Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA in 4K (Ultra HD)
Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is one of the most popular and scenic National Parks in the United States, famous for its high mountain peaks, alpine lakes, abundant wildlife. The main sightseeing road in the park, and some of the hiking trails cross over the 12,000 feet/3,600 m altitude line;
Locations in the video:
Sprague Lake (0:01), Nymph Lake (0:17), Dream Lake (0:38), Emerald Lake (0:59), Lake Haiyaha (1:12), The Loch (1:26), Timberline Falls (1:51), Sky Pond (2:24), Mills Lake (2:57), Alberta Falls (3:05), Multiple viewpoints along the Trail Ridge Road (3:10, 8:12), Chasm Lake Trail (4:03), Chasm Lake (4:54), Mt Ida Hike (6:39), Horseshoe Falls (8:58), Chasm Falls (9:26), Old Fall River Road (9:31).
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Mountains Of Refuge - Denver Mountain Park - Colorado (1930)
Denver Mountain Park, Colorado, United States of America.
Scenic views of landscapes in the park. Snow covered mountains, fir trees, buffalo grazing - M/S and C/Us. Big-horn sheep are seen in the snowy landscape. Elk - Our cameraman stalked them for three days with a telephoto lens...and here they are! High angle shot of the Elk.
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Denver downtown, Colorado, United States 1
Denver City Colorado, USA 2005, downtown - Larimer street
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The City and County of Denver (/ˈdɛnvər/; Arapaho: Niinéniiniicíihéhe') is the capital and most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of 2014, Denver is also the most populous county in Colorado. Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The Denver downtown district is located immediately east of the confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River, approximately 12 mi (19 km) east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is nicknamed the Mile-High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5,280 ft or 1,610 m) above sea level, making it one of the highest major cities in the United States.The 105th meridian west of Greenwich, the longitudinal reference for the Mountain Time Zone, passes directly through Denver Union Station.
Denver is ranked as a beta world city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. With a 2014 estimated population of 663,862, Denver ranks as the 21st-most populous U.S. city.[The 10-county Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated 2013 population of 2,697,476 and ranked as the 21st most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area.The 12-county Denver-Aurora, CO Combined Statistical Area had an estimated 2013 population of 3,277,309, which ranks as the 16th most populous U.S. metropolitan area.Denver is the most populous city of the Front Range Urban Corridor, an oblong urban region stretching across two states with population of 5,467,633 in 2010.Denver is the most populous city within a 500-mile (800 km) radius and the most populous city in the Mountain West and the third-most populous city in the Southwestern United States after Phoenix, Arizona and El Paso, Texas. Its metropolitan population is the second-largest in the Southwest after that of Phoenix.
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4K City Walks: Denver, Colorado Cherry Creek Area - Virtual Walk Treadmill City guide
The video 4K City Walks: Denver, Colorado Cherry Creek Area - Virtual Walk Treadmill City guide beginner Treadmill workout Video is a free tour around the large park on the southern side of the city between downtown and Denver University. I filmed using my new GoPro8 but this was the first time I used it and had some issues with the Horizons. Sorry about that. We walk starting out in the little commercial area with a few shops, restuarants, bars, and even a marijuana dispensary. We make our way through a residential area and into the park itself where many people are out being active. We walk past the pond and boat house and then back towards the little neighborhood bars and shops. I hope you enjoy this late afternoon fall walk through Denver's Washington Park Neighborhood.
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There are many hotels downtown Denver, Co that we pass by in this city sights tour. Hotels in Denver can be found downtown or out by the interstate. There are many city sites in this city sightseeing tours and Denver city tours. If you choose to visit Denver, there are many Denver events and activities today and every day. So, sit back and check out these city sights as we tour around the Denver, CO tourist attractions. Also, there is an airport in the nearby town of Eagle or a couple hours away in Denver.
