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The legendary Rocky Mountains stretch from New Mexico up
through the United States
and into Canada. The Rocky
Mountains are over 3000 miles
long, spanning parts of Arizona,
Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
and Wyoming before continuing
into Canada. Stories of early
adventurers like Lewis and
Clark exploring the Rocky
Mountains are legendary. The
majestic Rocky Mountains are
a major tourist destination
in the western United States.
Visitors can participate in
a number of activities, including
hiking, skiing, snowboarding,
mountain biking, and many
more. The Rockies are home
to several campgrounds, ghost
towns, gold prospecting sites,
and national parks. Some of
the biggest tourist attractions
in the Rockies are Pike’s
Peak and Royal Gorge. There
are several world famous national
parks in the Rockies, including
Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain,
Grand Teton, and Glacier.
The Rockies are a tourist
attraction all year round.
The summer months are fairly
warm, with the average temperature
reaching 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
January is the coldest month,
with an average temperature
of 7 degrees Fahrenheit. The
year-round average temperature
is a brisk 43 degrees, a perfect
temperature for many outdoor
activities. Just about everyone
will find something to enjoy
on a Rocky Mountain vacation.
Aside from all of the great
outdoor activities, the Rockies
have a number of other attractions
as well. The Telluride Film
Festival is a prestigious
yearly event that attracts
some of the biggest stars
in Hollywood to a small Colorado
town. Many Smoky Mountain
resorts offer spa treatments
and other relaxing diversions.
There is a plethora of lodging
options in the Rocky Mountains.
Travelers can camp, visit
RV parks, stay in hotels or
ski resorts, or lodge in unique
cabins and chalets. Vacationers
on any type of budget will
be able to find an affordable
place to stay. A Rocky Mountain
vacation is a perfect getaway
from everyday life. Travelers
can find a wide range of activities
to suit their desires in the
Rockies. Mountain Vacations
Info provides detailed information
on vacations in the Rocky,
Blue Ridge, and Great Smoky
Mountains, as well as mountain
biking vacations and mountain
rental cabins in Colorado,
North Carolina, Virginia,
Tennessee, and other destinations.
Mountain Vacations Info is
the sister site of Dude Ranch
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