Rocky Mountain National Park By Grace Werthman November 21, 2015

History of Rocky Mountain National Park By 1900, ranchers, hunters, and miners and homesteaders moved to the Rocky Mountains. Theodore Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot, and John Muir cared deeply cared about nature and protecting it. They said, "Those who pull flowers up by the roots will be condemned by all worthy people," Rocky Mountain National Park, in Colorado, was established on January 26, Enos Mills worked hard to create the nation's tenth national park. He hoped that: "In years to come when I am asleep beneath the pines, thousands of families will find rest and hope in this park."

U.S. MAP The Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the western part of the United States.

Topographical Map This topographic map shows that there are many mountains, valleys, canyons, rivers, and lakes in the park.

For 23 years of research shows that nitrogen deposition is at elevated levels. This is 18 to 20 times greater than natural levels. If this continues aquatic species, including fish, could be affected in the next several decades. This may also affect plant communities, changing the plant composition.

Special Landforms Rocky Mountain National Park is called “The land above the trees“. Trail Ridge Road, the highest road in any national park, takes you to open sky where you'll find flowers and a harsh climate. Approximately one-third of this national park is above the limit where trees may grow in northern Colorado. Large meadow valleys and slopes support the widest range of life. Mountain lakes sustain wildlife in this chilly environment. You can get to know other fellow mammals that also enjoy traversing these mountains.

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