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Rockland (Massachusetts)

Rockland is a town in the South Shore region of Massachusetts. Its population was about 18,000 in the 2020 census.

Abington is a town with a population of roughly 17,000 (2020).

Hanover is a town with a population of roughly 15,000 (2020).

Hanson is a town with a population of roughly 11,000 (2020).

Norwell is a town with a population of roughly 11,000 (2020).

Pembroke is a town with a population of roughly 18,000 (2020).

Where Toll House cookies were invented, Whitman is a town with a population of roughly 15,000 (2020).

Get in
This small collection of towns can all be found directly east of Brockton. They're easily reached via Route 3, exiting onto Route 228 south. Routes 18, 58, 123 and 139 also serve the towns. From Rockland: Hanover is about 2 miles east, Abington is 2½ miles south east, Whitman is 5 miles south, and Hanson is 5 miles south east.

By train
Abington, Whitman and Hanson are on the MBTA Plymouth/Kingston commuter rail line to Boston.

Get around
In order to get around these small towns, it is quicker and more convenient to drive from point to point. If you're looking for a way to exercise or be outdoors, there is a small rail trail mostly in Rockland. It doesn't go anywhere or connect to anything, but it is scenic.

Drink

Go next

 * Boston — a multitude of things to do including duck tours, shopping, restaurants, sporting events, museums and concerts.
 * Hingham
 * Marshfield
 * Norwell

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Rockland County

Rockland County is a county of New York state in the Metro New York region. It lies to the immediate north of Bergen County, New Jersey.

By air

 * Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Rockland-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take you to Rockland in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. Ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.
 * Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains, +1 914-995-4860 (airlines). If you are trying to dodge the congestion of the three New York City/New Jersey international airports, Westchester's airport offers an alternative.
 * Stewart International Airport, 1180 First St, New Windsor, +1 845-564-2100. Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue	operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia.

By train

 * Metro North Rail Road's Hudson Line from New York City's Grand Central Terminal to Tarrytown. Use Transport of Rockland's Tappan Zeexpress bus or local taxis to cross the Hudson River to Rockland.
 * Metro North Rail Road's Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines provide service from New York City and northern New Jersey. Take New Jersey Transit from New York Penn Station to Secaucus, transfer to Metro North Rail Road. Pascack serves Nanuet, Pearl River, and Spring Valley. Port Jervis makes stops at Suffern and Sloatsburg.

Get around
Easily accessible from the NY Thruway (Interstates 87/287) as well as the Garden State Parkway and the I-86 corridor (still NY 17 in this area).

NY 303, NY 304, US 9W, NY 59, NY 45, and the Palisades Parkway offer access to many area attractions.

Official Rockland County Public Transportation homepage

See
In July 1779 American General "Mad" Anthony Wayne took the fortifications at Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site in Stony Point from the British in a daring midnight raid. The oldest remaining lighthouse on the Hudson River is on the point.

The Hopper House Art Center in Nyack is the birthplace and boyhood home of painter Edward Hopper. The Hudson River Valley was once known as the brickmaking capital of the world. At its peak, it supplied New York City's rapid urbanization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Three hundred years of brick production ended in the early 21st century with the closing of the last active brickyard. The Haverstraw Brick Museum in Haverstraw chronicles brickmaking in Haverstraw, one of the more prolific centers of the industry in the valley.

Piermont is a small town that is one of the richest areas in Rockland County. Filled with gorgeous homes overlooking the Hudson river, it is quite the sight to see. Some of the best restaurants are in the area; most have decks on the river. There is also live music playing often at most of these restaurants.

Do
Visit a farmer's market. Find markets in places like Piermont and Spring Valley.

Visit Downtown Nyack on Main Street. This strip is in a gorgeous area overlooking the Hudson River and Tappan Zee Bridge. Every year, three street fairs are conducted; booths are set up selling jewelry, clothing, handbags, artwork, sculptures, and more.

Stay safe
County-wide 911 system for summoning emergency assistance.

Connect
Telephone area code 845.

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Rockledge

Rockledge is a city of 28,000 people (2019) in Central Florida on US Route 1. Local businesses focus on technology and aerospace, especially those related to nearby Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral.

History

Settlers gave the town its name due to regional coquina rock found along the coast. Gardner Hardee and Cephas Magruder were early settlers; Magruder arrived in the 1870s and built one of the town's historic houses. The city was incorporated in 1887 as "Rock Ledge" to become Brevard County's first municipality.

Agriculture (citrus) and tourism were factors in the local economy's development, as the Intracoastal Waterway was (and remains) a major draw. President Grover Cleveland visited the city in 1888. The permanent population of the town was a mere 200, but this increased by a factor of ten each winter due to tourism. Steamboats and train routes brought tourists thanks to the efforts of Henry Flagler. The construction of the Dixie Freeway in 1915 brought tourists to the region by automobile, and it was paved during the next decade and routed as US-1.

A series of development projects would see the city's evolution into its current form. A hospital was built on a former golf course just before the U.S. entered World War II, and during the Baby Boom after the war, construction of housing developments began, continuing throughout the rest of the 20th century. The construction of the nearby Kennedy Space Center contributed to the town's population and economy, and a locally significant nursery, the Rockledge Gardens, was opened in 1962. Apart from these gardens, much of the former agricultural land was replaced by housing, and today, Rockledge is a suburban community of Melbourne to the south and the Canaveral region to the northeast.

Climate
There are two major seasons which characterize the area. One is hot and rainy, lasting from June until late September. The other is the dry season, October through May, brings more moderate temperatures and less frequent rainfall.

