- Home | Shoshone National Forest | Forest Service
Four scenic byways traverse the Forest, offering spectacular views of rugged mountain peaks, expansive plateaus awash in wildflowers, glaciers, rivers and streams, and unparalleled wildlife watching Permits are needed for activities such as collecting firewood, cutting Christmas trees, commercial filming and other special events
- Mountain - Wikipedia
In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable " [5] Whether a landform is called a mountain may depend on local usage
- Hiking | Wind River Country
The Wind River and Absaroka Mountains are some of the most impressive in the country Ask anyone who’s been here and they will tell you they are every bit as stunning as the Grand Tetons Granite spires, dramatic peaks, and the highest peak in Wyoming: Gannett Peak at 13,804 feet
- What is a Mountain? - WorldAtlas
Mountains are found on land and in the oceans Rounded or sharp ridges, sloping sides, and a summit or a peak characterizes mountains
- Mountain | Definition, Characteristics, Types, Facts | Britannica
mountain, landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, generally exhibiting steep slopes, a relatively confined summit area, and considerable local relief Mountains generally are understood to be larger than hills, but the term has no standardized geological meaning Very rarely do mountains occur individually
- Shoshone National Forest
Three mountain ranges, hundreds of alpine lakes, rushing streams, backcountry trails, scenic roads and a plethora of wildlife provide diverse recreation opportunities
- Mountain - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
However, some definitions say a mountain is a hill higher than 300 meters (about 1,000 feet) A mountain is landform that rises prominently above its surroundings It usually has steep slopes, and a summit area The highest point of a mountain is called the peak A mountain's summit is the highest area where an individual can reach
- Shoshone National Forest, a Wyoming National Forest
It consists of some 2 4 million acres of varied terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountains The higher mountains are snow-clad most of the year Immense areas of exposed rock are interspersed with meadows and forests
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