Love is in the air, and Rocky Mountain National Park has instituted annual closures as the elk rut begins. Starting Sept. 1, Rocky Mountain National Park officials institute their annual closures to prevent disturbance and harassment of elk during the period and to enhance visitor elk viewing opportunities. The closures, which will be in effect through Oct. 31, are in place for travel on foot or horse off established roadways or designated trails from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. The areas with the closures are Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbison Meadow and Holzwarth Meadow. Details at the link in our bio. #elk #elkrut #rmnp #colorado