• Hikers on Granite Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park/NPS photo by John Marino

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  • Bear Lake Road Reconstruction Project

    Major construction work on Bear Lake Road in 2012 & 2013 includes mandatory use of park shuttles May 29-Oct 9 between 9 am–4 pm, significant delays, and some night closures. More »

  • Fire Burning In the Park

    Several closures are in effect due to a fire burning approximately two miles west of the Fern Lake Trailhead. Call 970-586-1381 for fire updates. More »

For Kids

Consult Rocky Mountain National Park's official newspaper for details and times of ranger programs designed for children.

Stop by the Fall River Visitor Center, where childen can explore animal skins, ranger uniforms and other items in the "Discovery Room."

 
Photo park ranger and future junior ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park

Park Ranger Diane and future Junior Ranger Gideon enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park Programs for Kids

Take the Web Ranger Challenge in the Just for Kids section of the Rocky Mountain National Park Heart of the Rockies website.

Become a Junior Ranger! Stop at one of our visitor centers to pick up a book with park activities. Complete a series of activities during your park visit, share the answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger badge.

 

National Park Service Programs for Kids

Become a Junior Ranger on-line through the Web Ranger website.

Play on-line games about your National Parks!

Did You Know?

A photo of a volunteer giving a camera to a visitor for a research project.

Rocky Mountain National Park volunteers give more than 100,000 hours a year to the park. That equals approximately 48 full-time employees. More...