The Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are located in the Western Part of the United States of America. The Rocky Mountains are also known as the "Rockies". They stretch not only through the western part of the United States but also through parts of Canada. The Rockies stretch for over 3,000 miles and are also
History of The Rockies
- Highest Peak is Mount Elbert in Colorado (14,400 ft.)
- Geologic Age is over 600 million years old
- Lewis and Clark was first scientific exploration of Rocky Mountains
- Today, mostly made up of national parks
- Summers are warm and dry, Winters are cold and wet
- There are about 1,000 elk alone in the Rocky Mountain
Malcolm Taylor, 2016