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1.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
OLIVER RESCHEITER
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WHERE IS THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
The Rocky Mountains are not in just one state
However the national park is in the northern central part of Colorado
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keeva999
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THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS RANGE
This is the Rocky Mountains
Range
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ROCKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK
THIS IS A MAP OF THE NATIONAL PARK IN COLORADO
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HISTORY OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
First inhabited by Native American tribe called the Utes
Was explored by fur trappers and Spanish adventurers
First acquired by the US during the Louisiana Purchase
1859, Pikes peak gold rush lead to prospectors and speculators
Signed as a national park by Wodrow Wilson in January 26th, 1915
Photo by
Jesse Varner
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NATURE IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS
Provides a natural habitat for many endangered species
Some include the Boreal Toad, Mexican Spotted Owl, and the Canada Lynx
The park also houses numerous types of elk and deer
Many bighorn sheep can be found going to mineral licks
The rare occasional moose sighting can be seen in the park
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DaveTBear
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THINGS TO DO
Cross country skiing and snow shoeing are common when there is snow
Wildlife viewing is also common all year round
Scenic drives are common all throughout the park
Backcountry camping and hiking can be done in the park
Weddings are actually hosted in the Rocky Mountains
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vastateparksstaff
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SOURCES
All pictures in the slide were cited with advanced search
Information:
http://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Oliver Reschreiter
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