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The States & Provinces of the North American Rocky Mountains

As the second longest mountain range in the world, the Rocky Mountains are quite good at covering distance. From their northern terminus in Canada to their southern end in New Mexico, the Rocky Mountains stretch for just over 3,000 miles. This allows them to grace a number of different American states and Canadian provinces. While …

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What Makes the Canadian Rockies So Unique

Anytime you are starting a conversation about a 3,000 mile stretch of mountains, you are bound to run into some variations. After all, the expansive collection of peaks and valleys that we call The Rocky Mountains is actually an ensemble of different climates, ecosystems, and geological oddities. In particular, the Canadian Rockies present some unique …

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