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If you and your kids are planning a Rocky Mountain National Park trip, you should know a few things before you travel. Some areas are more accessible than others, so planning and choosing your destination is important.
For a memorable and enjoyable camping experience, you may need to pack all the essentials before departing. As well as getting your RV serviced properly, you can also make it more functional by incorporating some additions. An example would be to install solar panels to power the van’s appliances and lights (see avalon-rv.com for RV solar installation). Once you’ve covered all the bases associated with successful camping, you can begin your journey to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Things to Know Before Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park
Three Diverse Ecosystems
Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses three different elevational ecosystems, the Montane, the Subalpine, and the Alpine. It is important to note that vegetation communities vary not only because of elevation, but also because of the slope, drainage, moisture availability, wind exposure, soil type and amount, fire history, and other factors. There is usually an overlap of species and a gradual transition between ecosystems rather than clear-cut boundaries, but each ecosystem has some plants and animals that are often found within it.
There are also several lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park ideal for fishing. It is near Estes Park’s entrance that the best fishing is found. It is still advisable for people interested in fishing to check the Catchingtimes.com fishing calendar or a similar resource before heading here directly with their gear. This is important so that they aren’t disappointed with the number of fish they witness.
The highest never-ending paved road
The highest continually paved road in the world is located in England, a 32-mile highway that connects the village of Snowdon and the town of Llanberis. The Llanberis Pass stretches 2,845 feet to the summit of Snowdon and is 6,085 feet above sea level. The trip from sea level to Snowdon’s summit takes about an hour, and the road is drivable even when it’s covered in snow and ice.
First Road: Old Fall Road
Old Fall Road is the road that takes you over the Rocky Mountains. It’s the steepest road over any mountain range in the United States. It’s also one of the most dangerous: snowfall, roadkill, and avalanches make driving over Old Fall Road a high-risk activity. The road is 2,700 miles long and passes through five states: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Kansas. The roads over the Rocky Mountains are some of the oldest streets in the country, dating back to the early 1800s.
Glaciers
Glacier National Park is filled with 58 glaciers, the largest being Hidden Lake. The glacier is 250 feet high and as much as 1,000 feet thick. The glacier is 400 feet deep. The lake is so named because it hides from view like everything else in the park. Hidden Lake is one of the park’s most scenic lakes and is actually larger than Lake McDonald, the park’s most popular lake. Hidden Lake is so hidden that Glacier Park Ranger Mary Jo Keating once brought her husband there so they could take a selfie together but could not find the lake.
The Ancient Park
The park is ancient. It’s ancient, and it’s been through a lot. The park’s bedrock is granite, a very hard (which makes it sharp) kind of rock that many places have these days but which used to be very common. The granite has been worn down by erosion, but the ancient stream that used to run through the park is still coursing through it.
The Continental Divide
The Continental Divide runs thru the park. That phrase probably seems familiar to anyone who knows anything about the Rocky Mountains. It’s a simple phrase, but it has a history behind it. The Continental Divide runs the 1,100-mile-long path between where the Pacific Ocean meets the Arctic Ocean (and beyond). The way it works is that water flows westward to the Pacific Ocean and eastward to the Atlantic Ocean (the Atlantic basin). The water that runs into the Pacific Ocean is salty and called “coastal,” while that which flows into the Atlantic is fresh and called “alluvial.” The Continental Divide, simply put, divides the fresh from the salty, and the flow of water across it is what defines what types of soil-and plants-are found in each basin.
The Highest Park
It is the highest park. This sentence is from a famous children’s book called Highest Park, written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Matthew Cordell. This book teaches kids that even though the world may seem big, you can always find a spot that is your own, and even at the very top, you can find your own special place. This book speaks to all people, not just kids, which is why it has become a classic.
Only Fourteeners in Colorado
Park County, Colorado, is home to more than 30 peaks over 14,000 ft, making it the sixth-most mountainous region in the country. So, you can imagine that some of its most scenic areas were reserved for hikers, runners, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
“Big Five” wildlife
Rocky Mountain National Park is home to a ton of wildlife. The most common animals you can find here are Pronghorn, Bovids, Moose, and Canids. However, you can also find birds such as White-tailed Ptarmigan, Three-toed Woodpecker, Dusky Goose and many more. So, if you plan on visiting this place, you could bring along your best pair of Binoculars that you own to see these spectacular birds and animals in their habitats.
To make the most of this camping trip, it’s a good idea to get your vaccinations before hitting the trail and be aware of the animals in the area. It’s also a good idea to pack all the essentials before you set out. Another suggestion I’d add, especially for people who have trucks, is to search for suitable roof top tents that can be used. Some of the advantages of having a roof top tent include the view, which tends to be better, and a lesser chance of a wild animal attack affecting you.
In conclusion, the Rocky Mountains are a great place for a camping trip. There are beautiful places to visit, interesting wildlife to gaze upon, glaciers to marvel at, and more. This trip becomes more joyous and less stressful if you come equipped well. If you get to Rocky Mountain National Park and aren’t ready, you’ll be in trouble.
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