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A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
A collection of world's national parks. From towering mountains to green forests and vast beaches, each park offers a set of unique landscapes and captivating activities
established
Jan 26, 1915
location
Colorado, United States
coordinates
40.3428 N 105.6836 W
area
1,074 km2415 mi2
visitors
3.3 million (in 2020)
Rocky Mountain National Park is known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, high-altitude lakes, and diverse wildlife, making it a popular destination for hikers, campers, and nature enthusiasts.The park contains 77 mountains over 3,657 meters12,000 feet in elevation. The highest peak in the park is Longs Peak, which stands at 4,346 meters14,259 feet.Visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, camping, wildlife watching, and scenic drives. Some of the park's most popular destinations include the Trail Ridge Road, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, and the Bear Lake area, which features a number of scenic trails and lakes.The park is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elk, bighorn sheep, moose, black bears, and mountain lions. Visitors should take precautions when hiking or camping in bear country, including storing food in bear-proof containers and following recommended safety practices.Rocky Mountain National Park is a stunning example of the natural beauty of the American West and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in exploring the great outdoors.
Yosemite Valley
location
Colorado, United States
coordinates
40.3428 N 105.6836 W
area
1,074 km2415 mi2
visitors
3.3 million (in 2020)
most visited attraction
Trail Ridge Road
closest city
Estes Park
travel time from Estes Park
30-50 minutes
travel time from Denver
1.5 - 2.5 hours
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winter sports
We took the Old Fall River dirt road, and it was amazing. We got caught in an Elk jam with a momma and her 1 year old son in front of us. Gave her plenty of time and space to not startle them over the rocky, steep edge. Gorgeous scenery and lots of wildlife. Moose, elk, mule deer, etc.
We drove here from Arkansas only to learn that we need a reservation to enter the park. That is fine if we did not learn it before. However, as we were old by a guy at the gate and some signs placed there that a reservation is needed to enter between 9am-3pm, we came back at 3 pm to be allowed to buy a pass but not to enter Bear Lake area. Then we were told to make a reservation again to visit Bear Lake area. This is very disappointing.
We don’t usually travel to the same place more than once as this is a big ol world. We had, however, enjoyed our first visit to RMNP so much that we decided to come back a second time. The park is absolutely breathtaking! No photo or video you will ever see will do it justice, it’s something you must see for yourself. Be sure to take Old Fall River Road to the top if you’re not afraid of heights!, it’s unmatched!
Flew into Denver CO with my eldest daughter to meet my younger daughter.They are both in their thirties, not teenagers.We drove from outside Denver, where we are staying to Rocky Mountain National Park.Colorado really isn’t that pretty till you get near the mountains. But once you hit Estes Park, it’s a whole different thing!RMNP is a wonder to see and we spent the day seeing it. Well worth the drive and the walks.
Some of the most naturally unspoiled mountain range with tall peaks and spires and lush vegetation. The abundant granite rock is rich in a colors of red and brown. Go take a hike on one of the many hiking trails through the forest and get lost in nature. Due to elevation make sure you bring plenty of water.
It's a horrible service. You can not get the reservation, because there are no available tickets at all! If you can not plan your trip 2 months in advance then there is no chance to do your reservation! I haven't been able to get to the park for a year now, because of these rules!
Came out of state and drove all the the way to the Rocky Mountain park entrance to find out you need to reserve time slots to enter the park. I am a veteran and they would not allow us to enter and stated that the park was booked for the whole weekend. We traveled here mainly to visit the Rocky Mountains but we were very disappointed to learn they did not prioritize veterans. The park is HUGE so surely there wouldn’t been plenty of room.
