Rocky Mountain National Park Fun Activities Guide

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  Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo

  Denver

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  The 27th annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo is Nov. 16-18, 2018

     The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo showcases resorts and products from Colorado, and around the world. Sun & Ski Sports, will bring in truckloads of ski and snowboard gear and accessories, creating the region's biggest sale! Fun, interactive activities abound, and so much more! Gear up for everything SNOW as winter approaches! Kids under 12 free admission! (less) ... Read more

  Save $3 Off Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo Use Promo Code: DENKID

  The 27th annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo is Nov. 16-18, 2018 in Hall C of the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. Save $3 Off Ski Show Tickets Use Promo Code: DENKID Kids 1…

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  Libraries Rock

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  Libraries Rock - Summer Reading Programs

     Your public library has a great summer program that's full of fun for the whole family! Public libraries across the country are featuring music this summer, and their summer program has the fun - and true! - slogan, Libraries Rock! Find events for all ages, along with ongoing programs, concerts, and of course plenty of books, audio books, magazines, music CDs, eBooks, and much more to keep your family engaged this summer. You can also check out a nature backpack with a state park pass to get the family outside together, exploring and enjoying the beautiful Colorado outdoors. And best of all, when kids read and engage in enriching activities over the summer, they'll experience less summer learning loss and be more prepared to start school next year right where they left off. So visit your library this summer and sign up the whole family in the summer program - it's free, fun, and music filled! (less) ... Read more

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  National Park Week - and FREE Days

     Americas Best Idea - the national parks - announced the launch of Find Your Park, a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for the next 100 years. It's about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America's best idea - the national parks! It's all happening in your national parks. Only 128 of our country's 407 national parks usually charge an entrance fee. So start planning your visit! If you're planning a trip that includes multiple national parks, you might consider the $80 annual pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many other Federal lands-more than 2,000 in all. The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is offered free to all active duty military members and their dependents. Information on these and other pass options is available online. (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Family Activity Backpacks!

     Discover our Family Activity Backpacks that visitors can check out at select parks for their journey along the trail. Libraries across the state are offering two "Check Out State Parks" passes, each for distribution with an activity backpack containing binoculars, brochures and other educational materials to library patrons. These packs help turn an ordinary hike into a learning adventure in nature! The interactive packs will include: two large bug boxes, magnifiers, various guide books (covering birds, insects, wildflowers and pond or tree life depending on the park), binoculars and a nature journal. Families can use the contents of the pack to let their imaginations soar or they can use some of the suggested activities for more structured exploration. The packs can help explorers of any age discover how fun the journey can be as they delve in for a closer look of the great outdoors. Activity packs may be checked-out at the park visitor centers or office for day use and returned before heading home or back to the campsite. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Annual State Parks Pass - $70 per vehicle

     Annual passes provide unlimited access to all Colorado State Parks for a 12 month period. Additional vehicle passes (Multiple) are purchased separately and are valid the same dates as the primary Annual Park Pass. Passes are available for purchase: Online ​​All state parks and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offices​​ At the following stores, but please call your local store to verify availability​ Douglas County Clerk & Recorder Family Shooting Center at Cherry Creek State Park JAX Outdoor Gear (all stores except the Lafayette store) ​Larimer County Clerk & Recorder​​ Outdoorsmans Attic Sportsma​n's Warehouse​​ - Grand Junction & Thorton​ locations (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  101 Places to Take a Kid Fishing! More Places To Fish Than You Can Shake A Pole At!​

     Open the 101 (+) Places to Take a Kid Fishing is an interactive map. Click on one of the yellow stars to reveal information about that fishin' spot: name, description, what fish might be caught there, and directions to get you there!

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  Nature Trails: More than a Walk in the Park

     Take your family outdoors and learn a little about Colorado's natural world. Our parks offer a number of family-friendly and interpretive nature trails equipped with educational signs and brochures. Take advantage of these trails next time you are at a state park and discover the plants and animals that call Colorado and our parks home!

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  Grow, Explore, Learn, Serve - Volunteer with the CPW

     Do you love beautiful scenery, getting fresh air, and that great feeling after a hard day's work? How would you like to meet friends, learn a new skill, and work together as part of a project team? Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a long and rich history of counting volunteers as valuable members of our team, with some being involved for over 20 years! Volunteers serve in a variety of roles including hosts, naturalists, wildlife transporters, trail workers, assisting CPW staff and much, much more. Opportunities vary by season and by Region, making for a diverse program.

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Plan Your Next Family Adventure at a Colorado State Park!

     Wherever you go in Colorado, there's a state park waiting to welcome you. Mountains or prairies, rivers or forests, out in the country or next to the city... Colorado's 41 state parks are as diverse as the state itself, and they offer something for everyone. Take a hair-raising whitewater river trip, or kick back in a lawn chair and watch the sunset. Enjoy a family picnic, cast a line in the water, take a hike, ride a horse, try snowshoeing or discover geocaching. From Eastern Plains parks at 3,800 feet to high-mountain parks at 9,500, the network of state parks offers a wealth of activities for busy people of all ages, or the chance to do nothing at all. You can play on land or on water. On a high peak or on the prairie. In the country or the city. In spring, summer, winter or fall. (less) ... Read more

