Mountain States
The Mountain States include five states located between the Great Plains and the Western states. The region gets its name from the Rocky Mountains. The Rockies stretch from Canada south to Mexico, a distance of about 3000 miles.
The following websites will help you learn about The Mountain States.
- Fact Monster - Click on the map to learn about each state.
- Fact Monster - Information about the Mountain States that are part of The West.
- USA Embassy - More about the Mountain States in the West.
- USA Postcard Tour - Click on your state to get a postcard tour.
- Netstate - Visit each state to learn more facts about the state.
- IPL Stately Knowledge - These web pages will help you find the basic facts about any state.
- The US50 - Information about the fifty states.
- USA Pictures - Beautiful pictures from all 50 states.
- National Park Service - Scroll down to click on any state or region for exciting destinations.
- Recreation - Discover the best American experiences, from the majestic outdoors to important historical and cultural landmarks. Get inspired to explore America!
- Roadside Peek - Travel the road along the old routes across America. See the old motels, bowling alleys, drive-in theatres, neon signs, petrol pumps, tiki villages, and other roadside treasures, including Route 66.
- USA Geography - Read fun facts about the states in your region.