A Guide to Rocky Mountain Vacations

The legendary Rocky Mountains stretch from NewThe summer months are fairly warm, with the
Mexico up through the United States and intoaverage temperature reaching 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
Canada. The Rocky Mountains are over 3000 milesJanuary is the coldest month, with an average
long, spanning parts of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho,temperature of 7 degrees Fahrenheit. The year-round
Montana, and Wyoming before continuing intoaverage temperature is a brisk 43 degrees, a perfect
Canada. Stories of early adventurers like Lewis andtemperature for many outdoor activities.
Clark exploring the Rocky Mountains are legendary.Just about everyone will find something to enjoy on
The majestic Rocky Mountains are a major tourista Rocky Mountain vacation. Aside from all of the
destination in the western United States. Visitors cangreat outdoor activities, the Rockies have a number
participate in a number of activities, including hiking,of other attractions as well. The Telluride Film Festival
skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and manyis a prestigious yearly event that attracts some of
more. The Rockies are home to severalthe biggest stars in Hollywood to a small Colorado
campgrounds, ghost towns, gold prospecting sites,town. Many Smoky Mountain resorts offer spa
and national parks. Some of the biggest touristtreatments and other relaxing diversions.
attractions in the Rockies are Pike's Peak and RoyalThere is a plethora of lodging options in the Rocky
Gorge. There are several world famous national parksMountains. Travelers can camp, visit RV parks, stay in
in the Rockies, including Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain,hotels or ski resorts, or lodge in unique cabins and
Grand Teton, and Glacier.chalets. Vacationers on any type of budget will be
The Rockies are a tourist attraction all year round.able to find an affordable place to stay.