This chapter discusses the region between the Rocky Mountains and the Si-erra Nevada and Cascade ranges, a large region that remains terra incognita to many North Americans and outsiders alike. This geographical ignorance about this part of the West is surprising since this region covers a huge area and is also one of the most resource-rich regions on the continent (even though it is usually portrayed in movies simply as a dull series of remote gas stations encountered on a boring coast-to-coast road trip). The Intermontane West not only covers a tremen-dously large area, it is also large in terms of its economic, environmental, and cultural importance. Here lies the deep and famous Grand Canyon.(The Geography of North America: Environment, Culture, Economy.)
Much like the Rocky Mountains, the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges of the Intermontaine West stretch into both The United States and part of Canada by spanning from the Northern areas of New Mexico and Arizona in the the British Columbia territory. The Intermontane Region also makes up the basin-and-range due to its consistency of peaks and valleys.
The Intermontane region is also home to some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The Grand Canyon is probably one of the most recognizable natural tourist attractions in the United States. With Nearly five million people traveling here each year, The Grand Canyon is a a stellar work of nature and isa gem within the Intermontane West.
Along with the Grand Canyon, The Intermontane West region is home to some of the most recognizable Resorts and Casinos within the Area. Near the Sierra Nevadas, Reno, Nevada and Las Vegas are both homes to some of the world's most famous casinos and resorts.
Much like the Intermontane West, Los Angeles to has a bevy of natural and man-made tourist attractions. In recent times, the Los Angeles area has become a hotspot for people who want the Las Vegas and Reno experience without leaving the state of California. Such gaming casinos such as Morongo, Pechanga, Pala, and Viejas are all owned by the tribes indegenous to the state of California and have many visitors per year.
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