| The Intermountain west is comprised of the states | | | | that are off the beaten path, like the small museum |
| Mo.,Id.,Wy.,Co.,Nv.,Ut. Although all of these states are | | | | in Three Forks, Montana in which the local citizenry |
| well known for for their natural beauty there are a | | | | gathered memorabilia from their town spanning a 100 |
| lot of aspects of this area that a lot of people do | | | | years. Of course, some of the bigger museums are |
| not often tour but are definitely worthy of a visit. If | | | | worth stopping by as well, such as the Buffalo Bill |
| you have the time and ability then add some of | | | | Museum in Cody, Wy. This museum covers many |
| these to your list of activities when you next visit | | | | different aspects of the west such as Old Guns of |
| this region. | | | | the West or Natural History. |
| 1. Visit the Hot Pools- This geographic area has a | | | | 5. Enjoy Heavenly Powder- The Mountains are |
| great deal of thermal activity which has resulted in a | | | | famous for its summers, but we also have some of |
| a good number of mineral hot springs in these states. | | | | the best powder around. For those of you that are |
| These springs vary immensely in how much they | | | | not interested in trying downhill skiing, you might try |
| have been developed and there is a spring to fit all | | | | x-country skiing. Sun Valley, Idaho has groomed trails |
| types of tastes. For those that prefer the rustic then | | | | as well as the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| White Sulfur Springs Hotel is the perfect place for | | | | in Montana. |
| you. Those that like more of a resort feel, check out | | | | 6. Visit a Mountain Lake this summer- The beautiful |
| some of the thermal springs that Colorado has to | | | | moutains of the west are full of small and secluded |
| offer. | | | | lakes. Many of these are frequently visited but a few |
| 2. Hunt for Pictographs- The archaic Native Americans | | | | of the most exquiste are off the beaten track and |
| of the Intermountain west were extremely | | | | frequently require a difficult trek to reach. One of our |
| expressive, and a great deal of there 4000-year old | | | | top choices is Fremont Lake in the Wind River |
| art can remains even today, painted on rock surfaces | | | | Mountains. This lake is circled by steep ledges and |
| across the region. For those that just want a taste, | | | | picturesque mountains that were sculpted by glacier |
| Fremont State Park in Utah has a great trail and | | | | ice. The Wind River mountains are known for |
| museum, for those that don't mind a hike Grand | | | | backpacking and camping opportunities. Another |
| Gulch in Utah is a delightful place to stop for a visit. | | | | spectacular lake in the Wind River Mountains is |
| 3. Visit the Less Famous National Parks- If you have | | | | Lonsome Lake in the Cirque of the Towers area in |
| not visited Yellowstone Park, then by all means you | | | | the southern section of the Wind River Mountains. |
| should go there first, but for those of you that have | | | | As you can tell, there are a number of things that |
| already done the main circuit of parks in the west | | | | you should try to do in the mountain west, beyond |
| you should think about visiting the underestimated | | | | the tired car tour. Any of the above ideas will not |
| ones. All together, the west has over 53 National | | | | only be a great change of pace but will provide you |
| sites, and many of the state have exemplarystate | | | | with many great pictures for a long time to come. |
| and local park systems as well. | | | | For more information visit our website at choice |
| 4. Check Out the Regional Museums (as well as the | | | | Atlantic City hotels. |
| large ones)- Many of the best museums are those | | | | |