Live Well Estes - October 2020

LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021

RMNP / Courtesy photo

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Park and Ride lot on Sunday, June 7.

By Tim Mosier Trail-Gazette

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f there is one thing that the coronavirus pandemic can not change, it is the beauty and grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park. While many details are still up in the air, the park itself is not going anywhere and access to the revitalizing trails in the park will not be restricted unless something dramatically changes in the coming months. “So much is unknown for next spring and summer that

I am unable to speculate on our operations. We are all hoping for a ‘normal’ year,” said RMNP Public Information Officer Kyle Patterson. “We will follow current public health guidance and recommendations, whatever they may be.” One thing is for sure, the timed entry permit system was necessary in keeping the park open over the summer, but many will be please to know that there are no plans to permanently implement the system. See RMNP, pg. 19

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