Rocky Mountain National Park

Curien Aurélie

• The Rocky Moutains cross United States and Canada
• Creation in 1915
• Surface : 1 000 Km2
• Visitor in the year : 3 200 000 (2004-2006)

Lien : http://www.nps.gov/romo/


Lakes and Waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park :

150 lakes and 450 miles of streams are the basis of the riparian (wetland) ecosystem in the park.

Scenery in Rocky Mountain National Park :

If you keep going up, you’ll emerge on the alpine tundra. This land is too harsh for trees and appears barren at first glance.

Trees in Rocky Mountain National Park :

Forests of pine and grassy hillsides dominate the montane ecosystem in the park.

Wildflower in Rocky Mountain National Park :

Blue Columbine

Rocky Mountain National Park supports more than a thousand flowering plants in its varied ecosystems.

Animals in Rocky Mountain National Park :

Bull Elk

Although the park is most famous for its large animals, particularly elk and bighorn sheep.

It is a popular tourist destination with many parks. In winter the main activity is skiing.