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- North America
- United States of America
- Colorado
- Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Colorado's beautiful landscape, and its lifestyle, is dominated
by mountains, and much of northwest Colorado is covered by the
world-renowned Rocky Mountains that are famous for their scenery,
as well as for their skiing, snowboarding and hiking opportunities.
The Rocky Mountains feature many popular ski resorts like Vail,
Aspen and Breckenridge where winter and summer activities abound.
The magnificent scenery of Pikes Peak Country and Garden of the
Gods can be explored from Colorado Springs, while the alpine
meadows and rugged cliffs around the peaks known as Maroon Bells
near Aspen is one of the most photographed spots in Colorado. One
of the state's most popular attractions is the spectacular Rocky
Mountain National Park with its alpine lakes, snow encrusted peaks,
meadows and waterfalls that are the some of the most recognisable
images of Colorado's natural beauty.
Information & Facts
Climate
The Rocky Mountains experiences a highland climate. The average
daily temperatures in the valley bottoms are around 43°F (6°C),
while during the hottest month of July the temperature reaches 82°F
(28°C). The coldest month of January sees average daily highs of
7°F (14°C). Summers are warm and dry with average daytime
temperatures reaching 59°F (15°C), the perfect time to enjoy
walking in the Rockies.
Language
English is the most common language but Spanish is often
spoken in south-western states.
Money
The US Dollar (USD) is the unit of currency and is divided into
100 cents. Only major banks exchange foreign currency. ATMs are
widespread and credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted. Travellers cheques should be taken in US Dollars to avoid
hassles. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.