THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

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

THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS RANGE

• This is the Rocky Mountains
• Range

ROCKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

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

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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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

SOURCES

• All pictures in the slide were cited with advanced search
• Information: http://www.nps.gov/index.htm