Tourism in the Rockies
The iconic Rocky Mountains stretch a total of around 3,000 miles from New Mexico to the south to the Canadian provinces Alberta and British Columbia to the North. Some of the country’s most iconic national parks reside in this area, including Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, and Glacier. Alternatively, the area also has a deep past with the mining and fur industries because of the presence of gold, silver, and various small animals.
This tour follows five distinct locations within the Rockies themselves and shows off the great variety that the region has to offer visitors.
Buffalo Bill Gravesite at Lookout Mountain
In 1917, William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody died of organ failure in Denver, Colorado. He was so well-loved in life and in death that both Wyoming and Colorado wanted his body and both claim to have it. The tales and myths that surround his burial are just as grand as the shows that he participated in during his life.
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Echo Lake Park
Primarily known for its recreational sites, Echo Lake Park is not only a historic physics site but also the home of a WWII high altitude training center.
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Goat Haunt Ranger Station: Waterton–Glacier International Peace Park
The Goat Haunt Ranger Station is both a bridge between the Glacier and Waterton National Parks and the northern terminus of the 3,000-mile-long Continental Divide Trail.
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The Haunted Hotel Colorado
Glenwood’s Hotel Colorado has not only been a popular resort for figures such as Teddy Roosevelt and the Chicago Mafia; it also boasts several ghosts.
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Mount Evans Scenic Byway
Mount Evans Scenic Byway takes visitors up the highest paved road in North America while also providing an accessible method to “bag” a 14,000-foot peak.
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