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  Camping in Colorado

     Lying beneath a starry canopy and drifting off to the sound of nature is just one draw to camping in Colorado. Breathtaking natural beauty, few bugs and the abundance of outdoor activities at your fingertips make the Centennial State one of the nation's most popular places to camp. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages more than 4,000 campsites throughout the state. We have everything from backcountry sites for those who desire seclusion to full-hookup sites with individual pressurized water, sewer and electrical connections. Our parks make the perfect setting for affordable, family-friendly vacations. Weekdays offer your pick of prime campsites, cabins or yurts and allow you time to explore and discover Colorado's diverse landscapes and attractions. (less) ... Read more

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  Epic Mountain Sports

  Winter Park

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  Epic Mountain Sports is a family owned and operated full service ski and snowboard shop located on the free shuttle route in Downtown Winter Park. At Epic we pride ourselves on providing our customers with outstanding service and equipment at family friendly prices. We have rental options for the whole family regardless of your experience level and feature the largest selection of demo/high performance skis in the valley! We also offer overnight tune service so you can maximize your time on the mountain and have the apparel and accessories you need to stay warm and play hard. Choose Epic and let our family take care of yours! (less) ... Read more

  30% Off Winter Park Bike Rentals!

  Looking to rent a bike in Winter Park? Visit Epic Mountain Sports for 30% off bicycle rentals for the whole family! Choose from cruiser bikes, hard tails, full suspension bikes & kids bikes…

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  Estes Park Golf Course

  Estes Park

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  The Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course adjoins Rocky Mountain National Park. Our course is open mid-April through October. We are located in the town of Estes Park, which is approximately 60 miles northwest of Denver, Colorado. We sit in a natural valley that is surrounded by spectacular mountains. During most of the year you are able to play your round of golf while sharing the course with herds of deer and elk with an occasional coyote or two watching on. (less) ... Read more

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  Centennial Year at Estes Park Golf Course Good Weekdays in September

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  Junior Ranger

  Junior Ranger

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  Junior Ranger programs engage young people in age-appropriate activities that allow them to discover the significance of a specific site, introduce them to the national park system and to the mission of the National Park Service. They reveal to children that these amazing places belong to them. Junior Ranger programs are designed to provide participants with the flexibility to discover and interact with the park at their own pace and within the limits of their visit. They encourage children and their families to explore things they might otherwise have missed, to get out and walk around, to explore further by visiting specialized programs, park movies, exhibits, trails overlooks, talking to a ranger, and others. When you get to the park visitor center ask a park ranger or volunteer for a junior ranger booklet if you are between the ages of 6-12 and you can fill it out and earn a badge! (less) ... Read more

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  Loveland Ski Area

  Georgetown

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  13,010 Feet High Atop the Continental Divide

     Its skilled, friendly instructors and gentle, separate terrain for beginners. Its FREE, close-in parking. Its tons of terrain at a small price. Its cruisers and bumps, trees and glades, and everything in between a place where people with a love for skiing and riding experience pure bliss.

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  RaftColorado.net

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  RaftColorado.net

  RaftColorado.net is Colorado's online guide for whitewater rafting. Check out dozens of special offers updated daily for family whitewater rafting adventure.

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  Reel Mountain Theater

  Estes Park

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  Reel movies and great popcorn. Drive by the theater and tune your radio to 107.3 FM for complete show times. Super Saver Shows before 6 pm. Get a Rewards Card. Just mention this listing and get 50 cents off popcorn/fountain drink duo. Showtimes: 970-586-4227

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  Rocky Mountain Nature Association

  Estes Park

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  Serving Rocky Mountain National Park and other public lands partners since 1931

     The Rocky Mountain Nature Association provides custom and regularly scheduled educational adventures and tours for folks visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. Topics that we provide classes on include: backpacking, hiking, birding, photography, wildflowers, wildlife, geology, history, astronomy, and more! With advanced notice, any class can be customized for a family or group. You can also visit our website at www.rmna.org and click on the seminars/calendar tab to register or read more about what we offer.

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  Snow Mountain Sports

  Fraser

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  Winter Park Colorado Ski and Snowboard Rental

     Snow Mountain Sports offers a full selection of ski and snowboard rentals as well as accessories and service. Our service and selection of equipment is for the first time skier as well as the experienced expert. Traveling by yourself, with your family or a group of 1000 we can meet and exceed your needs and expectations. Located at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies. To find us at Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA of the Rockies. Turn right at the first intersection, go past the Program Building. We are the first building on the right hand side. Open everyday throughout the ski season from 8 am to 6 pm.

Fun Centers

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  Estes Park Ride-A-Kart & Cascade Mini Golf

  Estes Park

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  Estes Park Ride-A-Kart & Cascade Mini Golf

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  We are located in Estes Park Colorado at the entrance and gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Ride-A-Kart features fun rides and attractions for the entire family including Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Batting Cages, Casey's Train, Extreme Bungee Trampoline, Bumper Kars, Mini Golf, and an Arcade with Skee Ball, Basketball, Air Hockey, Video, Pinball and Interactive Games. Let us host your birthday party or family reunion activity. Estes Park Ride-A-Kart is situated just East of Lake Estes along the Big Thompson River. We provide ample parking, a Munch Kart for snacks and beverages. Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of our picnic tables throughout the property. You may see elk grazing in the wetlands across the river, or sense the presence of the great beaver that once lived there. (less) ... Read more