Why Come to Rocky Mountain National Park?

For adventure

• Hike the trails
• Climb the peaks
• Ski the backcountry
• Snowshoe a couloir
• Kayak through the rapids
• Raft the whitewater

For family time together

• Roast marshmallows over an open fire
• Picnic in the Park or Forest
• Watch wildlife in their own territory
• Gather round to hear Ranger talks
• Take in a cowboy sing-along
• Raft down a tumbling river
• Ride horseback over the mountains
• Gather for a family reunion

For solitude

• Choose a quiet time
• Take a less-travelled path
• Camp in the backcountry

To expand consciousness

• Take a class from an expert
• Spend time with a Park Naturalist
• Read a good book about this place
• Visit a museum or exhibit
• Absorb the beauty, the history

For romance

• Romantic getaways
• Weddings
• Honeymoons
• Anniversaries

To just get away

• Take a scenic drive
• Stroll around a lake
• Shop in town
• Stay in a place with a hot tub
• Take in a festival

• Come for Solitude
• Come for Learning
• Mountain Biking
• Wildlife Watching
• Come for Romance

• Fun City Miniature Golf

• Acrylic Landscape Painting
• A Bird on the Page
• Coloring Historic Photos
• Exploring with Map and Compass
• History of Mining on the West Side

• Otis Peak Avalanche
• Family Weekend
• Dragon's Tooth Couloir
• Nordic Adventure
• Sharkstooth Northeast Ridge