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Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, a visitor to the park has opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.
Elk, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, black bears, coyotes, cougars, eagles, hawks and scores of smaller animals delight wildlife-watchers of all ages. Wildflower-lovers are never disappointed in June and July when the meadows and hillsides are splashed with botanical color. Autumn visitors can relax among the golden aspens or enjoy the rowdier antics of the elk rut during mating season.
60 peaks rising above 12,000 feet challenge intrepid hikers and climbers. Anyone visiting between Memorial Day and late autumn can see many of these peaks eye-to-eye by driving over Trail Ridge Road. Topping out at 12,183 feet, this is the highest, continuous, paved road in the United States.
The National Park Foundation encourages and promotes local fundraising support at individual national park sites. The Rocky Mountain Nature Association is a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service and supports Rocky Mountain National Park by offering publications, educational programs and philanthropy for special park projects.
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Our Work at Rocky Mountain National Park
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Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Experiences
My Backyard: Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is in my backyard. In 1974, I arrived in high heels and a silk dress to work the summer. Being from the low lands of Louisiana, I had no mountain experiences. Little did I know in 1974 how Rocky Mountain National Park would change my life forever. By the end of that …
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