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The Santa Fe Mountains at the southern end of the Rockies as seen from the Sandia Crest in New Mexico The summits of the Teton Range in Wyoming. The name of the mountains is a calque of an Algonquian name, specifically Cree ᐊᓯᐣᐘᑎ asin-wati (originally transcribed as-sin-wati), literally "rocky mountain".The first mention of their present name by a European was in the journal of ...
3 days ago · Rocky Mountains, mountain range forming the cordilleran backbone of the great upland system that dominates the western North American continent. Generally, the ranges included in the Rockies stretch from northern Alberta and British Columbia southward to New Mexico, a distance of some 3,000 miles (4,800 km).In places the system is 300 or more miles wide.
3 days ago · Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
Jul 9, 2021 · Rocky Mountains. Also referred to as the “Rockies”, the Rocky Mountains are a significant mountain range that dominates the western part of the North American continent. The Rocky Mountains extend for a distance of about 4,800km and are considered North America’s largest mountain system.
May 8, 2019 · In the shadow of Rocky Mountain National Park’s soaring peaks are wild rivers, placid alpine lakes, and an amazing array of flora and fauna. And you don’t even have to hike to see them, if you ...
