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Rocky Mountain National Park |
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Rocky Mountain National ParkNational park, north-central Colorado, U.S. Established in 1915 and enclosing part of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, the park has an area of 262,191 acres (106,105 hectares). It contains many peaks exceeding 10,000 ft (3,000 m), including Longs Peak (14,255 ft [4,345 m]), as well as broad valleys and alpine lakes. The tundra in the park's high country is an island of Arctic vegetation surrounded by plants of lower latitudes. Animal life includes bighorn sheep, deer, mountain lions, and a variety of birds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Rocky Mountain National Park, the country's first, was established on this day, but the National Park Service site is worth a visit anytime. Best Access to Breathtaking Beauty: Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park greet riders from Sombrero Ranch in Colorado. |
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