May 08 2023
The highest mountain in Colorado, Mount Elbert, stands tall and proud at 14,439 feet above sea level, making it the second highest peak in the contiguous United States. This magnificent mountain is nestled within the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains and lies within the San Isabel National Forest. The breathtaking beauty of this towering …
May 04 2023
Nestled in the heart of Wyoming, the Bighorn Mountains offer a stunning display of natural beauty and diverse landscapes. These majestic mountains stretch over approximately 200 miles, crossing the Wyoming-Montana border and providing visitors with a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, from hiking and camping to wildlife watching and scenic drives. This article will guide …
Apr 12 2023
As a lover of nature and the great outdoors, it is always a thrill for me to explore new destinations that offer stunning landscapes and breathtaking views. One such destination that has always been on my travel bucket list is the Rocky Mountains. Spanning over 3,000 miles across Western North America, the Rocky Mountains are …
Apr 09 2023
The United States is home to some of the most stunning mountain ranges in the world, each with its own unique beauty and charm. The three major U.S. mountain ranges are the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Appalachian Mountains. Whether you’re an avid hiker or simply enjoy taking in the scenery, there’s something …
Apr 08 2023
Trees, Wildflowers, & Lichens While the Rocky Mountains are known for their sharp spires and snowy crowns, it would be incorrect to say that the spirit of the place is only that: rocks, heights, and perspective. After all, anyone strolling along a mountain path is going to spend about half the time looking down, at …
Mar 12 2023
The North American Rocky mountains by begin as far south as mid-New Mexico, but their northernmost point is a full 3,000 miles away, nestled inside an ecosystem that looks absolutely nothing like its southern counterpart. This should serve as no surprise to anyone who is familiar with that great collection of mountains … a family …
Mar 05 2023
Mount Elbert Mount Elbert is considered the “Gentle Giant” of U.S. mountain climbing because most routes on the ascent are hiking trails that are ranked lower on the scale of difficulty compared to other mountains. Reveille Peak and Aggie Lake are located directly east of the mountain, with Bull Hill peak to the southwest, and …
Jan 31 2023
Anytime someone mentions the Rocky Mountains, it is hard to not become immediately inundated with visions of majestic mountain peaks, covered with snow, looming above the world at such heights that it would be inappropriate to compare them to anything but heaven. And yet, there is a stretch of the Southern Rocky Mountains that refuse …
Jan 05 2023
How Master Cartographer William Clark Set Out to Map the Rockies It was 1803 when President Thomas Jefferson and his like-minded band of enlightened souls embarked on a shared journey to the far reaches of the American Republic … a journey that was as spiritual as it was geographical, as bold as it was foolhardy. …
Mar 06 2022
Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountains, or Rockies, are a major mountain range located in the west side of North America. The Rocky Mountains cover areas from New Mexico to British Columbia, Canada, spanning a massive area of over 3,000 miles! The mountain chain holds a number of nature sanctuaries as well as tourist spots, including …
