Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park has it all: a pristine mountain lake, aspen leaves trembling in the breeze, craggy mountain peaks covered in snow. Although Rocky Mountain National Park is an eighth the size of Yellowstone, it packs everything in it’s 266,714 acres of land. Majestic mountain views can be found literally everywhere, and you don’t even have to step out of your car to see it! Grasslands, forests, and even glaciers can be explored in Rocky Mountain National Park. After a quick 2 hour

pine trees, looking at mountains with snow covered peaks that meets with the sky. Well that place does exist, that place is the Rocky Mountains national park in Colorado. The Rocky Mountains ranges from the United States and Canada. People from around the world visit these mountains to explore these enormous mountains. Most of the area in these mountains hit 14,000 above sea level. The Rocky Mountains became the 10th national park to be established. The national park was established in 1915

Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide. It encompasses protected mountains, forests and alpine tundra. It's known for the Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road which include aspen trees and rivers. It is in a Coniferous Forest, or taiga biome. The northern coniferous forest, or taiga, extends across northern North America and Eurasia to the edge of the arctic tundra. The northern coniferous forest is the largest terrestrial biome on Earth

of the longest-standing programs in the country. The CSU program is known around the world for providing teaching, training and technical assistance for rangers and staff in the world’s parks and protected natural areas. Barborak moderated a panel at the recent World Ranger Congress, which was held in Estes Park, Colorado. He was not only responsible for introducing the speakers and providing an overview of the topic — roles of agencies in the U.S. and around the world in visitor and resource protection

Abrams Trail, and Abrams Falls As I arrived in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I entered the main entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park proceeding directly to the Sugarlands Visitor Center. First, I watched a twenty-minute documentary film about the history of the Smoky Mountains, including wildlife and nature that visitors might encounter, plus activities offered in the park. While browsing the interactive museum, I discovered stunning, authentic wildlife exhibits with native plants. Ranger

First, I watched a twenty-minute documentary film about the history of the mountains including wildlife and nature that I might encounter, plus activities that are offered in the park. Next, I browsed the interactive museum that had stunning authentic wildlife displays, with native plants. Ranger Sam answered my questions, advised me on wildlife sightings, and offered valuable suggestions on places to visit within the park. The bookstore displayed interesting books, maps, badges, post cards, and

An adventurous vacation that turned into the most fearful and freighting experience in my life and everyone involved. The Great Smoky Mountains, a national park to the North of Carolina often called one of the most beautiful and extraordinary nature parks in the United States. Most tourists who visit this national park are looking for Great adventures and to find themselves interacting with mother Earth. I vividly remember how it all started. It was a Sunday night. All of our friends reunited

Gatlinburg is really where the city yet country atmosphere comes into play. We started our journey passing through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and let me just tell you, it was astonishing. This really exhibits the beauty of the smoky mountains. The rocky rivers, unrelenting waterfalls, and glistening greenery really embodied the allure of The Great Smoky Mountains. Unfortunately at this point we just drove through because we were on our way to Gatlinburg, but we came back. Our first destination

In the book The Great Smokies From Natural Habitat to National Park, one can see the true passion and application that the author, Daniel S. Pierce, holds for one of the United States most prized possession, the Great Smoky Mountains. Like most, he is intrigued by the incomparable beauty and thrill of the wilderness, with his main goal being to show that the propose of this national park isn’t just to protect undeveloped land but more to reclaim the wildness and all it stands for. He looks in-depth

The Smoky Mountains is one of my favorite parks to visit. I visit the mountains once a year with my family for exactly seven days in the fall, and it is time for that once a year trip. I am currently driving through the gates of the Smoky Mountain National Park! I always get very exited about this trip, because each year we visit a new campsite, and camp out there. During the first day my two siblings and I explore the land near the campsite while our parents set up the tent and build a fire.