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WildlifeHome to several large mammals rarely seen outside its borders, including elk and bighorn sheep.
Information, Rocky Mountain National Park
Explore Information in Rocky Mountain National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Information Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Information guide to compare the stops that belong together in Rocky Mountain National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Elk ExclosuresA lack of natural predators has led the elk to overgraze the lower meadows and forests.
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Bighorn SheepBighorn sheep once thrived in the thousands in this part of the Rockies.
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Native AmericansNative Americans have lived in Rocky Mountain National Park for at least 12,000 years.
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Early SettlersMiners were among the earliest European settlers to come to this part of the Rocky Mountains.
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Creating a National ParkRocky Mountain National Park was established on January 26, 1915.
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Mountain Pine BeetleThese destructive insects burrow through the outer bark of conifer trees to lay their eggs.
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Hazard Tree RemovalMountain pine beetles have taken a tremendous toll on the forests of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Night SkyEnjoy excellent views of the Milky Way galaxy, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
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Artist and PreservationBefore the age of color photography, it was up to painters to capture the beauty of landscapes.
