UNION: “Good afternoon friends! I’m Dr. Union, the Elder of Sol and I’m here with my two very good friends Sneak and Medallion!”
SNEAK: “Thank you, best friend! We are here with Mr. Ben and his family visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. It is dedicated to preserving the natural wonders of the Rocky Mountains! In a little while, we will meet up with Mr. Ben, Ms. Jessica, and their three children and dog Tubbs!”
MEDALLION: “I am most interested in visiting here. Besides being an Oracle of the Imm, I also have doctorates in geology and chemistry. I believe this should serve well in our assessment as we explore this magnificent park!”
UNION (on the right): “The Rocky Mountains are formed by one set of rock passing under another.”
SNEAK: “This is why you get so many unique mountain formations in the Rocky Mountains. Some have smooth slopes, some have steeper slopes and rocky sides, and some are massive straight walled cliffs.”
MEDALLION: “Also with mountains as tall as this, you get several very unique weather patterns and ranges the side of many of the mountains.”
UNION: “There are four levels of ecosystems here. The lowest is called the Riparian Land Ecosystem which has lots of water pools and small lakes, marshy ground, and rich soil!”
SNEAK: “Then comes the Montane Forest Ecosystem, which has many of the tan-reddish bark Ponderosa trees, meadows, warm, sunny, and dry areas!”
MEDALLION: “Where we are right now is the next one up called the Subalpine Forest Ecosystem which is usually cool, moist, shady and gets deep snow in the winter time.”
MEDALLION: “There are many examples of granite and sandstone rocks here. This reddish one I’m touching contains iron deposits and when water touches iron it oxidizes and produces that rusty color that you see here! There are many opportunities to climb rocks around here . . . but ONLY if you go with an experienced guide that knows of safe areas. NEVER go alone or in dangerous areas!”
UNION: “Yes. The mountains are beautiful but weather changes happen very quickly. My favorite part of the mountains is the many conifer trees that grow here! Look at this one, Sneak! This one has soft needles too!”
SNEAK: “I remember that report on conifer trees I did when we were smaller! Our Planet Engedi has many conifer trees too like Earth!”
MEDALLION: “Here is an example of a Subalpine Forest and Riparian Land. Which ones are which? The upper right is the Riparian Land while the others are in the Subalpine areas with a river flowing down from the top of the local mountains.”
UNION (far left): “The area behind us on the fence is a Montane Forest Ecosystem. It’s warm, dry, sunny, and has wide meadows like this!”
SNEAK (middle): “I like this the best! You can see more of the mountains nearby this way!”
MEDALLION: “True, but on a hot summer day, it’s the Subalpine that will give you the most shade and places to relax if the weather cooperates!”
UNION: “Rocky Mountain National Park was designated as one by Mr. Ben’s government to preserve the physical grandeur, habitat, and beauty. Without their efforts, these areas could be mined or torn apart by building more and more houses and taking away the homes of many animals!”
SNEAK: “It truly is a way to preserve the natural wonders of Planet Earth, and it’s great to see it how it was like in many places hundreds of years ago or more!”
MEDALLION: “Very true! Well, let’s go catch up with Mr. Ben and his family in their ‘mini-van’ ground vehicle! There’s one more ecosystem we haven’t visited yet . . . ”
Early Afternoon . . . Rocky National Park Visitor Center!
MS. JESSICA: “Look at that view! What do you think?”
AGENT FOX (Son): “We are up very high!”
AGENT DOLPHINA (Daughter 2): “It looks great Mommy! And I’m happy you can climb mountains again after that car accident!”
AGENT EQUELLUS (Daughter 1): “We can go on picnics on the mountains again without you being in so much pain! I know Dad is happy too!”
MR. BEN (behind the camera): “Ok, you ladies. I’m getting your picture in 1, 2, 3” <click>.
Ms. Jessica’s very first mountain climb since a major car accident in 2016. Dr. Union correctly diagnosed what was causing her severe chronic pain and he effectively prescribed Human chiropractic intervention!
MS. JESSICA: “Union is a great doctor! I went to all those doctors in Colorado Springs that said it was my back, but Union said it was my hip that was hurt in the accident! He told me to see a chiropractor and it has healed me!”
MR. BEN: “Union, without your help, Jessica would not be able to walk or climb mountains again. I want to say, thank you! What you have done was . . . ”
UNION: “You’re welcome, Mr. Ben and Ms. Jessica. I did what I had to do! ? I am a man of many scientific skills and talents but Medical Doctor is the greatest of all because of the happiness and physical healing I have helped bring. I sense the Great Imm Leader’s pleasure in me helping to heal others! And I am so pleased to see my prescription was followed to the tee!”
SNEAK: “? Tundra . . . , ? It’s the Tundra . . . , ? Don’t Walk On the Tundra! ? Tundra . . . , ? It’s the Tundra . . . , ? Don’t Walk On the Tundra!”
“LOL. I made that up from a song from this band called Imagine Dragons. I don’t think they’ll be mad as it’s a ‘parody’ of their song”.
“Seriously though, the Park has ruled that the Tundra is to not be walked on because it is a delicate ecosystem!”
UNION (off camera): “Yes it is! And it also happens to be at the top of the Rocky Mountain peaks. No tall trees grow here unless they are shielded by rocks. It’s known for being cold, rocky, windy, and dry. The visitor center here closes down early each year and gets boarded up because the snow and high winds that come are tremendous. They have windspeeds measured at 180 earth miles per hour sometimes!”
MEDALLION: “On this trip, I noticed that families and people that spend time together in this environment draw closer together or convince them that they need to. Our Expedition to Earth is giving us insight into how the Great Imm Leader has a hand in this, but we know it’s His Will for families that have husbands, wives, and offspring to be peaceful and loving and to enjoy the wonders of Earth and (like us Earthnauts) enjoy the stars one day . . . once Earth is ready!”
SNEAK (top of the fence): “Well, there you have it. A great excursion to Rocky National Park with our favorite Earth family of all!”
UNION (middle of the fence): “Our excursions are quite exciting. I hope that more Humans start doing this instead of just watching it on their electronic monitors all the time and not exercising.”
MEDALLION (bottom of the fence): “I agree! Our loyal and trustworthy Human friends out there could look up more about it by clicking Rocky Mountain National Park to see about the various places they could see and visit. The options are endless! Well, it’s time to get back in Mr. Ben’s ‘mini-van’ land vehicle with his family. We will report this to the Grand Elder and our people on Planet Engedi . . . but after getting some coffee and tea from Ms. Jessica!”
UNION & SNEAK (together): “Let’s go!”
For the Great Galactic Space Gimmick, we’re the Earthnauts Sneak, Medallion, and Union along with Ms. Jessica, Agents Equellus, Dolphina, and Fox and of course Gimmick Commander Ben Faltinowski! 🙂 ???
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