Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jan 15, 2025 · Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone …
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Region! - US Forest Service
Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Region comprises 17 national forests and seven national grasslands. See what awaits you!
10 Best Things to Do in Rocky Mountain National Park
Dec 4, 2020 · With lofty mountain peaks, hiking trails that lead to alpine lakes and waterfalls, wildlife, and a scenic drive along one of the highest roads in the USA, Rocky Mountain …
Plan Your Visit - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Nov 21, 2024 · Located in northern Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park offers an incredible range of expeirences in the southern Rocky Mountains year-round for visitors of all ages and …
Plan Your Visit to Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of our nation's most spectacular national parks with 415sq. miles of dramatic beauty, high rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, 350 miles of hiking trails, …
Rocky Mountain National Park - Wikipedia
National Forest lands surround the park on all sides, including Roosevelt National Forest to the north and east, Routt National Forest to the north and west, and Arapaho National Forest to …
Natural Features & Ecosystems - Rocky Mountain National Park …
Aug 25, 2023 · Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the highest national parks in the nation, with elevations from 7,860 feet to 14,259 feet. Sixty mountain peaks over 12,000 feet high …
Region 2 - About the Area - US Forest Service
Comprised of over 3 million acres, the forest is the largest administrative unit in the Rocky Mountain Region and hosts a variety of forested and non-forested riparian areas, wetlands, …
Ecology of Rocky Mountain National Park | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Rocky Mountain hosts more than sixty species of mammals (including elk and moose), nearly 300 bird species, several amphibian, reptile, and fish species, and innumerable insects. With the …
Everything to know about Rocky Mountain National Park
May 8, 2019 · Everything to know about Rocky Mountain National Park. The towering peaks of Colorado’s spectacular wilderness are some of the highest in any U.S. national park.
Region 2 - Plants & Animals - US Forest Service
The National Forests and Grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region provide a great diversity of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, including alpine tundra, extensive conifer and aspen forests, …
Best forest trails in Rocky Mountain National Park
Explore the most popular forest trails in Rocky Mountain National Park with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and …
Forest Health - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park …
Forest health describes the condition and diversity of trees and other vegetation, as well as the status of important forest processes like nutrient cycling. Healthy forests provide suitable …
Montane Ecosystem - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S.
Dec 19, 2024 · Ranging from approximately 5,600 feet - 9,500 feet in elevation, the montane ecosystem includes meadows along with Ponderosa pine, Lodgepole pine and douglas Fir …
The Local’s Guide to Visiting Rocky Mountain ... - Fox in the Forest
Feb 26, 2021 · This guide about how to visit Rocky Mountain National Park like a local is designed to give you everything you need to know before you plan your trip to Rocky. Enjoy the thin air, …
Northern Rocky Mountain Forest-Steppe--Coniferous Forest
--The Northern Rocky Mountain Province consists of high, rugged mountains rising to more than 9,000 ft (2,700 m), with a local relief in excess of 3,000 ft (900 m). Most of the region has been …
Region 2 - State - US Forest Service
The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service manages more than 40 million acres in five states (Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.) 17 National Forests & …
Pristine Ancient Forest Found Frozen in Time in Rocky Mountains
Jan 28, 2025 · Melting ice high up in the Rocky Mountains has revealed an impeccably preserved forest, frozen in time for thousands of years. Beartooth Plateau, which sits at an altitude of …
Melting ice reveals millennia-old forest buried in the Rocky …
Jan 13, 2025 · A 5900-year-old whitebark pine forest has been discovered due to the melting of alpine ice in the Rocky mountains. Scientists found more than 30 trees approximately 3100 …
Trees & Shrubs - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
May 5, 2018 · In the Central Rocky Mountains, trees and shrubs make their home in a patchwork of forests and meadows between 5500 ft. and 11500 ft. (1650 m.-3450 m.). Different …
Ancient Forest Revealed by Melting Ice in the Rocky Mountains
Jan 30, 2025 · A team of scientists from Montana State University, the U.S. Geological Survey, and other collaborating institutions has uncovered an ancient whitebark pine forest in …
Rocky Mountain Region Recreation Overview - US Forest Service
The Rocky Mountain Region manages 17 national forests and seven national grasslands throughout Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, along with most of South Dakota and Wyoming. The …
Ancient forest uncovered by melting ice in the Rocky Mountains
Jan 27, 2025 · A nearly 6,000-year-old forest is once again seeing daylight after millennia hidden under ice in the Rocky Mountains. A team of scientists from Montana State University …
Forest Canyon Overlook - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 13, 2020 · Take a five minute walk down the paved asphalt trail to see Forest Canyon and its tributary canyons, Hayden Gorge and Gorge Lakes. Here the erosive force of glacial ice is …
Hike to Twentymile Cascade - U.S. National Park Service
Jan 10, 2025 · Overview. Hike 1.2 miles (1.9 km) roundtrip along a wide gravel roadbed that follows a mountain stream to a cascade surrounded by moss-covered rocks and mixed …