Mountains
Apart
Utah,
Colorado, Wyoming, and
Montana— while
they
share a mountain range, each offers a
unique
view of the West.
By
Cathy Orr
In
Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana the mystique
of the Westreigns supreme. With the magnificent
Rocky Mountains as their shared treasure, they
promise
any visitor the delight of sensational, panoramic
views of mountain peaks and valleys.
All
these Western states were once home to famous—or
in some cases infamous—cowboys, mountain
men, and pioneers, and all were carved out of
what were
vast territories. Different Native cultures once
hunted their forests. Each state has been mined
for different riches within its deep, secret
places.
But beyond geography and history, each state
can boast something unique that draws visitors
from around
the globe.
No
place else on earth evokes such a sense of the
past while still carving a niche in the present
and future. No place else offers such restorative,
inviting
recreation, exploration, relaxation, and adventure—whatever
satisfies your cravings for a getaway that
begets peace of mind and good memories.
Knobby
rock formations grab the glory in one state, expansive
basins characterize another,
ever-summer
weather reigns in another, and blue-ribbon
fishing rivers meander through yet another.
Each state
excels or exceeds in a particular attribute
that sets it
apart. If you want to experience the Western
lifestyle—that
of both the Old West and the contemporary West—you’ll
find it in Utah, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming—in
unique attractions you won’t soon forget. If
that sounds inviting, you’d better pack your
bags and head West.
Find
the rest of this exciting article and more in the
May/June 2005 issue of American Cowboy magazine...
|
|
COURTESY
OF COLORADO TOURISM
|
|
DONNIE
SEXTON/COURTESY OF TRAVEL MONTANA |
"The
Rocky
Mountains are
their shared
treasure..."
<< BACK
TO MAIN PAGE |
