Rocky Mountain National Park Book

	List of Maps	vii
1	Welcome to Rocky Mountain National Park	1
	One Gutsy Lady!	2
1	A Look at Rocky Mountain National Park Today	4
2	The Best of Rocky Mountain National Park	6
2	Planning Your Trip	14
1	Getting Started: Information & Reservations	15
2	When to Go	17
3	Permits You Can Obtain in Advance	20
4	Getting There	20
	What Should I Take?	21
5	Tips for RVers & Tenters	24
	Renting an RV for Your National Park Trek	26
6	Learning Vacations & Organized Tours	28
7	Tips for Travelers with Disabilities	29
8	Tips for Travelers with Pets	29
9	Tips for Travelers with Children	30
10	Protecting Your Health & Safety	31
	Warning: You Are in Bear Country!	33
11	Protecting the Environment	34
3	Exploring Rocky Mountain National Park	35
1	Essentials	35
	Numbers, Numbers, Numbers	38
	Where to Find Restrooms	41
	Fast Facts: Rocky Mountain National Park	42
2	Tips from a Park Ranger	45
3	The Highlights	47
4	How to See the Park in Several Days	47
5	Driving Tours	51
	Old Fall River Road: A Step Back in Time	54
6	Ranger Programs & Guided Hikes	57
7	Historic Attractions	58
	The Grand Ditch	60
4	Hikes & Other Outdoor Pursuits in Rocky Mountain National Park	62
1	East-Side Day Hikes	63
	Photography 101: Tips from a Pro	64
	Rocky's Ultimate Challenge: Longs Peak	70
2	West-Side Day Hikes	81
3	Exploring the Backcountry	87
	Backcountry Equipment Checklist	89
4	Biking & Mountain Biking	91
5	Climbing & Mountaineering	92
6	Educational Programs	94
7	Fishing	95
8	Horseback Riding	96
9	Winter Activities	97
5	Camping in Rocky Mountain National Park	100
1	Lodging & Dining Inside the Park	100
2	Camping Inside the Park	101
3	Camping Near the Park on the East Side	102
4	Camping Near the Park on the West Side	104
	Campgrounds	105
5	Camper Services & Supplies	107
6	Gateway Towns & the National Forests	109
1	Estes Park	109
	The Shining Makes the Stanley Shine	123
2	Grand Lake	129
3	Roosevelt National Forest	137
4	Arapaho National Forest & National Recreation Area	140
7	A Nature Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park	143
1	The Park's Life Zones	143
2	The Landscape	146
3	The Flora	148
4	The Fauna	155
	For Bighorns, Bigger Is Better	158
	State Fish a Bit of a Wimp	169
5	The Ecosystem	170
	Index	173
	General Index	173
	Accommodations Index	179
	Restaurant Index	179
	List of Maps
	North Central Colorado	15
	Colorado Driving Times & Distances	23
	Rocky Mountain National Park	36
	Rocky Mountain National Park Activities	48
	Trail Ridge Road	52
	Longs Peak & Wild Basin Trails	68
	Bear Lake & Moraine Park Trails	77
	Grand Lake Area Trails	83
	Colorado River Trails	86
	Estes Park	112