By plane
Next nearest airports for commercial flights are:
 * Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Melbourne is the nearest large airport at  south via I-95 or US Hwy 1 (30 min drive).
 * Larger airports are Orlando International Airport  west on via I-95 & FL-528; and Daytona Beach International  ( north) which are 4min to 1 1/2 hr drive.

By car
Within easy driving distance from Cocoa Beach, and Cape Canaveral is 10 miles east, Kennedy Space Center, 16 miles north; and Universal/Disney is 1 hour to the west. The exit off of I-95 to Rockledge is Fiske Blvd. Route 528 (which is 6 miles north of 520) goes east to the Beaches. From Orlando Airport (MCO) travel east via 528.

By bus

 * Space Coast Area Transit is the name of the local Brevard County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. To find routes in the Rockledge area, go to their route maps page and click the circles next to "Cocoa/Rockledge" and "Rockledge/Viera" to show bus stations and any bus that is on the route. The website also provides timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. $1.50 per ride, or 75 cents for active or inactive U.S. military, seniors 60+, students (as of July 2021).

Sleep
More lodging is available in Melbourne to the south.

Go next

 * Melbourne

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Rocklin

Rocklin is a city in Placer County, California.

Get in
Rocklin is located about 25 minute from Sacramento and 10-20 minutes from Auburn via Interstate 80.

Do
Relax and enjoy the scenery at one of the many parks to choose from at Johnson Springview Park, Twin Oaks Park, Mansion Oaks Park, Vista Grand Park, Quarry Park, Sierra Meadows Park, Clover Valley Park, and Breen Park.

Go next

 * - Auburn was established as a mining camp in 1849, and its rapid growth led to it becoming the county seat of Placer County just two years later in 1851. Today travelers can visit the historic downtown, including the Placer County Courthouse which now houses a museum. Outside of town, the Hidden Falls Regional Park boasts over 30 mi of multi-use trails, and the Auburn State Recreation Area provides boating and hiking along 40 mi of the North and Middle Forks of the American river.  Other area trails host a variety of extreme endurance challenges each year, including the 100 mi Western States Endurance Run.
 * - Auburn was established as a mining camp in 1849, and its rapid growth led to it becoming the county seat of Placer County just two years later in 1851. Today travelers can visit the historic downtown, including the Placer County Courthouse which now houses a museum. Outside of town, the Hidden Falls Regional Park boasts over 30 mi of multi-use trails, and the Auburn State Recreation Area provides boating and hiking along 40 mi of the North and Middle Forks of the American river.  Other area trails host a variety of extreme endurance challenges each year, including the 100 mi Western States Endurance Run.
 * - Auburn was established as a mining camp in 1849, and its rapid growth led to it becoming the county seat of Placer County just two years later in 1851. Today travelers can visit the historic downtown, including the Placer County Courthouse which now houses a museum. Outside of town, the Hidden Falls Regional Park boasts over 30 mi of multi-use trails, and the Auburn State Recreation Area provides boating and hiking along 40 mi of the North and Middle Forks of the American river.  Other area trails host a variety of extreme endurance challenges each year, including the 100 mi Western States Endurance Run.

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Rock Point Trail

Rock Point Trail is a 4.1-km loop trail in Blue Lake Provincial Park in Northern Ontario. This trail winds through a variety of environments from cedar groves to Jack Pine ridges. Your journey starts at the beaver pond and loops back to the campground near M road.

Get in
To get to the park, take Highway 17 (the Trans-Canada Highway) to Vermilion Bay (west of Dryden).

From the west end of Vermilion Bay, drive north on Highway 647 to the entrance of Blue Lake Provincial Park. Turn left to enter the park. After passing the entrance station, turn left, and go past the group camping area to the parking area at the end of the road.

GPS waypoints
Latitude and Longitude in this table are derived from GPS measurements taken on the trail. Elevations are from Google Earth.

Trail description
In this section, the bold numbers indicate total distance in kilometers from the start of the hike, while the numbers in brackets refer to a GPS waypoint in the table above.

0.0 The trail starts at the sign (1) by the bridge across the stream. Pick up a trail guide here. The guide says that the trail is quite long, so you should be prepared to hike for a few hours. This is a rather excessive warning, as the trail is easily completed in 2 hours even at a very leisurely pace. The trail surface is rough, with wet areas, so hiking boots are needed.

Start your hike by crossing the bridge. The first portion is boardwalk. You quickly come to a junction (2). Keep to the right. After 0.1, a second junction (3) is reached. Leave the boardwalk and continue to the right. The trail guide describes four forest communities that you will encounter along the trail. You are now in the first - Towering Trees. At 0.4, there is a post (4) beside the trail that appears to be missing a sign. A short side trail to the right leads to a picnic table (5) and a nice view of Blue Lake. After admiring the view, retrace your steps to (4) and continue along the trail to the right. There is another view (6) of the lake at 0.7. Shortly after this point, you reach another trail junction (7). The park Information Guide shows an outhouse near here, but it does not appear to exist. Keep left to stay on the Rock Point Trail.

The trail now climbs into the Rock Garden environment. This is a series of granite ridges, the highest of which (8) is reached at 0.9. The trail continues to run between and along the ridges before descending and reaching the third environment, the Cedar Grove (9) at 1.5. Your first view (10) of Corner Lake is reached at 1.6.

