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RMNP Guide
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Written by Aaron
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 14:51 |
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Firefighters achieved containment of the northeast, east, and southern portions of the Cow Creek Fire in the remote West Creek area in Rocky Mountain National Park. The immediate threat to the area on the park’s eastern boundary has been mitigated; however, there is potential for the fire to spread to the west.
The fire will likely burn through the remainder of the fire season until a significant weather event, such as snow this fall, puts the fire out. According to Superintendent Vaughn Baker, “Current fire management actions for the Cow Creek Fire, include on the ground monitoring and recon flights. It is expected that smoke will be visible in this area for the coming months, especially when weather conditions such as wind, warm temperatures and low humidity are present.”
Air operations are expected for the next three weeks on the Cow Creek Fire, providing support for crew members on the ground as well as conducting reconnaissance flights. These resources could also supplementany need for interagency initial attack of future fires in the park or Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Control actions may be required in the future if fire behavior in the West Creek area warrants.
On July 4, the three trails that were closed due to fire operations reopened. However, off trail travel on national park lands south of the North Fork of the Big Thompson River, west of the North Boundary Trail, north of Cow Creek, and east of Mummy Mountain and Mount Dunraven are prohibited due to the active fire in the area.
Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem in the park. Fires have not burned in this rugged, remote area of the park for hundreds of years. “Many plants and animals are dependent on fire for their survival. Periodic fire can improve reproduction of plants and improve wildlife habitat. As we learn more about the historic role of wildland fire on public lands, we are also mindful of our duty in the protection of the public and communities,” said Baker. “Although this fire is miles away from any homes, it serves as a good reminder to all of us who live nearby, to take the necessary precautions to protect our homes.” More information on preparing for a wildfire can be found at www.firewise.org |
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Written by Aaron
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Thursday, 01 July 2010 19:06 |
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At approximately 2:00 p.m. today in Rocky Mountain National Park, park rangers were notified by cellular phone that a 28- year-old male took a reported 150 foot fall south and west of The Narrows on Longs Peak. This is on the very northern end of the Keyboard of The Winds. A ranger was flown to the summit of Longs Peak by a helicopter that was assisting with operations in the Cow Creek Fire. The ranger hiked down to the man, reaching him at 4:07 p.m. The man's injuries are being assessed, he is conscious and appears to be in stable condition. Rangers are currently evaluating patient evacuation options. No other information will be released at this time. |
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Written by Aaron
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Saturday, 26 June 2010 11:21 |
The fire near Mount Dickinson in Rocky Mountain National Park has reached approximately 800 acres. Fire managers have better acreage estimates due to better mapping. Erratic winds continue to drive the fire to the west, north and north east. The fire is still in a remote area of the park. Fire operation efforts will continue to assess conditions and work to contain the fire in the West Creek drainage. Forecasted weather conditions are slightly more favorable today than yesterday. Because of the nature of the fire, no further ground crews will be sent in to the area. Numerous helicopters and air tankers will assist with today’s efforts. The priority will continue to be defensive fire operations and structure protection for the community of Glen Haven. Rocky Mountain National Park is open along with most park trails.
Last night, as a precautionary measure, four park rangers hiked the North Fork Drainage of the park to contact registered backcountry campers.
All twenty-four campers, in designated backcountry sites, were contacted and hiked out last night. Yesterday afternoon McGraw Ranch Road closed to the public. This road is a private dirt road that leads to Rocky Mountain National Park land, including McGraw Ranch and the Cow Creek Trailhead.
Because of increased traffic in the area due to firefighting efforts, this narrow road was closed for safety reasons. Residents along the road are
not being asked to evacuate. Cow Creek Trail and North Boundary Trail are closed. The Dunraven/North Fork trail is also closed. These trails are
being closed as precautionary measures.
Ground crews had to disengage from active firefighting operations yesterday afternoon due to erratic fire behavior. Yesterday, 10,000 gallons of water and 6 retardant drops were made. A Type 2 Fire Incident team has been requested and is expected to arrive this evening.
On Wednesday, aerial observation indicated there was a small fire burning one mile south of Mount Dickinson in Rocky Mountain National Park.