Wikipedia:
Denver is the capital and most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. With an estimated population of 716,492 in 2018, Denver is the 19th-most populous U.S. city, and with a 19.38% increase since the 2010 United States Census, it has been one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. The metropolitan city is located in the middle of the extensive Southern Rocky Mountain Front with Cheyenne, Wyoming, to the north and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the south, this rapidly growing region has a population of 5,467,633, according to the 2010 United States Census. The Denver downtown district is immediately east of the confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River, approximately 12 mi (19 km) east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is named after James W. Denver, a governor of the Kansas Territory. It is nicknamed the Mile High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.3 meters) above sea level. The 105th meridian west of Greenwich, the longitudinal reference for the Mountain Time Zone, passes directly through Denver Union Station.
The 10-county Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated 2018 population of 2,932,415 and is the 19th most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area. The 12-city Denver-Aurora, CO Combined Statistical Area had an estimated 2018 population of 3,572,798 and is the 15th most populous U.S. metropolitan area. Denver is the most populous city of the 18-county Front Range Urban Corridor, an oblong urban region stretching across two states with an estimated 2018 population of 4,976,781. Denver is the most populous city within a 500-mile (800 km) radius and the second-most populous city in the Mountain West after Phoenix, Arizona.
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Denver, Colorado (in 4K/UHD)
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Denver liegt etwa eine Meile über dem Meeresspiegel (Markierung auf der 15. Stufe an der Westseite des Capitols) und wird daher auch Mile High City genannt. Der 105. westliche Längengrad passiert durch den Hauptbahnhof der Stadt, Union Station. Denver ist die bevölkerungsreichste Stadt innerhalb eines 800 km Radius in den Mountain States. 2016 wurde Denver als der lebenswerteste Ort innerhalb der USA von U.S. News & World Report anerkannt.
Der Film beginnt im Civic Center Parc mit dem City and County Building, zeigt die 16th Street Mall, das Hamilton Building des Denver Art Museum (von Daniel Libeskind), die Union Station, das 1892 erbaute Brown Palace Hotel, das State Capitol, das Molly Brown Museum und zeigt schließlich das Down Town Aquarium.
Genesee Park Colorado- Denver's Parks System
High speed driving through Genesee park area, I finally find the Beaver Brook Trail which runs along the Brook and goes down the side of the mountain to some spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and stream. At Stapleton Mountain Park Nature Trail they have different signs with braille so you can learn information about the different flora and fauna species living in this alpine environment that you are hiking in, even if you can't even see it. I did slip and fall a few times on the slippery ice so I recommend bringing a hiking stick and hiking boots.
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4K City Walks: Denver, Colorado Cherry Creek Area - Virtual Walk Treadmill City guide Vid
On a sunny fall afternoon, I filmed 4K City Walks: Denver, Colorado Cherry Creek Area - Virtual Walk Treadmill City guide beginner Treadmill workout Video as a free tour around the fancy Cherry Creek shopping area and then through the Country Club area with it's large fancy houses and up to Cheesman Park and past the Botanical Gardens. It was a nice quiet afternoon with lots of trees shedding their autumn foliage in one of the nicest areas of Denver.
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Wikipedia:
Denver is the capital and most populous municipality of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. With an estimated population of 716,492 in 2018, Denver is the 19th-most populous U.S. city, and with a 19.38% increase since the 2010 United States Census, it has been one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States. The metropolitan city is located in the middle of the extensive Southern Rocky Mountain Front with Cheyenne, Wyoming, to the north and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the south, this rapidly growing region has a population of 5,467,633, according to the 2010 United States Census. The Denver downtown district is immediately east of the confluence of Cherry Creek with the South Platte River, approximately 12 mi (19 km) east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Denver is named after James W. Denver, a governor of the Kansas Territory. It is nicknamed the Mile High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5280 feet or 1609.3 meters) above sea level. The 105th meridian west of Greenwich, the longitudinal reference for the Mountain Time Zone, passes directly through Denver Union Station.
The 10-county Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated 2018 population of 2,932,415 and is the 19th most populous U.S. metropolitan statistical area. The 12-city Denver-Aurora, CO Combined Statistical Area had an estimated 2018 population of 3,572,798 and is the 15th most populous U.S. metropolitan area. Denver is the most populous city of the 18-county Front Range Urban Corridor, an oblong urban region stretching across two states with an estimated 2018 population of 4,976,781. Denver is the most populous city within a 500-mile (800 km) radius and the second-most populous city in the Mountain West after Phoenix, Arizona.
