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558  THE ROCKIES

The Rockies at a Glance

The four states of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado form the heart
of the Rockies, the mountain range that dominates the western half of
the USA. This beautiful but sparsely populated region encompasses a
wealth of natural wonders such as the geysers of Wyoming’s Yellowstone
National Park, the varied landscapes of Montana’s Glacier National Park,
and the cliff dwellings of Colorado’s Mesa Verde
National Park. Colorado is also celebrated as the
skiing capital of the United States. The area’s
human history lends itself to superlatives as Malta
much as the land does. Throughout the Rockies Coeur d'Alene Kalispell Glasgow
there are tangible signs of such legendary
19th-century Native Americans and cowboys Great Falls MONTANA
as Sitting Bull and “Buffalo Bill” Cody. (See pp570–73) Glendive
Missoula
Lewiston Helena

Butte Bozeman Billings
Hardin
Broadus
Salmon
IDAHO
(See pp566–69)
Buffalo
Boise Newcastle
Idaho Falls Thermopolis
Coeur d’Alene (see p566) in Idaho is located Jackson
along Lake Coeur d’Alene. This popular vacation Pocatello Casper
destination is famous for its unique floating golf Riverton
green on the 14th hole. Twin Falls WYOMING
(See pp574–79) Guernsey

Rock Cheyenne
Springs Laramie

Craig Fort Collins
Boulder
Denver
Burlington
Grand
Junction COLORADO
(See pp580–89) Colorado
Springs
Montrose Salida
Pueblo Lamar
Sun Valley (see p568), in southern Idaho, is one of
the oldest and most exclusive winter resorts in the
country. Its picturesque environs also offer many
recreational options. Durango Trinidad

Yellowstone National Park (see pp576–7) is
perhaps one of the country’s most visited
parks. The highlights of this wild wonderland
are the hot springs, particularly Old Faithful
Geyser and its steaming plume.
The Colorado & Southern Railway in Clear Creek County, Georgetown, Colorado

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