The American Rockies cover over 1000 square
miles of the United States of America from Canada
to New Mexico. The region is official called the Rocky
Mountain States and comprises of the states of Colorado,
South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
Compared to the rest of the USA, the population is
very low in the Rockies, but has a broad ethnic mix
of native americans and african americans particularly
in Denver.
The first two weeks in October are the best time
to catch the breathtakingly beautiful fall in the
Rockies. The colours are amazing and, because its
low season, you can have the roads hotels to yourself.
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