Rocky Mountain National Park
Who's Who
Outdoor Field Seminars
LEARN. EXPLORE. ADVENTURE. Rocky Mountain Field Seminars, in Rocky Mountain National Park, is the oldest national park field seminar program in the United States. Courses are offered for adults, youth, and families in ecology, photography, natural and cultural history, hiking 101, leave no trace principles, art, and field journaling. Custom courses can be designed for any group including corporate retreats, Master Gardeners, and family reunions. Continuing education credit for teachers is available for all courses and many multi-day courses are eligible for graduate and undergraduate credit through Colorado State University.
Rocky Mountain Field Seminars is a program of Rocky Mountain Nature Association. For additional information, including a schedule, course descriptions, instructor biographies, and applicable fees, go to www.rmna.org. To register for a course or design a course for your group, contact Rocky Mountain Field Seminars by calling (970) 586-3262, emailing fieldseminars@rmna.org, or writing 1895 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517.
Rocky Mountain Nature Association
RMNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to support the educational and visitor service activities of the National Park Service, and to operate sales outlets within Rocky Mountain National Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, several U.S. Forest Service visitor centers and state park locations. RMNA publishes and sells books, maps and other items to help visitors understand park features and values.
RMNA further supports the National Park Service's interpretive mission by providing opportunities to learn, explore, and adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park through Rocky Mountain Field Seminars. A wide selection of courses for adults, youth, families, and groups are available. Continuing education credit is available for teachers and college level credit is available for many multi-day courses through Colorado State University.
RMNA provides leadership in philanthropic efforts to fund projects in Rocky Mountain National Park and other public lands in the Rocky Mountain region. Since 1931, RMNA has raised more than $12 million for land protection, construction of visitor use facilities including visitor centers, amphitheaters, museums, and restrooms, historic building restoration, and trail construction.
RMNA supports all of its programs through income from sales of educational materials, memberships, and tax-deductible contributions from the public. For additional information or to contact Rocky Mountain Nature Association, visit www.rmna.org or call (970) 586-0108 or write to RMNA c/o Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517.
Rocky Mountain In Depth
News from the Parks
Frommer's Top 5 Parks for Cozy Camping
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
November 21, 2008 - 10:01am
I always look forward to getting my Frommer's newsletter every week. Not only are they budget travel saavy, they inspire me to get out there no matter the weather! Here are their top five picks for cozy camping.
Park to Reopen Today after Crews Repair Road, Channel Kautz Creek
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
November 21, 2008 - 9:56am
The Nisqually Road in Mount Rainier National Park will reopen today, a day earlier than expected. The road, and the park, have been closed since Nov. 12 when Kautz Creek jumped its banks and flooded the main road into the park.
Jenna Otter Returns to Scene of Grizzly Bear Attack
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
November 21, 2008 - 9:55am
Reporting from Glacier National Park -- No one knew what to expect on the trail to Grinnell Glacier one late summer morning, but a second bull moose less than an hour out was hardly a good sign. During September and October -- mating season -- it's always best to give the spindly-legged animals plenty of room.
Expected Rule Change Would Benefit Bicycling in National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
November 21, 2008 - 9:07am
An upcoming National Park Service (NPS) rule change could greatly benefit mountain bicycling by improving the administrative process for opening trails to bicycles. IMBA has been asking the agency to revise its policies since 1992, because the current "special regulations" process is needlessly cumbersome and treats bicycles like motorized vehicles.
Things Slow At Hawaii's National Parks
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
November 21, 2008 - 8:55am
On our recent trip to Hawaii we had a feeling that things were less busy than usual. Now there are some numbers to back up our hunch: The national parks in the state saw a drop in attendance of more than 50,000 visitors during the month of October.
