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Authentic Adventures in the Colorado Rocky Mountains! Affordable Guest Ranch Resorts, Cabins, Campgrounds, Horseback trail rides, Ski Vacations, and guided tours!
September 10, 2010 |
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Rocky Mountain National Park, the "Crown Jewel" of the National Park system was established by Congress on January 26, 1915. The park showcases the massive grandeur and scenic beauty of the Rocky Mountains.Trail Ridge Road, U.S. Hwy. 34 is the highest road in the country and winds it's way over the Continental Divide. Travel this engineering marvel and look out over dozens of peaks that tower more than 13,000 feet high. Longs Peak, the highest peak in the park, is 14,259' in elevation. The high point on Trail Ridge Road is 12,183'. Due to Colorado's heavy winter snow, the road is closed from late fall, to the Memorial Day weekend. Because of the high elevation of the park (8,000' to over 14,000') visitors need to take time to acclimatize. People with various medical problems should check with their physician before coming to the park. Staying well hydrated is the key to reducing headache and weak muscles, typically 24 hours should be spent at the lower elevations of the park to allow the body time to adjust. Elk, mule deer, big horn sheep, moose, coyotes and a great variety of smaller animals call the 416 square miles (265,769 acres)of the National Park home. During the winter months snowshoeing and cross country skiing are very popular. Hiking is available on over 359 miles of trails. Many trails can be hiked any time of the year. June and July are the best months for seeing wild flowers. Weather conditions determine when and where flowers bloom; call 970-586-1206 for up to date information. In September and October, viewing the elk rut (mating season) is a wonderful opportunity to see and learn about these magnificent large animals. Almost 90% of the park is managed as wilderness. Rocky Mountain National Park is an easy drive from Denver. Take Hwy. 36 through Boulder, home of Colorado University and left (West) at the stop light on Hwy. 66 to Lyons. From the "T" intersection of Hwy. 66 and Hwy. 7 in Lyons, bear left (South) toward Allenspark. This route follows the St. Vrain river through a magnificent canyon of granite. |
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