USA ~ Rocky Mountains National Park - Colorado ~

... Beautiful fall view of an iconic mountains landscape... with the Long Peaks, the tallest mountain of the park on the background... known for its high alpine lakes, towering peaks, abundant wildlife and various climates and environments, from wooded forests to mountain tundra... it is one of the highest-elevation parks in the US... with approx. 560 km of hiking trails to explore across the protected wilderness in Colorado... as of 2025, it ranked as the sixth most visited national park in the US, with over 4.17 million visitors... Thanks a lot dear Andrene! (✿ ♥‿♥)

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Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) was established in 1915 and is one of the oldest national parks in the US. It protects 265,807 acres of the southern Rocky Mountains in north-central Colorado, near Denver. The park straddles the Continental Divide and contains 60 named peaks above 3657 m, including Longs Peak at 4,346.14 meters.

Rocky Mountain National Park is home to over 60 mammal species, more than 280 bird species, and a diverse alpine ecosystem.

 

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Compass Rose

(Issued 24-01-2025)