head-butting contests in October and November.

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Fall Events

Tracks in Time

The Museum's award-winning permanent exhibit on the history of the Estes Park area, from the ice age to today. Free. 970-586-6256 200 4th Street

Movie

Call for current shows and times. Historic Park Theater (summer only), Estes Park. 970-;586-8904. Reel Mountain Theater, Estes Park. 970-586-4227.

Art in Public Places

Art in Public Places is a changing exhibit series at the Estes Park Conference Center that is sponsored by the Arts Council. The exhibits feature local and Colorado visual and performing artists. Free! 970-586-9203

Skins & Skulls

Want to pet an elk? Cuddle up to a bear? Are you crazy? That's not safe! Come to Fall River Visitor Center to safely feel skins and skulls while learning about park wildlife. 20-30 minute talk. Wheelchair access. Saturdays 11 am and Sundays 2 pm.

Free park movie

See the stunning 23 minute park movie at the Beaver Meadows (en espanol) and Kawuneeche Visitor Centers during normal business hours. Spectacular aerial footage of the rugged high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as wildlife and other park resources.

the 60's

Remember the days of shag carpeting, wide ties, Andy Griffith and console television sets? For baby boomers, their Generation X offspring and everyone beyond, the Estes Park Museum is preparing a new addition to "Tracks in Time", the permanent exhibit that describes the history of Estes Park. The 1960s exhibit... [more]

Stanley Hotel Tour

Historic Hotel Ghost Tours. Stanley Hotel. 333 W. Wonderview Ave. Hour and a half tour between 10 am & 4 pm. Daily except holidays. Reservations required. $15 adults, $10 children. 970-577-4110

September Specials

Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month.

Journey to the Top: A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure

Instructor TBA $55 per adult, $30 per child age 12 and under The premier attraction of Rocky Mountain National Park is the scenic and breathtaking byway named Trail Ridge Road. As the nation's highest continously paved highway, this road meanders through various life zones on its way... [more]

Free Park Pass Days

The normal $20 fee for a 7-day pass to Rocky Mountain National Park will be waived during National Park Week (April 21-29), Get Outdoors Day (June 9), Public Lands Day (Sept 29), and Veteran's Day weekend (Nov 11-12). This week What's up... [more]

November Specials

Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month.

Yoga Journal Colorado Conference

Take this opportunity to enrich your yoga practice and get away from it all in beautiful Estes Park, CO. Choose from over 100 classes from the top yoga instructors in the world, in all styles, for all levels. From our weekend Main Conference, to all day Intensives, to... [more]

October Specials

Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month.

Elk Expeditions

Instructor TBA $40 per adult, $20 per child 12 and under The fall rut is a spectacular display of elk mating behavior which includes bugling, posturing, and herding. This widely attended and extraordinary event will be available for viewing from the comfort of a 14... [more]

Texas Hold em

Free Texas Hold em every Tuesday at the Wheel Bar Estes Park. 7 pm Grand Lake Texas Holdem every Tuesday at Johnson's Landing. 7:30 pm

Introduction to Digital Image Post Processing

Lee Kline $70 per adult You've just made a magnificent image. Now what? For all of the great features of digital photography (instant gratification from seeing the image on the back LCD!), one very significant challenge has been dropped int he lap of the photographer... [more]

Autumn Gold Festival

Festival of Bands, Brats, and Beer. Includes Running of the Bulls at Estes Park Marina 10 am.

Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival

35nd annual Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival, the largest Scottish Irish Festival in the United States is Sept. 6-9. Over 50 events: international jousting competition, nightly concerts, caber toss, hammer and stone throw, pipe bands, 1,000+ Irish/Scottish/Welsh dancers, food, clan exhibitions, dog competitions, 100+ Celtic importers and crafters, hour-long... [more]

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