Rocky Mountain National Park: Why are there so many brown trees? The Mountain Pine Beetle is one of several common, native insects that challenge western pine forests. Drought conditions, mild winters, dwarf mistletoe infestations, dense late seral mature forest stands, and a lack of wildlife fires have contributed to the outbreak.

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Rocky Mountain National Park: Join speakers Ken Salazar, Michael Bennet, Mark Udall, Wayne Allard, and Betsy Markey at the Wilderness Celebration of 2009 commemorating the park’s wilderness designation.

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Rocky Mountain National Park: This video discusses bighorn sheep with emphasis on their movement around the park. Struggles they face due to human ingenuity are discussed as well as how park officials help the sheep overcome man-made obstacles.

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Rocky Mountain National Park: Watch this video for tips on how to stay hydrated. Symptoms of dehydration are covered as well.

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Rocky Mountain National Park: This video covers the ten essential items that all visitors of the park should bring with them when going on a hike.

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Rocky Mountain National Park: A number of useful safety tips on avoiding lightning strikes are given. Tips are even given for avoiding potentially life-threatening strikes when you cannot seek shelter.

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Rocky Mountain National Park: This video gives an overview of how air quality is measured at the park. The various instruments used are discussed in detail.

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This is a series of videos about Rocky Mountain National Park. Staying safe in the park is emphasized. Air quality and big horn sheep are also discussed. The end of the series concludes with a celebration.

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