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Summer
Summertime in the Rocky Region has been a favorite season for visitors for more than 10,000 years. Native Americans travelled between Grand Lake and Estes Park over some of the same trails we use today. They fished the same streams, slept under the same stars, pitched camp and enjoyed summertime in this wonderful high country.
This summer, come and see why people continue to visit here. Go fishing, rafting, strolling, horseback riding, hiking, climbing, scenic driving, shopping, dining, picnicking, learning, wildlife watching, camping, golfing, playing, birding, mountain biking, four-wheeling or just take it easy and make yourself at home.
by Jesse Speer
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by Jesse Speer
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by Jesse Speer
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Summer Events
Here's what's happening this June, July and August in Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park and Grand Lake.
- Stanley Hotel Tour
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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
- Free park movie
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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.
- Tracks in Time
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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
- August Specials
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Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month.
- Movie
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Call for current shows and times. Historic Park Theater (summer only), Estes Park. 970-;586-8904. Reel Mountain Theater, Estes Park. 970-586-4227.
- Free Park Pass Days
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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]
- the 60's
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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]
- Art in Public Places
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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
- Journey to the Top: A Trail Ridge Road Bus Adventure
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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]
- Skins & Skulls
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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.
- Stanley Steamer Car Talk
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Ever wonder how a steam car works? Stanley Museum announces a series of educational talks on the Stanley Steam Cars and what makes them tick. The class begins at the Stanley museum at 10 am for a brief oversight of the museum and look at Local Frank Hix's 1912 Stanley... [more]
- Texas Hold em
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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
- Photography Just for Kids
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Olson Fellow $15 per child ages 7-12 Course Description: Discover how to use a digital camera to capture the beauty and excitement of RMNP. Learn how to frame a great shot of a lake, mountain and maybe even a scampering ground squirrel. Learn the... [more]
- Farmer's Market
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8am - 12:30 pm Thursdays, June - September
- Rooftop Rodeo
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Dust off those cowboy hats and polish up those spurs! Chosen as the Outstanding Small Rodeo in the nation, the 2012 Rooftop Rodeo includes six exciting PRCA Rodeo performances starting at 7:30 pm each evening beginning Tuesday, July 10 and going through Sunday, July 15. Saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling,... [more]
- Lily Lake Nature Hunt: A Virtual Geocache Adventure
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Olson Fellow $10 per child age 9-13 Using a GPS unit, discover the natural treasures along the Lily Lake trail. Follow the clues left in nature to uncover the hidden mysteries located in this subalpine ecosystem. This class is designed for kids and parents... [more]
- June Specials
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Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month. ... [more]
- Campfire Ghost Stories Living History Tales of the West
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Jan Manning (Iron Thumb), Jean Muenchrath (Isabella Bird), Kurtis Kelly (Abner Sprague) $10 per adult and child, children 5 and under FREE. People from the past come to life in this hour-long presentation about the history and adventures of several past residents and visitors to the... [more]
- July Specials
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Check out the special offers that Estes Park businesses have listed for this month. ... [more]
- Summer Birding with a Naturalist
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Jeff Maugans $35 per adult Spend the morning discussing the migration, nesting, habitat, conservation, natural history and ecology of mountain birds. Have fun in the field while learning to identify, enjoy and appreciate birds. Participants will learn to identify as many species as possible both by sight... [more]
- Bird Camp: An Aviary Adventure for Adults
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Jeff Magnus $450 per adult Adults can sign up for an exciting twist on summer camp through a partnership between the Rocky Mountain Nature Association and the YMCA of the Rockies. Participants will enjoy three days of birding along with rustic accommodations, meals, downtime... [more]
- Rocky Mountain Flora
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Karin Edwards & Ann Henson $300 per adult Besides columbine, chokecherry, and blue spruce, hundreds of interesting plants live in the Rocky Mountains! Do you want to know how to identify flowers, shrubs, and trees? This course includes short classroom sessions followed by field excursions... [more]
- Beautiful Butterfly Basics
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Stephanie Mason $70 per adult Butterflies are beautiful and easily observed insects which fly in every life zone of Rocky Mountain National Park. This class will begin with a short, indoor introduction to basic butterfly biology and butterfly family identification. In the... [more]
- Residents of the High Country
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Jared Gricoskie $70 per adult In the summer months, the tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park is not just a crown jewel for wildflowers, but also for wildlife. High-country dwellers like pikas and marmots offer hours of viewing entertainment, while the pleasant surprise... [more]
- Mountain Ecology: Unique Interactions in Nature
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Dr John Emerick $300 per adult. Besides having a spectacular landscape, Rocky Mountain National park is home to may ecosystems typical of the Southern Rocky Mountains. In this seminar, we will explore some of the ecosystems, examining their dominant... [more]
- Hummingbirds: Field Research
