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Monthly Archives: July 2026
Picktail Grumblepelt and the Great Independence Day Excavation
July 4, 2026, dawned clear over the tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park. Wildflowers swayed in the breeze. Pikas whistled from their rocky hideouts. Hikers admired the sweeping views from the Alpine Visitor Center. Then, sometime before lunch, park rangers … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, dynamite, excavation, fireworks, Independence Day, mining, Picktail Grumblepelt, Rocky Mountain National Park
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