Rocky Mountain spotted fever does not only occur in the mountain states of the Rockies--it can be found in all parts of the country. In fact, the highest rates of RMSF exist in the southeastern states of Georgia, Virginia and North and Sout… read more
The Rocky Mountains form a wide band of high peaks that run north to south through the state, passing just west of Denver. These mountains continue south in New Mexico to form the Sangre de Christo range and north into Wyoming as part of th… read more
The Rocky Mountains form the backbone of Colorado's mountain terrain. These towering, snow-capped mountains are most impressive, when viewed from the vast stretches of prairie, called the Great Plains. read more
Montana is world-renowned for its pristine mountains and wild rivers. People have been visiting Montana mountainous areas for decades to hike along the Lewis and Clark Trail, hunt in the backcountry, raft on the Missouri River and experienc… read more
Rocky Mountain House is located in Alberta, Canada in the Rocky Mountains. In the late 1700s Rocky Mountain House was the center of Canada's fur trade. Over nine different aboriginal groups would come to the former fort to trade fur. Now th… read more
Snowmobiling is an exciting way to explore areas that may be otherwise unreachable. The Rocky Mountains are a popular location for travelers and adventurists to experience the thrill of snowmobiling, and there are several snowmobile tours a… read more
Because of varying altitudes and mountain formations, weather conditions in the Rocky Mountains can suddenly become extremely dangerous. Whether you are visiting in the spring, summer, fall or winter, it is always important to understand… read more
Timberline is defined as an imaginary boundary above which trees will not grow. The exact elevation is determined by climate, slope aspect and the species of tree, and varies from 11,000 to 12,000 feet in Colorado. The trees near the absolu… read more
Banff, located in Alberta, Canada, is in the heart of the Canadian Rockies and enjoys relatively mild weather compared to other parts of Canada. Overall the weather and climate in Banff make for enjoyable snow sports in the winter and pleas… read more
The Rocky Mountains extend northward in the United States from New Mexico through states such as Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, all the way to northern portions of the Canadian province of British Columbia. There is abundant wi… read more
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