Rocky-Mountain-Nationalpark
The U.S. Rocky Mountain National Park is located north- west of Boulder in Colorado. The park is frequented all year round and is known for its views of the Rocky Mountains as well as its flora and fauna. He has an extensive network of hiking trails and a variety of campsites. Through the area of the national park pass the Continental Divide and the Colorado River.
Location
The park headquarters is located in Estes Park in Larimer County, which is (from the east entrance ) of the park in the north -east. In the south, the park connects to the town of Grand Lake in Grand County. The city lies on the her giving the name of Grand Lake, which is known for snowmobile races in the winter and in Summer, a fisherman's paradise. The two villages of Estes Park and Grand Lake are connected by the Trail Ridge Road. Parts of Grand County can only be achieved through the park itself. Visitor centers are close to each entrance.
Attractions
Include:
- Trail Ridge Road
- Alpine Visitor's Center
- Bear Lake
- Chasm Lake
- Mountain Longs Peak ( 4345 m)
- Grand Lake
History
The Rocky Mountain National Park was established on January 26, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson, after the conservationist Enos Mills (* 1870) had used for years for such a National Park.
Previously, the area of the park belonged to the tail area of the Ute, which left at least 1100 holy places.