A boardwalk (11) through the fourth environment, the Alder Tangle, starts at 1.7. Notice the Labrador Tea (12) shown on the trail guide at 1.9. There is an outhouse (13) at 2.2, and just beyond it, a trail orientation sign (14). This is the only place where the trail may be difficult to follow. Head out along the rock ridges ahead and to the right, and follow them parallel to the shoreline of Corner Lake. At the end of the rock, a sign (15) marks where the trail re-enters the forest at 2.3.

Much of the next section of trail is wet, with some pieces of wood laid down to help keep your feet dry, but good hiking boots are a must. A boardwalk crosses the stream (16) flowing from Blue Lake to Corner Lake at 3.2, but high water levels may leave it under a couple inches of water. There is an unmarked junction (17) at 3.5, continue straight ahead to the end of the trail (18) at a campground road.

To return to your car, follow the road to the left, keeping left until you reach the parking area, a total of 4.1 km.

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Rockport

There is more than one place called Rockport:

Canada

 * Rockport (Ontario) - An unincorporated village near Lansdowne in the province of Ontario. See Gananoque, Thousand Islands.

United States of America

 * Rockport (Arkansas). - A town in the state of Arkansas.
 * Rockport (Indiana) - A town in the state of Indiana.
 * Rockport (Kentucky) - A town in the state of Kentucky.
 * Rockport (Maine) - A town in the state of Maine on the coast.
 * Rockport (Massachusetts) - A town in the state of Massachusetts on the coast.
 * Rockport (Texas) - A town in the state of Texas on the Gulf Coast.
 * Rockport (Washington) - A town in the state of Washington.

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Rockport (Maine)

Rockport is a town in Knox County, located two and a half miles south of Camden on U.S. Highway 1. It is part of the Mid Coast region of Maine.

Get in
By car, Rockport is on US 1 (which tightly follows the coast) and state highway 17 (which runs from highway 90 in West Rockport westward to Augusta). The closest Interstate (I-95) is forty miles to the west in Augusta.

Camden and Rockport are both Atlantic harbours on West Penobscot Bay, reachable by cruising on small craft.

Eat
The region is known primarily for fresh lobster.

Go next

 * Camden - Home to Camden State Park and Mt. Battie.

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Rockport (Massachusetts)

Rockport is a town of 7,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts on Cape Ann. The town, once famous for granite production, got its start as an artist colony in the late 1800s. Rockport is a favorite vacation spot and day trip for many who come to enjoy the concentration of shops and galleries on Bearskin Neck, the rugged, rocky coastline or some ultra-fresh lobsters or other seafood.

By car
Interstate 95 to Route 128 to Route 127. Downtown has parking meters ($.25 per half-hour) and often has no spots. Rockport has a free parking facility, the Blue Gate Parking Lot (open June-Oct), located as you arrive on Route 127 about 1/4 mi (400 m) past the Rockport Visitor Information booth. From the parking lot, it is about a 3/4-mile walk to downtown Rockport, but a shuttle to town only costs $1 each way.

By train
The commuter rail run from Boston's North Station is about a 70-minute trip and costs $7.75 one-way. Rockport's station is off Railroad Avenue, less than a mile from the center of town.

By bus
The Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA),, runs buses from town to town on Cape Ann.

Get around
The main tourist areas are very compact and walkable. Having a car lets one explore some of the other coastal areas.

Drink
A dry town for 70 years until 2005, restaurants and inns serve liquor, but there are no bars or liquor stores.

Motels

 * Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge, 64 Bearskin Neck,.

Go next
Boston, the White Mountains or Southern Coast of Maine are nearby destinations.

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Rockport (Texas)

Rockport is a small city in the South Barrier Coast region of Texas, about 45 minutes north up the Gulf of Mexico coast from Corpus Christi. It's right between Copano Bay to the west, on the coast of Aransas Bay. Aransas Bay is around 4 miles wide at this point, with the Gulf of Mexico beyond.

Get in
The primary way to enter Rockport is via Corpus Christi then Portland. Take Highway 181 to 35, in Rockport turn on Business 35. It's approximately 3.5 hours south of San Antonio.

There is also a very nice airport near Fulton, just a few miles north, though Corpus Christi is the nearest commercial airport. Many of the major airlines fly into Corpus, though most flights originate in Houston or San Antonio.

Get around
Local transit seems to largely be via automobile, but bicycles are also a good way and the city has many sidewalks linking the various parts. Electric vehicles such as Golf Carts are permitted within the city limits as well.

Eat
Also see nearby Fulton, which has some really good restaurants.

Connect
WiFi is located in most places. The Holiday Inn Express is one of the few places that has free WiFi.

The town is well covered by mobile providers, including Sprint CDMA and AT&T GSM.

Go next
North of town across the bay is the 'Goose Island State Park, which includes a tree over a thousand years old, a huge fishing pier, and free WiFi Internet access from the Visitors Center. Day passes are available for $2 per person.

 * Fulton offers some additional attractions and lodging.

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Rock Springs

Rock Springs is the biggest city in Sweetwater County in Southwest Wyoming. It had a population of 23,000 in 2019. Rock Springs' nickname is: "Home of 56 Nationalities". The town has a rich western and coal mining history.

Understand
Rock Springs sits 6,388 ft above sea level. Its location makes the weather difficult to predict and very hard to understand. Many days will be very windy and blow everything away. This strong gusts mixed with snow can make a very difficult day to drive around or across town.

By car

 * The primary way to enter the city of Rock Springs is through Interstate 80. It is about 3 hours east of Salt Lake City, UT.
 * Other ways to enter Rock Springs are: WY 191, WY 430 and WY 373.