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Free Camping in Colorado’s National Forests
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Sultan Creek - San Juan National Forest
Anvil Camping Area - San Juan National Forest
Last Dollar Road - Uncompahgre National Forest
Washington Gulch Road - Gunnison National Forest
Slate River - Gunnison National Forest
Oh Be Joyful Recreation Area - BLM
Escalante Canyon Road - Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area
Miracle Rock - BLM
25 Road - BLM
Salida North BLM - BLM
County Road 48 - Pike & San Isabel National Forest
South Mount Elbert - Pike & San Isabel National Forest
Vasquez Ridge - Arapaho National Forest
Stillwater Pass - Arapaho National Forest
West Magnolia Campground - Arapaho National Forest
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Denver - City Video Guide
Rising from the western edge of America's High Plains, and shadowed by the Rocky Mountains, is Colorado's capital, Denver.
An easy walk from Denver's downtown is the Golden Triangle, an area filled with civic architecture, museums and public art. Visit the Denver Art Museum, which celebrates the region's landscapes and peoples.
Discover the region's prehistoric past at the Denver Museum of Science and Nature. then follow the Triceratops Trail at Dinosaur Ridge.
At the historic mining town of Golden, visit the Buffalo Bill Museum, Clear Creek History Park, and the Colorado Railroad Museum.
Tour the Coors Brewery, then end the day with a show at the Red Rocks natural outdoor amphitheater.
Denver is surrounded by places of incredible beauty. Explore the ancient sandstone formations at Garden of the Gods. Explore the pretty town of Manitou Springs, then hike, catch the cog railway, or drive to Pikes Peak and enjoy the views from 14 000 feet.
There's a warm, wild, welcome, waiting for you in Denver.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Driving from Denver
A glimpse of beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. one of the most memorable trip I have ever been to. Such a beautiful nature. Also, I met the best driver and tour guide. I would like to thank Ken for taking care of me during this trip. He knows every detail about the park.
There was one moment when we got to in a long line before passing the National Park gate, Ken had privilege access from the other empty gate. Thank you, Ken, you are the greatest!
Denver Vacation Travel Video Guide
Travel video about destination Denver in the United States of America.
Denver is the capital of the U.S. state of Colorado and is located at 1,600 metres above sea level, on a sunny high plateau on the edge of the Rocky Mountains.
A number of brave pioneers once believed that Denver would be an ideal centre of trade and despite Indian hostilities and various other hazards, they decided to build a town in this region.
The 16th Street Mall is the city's pride. Inaugurated in 1982, it is a splendid avenue that boasts the longest pedestrianised area in the U.S.A. Trees, fountains and sculptures adorn the street as well as horses and carriages.
On Arapahoe Street, close to 16th Street ,is the Daniels And Fisher Tower. In 1911, William Cooke Daniels ordered the construction of a bell tower above his shop. It resembled the Campanile of Venice and was designed to create a good degree of southern charm.
Denver became a boomtown when the railroad arrived in 1870. The Native Indians were forced to make way for those arriving by railroad and who were attracted by the possibility of making an easy buck.
This once lively village has now developed into a modern city and the former trading arenas for fur, gold and silver have now been replaced by a skyline of glittering skyscrapers!
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10 Best Places to Visit in Colorado.
Split down the middle by the vast Rocky Mountains and jam-packed with national parks and wilderness areas, Colorado is an ideal travel destination for outdoor pursuits in every season. From skiing and whitewater rafting to hiking, biking and camping, outdoor activities are a way of life in the Centennial State. The state’s fun-loving culture attracts visitors looking for a laidback vacation too. After all, Colorado produces more beer than any other state and is one of only two states in the Union that has legalized marijuana for recreational use. Rich in historical and cultural attractions as well as in natural beauty, the best places to visit in Colorado have something special to offer every visitor.
