Happy Nature Friday!!
Today, we are letting Mama share a few of her pictures from
Rocky Mountain National Park. We have also included some fun facts about the National Park under each picture.
Did you know the Rocky Mountains got their name from a translation of a Native American Algonquian name "Cree as-sin-wati" meaning "Rocky Mountain"?
On January 26, 1915 Woodrow Wilson signed the "Rocky Mountain National Park Act" making it the 10th US National Park.
Fall 2020 brought wild fires to the Rocky Mountain National Park. Over 30,000 acres of the park were burned including the Grand Lake Park Offices and numerous historical buildings.
The Continental Divide begins in the Northern Rockies of Montana and continues into the Southern Rockies of New Mexico. It separates the the water drainage in the US with the western divide flowing into the Pacific Ocean and the eastern divide flowing into the Atlantic Ocean(via the Gulf of Mexico).
According to the National Park System, there are 147 lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the highest National Parks. The highest peak is 14,259 feet above sea level.
Weather conditions change rapidly in the park and it can snow as late as July and as early as late August.
(Mama and Daddy had sleet and snow during their ride through the park)
There is so much nature to see throughout Rocky Mountain National Park that Mama and Daddy didn't get to see. We bet its not too long before we go back!
We sure hope you all have a nature filled weekend. Don't forget, the Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse happens in some areas of Blogville this weekend, be sure to take a peek at it!
Show us your nature! It can be flowers, your current weather, a scene out of your window, or maybe a picture from a vacation, walk or other journey! Any kind of nature picture will do! If you don't see a link below, click HERE to go to our Hoppity Page.
Happy Nature Friday!
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos of such a beautiful part of your country. Gail has visited this national park twice, both times in the late 1908s. On the second occasion she was camping in a tiny tent and she would like to point out that the wildlife includes a very hungry population of mosquitos...
Toodle-oo!
Nobby.
they sure are a super interesting place... and the little lake looks like a paintuing by bob ross... how beautiful...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous place with so much history and the photos are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful ... and the scale of the place... I have no doubt at all that there will be another trip - or more! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Colorado is a beautiful state and we hope to go there to explore one day. Your dad is getting really good at posing with you for photos. We can tell the two of you have a special bond. We will be out in the woods all weekend sniffing. Have a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteeach mountain photo demanded a few long seconds of staring. awesome mountains. I have heard Continental divide but had no idea what it was, or that there is north and south Rockies. thanks for the views of stunning sky/mountains/trees ad a couple of pups too. And for all the info.
ReplyDeleteWOW it looks so so big I am sure you will be going back the photos are beautiful and tempting that I should put it on my bucket list also, thank you so much for sharing them as always and have a great weekend, woof Layla
ReplyDeleteLulu: "Hmm, so is that what Sara McLachlan was talking about when she sang 'Listen as the wind blows from across the Great Divide' ... ?"
ReplyDeleteChaplin: "Yeah I don't think so."
OM Nieces you have sent Aunty's mind's eye in to a Rocky Mountain High and she is humming.
ReplyDeleteSPLENDID x a gazillion. I loved each photo and what a fine photo with Dad.
147 lakes WOW
Hugs Aunty C
Wow! Awesome photos of Colorado ~ you guys are have the 'best' time ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
What a beautiful place to visit. Thanks for taking us along and teaching us a bit about that area. We almost missed you two in that picture with the big map!
ReplyDeleteI was on a train, travelling west, when I woke up, looked out the window, and saw the sun rising over the Rockies. At least that is what I remember, but if I was heading west, the sun would be rising behing me. The waking mind cannot be trusted. Anyway, you did a great job capturing the moutains so you won't be mistaken with what you see.
ReplyDeleteHi Rosy, Hi Sunny ... yes, it's Friday, but please let your paw-rents know we are so glad we get to
ReplyDelete"travel along with you" to see such beautiful places that we'd not otherwise see ... thank you!
THe Continental Divide has always fascinated out Mom. Can't see what the big deal is... XOXOXOX Chia
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