Colorado Points of Interest

Life in the Forest


Life In The Forest is a popular point of interest in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. It is a great place to get close to nature and observe the diversity of life in the forest. Visitors can hike through the forest to experience the lush vegetation, towering trees, and abundant wildlife.

One of the main reasons to visit Life In The Forest is to observe the wildlife. The forest is home to a variety of animals including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, marmots, and black bears. Visitors may also see birds such as peregrine falcons, golden eagles, and spotted owls.

Another unique thing to see in Life In The Forest is the diverse vegetation. The forest is filled with various species of trees such as spruce, pine, and fir. Visitors can see the different colors of leaves and the textures of the bark. The ground is covered in lush grasses and wildflowers, which attracts many species of insects.

Visitors can also attend ranger-led programs that provide valuable information about the forest and its inhabitants. They can learn about the ecology, geology, and history of the forest.

Overall, Life In The Forest is a must-visit point of interest for anyone interested in the natural world. It offers a unique opportunity to observe the diverse wildlife and vegetation of the Rocky Mountains. Get driving directions.
LIFE IN THE FOREST

Points of Interest
Location
Birds
Buried Stumps
Charlotte Hill
Consequences of Collecting
Early Dinosaurs
Earth Cools
Fascination With Fossils
FFB-Gateway to the Gold Belt Tour
Fierce Competition
Florissant Formation
Florissant Fossil Beds Visitor Center
Hornbek Homestead
Jawless fish
Kenosha Wildlife Viewing Observation Site
Land Plants
Land Vertebrates
Learning from Tree Rings
Life in the Forest
Life Zones
Mammoth
No Smoking, Sawmill and Hans Loop, VC and Parking Lot
Paleontology Today
Pioneers, Prospectors, and Paleontologists
Present Touches Past
Preserve and Protect
relatives near and far
Resource Protection Area
Revegetation Area/ Wall Mountain Tuff
The Big Four
The Big Stump
The Colorado Petrified Forest Lodge
The Role of Fire
Visitors Arrive
Walk Through Time
Wall Mountain Tuff

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Grape Creek - Temple Canyon Park Numerous 6,160 ft
Blue Mountain 21 8,079 ft
Ouzel 13 6,285 ft
Wildhorn 9 8,856 ft
Happy Meadows 8 7,879 ft
Lone Rock 20 6,410 ft
Mueller State Park 90 9,313 ft
Springer Gulch 15 8,324 ft
Osprey 13 6,217 ft
Molly Gulch 15 7,490 ft
Green Mountain 6 7,615 ft
Wigwam 10 6,606 ft
Kelsey 17 8,035 ft
Riverside 18 8,052 ft
Platte River 10 6,333 ft
Buffalo 41 7,321 ft
Trail Creek Numerous 7,844 ft
Goose Creek 10 7,701 ft

Nearby Streamflow Levels