Chapter 12 The Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains are one of the most famous land features of North America. Known for their vast size, amazing scenery and breathtaking views it is one place I would love to be able to see at one point in my life. Since it is a Valley, clearly there won't be any scenic mountains running through the Valley, but the surrounding mountains can be used to view the valley. People will go to the Rocky Mountains for breathtaking views of nature, and you can go to the hills up in Encino/Tarzana/Sherman Oaks and find some beautiful views of the Valley especially at night with all the city lights on. The Rocky Mountains usually are covered in a lot of snow and that is something you cannot expect out of the desert climate in the Valley, but a 1 hour drive east into the San Bernardino Mountains to Big Bear/Lake Arrowhead will give you a similar feeling. Being in the mountains with the fresh unpolluted air along with soft white snow is very refreshing and only an hour away from the Valley making it a very easy destination for a quick getaway or vacation.