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YMCA of the Rockies donated a conservation easement to the Estes Valley Land Trust to preserve over 127 acres of open space within the Estes Park Center. The conservation easement prohibits most development including residential structures, industrial uses and mining, among other uses that harm open space and scenic views. The new conservation easement preserves land along State Highway 66/Tunnel Road and the Glacier Creek boundary with Rocky Mountain National Park. “One of our enduring goals, since the Estes Valley Land Trust was formed, was to preserve the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park”, said Jeffrey Boring, Executive Director of the Estes Valley Land Trust. “The conservation easement with the …
The days are getting longer, the temperature is getting warmer and the kids are out of school. That can only mean one thing – it’s summertime! It’s time to pack the suitcases and the kids into the car and head west to Rocky Mountain National Park. In 2018, the park had over 4.5 million visitors, which was a 3.5 percent increase over visitation in 2017. To insure your family has the most enjoyable experience, we’ve compiled a few tips and tricks to help you plan ahead. Rocky Mountain National Park is the busiest during the summer and fall weekends so traffic is to be expected. To avoid the long lines, …
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