10. Breckenridge
9. Black Canyon of the Gunnison
8. Vail
7. Great Sand Dunes National Park
6. Boulder
5. Aspen
4. Colorado Springs
3. Denver
2. Mesa Verde
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Places to see in ( Denver - USA )
Places to see in ( Denver - USA )
Denver, the capital of Colorado, is an American metropolis dating to the Old West era. Larimer Square, the city’s oldest block, features landmark 19th-century buildings. Museums include the Denver Art Museum, an ultramodern complex known for its collection of indigenous works, and the mansion of famed Titanic survivor Molly Brown. Denver is also a jumping-off point for ski resorts in the nearby Rocky Mountains.
Denver is a vibrant city with plenty of attractions for visitors, plus a diverse collection of neighborhoods that can be attractions in themselves. Many of Denver's older areas are the perfect density for exploration; you'll find an interesting mix of apartments and homes with flowery front gardens, wide flagstone sidewalks, bright green lawns and big, shady trees. Capitol Hill, Highlands, Baker, Berkeley, Uptown, Sloan's Lake, Cheesman, Washington, City and Congress Parks are just some of the neighborhoods bustling with people and places to see.
Denver has many beautiful parks that are full of colorful gardens, meandering paths, crystal clear lakes, abundant wildlife and recreation opportunities. The city has a rich pioneer history, and there are plenty of museums where you can learn all about it. It's also a very environmentally conscious city, with one of the nation’s first municipal “Green Fleets”, public transit vehicles using hybrid and alternative fuel and a city tree-planting initiative. Hop on a green bus, grab a bike or just walk around to discover Denver.
Thanks to a re-urbanization of the city's central core, Denver now has name-worthy neighborhoods with flavors that are all their own – River North (RiNo) for hipster bars and eye-catching street art, Lower Highlands (LoHi) and South Broadway for great eateries and live music, Cherry Creek for glam, Lower Downtown (LoDo) for upscale restaurants and cocktail lounges as well as the Golden Triangle and Santa Fe for arts, theater and museums. In all, there's a neighborhood and a vibe for just about anybody.
A lot to see in Denver such as :
LoDo, Denver
Denver Botanic Gardens
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Denver Zoo
Denver Art Museum
Cherry Creek, Denver
Elitch Gardens
Colorado State Capitol
City Park
Downtown Aquarium
Molly Brown House Museum
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Water World
Coors Field
Larimer Square
Civic Center
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
Cheesman Park
Visit Denver
Clear Creek
16th Street Mall
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Cherry Creek State Park
Sloan Lake
Clyfford Still Museum
Chatfield State Park
Lakeside Amusement Park
Downtown Denver
Dinosaur Ridge
Capitol Hill
History Colorado Center
Cherry Creek
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
Bear Creek
Larimer Street
Confluence Park
Denver Mint
Cherry Creek Reservoir
Chatfield Reservoir
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms
Mount Falcon Park
Cherry Creek Trail
United States Mint Denver
Barr Lake State Park
Forney Museum of Transportation
National Western Stock Show
Ruby Hill Park
Sloan's Lake Park
East Colfax Avenue
Robert F. Clement Park
( Denver - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Denver . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Denver - USA
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Living in Denver: Nature
The City and County of Denver's parks are teeming with wildlife, even in the heart of the city. Get outside and look up.
Omni Interlocken Resort in Denver, Colorado
Mountain Beauty and Luxury at Denver's Remarkable Resort Hotel
The Four-Diamond, award-winning Omni Interlocken Resort welcomes you to a retreat into modern luxury. Nestled against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this year-round Colorado resort near Denver offers a wealth of on-site pleasures.
Golfers will love our challenging 27-hole championship golf course, ranked Third Best Course in the Rocky Mountain region by Golf Magazine (April 2008 edition), with its striking scenery and more than 400 feet of elevation changes. Or escape into a sanctuary of relaxation in Mokara Spa or our two outdoor pools and whirlpool and you will discover how even the smallest touches define first-class luxury.
