Sydney Shinlund and Sonya, 5, of Fort Collins get ready for a day of fun in the snow on Saturday. (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette) A snowshoer prepares to head up the trails around Bear Lake on Saturday. With mild weather and plenty of snow, outdoor enthusiasts filled parking lots all over the national park. (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette) For many visitors, winter is their favorite season to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park. The park is less visited but still very much open and alive with activity. Beautiful backcountry areas can be reached on snowshoes, skis, and at lower elevations - even with hiking boots! Elk, coyotes, deer, snowshoe hares, and other wildlife remain active through the...
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