Do
You can go to a mini golf place in downtown.

Go next
Vernal- 191 South. About 2 hours away.

Grand Teton- 191 North. About 3½ hours away.

Rawlins- 80 East. About 1 hour 45 minutes away.

Evanston- 80 West. About 1½ hours away.

Kemmerer- 80 West to 30 West. About 85 minutes away.

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Rockville

Rockville is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Understand
Rockville is the second largest incorporated city in Maryland and is characterized by rolling hills, historic towns, and high tech industries. The city has been consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Rockville is northwest of Washington D.C. and is just south of Olney and Gaithersburg.

By plane
Baltimore-Washington International Airport is a 45-minute drive from Rockville. It is also accessible via ICC Bus 201.

Washington Reagan National Airport is a 30-minute drive from Rockville and is accessible via the Metrorail.

Washington Dulles International Airport is a 35-minute drive from Rockville but takes significantly longer using public transportation.

By train

 * Routes stopping at Rockville:
 * Capitol Limited operates daily between Chicago and Washington, D.C. including stops in South Bend, Elkhart, Waterloo, Toledo, Sandusky, Elyria, Cleveland, Alliance, Pittsburgh, Connellsville, Cumberland, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry, and Rockville.
 * Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail Red Line stops at North Bethesda, Twinbrook, Rockville, and Shady Grove.
 * MARC Train, Brunswick line, offers service to/from Union Station in Washington DC as well as service to/from Gaithersburg, Germantown, Frederick, and Harpers Ferry.
 * MARC Train, Brunswick line, offers service to/from Union Station in Washington DC as well as service to/from Gaithersburg, Germantown, Frederick, and Harpers Ferry.

By bus
Ride-on-Bus and MetroBus operate service between Rockville and other locations in Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton.

By car

 * Rockville is accessible via Interstate 270, which links I-70 with I-495, the Capital Beltway.
 * Maryland Route 355, known as Hungerford Drive in the downtown area, Frederick Road to the north, and Rockville Pike to the south, is the most important north-south thoroughfare in Rockville.
 * Downtown Rockville lies near the nexus of Route 355 with Maryland Route 28, called Montgomery Avenue to the west of the intersection.
 * Maryland Route 586, Veirs Mill Road, connects downtown Rockville to Wheaton to the southeast.
 * Route 189, Falls Road, runs southwest to its terminus at Great Falls.

By car
A car is best used to get around the city. However, Ride-on-Bus, MetroBus, and the Metrorail can be used if traveling between popular destinations.

Parking meters in Rockville are linked to the MobileNOW payment system and app.

By bicycle
There are several bicycle trails in Rockville. For information on Capital Bikeshare, the bike sharing network of the Washington D.C. area, see Washington_DC.

Do

Budget
In addition to the restaurants below, all of the popular East Coast chain restaurants are represented in Rockville.

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Rockville Centre

Rockville Centre is a village in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York. Rockville Centre prides itself on its rich history, schools, beautiful neighborhoods and its busy business district.

Understand
Rockville Centre (colloquially known by locals as "RVC") is in southwestern Nassau County. It has been an incorporated village since 1893 and as of 2020 is home to a population of 26,016 people.

Get in
Rockville Centre is 25 mi east from Midtown Manhattan in New York City.

By air
Rockville Centre is 15 min away from John F. Kennedy International Airport by car.

By train
There is an LIRR station in the heart of Rockville Centre. It is located at North Village Avenue and Front Street and north of Sunrise Highway. Using the Long Island Rail Road, it takes approximately 35 min to arrive in the village from Grand Central Terminal or Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan.

The Babylon branch of the LIRR rail service runs through Rockville Centre with the line going west into New York City and east to Babylon. It is 21 miles (33 km) from Penn Station in New York City.

To get to the station by car take the Southern State Parkway to Exit 19 - Peninsula Boulevard South. Then take the left fork - North Village Avenue South and drive around 3-4 miles 5-7 km) to the Rockville Centre station.

Rockville Centre is in fare zone 7.
 * Two Full Service Ticket Machines and one CTVM Ticket Machine are available at the north side of the station building. Ticket office hours are M-F 5:40AM-1:15PM, closed 10:20AM-10:50AM and all day Sa Su. Waiting room hours are 5:30AM-8PM.

By car
By road it takes between one hour and one and one-half hours to drive to the village from Midtown Manhattan, depending on traffic.

By bus

 * The M14 MTA runs strictly to Rockville Centre destinations all day from several locations throughout the village.
 * N14, N15, N16 depart from the train station and go to towns across Long Island as well as some areas in Queens. The N14 is a peak time only service

By taxi

 * All Island Taxi is located at the Rockville Centre Train Station. All Island Taxi is open 24 hr, 7 days a week and is one of the largest taxi companies on Long Island. They provide both late model town cars and mini-vans. They will drive anywhere from a house in the village or to New York City.

Do
There is an abundance of things to do in Rockville Centre, whether it be during the day or a night out on the town.

Movies, Fantasy 5 Loews AMC movie theatre. Park Avenue. 6 movie screens showing late release films at several different times everyday. Two snack bars have popcorn, sodas, and endless candy choices. The complex also has a mini arcade, and bathrooms.

ARTrageous. A child-friendly pottery place and a fun and different way to expand your artistic abilities with your child. ARTrageous has a number of different unfinished bisuque pieces to create into something wonderful. The idea is to plan out your design, choose the colors, and paint your heart out. When you're done, you leave the rest to the helpful team and they will fire it for you. After 2-3 days, your masterpiece is done. Take it home and enjoy your creation.

