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ROAD TRIPS 1 Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel Built in 2012, the hotel's 156 rooms and 11 suites have 42-inch flat-screen, high-definition TVs, complimentary WiFi and give you access to a 24-hour fitness center and a heated pool and hot tub. You'll have access to the hotel pool, fitness center and game room. The spa offers specialized services like an aromatherapy inhalation room with essential oil scents like cedar wood that are specific to the tribes. [Extracted from the article]

But in a nod to the wellness vibe of this town, a number of the charming hotels in town also have their own private hot springs, spas and massage therapists. Immerse yourself in world-class hot springs in the quaint town of Lava Hot Springs year-round. ROAD TRIPS Tucked into the rolling green hills of southeast Idaho, you'll discover a couple of off-the-radar gems worth stopping for and exploring in the charming town of Lava Hot Springs. [Extracted from the article]

ROAD TRIPS Go back in time at the 160-acre American West Heritage Center in Wellsville, Utah. Bear Lake is known for its turquoise waters, so head to Bear Lake State Park's North Beach in Idaho and Rendezvous Beach near Laketown in Utah to swim, do watersports or simply relax. Stay at Bear Lake There are two things you must do when you stop in Utah's Bear Lake area: jump in the lake and enjoy one of its regionally famous raspberry shakes. [Extracted from the article]

ROAD TRIPS A short drive from the park's West Entrance lies River Run RV Resort, a 200-acre resort with unparalleled amenities in Granby, Colo. Offering more lodging options than any other property in the area, the resort has vacation home rentals, Airstreams and Conestoga wagons. There's also a putting green, yoga lawn, fitness center and a dog park. [Extracted from the article]

Instead of the huge mountain peaks of the parks to its north, you'll discover a high desert landscape that's home to incredibly preserved fossils of ancient turtles, birds, snakes and more. Fossil Butte National Monument is a unique National Park Service gem 15 miles west of the Kemmerer/Diamondville area (pronounced "Kemmer"). Drive south of Grand Teton National Park, and you will stumble on a wonderfully uncrowded national monument unlike any national park site you've visited. [Extracted from the article]

ROAD TRIPS 1 Via Ferrata Unlike the world-renowned expert climbing routes in the Tetons, the Via Ferrata makes mountain climbing accessible for families and individuals looking for adventure. Book in advance a full-day climb (five hours) with lunch included or a partial-day climb (three hours) that enables you to sample some of the routes without lunch. 2 Aerial Tram Take the tram and soar 4,139 vertical feet, passing the famed Corbet's Couloir on your way to the summit. [Extracted from the article]

6 Cody Firearms Experience Discover how guns changed the way tribes like the Shonshone hunted and what types of guns Lewis and Clark brought with them for their 1803-06 expedition at this museum. ROAD TRIPS 1 The Irma Hotel Built in 1902 and named after Buffalo Bill Cody's youngest daughter, this historic hotel is open for tours, overnight stays and dining. 7 Buff alo Bill Dam Six miles west of Cody is the Buffalo Bill Dam & Visitor Center. [Extracted from the article]

After viewing the climbers, head to Ten Sleep Brewing Co. for a beer and first-come, first-served camping sites for tents or small campers or vans. For the camping enthusiast, the Bighorn National Forest has 32 different campgrounds and 14 picnic areas. The best way over the Bighorn Mountains on the way to Yellowstone is U.S. Hwy. [Extracted from the article]

"It's a really important piece of American history", says Kate Wilson of Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. ROAD TRIPS When President Franklin D. Roosevelt ordered all people with Japanese ancestry to be removed from the West Coast during World War II, more than 14,000 Japanese Americans ended up behind barbed wire at Heart Mountain Relocation Center. "A lot of people don't know about it or don't know it's an American story - not just a Japanese story or a Japanese American story.". [Extracted from the article]

ROAD TRIPS When you drive the 29-mile Snowy Range Scenic Byway through the Medicine Bow National Forest, you'll experience alpine lakes and granite peaks, a landscape you'd never see if you simply took I-80 from Laramie toward Yellowstone National Park. When you reach Saratoga, Wyo., stop at The Snowy Mountain Brewery, which may be the only brewery in the country with its own hot springs resort. T en dry of and sip great local microbrews in the Snowy Mountain Biergarten or indoor taproom that serves pub-style food from sandwiches and handmade pizza to grilled steak. [Extracted from the article]

2 Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site Go on a guided or self-guided tour of this historic prison site built in 1872. Owner Rebecca Walsh founded Laramie's Basecamp outdoor store to sell active clothing and gear, host workshops and give trail advice. ROAD TRIPS 1 Snowy Range Scenic Byway Hwy. [Extracted from the article]

