Over the last 4 summers, I have been taking trips out into the rocky mountain region for a variety of academic and recreational outtings. I've compiled this book as a summary of the best views and experiences I encountered on these trips. Among the destinations I have been too are Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Arches National Park, and the Grand Canyon. There are also quite a number of other national parks included within this book as well as many out of the way places I have found along the way.