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Louisiana Purchase
The USA purchase the Rocky Mountain area from France. -
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Avocation of National Park
Enos Mills advocates the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park -
Creation
President Woodrow Wilson Creates Rocky Mountain National Park -
Building Structures
Structures and trails began to be created after WWI -
More Building
The Civilian Conservation Corps. builds more structures and trails during the great depression. -
WWII
Visitation takes a hit when WWII begins. -
Increase in visitation
Visitation of Rocky Mountain National Park increases in the 1960's to 70's -
Today
The park receives three million visitors a year.