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