How many times have YOU visited Rocky Mountain National Park? Probably more times than you can count, right? As Coloradans, we are beyond fortunate to have such a beautiful park in our backyard, which is why we weren’t too surprised to hear that Rocky Mountain National Park was just named one of the best parks in the country:

The people (via Travel + Leisure) have spoken and have named Rocky Mountain National Park as one of the best national parks in the country!
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As per the Top 25 National Parks in America - which surveyed Travel + Leisure readers and originally included all 63 parks - RMNP was a no-brainer, as it scored 89.25 out of 100, putting it at #4 on the list.
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In terms of the score, Travel + Leisure factored in everything from accessibility and cleanliness to natural attractions, wildlife, and lodging, all of which RMNP thrives.
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Located within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park is a stunning 265,461-acre oasis that draws in nearly 3.5 million visitors each year.
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Established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is home to some of the best mountain activities in the country, including outdoor recreation (a la trails and lakes), ample wildlife sightings, and camping.
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Please note: As of this publication, Rocky Mountain National Park is on a time-entry system. For more information, please visit Recreation.gov.
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To learn more about Rocky Mountain National Park - including current conditions - please visit the National Park Service's website.
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