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