Description
Discover your own journey. American Rockies is for those who dream of open roads, striking mountains, and ever-changing landscapes. This Lonely Planet guide encompasses both the Rocky Mountains and parts of the American Southwest, helping you find a route that accommodates your priorities.
Here, your trip can find its rhythm between driving stages, viewpoints, and days spent on foot. The book highlights the sunset from Cathedral Rock near Sedona, a drive along the original Route 66, and wildlife in Glacier National Park. Mesa Verde National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, and Craters of the Moon are other featured locations. It serves as an excellent starting point for a vacation where the journey between accommodations becomes part of the experience.
This area is covered by the guide. The guide covers Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, in addition to areas in the Southwest such as Las Vegas and Nevada, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. This is therefore a regional travel guide with broad coverage, not just a book about one mountain range. Use the regional breakdown to select a manageable portion of your trip, and allow enough time at certain stops for them to be more than a quick photograph.
From travel ideas to a plan that suits you. The book combines inspiration with practical planning. You will find suggested itineraries, maps, and recommendations on food, accommodation, transport, and the best time to travel. Background information on culture, history, and local life provides further context for understanding the places you visit. Use the content to compare options before departure and to find your next stop while en route.
A physical travel guide allows you to gather your ideas in one place. Flip between regions, place the map next to your itinerary, and select experiences you wish to dedicate extra time to. You do not need to follow all suggestions: the book can just as easily serve as a starting point for a more relaxed trip, with fewer transfers and more time to experience each location. It is suitable for both solo planning and when multiple travelers need to agree on vacation content.
About the edition. English edition, published 2026. 256 pages. ISBN 9781837588169.
