So what can outdoorsy folk with a yen for action find in the Rockies? For starters, some of the best skiing in the world, both cross-country and downhill. Streams for paddling, white water, and stellar fishing. Trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding—and campsites galore when you've had enough for a day (or week or month or year). A mix of seriously forbidding and gentle mountain faces for climbers of all levels. Wildlife for watching. And scenic highways for those who'd rather see it all by car.

It goes without saying that the national parks and forests dotting the Rocky Mountains preserve and protect some of the most pristine scenery and engaging wildlife to be found in the U.S. Visit GORP's national parks and national forests pages for a state-by-state listing.

You want Rocky Mountain adventure? We've got it. Let's get going.

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Rocky Mountain Adventures Colorado — It isn't called the"Rocky Mountain State" for nothing! Montana — Get a load of Glacier National Park or admire the big, big sky. Wyoming — Ever heard of a little park called Yellowstone? There are also Wind River and the Tetons to tempt you. Idaho — Idaho's rivers, mountains, and ranches call to those in search of mountain beauty.

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