Stories of the Moon & Stars at Moraine Park Discovery Center
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Stories of the Moon & Stars at Moraine Park Discovery Center
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Stories of the Moon & Stars The moon and stars have inspired humans and their stories for thousands of years. Join us on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at the Moraine Park Discover Center Parking Area for an evening under the stars. This program begins at 8:30 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m. Stories of the Moon & Stars will take place on the following days: Tuesday, June 3 Tuesday, July 1 Tuesday, July 29 This program begins with a Park Ranger-led program that features fun family-friendly activities for all ages. As the sun sets and twilight transitions to night, enjoy looking up at different features of the night sky using telescopes provided by a great team of volunteer astronomers.

Moraine Park
~1 min drive
<p>Get awe-inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains!</p> <p>Moraine Park is located and accessed off of Bear Lake Road. Here, you can find trailheads for both Cub Lake and Fern Lake.</p> <p>A relic of geologic history, Moraine Park was carved by ancient glaciers that flowed thro…

RMNP Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road
~1 min drive
<p>Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road Reservations provide reservation holders access to RMNP's popular Bear Lake Road Corridor, located on the east side of the park near Beaver Meadows Entrance. These reservations will also provide access to all other areas of Rocky Mountain Nation…
Lily Mountain
~7 min drive
4.0 mi · Moderate

Fern Lake Trail
~8 min drive
15 mi · Hard
Longs Peak
~11 min drive
Standard route to Longs Peak (14,255 ft) from Longs Peak Trailhead (Keyhole Route).

Hollowell Park
~3 min drive
<p>A relaxing destination with many picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.</p> <p>Enjoy a short easy trail that leaves from the parking lot. Pit toilets available but no trash cans. Pack out what you bring in.</p> <p><strong>Tables: </strong>10…

Tuxedo Park Picnic Area
~1 min drive
<p>Picnic by the river!</p> <p>Descend from the parking area to reach a quiet picnic area next to a shady stream. Feel free to sit and relax, have a good meal, or go fishing with the correct permits and knowledge of regulations. A short trail can be accessed from this location…
Glacier Gorge Trail
~8 min drive
11 mi · Moderate
Longs Peak Trail
~10 min drive
14 mi · Hard

Deer Mountain
~4 min drive
<p>Starting at Deer Ridge Junction, the trail to Deer Mountain offers stunning scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities.<br /> <br /> Since this trail begins at a lower starting elevation, the trail to Deer Mountain has less snow compared to other trails to mountain sum…