RMNP Blog & Estes Park Blog

The Study of Isabella Bird and “Twin Time Travel.”  After retracing her journeys, Kiyonori Kanasaka’s photographic compilation brings the words of Bird’s voyages alive.  Kanasaka’s work has been displayed in Kyoto, Edinburgh, London, and Shanghai.  His first show in the United States will be on display in the National Park Service Headquarters at the Estes [...]

In The Footsteps of Isabella Bird: Adventures in Twin Time Travel  Exhibit Opening on July 16th.  Kyoto University professor, Kiyonori Kanasaka, brings his long-time interest in Isabella Bird’s world travels to the Estes Park Museum.  After retracing her journeys, Kanasaka has produced a photographic compilation of what the lands spanning the continents look like today.  [...]

An American Quilt History.  Join Paula Neufeld on October 24 at 2:00 p.m. for an exploration of quilt history. The first quilts in America were bedcovers created for warmth. Along the way quilts evolved from utilitarian pieces to cherished heirlooms passed down through generations, to works of art hanging in museums.  Whether traditional quilts or [...]

People and Nature on the Mountaintop: A Cultural, Social, and Environmental History of Longs Peak.  Join Dr. Ruth Alexander, Professor of History at Colorado State University, on October 3 at 2:00 p.m. as she discusses her study of Longs Peak exploring the links between changing recreational patterns, emerging environmental values, and park management.  Longs’ popularity [...]

Rocky Mountain Elk: A Local History Exhibit Opening and Reception.  Join us for a free reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Museum gallery.  Sponsored by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. and the Town of Estes Park. The exhibit explores the species and its varied existence in Estes Park.  Runs through [...]

A truly American and democratic idea, National Parks were called “our best idea” by Pulitzer Prize winning author Wallace Stegner. Saturday evenings in September, Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate our National Parks. All programs are held at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. and are free. Saturday, September 26 – Highlights from [...]