Drink
Rockville Centre is known for its selection of bars. People travel to the bar scene in Rockville Centre over the weekend.

Stay safe
RVC is a super safe place at all times of the day and night. Visitors should not experience any issues in the way of public safety, and the Village of Rockville Centre Police Department regularly patrols the village.

Do, however, exercise caution if crossing Sunrise Highway (New York State Route 27). It is a wide road and one of the busiest surface streets on Long Island, so make sure to look both ways when crossing the road (just as you would when crossing any other street).

Like in all other parts of the United States, in an emergency, dial 911.

Go next

 * New York City

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Rockwood

There is more than one place called Rockwood:

Canada

 * Rockwood (Manitoba) — A town in Manitoba.
 * Rockwood (Ontario) — A town in Ontario.
 * Rockwood Conservation Area — A conservation area in Ontario.

United States of America

 * Rockwood (California) — A town in California.
 * Rockwood (Illinois) — A town in Illinois.
 * Rockwood (Maine) — A town in Maine.
 * Rockwood (Michigan) — A town in Michigan.
 * Rockwood (Pennsylvania) — A town in Pennsylvania.
 * Rockwood (Tennessee) — A town in Tennessee.
 * Rockwood (Texas) — A town in Texas.
 * Rockwood (Wisconsin) — A town in Wisconsin.

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Rockwood Park

Rockwood Park is a conservation area in Rockwood, Ontario, near Guelph, operated by the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). It has a varied karst landscape, of rocky cliffs, natural potholes, caves and a lake. The Rockwood Mill is a stone mill in the park that was built in 1885. The park receives over 65,000 visitors a year, and is popular for hiking, weddings, and watersports. In summer, car camping is a popular way to get out of the city for a weekend while enjoying the park at a more relaxed pace.

Understand
The park is open year-round for day use. Camping is available from May 1 to Oct 15.

The park offers group facilities, washrooms, playgrounds, and sports fields.

Rockwood's geological history that has left it with glacial bluffs, potholes and caves. The glacial bluffs were formed during the most recent ice age, which ended 11,000 to 16,000 years ago and range from 5 to 30 metres deep and 7 to 200 metres wide.

Get in
The park's is located on Fall St S, south of Alma St (Hwy 7). During staffed hours, the gatehouse also provides information, first aid, and sells firewood and ice. Self-registration to pay for permits is available when the gate is not staffed.

By car
From Toronto, it's an easy west via Highway 401, north on Guelph Line (County Road 1), and finally east on Highway 7 until Fall St S.

Fees and permits
Day Use (2023):
 * Preschool (5 and under) free
 * Child (6-14) $3.10
 * Adult (15-64) $7.08
 * Seniors (65+)/People with disabilities $5.75

Get around
The campgrounds, canoe launch and mill ruins are accessible by car, with parking lots nearby. The beach, caves, and the rest of the park are accessed on foot. There are no cycling trails in the park, and bicycles are only permitted on interior roads.

Do

 * Fishing - carp, bullhead, bass and trout can be found in the Eramosa River. Like the rest of Ontario, fishing is regulated by the provincial government and most people will require a licence.
 * Hiking - the best way to see the range of unique natural features throughout the park is on foot. Two trails form a loop around the river, and take hikers along cliff tops, wetlands, and glacial potholes. Another out and back hiking trail connects the dam near the ruins to the caves.
 * Fishing - carp, bullhead, bass and trout can be found in the Eramosa River. Like the rest of Ontario, fishing is regulated by the provincial government and most people will require a licence.
 * Hiking - the best way to see the range of unique natural features throughout the park is on foot. Two trails form a loop around the river, and take hikers along cliff tops, wetlands, and glacial potholes. Another out and back hiking trail connects the dam near the ruins to the caves.

Buy
Ice and firewood can be purchased at the gatehouse. When the gatehouse is closed, several stores (including a gas station, hardware store, grocery store and pharmacy) are within of the gatehouse outside the park in Rockwood.

Eat
There is a food concession at the top of the hill near the beach. It is open weekends in June and daily in July and August.

A trailer on the beach offers scooped ice cream.

Drink
You can bring your own alcohol to your registered campsite, except during the Victoria Day (late May) and Labour Day (first week in Sep) long weekends, when alcohol is banned.

Camping

Group camping: Four group campsites are available for supervised youth groups or large gatherings that require a minimum of five camping units. Contact park staff to make a reservation.

Camping fees range from $57-68 per night, depending on site quality and services (electricity and water). Additional vehicles cost $14 each. “Premium” sites may be larger, be closer to natural features such as water, have more trees, and/or be more private.

Stay safe
The hiking trails take visitors along steep gorges and cliffs. Follow marked trails, pay attention to signage, and keep a close eye on children.

Be careful in and around the water; remember that the beach is not patrolled by lifeguards. Although the water can appear as peaceful as a small lake, it is reservoir on the Eramosa River. Currents can change suddenly; stay back from unstable shorelines after significant rainfall or when water levels are high. In winter, take caution near the frozen river. Water continues to flow underneath the surface, and it can be difficult to tell how thick the ice is from the shore.

You're unlikely to run into a bear or get lost in the woods looking for your campsite here, but it is still wise to remember the basics for a safe camping trip. Store all your food and garbage in your car or in the park's waste containers to avoid attracting wildlife. Never leave a campfire unattended, and obey fire restrictions during dry weather.

