Dive headfirst into the American Rockies and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.

The American Rockies rewards curiosity – find remote desert landscapes where wild coyotes howl and shaggy bison roam alongside untamed rivers. Our on-the-ground experts have scrambled up to the saddle of Cathedral Rock, road-tripped along the original Route 66 and spotted grizzlies and wolves at Glacier National Park. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's American Rockies travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including:

• Easy-to-use design so you can navigate the American Rockies effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Mesa Verde National Park and Dinosaur National Monument to Craters of the Moon National Monument & Reserve
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with the American Rockies culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Rocky Mountains: Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho. Southwest USA: Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Grand Canyon National Park, Northern Arizona, Southern Arizona, Utah, New Mexico

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's American Rockies.

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