| The Mountain west consists of the states | | | | middle of nowhere, like the city museum in |
| Mo.,Id.,Wy.,Co.,Nv.,Ut. Although these | | | | Three Forks, Montana in which the local |
| states are known for for their grandiose | | | | citizenry gathered paraphernalia from their |
| beauty there are many aspects of this area | | | | town spanning a century and a half. Of |
| that most people do not often explore but are | | | | course, some of the more famous museums are |
| warrant a visit. If you have the time and | | | | worth stopping by as well, such as the |
| ability then visit these on your next trip.. | | | | Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyoming. This |
| | | | museum looks into into western history for |
| 1. Visit the Thermal Springs- This | | | | example Old Guns of the West or Modern |
| geological area has a great deal of thermic | | | | Western Art. |
| activity which has resulted in a a lot of | | | | |
| mineral hot springs in this region. From | | | | 5. Go Skiing- The West is famous for its |
| rustic to exorbitant there is a pool for | | | | sunny weather, but we also have the best |
| every taste. For those that are like | | | | powder around. For those of you that are not |
| simplicity then White Sulfur Springs Hotel | | | | interested in trying downhill skiing, you |
| has the perfect spring and hotel for you. | | | | should consider cross-country. Sun Valley, |
| Those that like more of a resort feel, check | | | | Idaho has great trails an addiotion top pick |
| out some of the hot springs that Colorado has | | | | is the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| to offer. | | | | in Montana. |
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| 2. Hunt for Pictographs- The ancient peoples | | | | 6. Visit anAlpine Lake this coming summer- |
| of the Mountain west were extremely artistic, | | | | The mountains of the intermountain west are |
| and a a lot of there 4000 year old art can | | | | full of glacial blue alpine lakes. Most of |
| remains even today, chipped into flat rock | | | | them are well known but a number of the most |
| surfaces across the region. For a quick | | | | most interesting are off the main tourist |
| tour, Fremont State Park in Utah has a great | | | | track and often require a long hike to arrive |
| trail and interpretive center, for those that | | | | at. One of our top choices is Seneca Lake in |
| enjoy walking Grand Gulch in Utah is a | | | | the Wind River Mountains. This mountain lake |
| delightful place to stop for a visit. | | | | is circled by steep ledges and beautifully |
| | | | carved mountains that were formed by |
| 3. Enjoy the Lesser Known National Parks- If | | | | glaciers. The Wind River mountains are well |
| you have not visited Yellowstone, then | | | | known for fishing and backpacking |
| certainly you should see there first, but for | | | | opportunities. Another great destination in |
| those of you that have already done the most | | | | the Wind River Mountains is Lonsome lake |
| popular parks in the region you could think | | | | located near the Cirque of the Towers in the |
| about visiting the underestimated ones. | | | | southern part of the Wind River Mountains. |
| Cumulatively, this region has over 53 | | | | |
| National sites, and most of the state have | | | | As you can see, there are a wide variety of |
| outstandingstate park systems as well. | | | | things that you should try to do in the |
| | | | mountain west, instead of the old car tour. |
| 4. Check Out the Local Museums (as well as | | | | Any of the above iteneraies will not only be |
| the more famous ones)- Many of the most | | | | exciting and fun but will provide you with |
| interesting museums are those that are in the | | | | many great pictures for years to come. |