Rocky Mountain NP Timeline

By Taylor Engh

  • Colorado is Created

  • Rocky Mountain is Established

    Rocky Mountain is Established

  • First winter sports are introduced

    First winter sports are introduced

  • Trail Ridge Road Created

    Trail Ridge Road Created

  • CCC, Civilian Conservation Corp starts in Howell Park

    CCC, Civilian Conservation Corp starts in Howell Park

  • Lawn Lake Dam collapses, kills 3 people, and severely impacts Estes Park

    Lawn Lake Dam collapses, kills 3 people, and severely impacts Estes Park

  • Lily Lake Area purchased and handicapped trail is created

    Lily Lake Area purchased and handicapped trail is created

  • New fall visitor center opens, congressional act required to allow private company to built it outside of the park

    New fall visitor center opens, congressional act required to allow private company to built it outside of the park

  • Grand Ditch Breach occurs

    Grand Ditch Breach occurs

  • Trail Ridge Road resurfaced