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Article #389: Things to Do in the Mountain West

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The Intermountain west is comprised of museum in Three Forks, Montana in which
the states Mo.,Id.,Wy.,Co.,Nv.,Ut. the local people gathered paraphernalia
Although all of these places are famous from their area spanning a century and a
for their natural beauty there are a lot half. Of course, some of the more famous
of aspects of this region that most museums are worth making a special trip
people do not often tour but are for as well, such as the Buffalo Bill
definitely worthy of attention. If you Museum in Cody just outside Yellowstone
have the desire and ability then visit Park. This museum delves into western
these on your next trip.. history for example Old Guns of the West
1. Visit the Hot Springs- This or Modern Western Art.
geographic area has a large amount of 5. Go Skiing- The Mountains are famous
thermic activity which has resulted in a for its sunny weather, but we also have
many bathing hot pools in this region. the best snow around. For those of you
These pools vary greatly in how much that are not interested in trying
they have been developed and there is a downhill skiing, you should consider
pool to fit all types of tastes. For x-country skiing. Sun Valley, Idaho has
those that are like simplicity then White great trails an addiotion top pick is the
Sulfur Springs Hotel has the perfect Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in
spring and motel for you. Those that Montana.
like more of a spa feel, check out some 6. Explore a Mountain Lake during the
of the ones that Colorado has to offer. beautiful summer weather- The beautiful
2. Hunt for Pictographs- The archaic moutains of the western US are full of
Native Americans of the Mountain west beautiful alpine lakes. A great many of
were very expressive, and a a lot of these are well known but some of the most
there 4000 year old art can remains even most interesting are off the main tourist
today, chipped into rock surfaces across track and often require a rewarding hike
the area. For a quick tour, Fremont to get to. One of our favorite picks is
State Park in Utah has a rewarding trail Seneca Lake in the Wind River Mountains.
and interpretive center, for those that This mountain lake is circled by steep
like hiking Grand Gulch in Utah is a ledges and jagged mountain peaks that
great place to explore. were created by glacier ice. The Wind
3. Tour the Smaller National Parks- If River mountains are known for fishing and
you have not been to Glacier, then hiking opportunities. Another spectacular
certainly you should visit there first, lake in the Wind River Mountains is known
but for those who have experienced the as Lonsome Lake and is found in the
most popular parks in the region you Cirque of the Towers region in the
could think about stopping by the southern half of the Wind River
underestimated ones. All together, this Mountains.
region has over 53 National sites, and As you can see, there are a number of
most of the state have exemplarystate things that you should try to do in the
park systems as well. mountain west, beyond the boringgroup
4. Drop by the Small Town Museums (as tour. Any of the above iteneraies will
well as the more famous ones)- Many of not only take you to the heart of the
the best museums are those that are in true West but will provide you with many
the middle of nowhere, like the city happy memories for years to come.






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