US National Parks and Monuments Travel Guide: US-Parks.com

Rocky Mountain National Park - Featured Wildlife

Elk in Rocky Mountain National Park

This section provides information on some of the park"s most popular plants and animals. Keep in mind that plant and animal watching vary with the season. Here are a few highlights:

November - May


Elk commonly seen at lower elevations on the East Side.


March


Mountain Bluebirds return.


May - June


Bird migration.

Elk calves and bighorn lambs born.

Wildflowers in bloom at lower elevations.

Tundra flowers begin blooming.


July


Wildflower season peaks.


August


Colorado columbines and other late season flowers still in bloom.

The Elk rut begins.

Bird migration.

September-October

Elk rut peaks.

Bird migration continues.

Aspens turn color.
  - Bull Elk
  - Moose
  - Elk
 ∙ Fees
 ∙ Facilities
 ∙ Camping
 ∙ Climate
 ∙ Activities
 ∙ Contacts
Price:
$285.00
Patagonia Women's Primo Pants:

More: Ski Pants
More: Patagonia
Eureka

Price: $59.95

Eureka Cimarron 15 Degree Sleeping Bag:

More: Synthetic: 3 Season (+15 to +32)
More: Eureka
Atlas Snowshoes

Price: $129.95

Atlas Snowshoes Women's 8 Series 823 Elektra Snowshoe: Women's specific V design allows for natural woman's stride with no-hassle Strapp binding.

More: Backcountry Snowshoes
More: Atlas Snowshoes
Mammut

Price: $7.95

Mammut Element Screwgate Carabiner: All-rounder that is durable, versatile with excellent price/performance ratio & legendary quality.

More: Climbing Carabiners
More: Mammut
Mountain Hardwear

$15.00 - $19.00
Reg: $19

Mountain Hardwear X Stake - Set of 4:

More: Tent Accessories
More: Mountain Hardwear

Home | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Friends of US-Parks | Advertise | Search | Contact Us

Rocky Mountain National Park - Featured Wildlife

© 2000 - 2008 US National Parks and Monuments Travel Guide: US-Parks.com Inc. All Rights Reserved.