Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado. The state song is “Rocky mountain high”. The state color is gold, red, blue, and white (Av2books). Cattle and calves are the driving force in Colorado's agricultural marketplace and make the state a top-ten livestock producer. Beef cattle are fattened in feedlots, mostly around Greeley, where they are fed grains and other feed of high food value. Colorado farmers also…

The American Mountain West The history behind the American Mountain West offers an intriguing and distinguished history. Behind all that history lies a galore of folklore, facts, and wildlife. The Mountain West is home to many stories of cowboys, indians, gold, monsters, mountains, and other interesting topics. Thanks to the vast knowledge and tales of the west, the history has been enriched with fascinating culture. The Mountain West has been around forever, but it hasn't been explored…

left shoulder there is tattoo of mountains, pine trees, and five birds leading up to my collar bone. You might ask the meaning, or you might just tell me how much you like it and compliment the artist and ask me where I got it done or ask if I have any others. You might never see a goal as a reason to get a tattoo but Mountains are my goal. My family and I visited the Rocky Mountain National Park the summer after my Junior year in highschool. I had never seen a mountain before besides in…

Shield we are able to see the thousand of years old rocks that dot the landscape. There are Native Pictographs and Murals that also make this area unique. This image shows the skyline of downtown Calgary. In Calgary you can visit the Canadian Olympic Park, Military Museums, the Calgary Tower and the Devonian Gardens. A traveler could also see the Calgary Stampede, Telus Spark, Fort Calgary and the TransCanada Tower. Activities in Calgary can range from skiing to shopping, and weaving to museums.…

The Badlands formed from a complex geologic setting. The topography that we see today is formed from erosion of the soft and not well-consolidated rocks. The oldest rocks found at The Badlands National Park are the Upper Cretaceous mudstones of the Pierre Shale (Graham, 2008). Overlying the Pierre Shale is the Fox Hills Formation, and overlying the Fox Hills Formation is the Tertiary White River Group. The White River Group contains a paleosol that are bright red. Overlying the Fox Hills…

Yellowstone is located in the Northwest Region of the United States. It is actually located in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, even though the official address is to the state of Wyoming. “A small section of the Park (3%) to the north and northwest is in Montana. And a small section of the park (1%) to the west is Idaho.” (Yellowstonepark) Climate and Weather: The climate of Yellowstone is pretty mild. According to the U.S. Climate Data the annual high temperature is 46.3°F with temperatures…

Park #1 Great Basin National Park Nevada Cool Desert Bristlecone pine The Bristlecone Pine has a great root system allows it to capture as much water as it can since there’s not a lot of precipitation in the Great Basin. The needles can be on a tree for 40 years compared to others which only live for the max of five years. This means it can save energy and won’t have to constantly replenish its needles. Bristlecone pines put space between themselves and other trees which is important when…

the Canadian Rockies, Banff has to be seen to be believed. Located just a short drive away from Calgary in Banff National Park, it is truly one of the world's most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. With Mt. Rundle and Mt. Cascade dominating the town's skyline and pristine Canadian wilderness surrounding it in every direction, Banff is the perfect place for an outdoor adventure at any time of year. Banff is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the first national parks in Canada. To…

Introduction I have chosen Utah for my state report. Before, I knew less about Utah. I knew that there were many national parks there, because I “kind of” researched them while trying to choose my national park for the national park report. I also knew that Salt Lake City was the capital of Utah. One other thing I know was that Utah had a low population. I didn't really know anything else about Utah before. In this report, I will tell you about Utah. It will be about how Utah became a state,…

Enjoy an autumn escape to the Smoky Mountains Changing leaves displaying a vibrant color of red, orange, and purple accompanied by cooler days indicates that autumn has arrived. Autumn is also the season to get out and explore our natural environment, whether for a day or weekend. This autumn, treat yourself to a getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and experience a display of color like no other on earth. The park features more than 100 different varieties of trees displaying…