Articles related to "Continental Divide"



Hiking the Continental Divide
I am going to the high country tomorrow, to experience the silence, freedom, beauty, and mystery of the wilderness. Here are some thoughts before heading up.
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Discover America's Highest Road
Trail Ridge Road in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, crosses the Continental Divide with beautiful scenery
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Setting the Colorado Stage
Over the three billion or so years of geologic history, the land that is now Colorado has experienced tumultuous changes. Continents have drifted here and there, mountains have risen and eroded away, great seas have covered the land, then drained away. Here is the short, short story of how the present landscape emerged.
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Storms on the Peaks: Winter Wind
Winter winds on the peaks of the Rocky Mountains are truly awesome. How hard can it blow? and Why? and what is it like up there when it does? Here are some answers.
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The Great Divide Highway
There is a Continental Divide in northern Wisconsin. the Great Divide Highway runs along about 30 miles of this divide and provides a unique scenic area of the Northwoods to explore.
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Dreaming of a Lush, Mountain Meadow
There is a time between the spirit-lifting colors of October leaves and the white beauty of winter snow, when colors fade and darkness creeps up on me. To ward off the dreaded blahs, I spend some time dreaming of a lush mountain meadow.
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Pet Friendly Lodging Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a family friendly destination in western Wyoming. Pet friendly cabins offer lodging to people who travel with a pet dog or cat.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Includes descriptions of activities to do in the park, with links to the offical park website, rock climbing information, and a local guide servivce.
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THOMAS FITZPATRICK AND SOUTH PASS
Thomas Fitzpatrick arrives in St. Louis, Missouri and joins William Ashley’s fur trapping party. They start up the Missouri River but are forced to go overland. Fitzpatrick with Jed Smith and others discover South Pass.
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Visit Historic Butte Montana
With the majestic Rocky Mountains at its doorstep, Butte Montana celebrates its history as an old mining town, with historic tours, monuments and festivals.
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