Rocky Mountain National Park
July Facts
The 4th
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100

In 1915, this president signed the Rocky Mountain National Park act. 

Who is Woodrow Wilson?

100

This cold creamy treat has its National Month in July. 

What is ice cream?

100

This song became the United States national anthem in 1931. 

What is the Star Spangled Banner?

100

The capitol of this state is...

What is Denver?

100
This event, also known as midsummer, marks the start of summer. 

What is the summer solstice?

200

This ecological zone supports the widest range of life in the park. 

What is the Montane? 

200

This tune from The Sound of Music, which is set in summertime, has become a classic Christmas song.

What is “My Favorite Things”?

200

Born July 4th, 1872, this man was the 30th president of the United States, making him the only president to share a birthday with the country. 

Who is Calvin Coolidge? 

200
Along with Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico, Colorado is home to this region. 

What is the Four Corners?

200

This worldwide sporting event takes place every four years in the summer months. 

What are the Olympics? 

300

This flower is the largest on the alpine tundra and takes 10 to 20 years to fully grow. 

What are alpine sunflowers? 

300

July was named in honor of this famous Roman general, who also happens to have been born this month. 

Who is Julius Ceaser?
300

This state was home to the first 4th of July parade in 1785.

What is Rhode Island?

300

Known for housing The Stanley Hotel, which inspired this famous Stephen King movie. 

What is "The Shining"?

300
Slices of this red and black seed speckled fruit is a common summer treat.

What is watermelon?

400

The most common tree in the park, its most known for its different colored bark that releases a vanilla/butterscotch scent when warmed by the sun. 

What is a Ponderosa Pine? 

400

On July 20, 1969, this astronaut became the first person to walk on the moon?

Who is Neil Armstrong? 

400

This man was the oldest signer of the Decleration of Independence at 70 years old. 

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

400

This flower, which can be found in the Rockies, has been established as the state flower.

What is the Colorado Columbine?

400
This September holiday is usual viewed as the end of the summer traveling season. 

What is Labor Day?

500

While many animals call the park home, this animal is considered the symbol of the Rockies.

What are bighorn sheep? 

500

This famous Mexican Painter, known for her own self-portraits, was born July 6, 1907. 

Who is Frida Kahlo?

500

In 1781, this state became the first to declare the 4th of July an official state holiday.

What is Massachusetts? 
500

Colorado earned itself the nickname "The Centennial State" due to it sharing a birthday with this important document. 

What is The Decleration of Independence?

500
Due to this state's location, they only experience, at most, 4 hours of darkness while some areas don't experience any at all!

What is Alaska?

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