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Rocky Mountain National Park: Feet
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The timberline, undulating between elevations of 11,000 and 11,500 feet here in Rocky Mountain National Park, is the most dramatic battlefront in life's long struggle to clothe the mountains–a struggle that is the spiritual core of the Rockies. With almost geological deliberation, one seed at a time, the forest creeps upslope.
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The stamp pane depicts a summer tundra scene about 12,000 feet up in Rocky Mountain National Park, in northern Colorado. Elk and bighorn sheep graze the open areas while smaller mammals -- a pika, yellow-bellied marmot, and ermine -- stay close to the rocks, ready to take cover if threatened by a predator, such as the soaring golden eagle.
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Hiking at RMNP: Keep in mind that park elevations range from 7,500 to over 12,000 feet. Even very fit individuals coming from lower elevations may experience altitude problems. Symptoms include headaches, shortness of breath, insomnia, and rapid heartbeat. To minimize symptoms [D]rink plenty of fluids, avoid alcohol, don't skip meals, and get plenty of rest. Although you may not feel thirsty, the "thinner" air at high elevations actually results in increased water evaporation from your lungs. Again, drinking extra water may prevent a bad headache or other altitude symptoms.
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