| The Rocky Mountains, or Rockies as they are | | | | snowboarders, but it is possible to enjoy exciting |
| popularly known, stretch from Canada to New | | | | leisure activities and breathtaking scenery all year |
| Mexico in the USA, peaking in Colorado where Mount | | | | round, not just in snow-capped winter. |
| Elbert stands at 14,440 feet above sea level. Famous | | | | In summer, popular activities, such as rock climbing, |
| for its outstanding beauty and crisp, clean air the | | | | mountain biking, trail running, kayaking or and hiking, |
| residents of the American Rockies enjoy an enviable | | | | are all on offer and there is plenty to do and see in |
| healthy lifestyle. Therefore, it’s not surprising | | | | the towns and cities of the Rockies. The region |
| that they try to keep one of the region's best kept | | | | benefits from warm, dry summers with |
| secrets: the stunning beauty of the American Rockies | | | | temperatures in July hovering around the mid-80s |
| in summer. A tempting mix of glacial blue lakes, | | | | Fahrenheit in the valleys, making it ideal for a summer |
| precipitous peaks, fast-flowing rivers and some of | | | | break and also presenting the opportunity to do |
| the most speactacularspectacular wilderness scenery | | | | something a little different like learning a new, exciting |
| in the USA is on offer to anyone who visits the | | | | outdoor activity. |
| American Rockies outside ski season. | | | | This area of outstanding natural beauty is also a |
| And with a population density of only ten people per | | | | haven for wildlife, and it is a great place to see rare |
| square mile you certainly won’t find the | | | | mountain creatures up close in their natural habitat. |
| American Rockies crowded. Only a few towns boast | | | | Animals such as elk, big-horn sheep and moose are |
| populations in excess of 50,000 - including Denver, | | | | native to the area and can be easily spotted in the |
| the capital of Colorado, which offers a variety of | | | | Rocky Mountain National Park. Other wildlife such as |
| great, tourist experiences all year round. Well-known | | | | otters, bats and birds also inhabit the park but are |
| ski resorts in and around Denver, such as Aspen and | | | | more difficult to spot. |
| Breckenridge, are very popular with skiers and | | | | |