The location is roughly seven miles from the nearest road and is located in heavy timber in a remote area. It is roughly six miles west of Glen Haven
in the West Creek drainage in the North Fork area of the park. The fire initially began as 3 to 5 acres. Managers expected the fire to increase
yesterday afternoon due to hot, dry temperatures and winds.
On Wednesday, June 23, five airplane loads of retardant were dropped on the fire. At approximately 4:30 p.m. eight smokejumpers deployed in to
the area. There are currently 36 firefighters on the ground; 8 smokejumpers, 8 crew members from Rocky Mountain National Park and 20 crew
members from the Roosevelt Hotshots with the United States Forest Service. |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 28 June 2010 18:44 |
Six artists have been selected for the summer 2010 Artist-in-Residence Program at Rocky Mountain National Park. Artists will be provided with a creative, contemplative environment in which to generate artistic works and share their works with the public. Artistic diversity, new ideas and creative uses of media were encouraged in the application process.
Six artists were selected out of one hundred and four applicants. The artists selected along with their art medium are: Steve Gifford, Photographer from Hubstadt, Indiana; Edward Aldrich, Visual Artist from Golden, Colorado; Stephen Lias, Composer from Nacodoches, Texas; Rick Braveheart, Photographer from Columbus, Ohio; Glenn Freeman, Poet from Mt. Vernon, Iowa; David Mooney, Visual Artist from Grass Valley, California.
Artists are given two-week residencies at the William Allen White cabin from June through September. During their stay at the park, artists share their vision in two public presentations. These presentations are held on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium from June 23 through September 7. For a specific schedule and to learn more about these artists go to: http://www.nps.gov/romo/supportyourpark/air_2010_meet_artists.htm
Artists have had a long-standing impact on the formation, expansion and direction of our country’s national parks. Musicians, composers, painters, writers, sculptors and other performing artists also draw upon the multifaceted quality of parks for inspiration. All of these artists translate the national park’s purpose, as a place of pleasure and preservation, into images which bring others enjoyment and a deeper understanding of the parks some may never visit. Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence program provides artists the opportunity to become a part of a long established tradition of artists in our national parks.
For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park please contact the park information office at (970) 586-1206. |
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Written by Aaron
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Saturday, 26 June 2010 08:03 |
Ground crews are reporting that the fire has reached 200 acres. Erratic winds are driving the fire to the west, north and north east. McGraw Ranch Road is now closed to the public. This road is a private dirt road that leads to Rocky Mountain National Park land; including McGraw Ranch and the Cow Creek Trailhead. Because of increased traffic in the area due to firefighting efforts, this narrow road is being closed for safety reasons. Residents along the road are not being asked to evacuate. Cow Creek Trail and North Boundary Trail are closed. Park staff are also closing the North Fork Trail inside the park. These trails are being closed as a precautionary measure.
Ground crews had to disengage from active firefighting operations this afternoon due to erratic fire behavior. This afternoon 10,000 gallons of water and 6 retardant drops were made. Air operations are winding down for the night. A Type 2 team has been requested and is expected to arrive
tomorrow evening.
Yesterday aerial observation indicated there was a small fire burning one mile south of Mount Dickinson in Rocky Mountain National Park. The location is roughly seven miles from the nearest road and is located in heavy timber in a remote area. It is roughly six miles west of Glen Haven in the West Creek drainage in the North Fork area of the park. The fire initially began as 3 to 5 acres and this afternoon increased to 85 to 100 acres. Fire managers expected the fire to increase this afternoon due to hot, dry temperatures and winds.
Yesterday, five airplane loads of retardant were dropped on the fire. At approximately 4:30 p.m. eight smokejumpers deployed in to the area. The retardant loads helped knock down the fire but it is not yet contained. A ground crew from Rocky Mountain National Park reached the vicinity of the
fire last night. This morning 20 crew members from the Roosevelt Hotshots with the United States Forest Service began hiking to the area. They
arrived on scene this afternoon. Numerous helicopters and air tankers assisted with today’s efforts and will continue to assist tomorrow.
The cause of the fire is suspected to be lightening
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