Rocky Mountains (North America): what to see


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What to see in the Rocky Mountains, information on their geographical location, territorial extent, flora and fauna present in this national park present in North America.


Tourist information

The Rocky Mountains are located in North America and are among the most famous mountain ranges.

They develop from Alaska to the north up to the border between the United States and Mexico.


From here the same chain continues up to Chile taking the name of Sierra Madre.

This very long chain of mountains that crosses the American continent from Alaska to Chile represents the American Cordillera.

What see

The highest peaks of the Rockies are Mount McKinley, Mount Logan, Mount St. Elias and Mount Foraker all abundantly above 5000 meters in altitude.


As for the vegetation present in the Rocky Mountains, it must be said that it varies mainly based on the altitude, so we will have areas characterized by coniferous forests, areas occupied by extensive grasslands and typically desert areas with arid climate where only succulents and shrubs grow .

As far as wildlife is concerned, there are mainly wolves, moose, bison, deer, beavers, bears, rattlesnakes.

In the Rocky Mountain National Park, located in Colorado, there are numerous trails, also along the Trail Ridge Road, a panoramic highway developed for 48 miles, it is possible to reach about 3700 meters above sea level.

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA in 4K (Ultra HD) (February 2024)


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