American Rockies |Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the American Rockies.

Discover the American Rockies' most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from scrambling up to the saddle of Cathedral Rock to watch the sunset turn Sedona red, to getting your kicks with a road trip along the original Route 66, and keeping your eyes peeled for grizzlies and wolves at Glacier National Park.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's American Rockies travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new design that's easy to use, so you can navigate the American Rockies effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Mesa Verde National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Craters of the Moon National Monument & Reserve, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Rockies culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Rocky Mountains–Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho. Southwest USA–Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Grand Canyon National Park, Northern Arizona, Southern Arizona, Utah, New Mexico

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's American Rockies.