Things to do in Mountain States

Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Glacier National Park, one of North America’s most pristine ecosystems, established in 1910 as the 10th U.S. national park. Its glacier-capped peaks, alpine valleys and crystal clear lakes fill more than 1 million acres (400,000 hectares) within Montana state.

Everything is grand in Grand Teton National Park: majestic peaks, regal wildlife, lake reflections and unmatched opportunities for solitude. Find exhilarating adventure and tranquil solitude in this vast park.

Colorful cliffs within Zion National Park provide unforgettable views. Ride horseback, hike, bicycle or ride a shuttle through the canyon to observe striking geological formations etched from orange, pink and white layers of sandstone.

It is doubtful that you could find a more dramatic setting for a concert than Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This live music venue sits at almost 2,000 metres above sea level, amongst huge rocky outcrops that, just by chance, form an acoustically perfect space. Many famous artists perform here, drawing on the magical atmosphere of this natural wonder.

Yellowstone National Park is a colossal wilderness of diverse landscapes and ecosystems, a natural playground of mountains, roaring waterfalls, volcanic phenomena, bears and bison.

As one of the best-known mega-resorts in the world, Bellagio knows how to pull in the crowds. The design for this glamorous resort, which celebrated its grand opening in 1998, is inspired by the Italian town of Bellagio on Lake Como. Its much-photographed lobby ceiling showcases Dale Chihuly’s intricate “Fiori di Como” art installation which includes over 2000 hand-blown, coloured glass flowers. Bellagio is famed for its massive lake and incredible fountains, which are lit up at night—a familiar sight for cinema fans, as they formed the backdrop for the 2001 film Ocean’s Eleven.

Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful in the spring with slopes of wildflowers and in the winter with a blanket of pure, white snow. Come here to hike, look for wildlife, see the Continental Divide and appreciate nature.