Go next

 * Guelph — the nearest major community to the park, a small city with a limestone downtown that is easy to explore on foot. The city is host to several local music and cultural festivals.
 * Region of Waterloo — west of Guelph, a cluster of towns and small cities are known for universities and technology companies, but depending on the season, visitors enjoy the maple syrup festival in Elmira, the impressive farmer's market in St. Jacobs, or the largest Oktoberfest in the world outside of Munich in Kitchener.
 * Elora and Fergus — smaller towns northwest of Rockwood on the Grand River. The Elora Gorge attracts hikers, tubers and kayakers. Both towns have historic downtowns with small shops and restaurants, and the countryside offers more opportunities for recreation, with parks, conservation areas and trails.
 * Hamilton — to the south of Rockwood, known as the "City of Waterfalls", for all the waterfalls on the Niagara Escarpment not far from the city's downtown. It's easy to enjoy a hike in the afternoon, and sample the city's growing food, brewery, and arts scene late into the evening. For much of Ontario, Hamilton is the gateway to the Niagara Peninsula.

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Rocky Gap State Park

Rocky Gap is a big state park in Allegany County, Western Maryland. It is one of Western Maryland's most popular destinations for its outdoor activities, resort, and golf course.

Get in
From I-68 east of Cumberland, take exit 50 for Pleasant Valley Rd toward Rocky Gap St for the park entrance.

Fees and permits
Free entrance.

Do
The most popular activities are fishing and boating on Lake Habeeb (non-motorized boats are available for rental), and the golf course. Hiking is another possibility, with plenty of short trails, one four-mile, and one five-mile hike.

Eat and drink
The lodge has a nice restaurant, and a bar and grill. Otherwise, it's a picnic!

Lodging

The State Park Service operates a lodge, and private two-bedroom chalet overlooking the lake, with a minimum two-night stay in low season and minimum seven night stay in high season. $175/night.

Camping
The park service operates 278 individual campsites.

Backcountry
Not available.

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Rocky Hill

Rocky Hill is a town in Connecticut. It is home to Dinosaur State Park.

Understand
Rocky Hill is a fairly prosperous town of about 19,000.

By car
The town is accessible via I-91 from Hartford or Springfield in the north and New Haven in the south.

Get around
Car and bus are the available modes of travel through Rocky Hill.

Sleep

 * Super 8 Rocky Hill- 1499 Silas Deane Hwy, +1 860 372-4636
 * Super 8 Rocky Hill- 1499 Silas Deane Hwy, +1 860 372-4636
 * Super 8 Rocky Hill- 1499 Silas Deane Hwy, +1 860 372-4636

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 * Hartford is just some kilometres north via the I-91 and opens up a connection of freeways to connect to other cities.

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Rocky Mountaineer

The Rocky Mountaineer tourist train is a rail service through the heart of the Canadian Rockies.

As a luxury tourist train, Rocky Mountaineer tends to be more expensive than federally-owned VIA Rail Canada on routes (such as Vancouver—Jasper on The Canadian route) where both services are available.

Routes

Its has three main routes. Prices are shown in Canadian dollars for Silver Leaf class as of 2020. 5% sales tax not included. Add 30-40% to the price for trips in Gold Leaf class. Also be sure to factor in extra money for tipping your on-board servers; about $30-40 per passenger in silver leaf class, and $35-45 per passenger in gold leaf class. On these routes, each trip is two days long with an overnight stay at a hotel en route included in the price because the Rocky Mountaineer does not travel at night.
 * First Passage to the West: Vancouver—Kamloops—Banff/Lake Louise. The most popular route. From $1630 per person. Runs on part of the original route of The Canadian, which is otherwise only served by freight trains these days.
 * Rainforest to Gold Rush: Vancouver—Whistler—Quesnel—Jasper: A trip through a variety of landscapes from BC's coastal rainforest, the rugged Fraser Canyon, the historic Cariboo gold rush region, and the Canadian Rockies. From $2230 per person.
 * Journey through the Clouds: Vancouver—Kamloops—Jasper. Past the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies. From $1630 per person.

There are longer tours that go round trip from Vancouver, Jasper, Banff, and Calgary (part by coach), and include hotels in the departure and destination cities. For example, the Grand Rail Circle from Vancouver, takes you to Kamloops, Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper, Quesnel, Whistler, and back to Vancouver for 13 days and 12 nights, with 5 days onboard the train ($7,265 per person in Silver Leaf, $11,150 in Gold Leaf, as of 2020).

Rocky Mountaineer also sells tours that add on a trip to the Icefield Parkways using their own coach, and take a train back to Vancouver after a couple of nights. Some itineraries can also include a cruise to the Alaskan panhandle or to Victoria at Vancouver Island.

The first day from Vancouver through the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon leads into fairly pastoral country with a lot of lakes, which changes to a much drier desert-type region approaching Kamloops. During this second day's travel, the scenery rapidly becomes mountainous and the train travels along the Bow River Gorge and into the Rockies.

The trip runs in both directions, departing Vancouver, Banff, Jasper and Calgary each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from the beginning of April until the middle of October. Trains depart Whistler and Jasper on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday but not as frequently.

On the Vancouver—Jasper run, the Rocky Mountaineer travels only during daylight hours while the competing VIA Rail service is an overnight train running three times weekly (depart Vancouver 5:30PM, arrive Jasper 11AM; depart Jasper 3:30PM, arrive Vancouver at 7:50AM). This usually means tourist train passengers see a whole lot more, but at the expense of an extra night's hotel stay. During the summer, days are 16 hours long and you can see a lot of scenery on the VIA train. If you have your heart set on sleeping on the train, VIA is the way to go.

