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Bighorn sheep resting on the tundra. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep descend to lower elevations in the spring and summer. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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Visitors enjoying the sunset from the Alpine Visitor Center. It is the highest visitor center in the National Park Service at 11,796 feet. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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Cars driving along Trail Ridge Road. Also known as "highway to the sky," it is the highest continuous paved road in the United States at 12,183 feet. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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Flowers blooming in the mountain meadows. Wildflowers bloom from late June to early July. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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Junior rangers in the making. The junior ranger program allows children to discover the natural world and learn about why protecting national parks is important. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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Hallett Peak reflecting in Dream Lake. There are approximately 156 lakes throughout the park. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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Wildfire in the mountains. Fire is an essential part of Rocky Mountain National Park's ecosystem. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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American lady butterfly atop a wildflower. There are 141 different species of butterflies in Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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Moraine Park in the fall. Leaves begin changing color in mid-September. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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A mountain chickadee posted in the Bear Lake area. Mountain chickadees are year-round residents at the park. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado and spans the Continental Divide.
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