There's also a carnival with rides, an air show, top-name entertainment like Blake Shelton and Eric Church, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and parades. If you've timed your visit right, you'll arrive in Cheyenne for the world's largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration where top rodeo athletes compete for more than $1 million in cash and prizes. Take the Behind-the-Chutes Tour to learn what goes on during the rodeo. [Extracted from the article]

DEPARTMENTS 1 NORTHEAST ENTRANCE Closest to Cooke City, Mont., and its sister village Silver Gate, this entrance gives you the best access to Yellowstone's legendary Lamar Valley where grizzlies, black bears, bison and wolves roam. Located just across the Wyoming border in Montana, West Yellowstone is a convenient entrance town for those coming from Idaho or western Montana, especially Missoula. [Extracted from the article]

Twenty Yellowstone wolves were killed by hunters outside the park in 2021, which led the park to determine its Phantom Lake Pack was all but eliminated by early 2022. In the name of progress, the park's wolf, bison and grizzly bear populations dwindled over time. Yet, some of the nation's first species recovery efforts began in Yellowstone, and today, you're highly likely to get stuck in traffic because a herd of bison is crossing the road. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses Pawnee National Grassland. It explores that known for its Pawnee Buttes, two iconic hill-like features that rise two hundred fifty feet from the prairie floor, the grasslands offer the opportunity to see wildlife like coyotes, prairie dogs, and more than three hundred species of birds.

The article discusses that more than five hundred lions, tigers and bears, including 140-plus rescued from the Tiger King, at The Wild Animal Sanctuary. With his flamboyant personality tiger breeder Joe Exotic revealed to audiences a dark underworld filled with captive tigers, drama and murderous vendettas.

The article discusses the Boone Family Mountain Center at the Estes Park location houses all adventure activities, including an indoor climbing wall and bouldering wall. At Snow Mountain Ranch, hike the 2-mile round-trip Waterfall Trail, an easy trail that enables you to reach the top of the waterfall.

The article discusses the beautiful historic town near Rocky Mountain National Park. It explores A-Lodge Lyons, the newest lodging to open in town, this downtown hotel offers great rooms plus an outdoor beer garden where you can relax with a drink as the sun sets. Lyons has a big recreational river scene from tubing and kayaking in the Whitewater Park to fly fishing.

The article discusses things to do from hiking to exploring some of Yellowstone's most iconic hot springs. It explores that for your best chance of seeing a wolf, get up before sunrise and head to the Lamar Valley in the park's northeastern corner and a 6-mile round-trip hike to the 10,243-foot summit of Mount Washburn.

The article discusses trails in Trinidad. It explores that from a hike in an uncrowded national park site to a vibrant historic downtown, expect the unexpected when you visit Trinidad, Colorado, a town of around mine thousand people on the edge of Colorado's border with New Mexico. Trinidad and its historical buildings are remarkable.

The article discusses Summit Pikes Peak. It explores to take the Pikes Peak Highway to reach Pikes Peak, the only 14,000-foot peak in Colorado that you can drive all the way up to the summit. There's also the Crystal Reservoir Visitor Center, the historic Glen Cove Inn with a dining area and gift shop at mile marker 13 and the new Summit Visitor Center at the top.

The article discusses that from Grand Lake, Colorado, a lakeside village that sits at the park's West Entrance to Winter Park, a lively ski town that turns on the heat in summer, you'll discover hidden waterfalls, fantastic mountain biking trails, a gorgeous paved bike trail for families, wake boarding, SUPing, weekly live music in the park and horseback riding.

The article discusses that base out of Alamosa, Colorado, to explore Great Sand Dunes National Park and get incredible photos of an authentic Colorado that's off -the-beaten path. It explores that national park has been designated an International Dark Sky Park. There are few places in the country as dark as Alamosa County.

The article discusses that dotted with art galleries, boutiques and cafes, Creede is one of Colorado's best-kept secrets. In 1890 silver was discovered in the area, and it fueled a boom that gave rise to Creede's beautiful buildings and vibrant community. One of its outstanding gems is the Creede Repertory Theatre. Founded in 1966, it's a nationally recognized theater.

The article discusses best of Santa Fe, United States. Santa Fe is world-class destination, but there are fascinating sights dotting the stunning landscape around it. Lose the crowds and enjoy spectacular outdoor activities. It includes Galisteo Basin Preserve Experience dry creek beds weaving through grasslands and rocky outcroppings at this nature preserve.

The article focuses on the cultural shift implemented by the University of Colorado-Boulder Alumni Association. The author mentions that to be able to build a strong partnership with students and members, the Alumni Association replaced association dues with a student fee, which guarantees members of a lifetime alumni services and programming. He adds that the approach also helped the association improve their revenue stream.

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