Even the “Never Summer Mountains”-a range along the park’s northwest border known to receive snow any time of year-appears to be temporarily snow-free.ĭuring the short summer season, the alpine tundra ecosystem above 3,300 meters (11,000 feet) appears light brown. Except for a few patches, seasonal snow is mostly gone. The diversity of the park’s landscape is visible in this image, acquired on September 20, 2014, with the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on the Landsat 8 satellite. Roads and trails become accessible, allowing visitors easier access to the rugged mountain trails and vistas. Snow retreats and gives way to blooms of wildflowers, even at high elevations. You’ll experience Rocky Mountain National Park in a way you never could on your own-and there’s no need to take your eyes off the scenery to thumb through maps and guidebooks.Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park presents a very different landscape in summertime than in wintertime. We help you get oriented and plan your drive, and point out highlights as you draw near the park, including:Īnd, of course, we know that the best experiences happen after you leave the car, so we point out the best places for: Just Ahead’s background stories begin as you approach the park, so by the time you arrive, you’re an expert, ready to marvel at the natural wonders that make it such a compelling place. We’ll tell you all about the animals and the best places to watch for: Trail Ridge Road (highest continuously paved road in the US!) Īs you climb through ponderosa pine forests to the montane ecosystem to subalpine terrain and finally up to dramatic alpine tundra above tree line, you’ll have the opportunity to see an amazing range of wildlife.Our tour includes all of the park’s magnificent major sights: ![]() ![]() View the hundreds of stories we tell along your drive to, through, and from Rocky Mountain National Park:
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