About this Event
Join us for a half-day educational experience exploring the remarkable women who helped shape the history of Rocky Mountain National Park and the surrounding Estes Valley. Participants will travel through scenic landscapes to walk in the footsteps of pioneering women such as Isabella Bird, Anna Wolfrom Dove, Esther Burnell, and Bettie Willard. Through storytelling, discussion, and site visits, we will uncover the challenges and triumphs of the women who homesteaded, created art, and found inspiration in these mountains, illuminating their lasting impact on the cultural and natural legacy of the region.
Who: Participants ages 16 and up.
Program level: Easy – Appropriate for most participants. Expect frequent short walks with ample breaks. Participants will be walking on paved or hardened surfaces with moderate slopes and occasional stairs. Transportation will be on a 15-passenger vehicle with stairs to enter. ADA accessible transportation is available upon request. Participants will travel in vehicles to elevations above 10,000 feet.
This program is entirely field based.
When: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 9:00am-1:00pm
Where: Meet at the Fall River Visitor Center, 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517, and travel together to various locations within RMNP in Conservancy vehicles. All required fees and permits are included in your registration.
What to Bring:
- 10 Essentials for Field Institute Courses.
Refund Policy:
Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the course are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made fewer than 30 days in advance are not eligible for a refund.
Our programs proceed rain or shine, and participants should be prepared for inclement weather. However, should we decide to cancel a program due to unsafe weather or emergency conditions, we will notify participants by email and automatically issue full refunds.
Conservancy members get 10% off individual registration when you use the discount code in your membership email!
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If you have questions about this course, please contact the Field Institute by email at [email protected] or by phone at 970-586-3262.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fall River Visitor Center, 3450 Fall River Road, Estes Park, United States
USD 85.31
