Rocky Mountain NP

Feel Like You’re On Top of the World!

Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road – which crests at over 12,000 feet including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds – along with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, starry nights, and fun times. In a world of superlatives, Rocky is on top!

Aug 8 2011
So much to see but we had only a day.  We took the drive up to Alpine visitors center and a enjoy a refreshing visit. We also took in the Visitors Centers at Fall River, Beaver Meadows, and Moraine Park.  This park will be on our must return list as there is still much to see and do.

NPS webpage

Our 61st NPS Unit and 10th National Park

                                                  

                                                   

Bighorn Canyon NRA

                               

Spectacular Views, Endless Opportunity

The vast, wild landscape of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area offers visitors unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural world, and experience the wonders of this extraordinary place. With over 120,000 acres, one can find an astounding diversity in ecosystems, wildlife, and more than 10,000 years of human history to explore.

Aug 5 2011
We spent a day here finding the heard's of wild horse's and other wildlife. The views from top of the canyon are breath taking and can give the grand canyon a good run for best view for a canyon. We did not make it to the North side of the park so this is another one to go on the return list.
NPS webpage

Our 58th NPS Unit