Rocky Mountain National Parks

The entire Rocky Mountain range is filled with dozens of parks of varying scales, from famous national parks such as Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Rocky Mountain National Park, to national monuments like Mount Rushmore and more.

In the southern part of the range, within the rain shadow desert region, are the national parks along the Colorado River corridor. These parks include Zion, Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Arches, and others. They are characterized by unique sandstone formations that create completely surreal landscapes.