Rocky Mountain National Park

[SenorNikonMan]

We're going to be vacationing there in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if anybody here has any tips and/or suggestions in regards to where to go to possibly get some good wildlife photos. We'll also be going to Pikes Peak.

Also, since I can't take all my lenses (listed below), does anybody have any suggestions at to which 2 (or possibly 3) lenses I should take? I will be taking some scenic shots too of course.

[Canon_Bob]

I lived there for 24 years before moving to Florida.

There are no bad spots on Trail Ridge Road. You'll definitely want a wide angle, as the scenic shots are incredible. There are also usually plenty of opportunities to shoot Elk and Deer, so bring both a long lens and an intermediate zoom as well. You may want to plan sufficient time to stop, and hike some of the trails. Many folks just drive through, but the trails are awesome.

[paulnj]

not familiar with the area but,,,,

Nikkor 18 - 200mm VR lens
Nikkor 70 - 200mm f/2.8 VR lens
Tamron 400mm f/4 MF lens

[Loupey]

I've been there twice - beautiful scenery for sure.

I don't know the characteristics/spec's of any of the lenses you listed, but I would just limit it to your:

18-200 (you're going to need a wide angle)
400mm (for the elk shots)

Use the wide angle for any close-up shots of flowers. That way, you can include the background scenery. Forget the macro lens as any macro shots with it will look like they could have been shot anywhere.