Because the Rocky Mountains are over 3,000 miles long and sometimes hundreds of miles wide, it should be no surprise that there are many hundreds of different animal species that call these mountains home. From the most fearsome carnivores to tiniest ground mammals, the Rockies are capable of supporting such a diverse cast of characters …
Tag: Rocky Mountain National Park
Nov 23 2023
Specimen Mountain
Specimen Mountain Specimen Mountain rises to approximately 12,489 feet (3,807 meters) on the Continental Divide in northern Colorado, occupying a distinctive position in the western portion of Rocky Mountain National Park. Although substantially lower than famous park summits such as Longs Peak, Specimen Mountain possesses more than 1,700 feet of topographic prominence and an unusual …
May 01 2020
More Facts About the Rocky Mountains
Whether you’re looking to learn more about that Purple Mountain Majesty that everyone is singing about or you are simply in need of a way to keep your brain fresh for the next few minutes, we are happy to provide you with the next installment of interesting, unknown, and quirky facts about one of the …