East Side (Estes Park) Ranger-led Walks, Talks & Programs
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| Program Name |
Program Description |
Location |
Days of Week |
Time of Program |
Length |
Season Dates |
| 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? This program is great for families!
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Meet at West Alluvial Fan Parking Area |
Saturdays |
9:30 a.m. |
This program is 1-Hour long |
January 24, 2026 - March 21, 2026 |
| RockyLAB |
Pop into RockyLAB and dive into hands-on fun! Drop-in anytime between 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. to explore various short science and nature activities. Perfect for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult. What will you discover?
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Fall River Visitor Center |
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays |
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Drop in anytime, plan to stay at least 15-30 minutes to enjoy a hands-on activity |
January 23 - April 26, 2026 |
| Rocky Mountain Winter Speaker Series |
Our Rocky Mountain Winter Speaker Series returns in 2026, with rangers, researchers, and historians! Rocky Mountain Conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park are excited to announce that our Winter Speaker Series is back again for 2026, and we hope you’ll join us!
For topic details, visit https://rmconservancy.org/ and look under "Upcoming Events."
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Beaver Meadows Visitor Center |
On the following Sundays: January 18, February 22, March 22, and April 26 |
2 p.m. |
This program is 1-hour long |
January 18, February 22, March 22, and April 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
Fridays and Sundays |
10 a.m. |
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and noon; no prior experience or equipment is needed |
January 25 - March 22, 2026 |
| Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Architectural Tour |
Uncover the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center! Explore the close connections with a ranger as your guide. |
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center |
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, starting on January 28 |
3 p.m. |
This program is 1-Hour long |
January 28 - April 22, 2026 |
| Kid-friendly Snowshoe Walks |
Step into the basics of snowshoeing! Explore Sprague Lake in the winter. These beginner snowshoe walks are perfect for the whole family.
Snowshoes are not provided, so participants are responsible for bringing their own winter gear. Dress for the conditions.
Appropriate winter clothing is required including waterproof shoes; no gym shoes/tennis shoes are allowed.
Advanced Reservations are required - to register, visit https://rmconservancy.org/rmnpsnowshoe/
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Location will be provided when reservations are made. |
Saturdays |
2 p.m. |
This program is 1-hour long |
January 24 - March 21, 2026 |
| Snowshoe Hike |
Experience an afternoon of winter exploration! Snowshoe walks travel through hilly, uneven, snow-covered meadows or forests within the park. This program is for participants 8 and older.
Snowshoes are not provided, so participants are responsible for bringing their own winter gear. Dress for the conditions.
Appropriate winter clothing is required including waterproof shoes; no gym shoes/tennis shoes are allowed.
Advanced Reservations are required - to register, visit https://rmconservancy.org/rmnpsnowshoe/
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Location will be provided when reservations are made. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays |
12:30 p.m. |
This program is 2 hours long |
January 28 - March 19, 2026 |
