But the Colorado rocky mountain high / I’ve seen it rainin’ fire in the sky / The shadow from the starlight is softer than a lullaby / Rocky mountain high.
— John Denver
Date Created: January 26, 1915.
Location: North-central Colorado, USA.
Size: Approximately 265,807 acres (107,342 hectares).
Rocky Mountain National Park straddles the continental divide. Simply put, the flow of water drainage is either directed to the Pacific Ocean or the Atlantic Ocean. The scenery is beautiful. Mountains are majestic, wetlands provide wildlife habitat with wide-open spaces and the forests of fir, spruce and pine combine to make this an astonishing place to visit. Howbeit at a distance we saw a moose in a wetland pond and at the summit of Trail Ridge Road elk grazed on the grasses. Whether hiking, climbing, biking or just staring at the beauty of this wonderful preserved area you will create an unforgettable memory. This park is popular and it is wise to make reservations as timed-entry is in place.
