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Pasqueflower
a photo of a pasqueflower
Photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Pasqueflowers (Pulsatilla patens) are among the earliest blooming flowers in Rocky Mountain National Park. Their fuzzy, crocus-like flowers are a sure sign of spring.

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a photo of a search and rescue

Did You Know?
In 2004 there were 190 Search and Rescue incidents in the park, a very small number considering there were about 3 million visitors to the park in that same time period.

Last Updated: October 18, 2007 at 13:08 MST