|   NPS Photo / Jim Ecklund   Climate Change  The delicate balance of life in the park will be continually shaped by the climate.   Air Quality Concentrations of invisible pollutants in the air can reach a tipping point and affect park resources.   Water Quality Consistently monitoring water bodies throughout the park is necessary to preserve this vital resource.   Geology The story of Rocky's foundation is still being written as time passes.   Forest Health Rocky is a hiker's paradise! Learn more about our more than 300 miles of trails.   Night Sky and Natural Sounds Opportunities for star gazing and quiet solitude compete with Rocky's proximity to Colorado's Front Range.   Environmental Diseases and Pests Natural diseases are part of the built-in maintenance of Rocky's natural ecosystems.   Invasive Exotic Plants Don't be fooled. Cunning plants can upset vegetation processes in the native landscape. | 
Last updated: May 12, 2018
 
