Rocky Mountain National Park Archives

Photo of a moose in a body of water with mountains in the backgroundPhoto credit: Dawn Wilson

Rocky Mountain National Park Wildlife Regional Event (September 20 – 23, 2023 )

Leader | Travel and lodging | What to expect | General Information Event…

Blog PosterMay 14, 2023

Photo of a fox kit standing and looking towards the camera. Spring is one of the busiest times of year for any wildlife photographer. This red fox kit was one of five originally born to the vixen. © Dawn Wilson

Business and marketing NANPA Travel and destinations

Spring Photography

Spring is one of the busiest times of year for any wildlife photographer. This red…

Blog PosterMay 9, 2022

Photo of a jar full of rocks and sand. What are your most important things — business or personal — for the next 90 days? © Dawn Wilson

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Spring Reading

By Dawn Wilson, NANPA President I have about 90 days left as President of NANPA.…

Blog PosterApril 4, 2022

Conservation Ethical field practices Tips and techniques Travel and destinations

7 Things Professional Nature Photographers Want You to Know About Visiting National Parks

Respect the rangers when they are stopping traffic to give wildlife some space, like for…

JenniferSeptember 27, 2021

Photo of a horse galloping across a hill covered with small bushes and brush. This wild palomino stallion running free in Sand Wash Basin, Colorado was one of the last horses I photographed before the roundup. © Dawn Wilson

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Being Different, Being Powerful, Being you

This wild palomino stallion running free in Sand Wash Basin, Colorado was one of the…

JenniferSeptember 16, 2021

Photo of a male cardinal perched on a branch. A northern cardinal, referred to by my Louisiana family as a red bird, poses for a Valentine’s Day portrait. I used my time in Louisiana over the holidays to practice my backyard bird photography from a blind. I don’t have land in Colorado, so it was a nice change to sit in a blind, and a great way to improve my bird photo skills.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

A northern cardinal, referred to by my Louisiana family as a red bird, poses for…

JenniferFebruary 3, 2021

Estes Park experienced its first scare when the Cameron Peak Fire, seen creating an eerie red glow in the sky above the historic Stanley Hotel, marched just a couple of miles from the town

Conservation Inspiration

Being Thankful

Estes Park experienced its first scare when the Cameron Peak Fire, seen creating an eerie…

JenniferOctober 30, 2020

Conservation Travel and destinations

Crowds Force Closures and Restrictions in Parks and Natural Areas

A newspaper story reports the closure of a popular and photogenic waterfall. By Frank Gallagher,…

JenniferSeptember 28, 2020

Photo of resting elk, bugling. Throughout September and October, the elk will be in their mating season. This larger bull is one that can be found in the "city" herd in downtown Estes Park. His return in late August was a welcome sign of fall.

Inspiration Member News Tips and techniques

Finding Opportunities in the Silver Linings

Throughout September and October, the elk will be in their mating season. This larger bull…

JenniferAugust 31, 2020

Standing high above the Utah desert, eye-catching Sixshooter Peak is the calling card

Places Tips and techniques Travel and destinations

The Fantastic Four Corners, Part I

Standing high above the Utah desert, eye-catching Sixshooter Peak is the calling cardof the Needles…

JenniferJune 5, 2019

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