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