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Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, to Move to Cashless Fee Collection Starting June 1

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Transition to electronic payments reduces transaction times, saves money, and improves accountability Beginning on June 1, Rocky Mountain National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and only accept mobile or electronic payments for entrance and permit fees. Visitors who are only able to pay with cash may purchase a prepaid pass from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature […]

SnowBrains | May 3, 2023
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The Top 9 Highest Paved Roads in the United States

Millions of miles of paved roads snake throughout the United States. With winter closing in, a world of snow-related closures will begin to fall on high-altitude roads and mountain passes. In honor of this, we decided to answer the question, what are the highest paved roads in the United States? Drive em’ while you still can! Related: The 15 Highest Ski […]

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Andrew | October 25, 2022
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Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, Closes To Through Travel For The 2022 Season

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Yesterday, Monday, October 24, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, officially closed for the season to through travel. Many popular driving destinations for this time of year, including Bear Lake Road, Moraine Park, Horseshoe Park, and the section of Trail Ridge Road along the Kawuneeche Valley, are open. Trail Ridge Road is not designed to be an all-season […]

SnowBrains | October 25, 2022
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Trail Ridge Road, CO, Was All Set to Open This Weekend | Mother Nature Had Another Plan

Plowing crews thought their work was done—Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, was all set to open Memorial Day weekend. But Mother Nature had another plan… Heavy snow last week provided some beautiful wet spring snow for park snowplow operators to contend with at high elevations along Trail Ridge Road. Park snowplow operators are now plowing 2 to 5-foot […]

SnowBrains | May 27, 2022
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Human Remains Found in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Are Those of Backcountry Skier Missing Since 1983

Human remains found on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, are believed to be those of Rudi Moder, a 27-year-old man from West Germany who disappeared in the park 38 years ago. On February 13, 1983, Rudi Moder departed the Zimmerman Lake Trailhead on Colorado Highway 17 near Cameron Pass for a two-to-three-night ski mountaineering trip over […]

SnowBrains | November 5, 2021
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Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Is Now Closed for the Season

Yesterday, Monday, October 25, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel.  Many popular driving destinations for this time of year, including Bear Lake Road, Moraine Park, Horseshoe Park, and the section of Trail Ridge Road along the Kawuneeche Valley, are all open. Trail Ridge Road is not designed to be an […]

SnowBrains | October 26, 2021
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Snow Closes Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO for 2nd Time in a Week

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, closed again yesterday as wintry conditions brought ice and snow accumulation near Rock Cut (elevation 12,110 ft). The NWS was expecting ‘multiple inches’ to accumulate. The highest paved road in Colorado was closed at Many Parks Curve, about 7 miles from the east entrances and Colorado River Trailhead, 10 miles from the west […]

SnowBrains | September 30, 2021
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Brain Post: Identifying Wild Animal Poop by Comparing It to Tasty Treats

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Have you ever been exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, seen animal scat, and wondered what animal left it behind? Using common food as a reference, this handy guide can help solve the mystery. Even if the scat looks like a tasty treat, please don’t eat it! Visit this webpage to discover the animals that call RMNP home. – Post credit […]

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SnowBrains | September 27, 2021
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