Spanning states and countries, the Rocky Mountain range is among the world’s most diverse. A variety of flora, fauna, climates and terrains can be found there, attracting climbers and hikers from around the globe. Several national parks, including Grand Teton, Glacier and, of course, Rocky Mountain, are all part of this magnificent mountain range, which stretches into Canada. Take a peek at what makes these peaks so popular.
The sun rises over the mountains and reflects across the valley in the Grand Tetons.
Jeremy Janus, Wyoming, 2018
A golden-mantled ground squirrel seems to pose in front of the perfect backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. Mahima Iyengar, Colorado, 2015
A climber stands on the summit of Reynolds Mountain in Glacier National Park, atop the Continental Divide. Adam Elliott, Montana, 2019
The placid waters of Iceberg Lake reflect a deep-blue sky in Glacier National Park. Atsuki Takahashi, Montana, 2023
A bull moose crosses a pool at Schwabacher Landing in Grand Teton National Park . Adam Isaacson, Wyoming, 2024
A tranquil night seemingly awaits campers on the shore of Moraine Lake. Julio Castro Pardo, Canada, 2017
Wild Goose Island is one of the focal points on Saint Mary Lake in Glacier National Park. Paul Bracey, Montana, 2020
Despite the snow, one lone bison grazes on the prairie. Jamie Johnston, Colorado, 2022
Various other bodies of water dot the trail to Ypsilon Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. Jeremy Janus, Colorado, 2019
A bighorn ram in the Rocky Mountains sets its sights on a rival and moves in. Rylee Jensen, Wyoming, 2019
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