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Rocky Mountain National Park officials have started temporary closures to protect nesting raptors.

Each year, to protect breeding and nesting sites of raptors (also known as birds of prey), Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the park.  Raptors that are protected include multiple species of hawks, owls, golden eagles, and peregrine falcons. To ensure that these birds can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park […]

U.S. national parks have started annual closures of select roads and various park areas to protect wildlife during their mating seasons.

Woman Rescued From Rocky Mountain National Park Fall On Tuesday (Feb. 9), park rangers were notified that a 21-year-old female from Texas had suffered serious injuries near Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. According to an official press release from the National Park Service, the woman slid down a snow-covered slope about 70 to 100 feet into a talus slope on the south side of Emerald Lake. Courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members performed advanced medical care upon finding the victim. They used a Rescue Toboggan to take ...

It's officially that time of year: Colorado's favorite birds of prey are nesting, and our park officials want to make sure they're as protected as possible.