Team with a new 4x4 ‘mobile command vehicle for cri cal life-saving emergencies, and for managing complex rescue opera ons within the park. The Conservancy’s fundraising goal for the project is $75,000 which would cover the cost of the base vehicle, conversion build, ou i ng and markings. Anyone who would like more informa on on the project is asked to contact the Conservancy’s Philanthropy Director, Michael Allen, at (720) 845-5690. The Conservancy has set up a secure fundraising webpage for this project at: www.RMConservancy.org. It also recently published a guest ar cle by SAR recipient and now volunteer, Bob Jamieson, at h ps://rmconservancy.org/a- search-and-rescuesuccess-story/ to give more context to the need for this support. Annual Meadow Closures During Elk Rut Season In Rocky Mountain Na onal Park RMNP UPDATE, August 31, 2021 Beginning on September 1, park officials will put annual closures in place for travel on foot or horse off established roadways or designated trails from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. In 2020, the closure me extended from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. due to a significant increase in visitors approaching elk in previous years, when the morning meadow closures li ed. These closures last through October 31 and are effec ve in Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbison Meadow and Holzwarth Meadow in Rocky Mountain Na onal Park. Fishing in the Fall River, Thompson River or Colorado River within the posted areas remain the same as previous years and are closed from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. The purpose of the closures is to prevent disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall ma ng period and to enhance visitor elk viewing opportuni es. As always, elk calling and the use of spotlights or vehicle headlights for spo ng wildlife is prohibited in Rocky Mountain Na onal Park.
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