6 great suggestions for things to Do in the Mountain West
The Intermountain west consists of the states Mo.,Id.,Wy.,Co.,Nv.,Ut. Although these places are famous for their grandiose beauty there are a lot of aspects of this region that people do not often explore but are warrant a visit. If you have the desire and inclination then add some of these to your list of activities when you next visit this region.
1. Visit the Thermal Pools- This geographic area has a large amount of thermic activity which has resulted in a a good number of bathing hot springs in these states. These springs vary immensely in how much they have been developed and there is a place to match all types of tastes. For those that are more outdoorsy then White Sulfur Springs Hotel has the best pool and motel for you. Those that like more of a spa feel, check out some of the ones that Colorado has to offer.
2. Search for Rock Art- The ancient peoples of the Intermountain west were very expressive, and a a lot of there 4000-year old art can persists to this day, chipped into rocks across the region. For a quick tour, Fremont State Park in Utah has a rewarding trail and museum, for those that like hiking Grand Gulch in Utah is a great place to explore.
3. Tour the Less Famous National Parks- If you have not been to Bryce Canyon, then certainly you should go there first, but for those of you that have already done the main circuit of parks in the region you should think about stopping by the smaller ones. All together, the west has over 53 National sites, and most of the state have exemplarystate and local park systems as well.
4. Check Out the Small Town Museums (as well as the most popular ones)- Some of the most interesting museums are those that are not on the map, like the town museum in Three Forks, Montana in which the local people gathered paraphernalia from their town spanning a century and a half. Of course, some of the bigger museums are worth visiting as well, such as the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody, Wyoming. This museum looks into into western history for example Indians of the West or Natural History.
5. Learn to Ski- Everyone knows that summer time activities abound in the Intermountain West, but we also have some of the best snow around. For those of you that are not interested in trying snowboarding, you might try x-country skiing. Sun Valley, Idaho has wonderful trails another option the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Montana.
6. Visit a Mountain Lake this summer– The beautiful moutains of the intermountain west are full of glacial blue alpine lakes. A lot of them are popular but a number of the most beautiful are off the beaten track and sometimes require a long or even overnight backpack to get to. One of our top choices is Fremont Lake in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming. This mountain lake is circled by steep ledges and jagged mountain peaks that were created by the retreqating glaciers of the last ice age. The Wind River mnts. are reknow for fishing and backpacking opportunities. Another spectacular lake in the Wind River Mountains is Lonsome lake located near the Cirque of the Towers in the southern section of the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming.
As you can tell, there are a wide variety of things that you should try to do in the mountain west, beyond the boringgroup tour. Any of the above iteneraies will not only be a great change of pace but provide you with many great pictures for years to come.
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