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Classic Drives - The Rocky Mountains Adventure Tour

The Rocky Mountains spectacular mountainin a pine forest alongside a gently
scenery, pristine national parks,flowing stream. Back to Wyoming and
fascinating old gold mining towns, andbeyond Drive back to Wyoming, northwest
authentic wild-west re-creations attractto Sheridan (235 miles), where a stay at
millions of visitors to the region everythe Ranch at Ucross, Clearmont, (about
year. The Rockies stretch from Canada to30 miles south of Sheridan) features
New Mexico (more than 3,000 miles) anddelicious home cooking, and a sing along
are perfect for touring, especiallyin the evening around the piano. It's a
during the summer months, when thegreat way to get the feel of this
temperature (during the day) averages aranching area, set between the plains to
very comfortable 70-80 degrees F. Itthe east and the Big Horn Mountains to
gets very cold here in winter, so planthe west. Start out early and head due
your drive for the warmer months, whenwest, for the 240-mile trip to
roads are sure to be open and theYellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The
attractions are at their best. If you'rearea is known for its scenic beauty,
an independent traveler that enjoyswildlife, and geothermal activity -
touring by car, here's an itinerary thattwo-thirds of the world's geysers are
includes some of the regionallocated in the park! Be sure to book
highlights. Travel time is about twoyour accommodation well ahead and stay
weeks and the total distance about 1500for at least two nights. And watch out
miles. Be sure to take your rain gearfor the bears! The next leg of your
and of course your camera. On your firstjourney is a short drive (80 miles) to
day, take a good look around Denver -the magnificent Grand Teton National
especially the lower downtown area, withPark, with its dramatic, jagged
its trendy shops, restaurants andmountains, pristine lakes, and glaciers.
galleries. If you've still got time, theHere there's plenty of outdoor activity
Denver Museum of Nature and Science is- boating and fishing, hiking, climbing
worth a visit. Next day, head forand horseback riding - so plan on
Cheyenne, just 102 miles to the north.staying for at least a couple of days.
An interesting place to stay is theFor accommodation, you might try the
Nagle Warren B&B (an 1880s cattleman'sPainted Buffalo in Jackson - a very
mansion). Be sure to visit the famoustrendy, friendly town. Start off early
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum,and you'll get to Steamboat Springs for
to have a look at their western artlunch (385 miles). Along the Victorian
exhibitions. Every July, the townboardwalk you'll find many western-style
celebrates Frontier Days, complete withrestaurants where you can sample the
parade, rodeo and many wild-west themedrenown Rocky Mountain oysters (bull
events. There's lots to see in Southtesticles). In the afternoon, take a
Dakota, so make an early start and headlook through the antique shops or try a
for Custer State Park, about 264 milesrelaxing tube cruise down the Tampa
to the northeast. Plan to stay at leastRiver. Then early next morning, before
a couple of nights. The park, located inthe 3-hour drive back to Denver, go for
the Black Hills, has 71,000 acres ofa hot air balloon ride - the perfect
spectacular terrain, terrific fishing,finish to a most memorable trip.
jeep tours to see the bison herds, andRod Ritchie, a travel writer and editor,
panoramic hiking trails. You can stay atwrites for many publishers including AA
the State Game Lodge, or pitch your tentPublishing and Fodors.



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