The Omni Interlocken Resort's 390 deluxe accommodations and suites are elegantly appointed and full of modern amenities. With its stunning panoramic views of the mountains or valley, unmatched luxuries and the essence of snow-capped mountain tranquility, the Omni Interlocken Resort is sure to sweep you off your feet.
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Denver Zipline Tours in the Rocky Mountains
Come ride Colorado's Longest and Fastest Ziplines! We are located 30-40 minutes from Denver in a Rocky Mountain nature park.
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Echo Lake + Mountain Evans
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From Denver to Aspen, Rocky Mountains, U.S. Route 6, Colorado, United States, North America
The Rocky Mountains, commonly known as the Rockies, are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the southwestern United States. Within the North American Cordillera, the Rockies are somewhat distinct from the Pacific Coast Ranges and the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada which all lie further to the west. The Rocky Mountains were initially formed from 80 million to 55 million years ago during the Laramide orogeny, in which a number of plates began to slide underneath the North American plate. The angle of subduction was shallow, resulting in a broad belt of mountains running down western North America. Since then, further tectonic activity and erosion by glaciers have sculpted the Rockies into dramatic peaks and valleys. At the end of the last ice age, humans started to inhabit the mountain range. After Europeans, such as Sir Alexander Mackenzie and Americans, such as the Lewis and Clark expedition, started to explore the range, minerals and furs drove the initial economic exploitation of the mountains, although the range itself never became densely populated. Currently, much of the mountain range is protected by public parks and forest lands, and is a popular tourist destination, especially for hiking, camping, mountaineering, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding. The eastern edge of the Rockies rises dramatically above the Interior Plains of central North America, including the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of New Mexico, the Front Range of Colorado, the Wind River Range and Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming, the Absaroka-Beartooth ranges and Rocky Mountain Front of Montana and the Clark Range of Alberta. In Canada geographers define three main groups of ranges: the Continental Ranges, Hart Ranges and Muskwa Ranges (the latter two flank the Peace River, the only river to pierce the Rockies, and are collectively referred to as the Northern Rockies). The Muskwa and Hart Ranges together comprise what is known as the Northern Rockies (the Mackenzie Mountains north of the Liard River are sometimes referred to as being part of the Rocky Mountains but this is an unofficial designation). The rocks in the Rocky Mountains were formed before the mountains were raised by tectonic forces. The oldest rock is Precambrian metamorphic rock that forms the core of the North American continent. There is also Precambrian sedimentary argillite, dating back to 1.7 billion years ago. During the Paleozoic, western North America lay underneath a shallow sea, which deposited many kilometers of limestone and dolomite. In the southern Rocky Mountains, near present-day Colorado, these ancestral rocks were disturbed by mountain building approximately 300 Ma, during the Pennsylvanian. This mountain building produced the Ancestral Rocky Mountains. They consisted largely of Precambrian metamorphic rock forced upward through layers of the limestone laid down in the shallow sea. The mountains eroded throughout the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic, leaving extensive deposits of sedimentary rock. Terranes started to collide with the western edge of North America in the Mississippian (approximately 350 million years ago), causing the Antler orogeny. For 270 million years, the effects of plate collisions were focused very near the edge of the North American plate boundary, far to the west of the Rocky Mountain region. It was not until 80 Ma that these effects began to reach the Rockies. The current Rocky Mountains were raised in the Laramide orogeny from between 80 to 55 Ma. For the Canadian Rockies, the mountain building is analogous to a rug being pushed on a hardwood floor: the rug bunches up and forms wrinkles (mountains). In Canada, the terranes and subduction are the foot pushing the rug, the ancestral rocks are the rug, and the Canadian Shield in the middle of the continent is the hardwood floor. Further south, the growth of the Rocky Mountains in the United States was probably caused by an unusual subduction, where the Farallon plate dove at a shallow angle below the North American plate. This low angle moved the focus of melting and mountain building much farther inland than the normal 200 to 300 miles (300 to 500 km). It is postulated that the shallow angle of the subducting plate greatly increased the friction and other interactions with the thick continental mass above it. Tremendous thrusts piled sheets of crust on top of each other, building the extraordinarily broad, high Rocky Mountain range.