Classes of service
The Rocky Mountaineer offers two classes: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf. The Red Leaf class was eliminated in 2015. All classes include large windows for a splendid view and photograph opportunity, and feature gourmet meals and free flow of both alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.

There is no smoking or vaping on board. All stations (other than Kamloops) have smoking lounges.

Silver Leaf passengers sit in a single-deck carriage at the front of the train. All you need to do is sit down and let the views pass by the oversize window before your eyes while having your food and drink in front of you.

Golden Leaf passengers travel in a double-deck car at the back of the train. A dedicated sitting area with oversize dome windows is upstairs while full-service dining is done on the lower deck. Access to the Golden Leaf dome seating is by way of a spiral staircase or an elevator for people with disabilities. It also includes an observation platform at the end of each car so that anyone can stand outside, breathe in the fresh mountain air while taking pictures without the glaring effect of windows.

As the train stops overnight, all passengers are to stay overnight in non-smoking hotels which are divided by their class of service. Dinner is not provided on the Rocky Mountaineer, and passengers need to make their own dinner arrangements during the overnight stop.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park in the Front Range region of the state of Colorado. The park's borders lie within three counties, Larimer, Boulder, and Grand, and it is surrounded by Roosevelt, Arapaho, and Routt National Forests. The Continental Divide cuts almost directly through the center of the park, creating two areas with very different landscapes - a drier and heavily glaciated eastern side, and a wetter, more forested western side. Both areas offer excellent spots for high altitude alpine hiking, backpacking and rock climbing as well as ample opportunity for spotting wildlife. The park is dominated by Longs Peak one of Colorado's 54 "Fourteeners" at, and dubbed the "Monarch of the Front Range."

History
Evidence of Native American peoples visiting the park date back almost 10,000 years, mainly from the Ute and Arapaho communities. Several expeditions visited the area in the early to mid-19th century, including one by Joel Estes in 1859 after which he and his family established a homestead that would soon become Estes Park, the resort town on the east side of the park. After a small mining rush on the western side of the park in the early 1880s, a 14-year-old boy by the name of Enos Mills moved to the area and began to extensively document the region's geography and ecology through essays and books. He began to lobby Congress to establish a national park in the area surrounding Longs Peak, a mountain he had climbed over 40 times by himself. On January 26, 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill that established the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park. The 1930s brought a building boom to the park during the Great Depression, during which time the Trail Ridge Road was constructed through the park, which remains today the highest continuous stretch of highway in the United States.

Landscape

Rocky Mountain National Park sits on the Continental Divide, separating the park into two distinct regions. The eastern and more developed side of the park is dominated by striking valleys and cirques that were formed through heavy glaciation and is a good starting point for first-time visitors. The western side of the park is wetter, is heavily forested and is less developed, but still contains excellent trekking and backcountry opportunities. Most areas of the park sit well above with mountains along the Continental Divide topping off at above 12,000 feet. The 13,000-foot Mummy Range rests on the northern side of Rocky Mountain National Park with two roads skirting long it's southern edges; a one-way, dirt road that winds up the Fall River called the Old Fall River Road; and a section of Highway 34 known as the Trail Ridge Road. The Never Summer Mountains sit on the western side of the park and consist of 10 distinct peaks, all rising well over 12,000 feet, and contain the headwaters for the Colorado River. One of the most dominating features in the southeast area of the park is Longs Peak at 14,259 feet, which is surrounded on all sides by several peaks well about 13,000 feet, including Mt. Meeker, Mount Lady Washington, and Storm Peak.

Flora and fauna
For wildlife seekers, Rocky Mountain National Park offers some fantastic opportunities to view the variety of animals that live inside its borders. Elk, deer, chipmunks, ground squirrels, beavers, porcupines, foxes, and coyotes are all commonly seen in meadows and in and around lakes and streams. Marmots seem to be ubiquitous above the tree line, especially on well-hiked trails around Longs Peak. Hawks and eagles are often seen soaring above the glacier gorges in search of critters that hide among the rocks and colorful tree birds such as blue jays and cardinals fly in the lower altitudes. Hummingbirds have a tendency to fly close to where people - and their food - are sitting. Less common animal sightings include black bears and the rare mountain lions, although the former will manage to hang out if human food is accessible. Moose mainly stay on the western side of the park and Bighorn Sheep - a rare but exciting find - stay above the tree line and can sometimes be seen off the Trail Ridge Road.

Wildflowers seem to be everywhere throughout the park, including the popular Indian Paintbrush and Columbine, Colorado's state flower. One of the most spectacular sights in the mid to late fall is to walk through a grove of Aspen trees as their leaves change from green to gold. Ponderosa and Lodgepole pines are the dominate conifer trees in the area, although in the early 2000s, many died due to an outbreak of pine beetle infestation.

Climate
Considering the park's high altitude, the weather trends closer toward moderate four-season climate than edging on the extremes. Winters bring heavy snowfall, and although there is rarely a deep-freeze the park gets significantly less visitors. Summer are the high season with warm temperatures ranging in from mid 70s-80°F during the day, but dropping into the low 40s°F to near freezing. Thunderstorms are constantly looming in the early to mid afternoon during the summer, but clear off quickly by evening, bringing crisp and cool weather.

