Explore the history and nature of the Rocky Mountains on a ranger-led program. Walks, talks and other ranger-guided activities are free and open to the public. Ranger programs (topics, descriptions, times, and locations) are posted at visitor centers throughout the park. Programs may be canceled at the last minute, due to unforeseen circumstances like inclement weather or staff availability. We advise that you check at one of the park's visitor centers to check on the status of a program.
East Side (Estes Park) Programs
Program Name
Program Description
Location
Days of Week
Time of Program
Length
Season Dates
Rocky Mountain Speaker Series
Explore Rocky through a new lens! Join us as guest presenters cover a variety of topics, from science to history, and everything in between. In partnership with Rocky Mountain Conservancy.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
1st & 3rd Sundays
2:00 PM
1 hour
January 19 - April 20
RockyLAB
Drop into RockyLAB and dive into hands-on fun. Explore different science and nature activities. Perfect for all ages. What will you discover?
Fall River Visitor Center
Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday
2:30 PM
Anytime between 2:30-4:30pm
January 19 - April 13
Track Scene Investigation
Discover the hidden signs of wildlife! Join a ranger for a guided walk searching for signs of wildlife: tracks, beds, tree rubs... and yes, even scat. What clues will you find? (Meet at near the west parking lot at Alluvian Fan.)
West Alluvial Fan
Saturday
9:30 AM
1 hour
January 18 - March 22
Ice Fishing
Sprague Lake may be frozen, but the fish are still biting! Bundle up and give ice fishing a try. Traction devices recommended.
Sprague Lake
Friday & Sunday
10:00 AM
Anywtime between 10am - 12pm
January 19 - March 21
Winter Explorer
Join a park ranger to learn about winter ecology with fun activities like a discovery table, reading, and craft stations!
Hidden Valley
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
10:00 AM
Anytime between 10am - 3pm
Starts December 20
West Side (Grand Lake) Programs
Program Name
Program Description
Location
Days of the Week
Time of Program
Length
Season Dates
Programs have ended for the season. Ranger-Led Snowshoe Walks and Nordic Ski Tours will be offered in January-March.
Alpine Visitor Center Area Programs
Program Name
Program Description
Location
Days of the Week &Time of Program
Length
Season Dates
Programs have ended for the season.
Visit our Ranger-Led Winter Activities page for information about ranger-led snowshoe walks and cross-country ski tours!