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Tena And Fred Engelman $50 per adult Human knowledge of hummingbirds is ever increasing through new genetic analysis techniques, better technology, and improved statistical analysis methods. Marking individual birds remains an essential tool for learning how long they live, how far they fly, where... [more]
- Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
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Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - with a festival of music, flowers, and food in Estes Park the last weekend in June. Festivities begin on Saturday morning with the raising of the Maypole and a colorful opening ceremony. Entertainment by folk dance groups... [more]
- Youth Fly Fishing & Stream Ecology
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Dr. Tom Adams $20 per child ages 12-15 This course provides an informatl experience in fly fishing and stream ecology along the banks of Mill Creek and the adjacent network of beaver ponds in Hollowell Park. Participants will learn about the trout diet of aquatic and... [more]
- Night Creatures & Evening Adaptations
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Kevin J Cook $70 per adult Wildlife so familiar by day can seem so different when experienced by night, and wildlife unknown in days lightness can suddenly become familiar in nights darkness. Enrich your wildlife experiences by shifting your time afield.... [more]
- Marathon Race
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Estes Park Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K/5K Race - This race, the highest paved marathon in the world and one of the most scenic on a USATF certified course, was named "Best Weekend Getaway Race in 2006" in a Colorado Runner Magazine poll. All four races start and end... [more]
- Wool Market
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The 22nd annual fiber festival with two days of exhibits, demonstrations, competitions and vendor booths. Two days of Workshops held prior to the festival at Estes Park High School. (must pre-register) 9 am. Admission is free, 9 am - 5... [more]
- Who Pooped in the Woods? A Mammal Mystery
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Olson Fellow $10 per child ages 7-12 Who doesn't love a good mystery? Who Pooped in the Woods will have you solving real life mysteries from start to finish. You'll learn how to recognize different animal signs like scat (a fancy word for poop)... [more]
- Secret Places in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Kevin J Cook $35 per adult A prudent sense of safety keeps us looking at the ground as we walk, and trails trick us into looking straight ahead to see what's coming. The consequence of looking down and looking ahead is that we miss what's around.... [more]
- What's Hiding Under Water?
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Olson Fellow $10 per child ages 8-12 Kids have a natural curiosity about water and want to see living things up close. Eight to 12 year olds will be able to explore some of the microscopic organisms in the shallow waters of the Sprague Lake shoreline by... [more]
- Estes Park Treasure Hunt
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Using a GPS unit, discover the natural treasures along the River Walk in downtown Estes Park and near Lake Estes. This 3 hour class is designed for kids and parents who want to spend time in Estes Park while enjoying the adventure and fun of learning a new skill. This... [more]
- Geology of Trail Ridge Road
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Dr David Lindsey $70 per adult Become acquainted with the vastness of geologic time and the power of geologic processes through the study of rocks and physical features along one of the highest and most spectacular roads in North America. Look... [more]
- North American Bears: Ecology, Behavior, & Evolution
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Perry Conway $70 per adult Bears are the iconic symbol of the American Wilderness. North America has three of the world's eight species. Historically the Park had two of the three - now only one. Learn the natural history of all three North American... [more]
- Ponds & Streams of Rocky Mountain National Park
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Kathy Brown $70 per adult Who lives in and along the waterways of Rocky Mountain National Park?Spend the day wading in the streams and ponds as we study stream life, the importance of riparian areas, and the vital role of water in this... [more]
- Fourth of July
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Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast. Our Lady of the Mountains Church. 7 to 10:30 am Coolest Car vintage vehicles car show. Bond Park area. 9 am to 3 pm Stanley Hotel July 4 Celebration. Carnival games, Danny Schaefer & the Unknown Americans... [more]
- Coolest Car Show
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Check out vintage cars from the 1920's and beyond. Bond Park in the center of Downtown, 970-586-6256... [more]
- Native Plants in RMNP: Service Learning Seminar for Families
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Join key members of Rocky Mountain National Parks Vegetation Management Program for a full-day Native Plant Seminar. Focus will be placed upon important characteristics of several native plant species and their habitats, specific to this geographical region. A Rocky Mountain National Park Greenhouse and Nursery Tour will be... [more]
- Heritage Festival
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A celebration of the history of Estes Park, including petting zoo, old west enactments, pie auction, exhibits, and more. Free, 10 am - 5 pm on Sat, 10am - 4pm on Sun. 08/18/12 - 08/19/12, Bond Park in the Center of Downtown, Leave your car at the Fairgrounds, ride... [more]
- Art Adventures
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Nancy Johnson $15 per chid ages 6-9 Learn about nature through various forms of art. Activities will include learning to view art in nature leaves, butterflies, cones, rocks, lichen, etc. and expressing their appreciation of nature though sketching, painting and making collages and sculpture.... [more]
- West Side Wonders: Green Mountain Trail through the Eyes of an Ecologist
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Dr John Emerick $70 per adult This seminar will give you the opportunity to take a leisurely hike with a skilled naturalist on one of the most popular trails on the Parks west side, the Green Mountain Trail. At various stops along the... [more]
- Fishing Derby
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A fun day of free fishing on Lake Estes. Contests in all age categories for "biggest catch" and more. 8 am - 12 noon, 06/02/12, Lake Estes Marina, 1770 Big Thompson Ave, 970-586-8191... [more]
- 50 Years, 50 Flowers
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Leanne Benton $70 per adult RMNP is a wildflower enthusiast's paradise. From the lower montane forests to the alpine tundra, more than 1,000 species of flowering plants can be found. This field-oriented seminar will explore several Park areas where we should easily find 50 or more... [more]
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