/tags/rocky-mountain-national-park Rocky Mountain National Park en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-21/why-a-moose-boom-in-northern-colorado-has-some-biologists-concerned-and-what-wildlife-officials-are-doing-about-it A moose boom in Northern Colorado has Rocky Mountain National Park’s biologists concerned. Moose love to graze on Willows while tramping through wetlands, which the park has been trying to restore. But Colorado Parks and Wildlife says they are maintaining the desired moose population with hunting. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-03-21/why-a-moose-boom-in-northern-colorado-has-some-biologists-concerned-and-what-wildlife-officials-are-doing-about-it In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole /regional-news/2025-03-03/protestors-rally-at-national-parks-against-firing-of-federal-employees More than 150 gatherings took place Saturday at National Park Service sites nationwide. They were organized by a group of off-duty or former park service staff and seasonal employees. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:22:58 GMT /regional-news/2025-03-03/protestors-rally-at-national-parks-against-firing-of-federal-employees Rachel Cohen /news/2024-09-15/timed-entry-reservations-are-now-a-permanent-fixture-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the U.S., has permanently adopted a timed entry reservation system due to a surge in visitors in recent years. The park is one of many in the region facing the challenge of being "loved to death" as crowds flock to enjoy the natural beauty. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-09-15/timed-entry-reservations-are-now-a-permanent-fixture-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Maeve Conran /news/2024-08-26/meet-the-sound-artist-whos-exploring-the-symphony-of-nature-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence program was reintroduced this summer after a seven-year hiatus. While the chosen artists create beautiful pieces, they also highlight conservation. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-08-26/meet-the-sound-artist-whos-exploring-the-symphony-of-nature-at-rocky-mountain-national-park Emma VandenEinde /news/2024-06-13/state-wildlife-officials-working-to-increase-awareness-after-series-of-elk-attacks Elk attacks have been on the rise in Colorado in recent weeks. Two of the attacks involved small children just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. The attacks have prompted state wildlife officials to increase awareness around aggressive elk and advise tourists and residents about how to stay safe. The Colorado Sun Editor Lance Benzel joined »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·'s Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on this story. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:05:51 GMT /news/2024-06-13/state-wildlife-officials-working-to-increase-awareness-after-series-of-elk-attacks Lance Benzel, The Colorado Sun /news/2023-07-12/news-brief-with-the-coloradoan-new-beetle-kills-trees-and-big-snowpack-brings-climbing-hazards The Fort Collins Coloradoan reporter Miles Blumhardt joined us to talk about some of the latest environmental news. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:20:50 GMT /news/2023-07-12/news-brief-with-the-coloradoan-new-beetle-kills-trees-and-big-snowpack-brings-climbing-hazards Nikole Robinson Carroll /news/2023-03-23/its-absolutely-essential-project-begins-in-estes-park-to-ease-national-park-traffic Road construction in Estes Park is underway on a project that has been ten years in the making. 'The loop,' as it's called, aims to get tourists through town and into Rocky Mountain National Park quicker. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:54:00 GMT /news/2023-03-23/its-absolutely-essential-project-begins-in-estes-park-to-ease-national-park-traffic Leigh Paterson /news/2023-03-02/national-park-visitation-data-suggests-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels The National Park Service released visitation statistics this week showing that five of the top 15 most-visited parks in 2022 are in the Mountain West. Big crowds can put pressure on national parks, though. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:55:04 GMT /news/2023-03-02/national-park-visitation-data-suggests-a-return-to-pre-pandemic-levels Emma VandenEinde /news/2022-02-28/new-colorado-drivers-license-design-revealed-monday Colorado's new driver's license design was revealed today by Gov. Jared Polis and the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:20:59 GMT /news/2022-02-28/new-colorado-drivers-license-design-revealed-monday Adam Rayes /science/2021-07-12/colorado-pika-project-unites-hikers-scientists-to-monitor-alpine-critter Climate change is raising temperatures, changing weather patterns and causing droughts. It also impacts wildlife like the American pika by threatening its high mountain habitat in Colorado and other parts of the West, but a group of scientists and outdoor enthusiasts are trying to help. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:50:31 GMT /science/2021-07-12/colorado-pika-project-unites-hikers-scientists-to-monitor-alpine-critter Ashley Piccone