Rocky Mountain Region

The Rocky Mountains stretch from Alaska through Canada into the western United States.  They include the Bitterroot Range in Idaho and Montana, the Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Colorado and New Mexico.  In Mexico, the Rockies become the Sierra Madre. Denver is a major city of the Rocky Mountain region. The Rockies are more rugged mountains than the Appalachian Mountains.

The Rockies include some of the highest peaks in North America – some with an elevation of more than 14,000 feet above sea level. The early settlers faced many hardships and hazards when crossing the Rockies. 

The Rockies have a dry climate with cold winters and short summers.  Natural resources include silver, gold and forests. The economic activities include tourism and mining.