Orientation
Highway 34 connects Grand Lake and Estes Park across the Continental Divide, giving you awesome views of the western and eastern sides of the park. A great stopping point along the road is the Alpine Visitor Center at the Fall River Pass, which sits at almost 11,800 feet. Colorado Route 7 runs from Estes Park to the south, passing by several trailheads, including those for Lily Mountain, the Twin Sisters, the Longs Peak Ranger Station and the Wild Basin. Many visitors use Bear Lake or Glacier Gorge as their starting point into the park, both of which can be accessed via the Bear Lake Road. The Beaver Meadows and Moraine Park visitor centers are popular destinations for getting oriented with the park's layout, the former having been designed by students of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Visitor information

 * Park website

By car
From the west: The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is one mile north of the town of Grand Lake on US-34. Grand Lake can be reached from I-70 via US-40 which runs through Empire and over the Berthoud Pass.

From the east: The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is three miles from downtown Estes Park near the terminus of US-36 and can be reached via several roads. SR-7 runs from Boulder via Lyons and Allenspark along the east side of the park, passing the Longs Peak Ranger Station and intersects US-36 in Estes Park. SR-66/US-36 run from Denver through Longmont up the Big Thompson River canyon. US-34 also intersects US-36 in Estes Park via Loveland and continues on into the park toward the Fall River Visitor Center.

Rental cars are available at the Denver International Airport. If you aren't driving, the Estes Park Shuttle offers reasonable one-way and round-trip rates from DEN to downtown Estes Park.

While the park is open year-round, the Trail Ridge Road closes in the winter and may not open until the late spring or early summer, depending on the snowpack.

By plane
The nearest major airport is Denver International Airport about 1 hour and 45 minutes away from the park, with connecting service to most major US cities. A smaller option is Eagle County Regional Airport near the skiing resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek; however, service to this airport is usually seasonal and confined to the winter months.

By foot
There are an extensive number of trails entering the park on all sides including the long Continental Divide Trail.

Fees and permits
Entrance fees are required for the park, and are valid either for one day or one week, depending on the pass purchased. If you drive in early in the morning or late at night the fee booth will probably be unmanned. Fees as of 2022 are:
 * $15 1-Day Pass - Per person on foot/bike
 * $25 1-Day Pass - Motorcycle
 * $30 1-Day Pass - Automobile
 * $30 7-Day Pass - Motorcycle
 * $35 7-Day Pass - Automobile
 * $70 Rocky Mountain National Park Annual Pass

In addition, between late May and mid-October visitors may also need a Timed Entry Permit booked in advance. Reservations can be made through the Rocky Mountain National Park Timed Entry system. Permits may sell out quickly.

By car
Most of the major trailheads in the park are accessible by car and have parking lots depending on the popularity of the route. While parking is relatively ample in the early mornings, many lots are full by mid-morning during the peak summer months. The Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Roads are closed during the winter and usually don't reopen till late spring at the earliest. Access to Moraine Park and Bear Lake via the Bear Lake Road are open year-round and plowed.

There are several entrances to the park which do not have fees on the east side of the park:

 * Longs Peak Ranger Station road (dead ends at the Longs Peak Ranger Station and trailhead)
 * McGraw Ranch road (dead ends at McGraw Ranch and Cow Creek trailhead)
 * Lily Lake Visitors Center parking lot (on the right side of SR-7 heading south from Estes Park
 * McGregor Ranch Gem Lake entrance (parking lots near Lumpy Ridge trailhead)

By shuttle
Starting around Memorial Day Weekend and going through the end of September, Rocky Mountain National Park operates a free shuttle bus service which enables you to access many destination and loop hikes along Bear Lake Road, including Sprague Lake and Glacier Gorge to cut down on traffic congestion and limited parking. Shuttle buses run between many trailheads, Moraine Park Visitor Center, and Moraine Park and Glacier Basin Campgrounds.

There are two routes: The Bear Lake Route and the Moraine Park Route. Both routes are based at the Park & Ride shuttle bus parking area across from the Glacier Basin Campground. The first bus departs from Park & Ride at 7PM. and the last bus leaves at 7PM. The last bus of the day leaves Bear Lake and Fern Lake Trailheads at 7:30PM. The Bear Lake Route shuttle makes the round trip between the Park & Ride and Bear Lake. These buses run every 10 to 15 minutes. The Moraine Park Route shuttle makes the round trip between the Park & Ride and the Fern Lake Trailhead bus stop. These buses run every 30 minutes.

On foot
To experience the true beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park means getting out onto some of the of trail that wind in, around and over the Continental Divide, Wild Basin, Mummy Range, and more.

By bike
Cycling through the park offers riders a chance to take in some of the scenery and striking vistas at a casual pace; however, some may be daunted by the high altitudes and steep climbs on the main roads. Elevations range from 8,000 feet to 12,183 feet (2,400 to 3,700 m). There are 60 miles (97 km) of hard-surfaced road with a five to seven percent grade. Most of the roads in the park have little to no shoulder, with the added challenge of dealing with heavy summer traffic. Early mornings or late evening rides may minimize conflict with other vehicles. Be vigilant for thunderstorms in the early to late afternoons, where lightning can create a serious hazard.

Winter cyclists will have access to Upper Beaver Meadows Road, Moraine Park Campground, Endovalley Road, Aspenglen Campground and High Drive. For a unique cycling experience, check with the park information office for specifics on the Old Fall River Road (gravel surface) and Trail Ridge Road (paved), which are open to bicycles early in the summer season, before they open to vehicles.

Off-road mountain biking is prohibited inside the park.

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Hiking
The park offers of trail to hikers, backpackers and horseback riders. Difficulty levels range from the half mile wheelchair accessible jaunt around Bear Lake to the backbreaking 'Mummy Kill', recommended only for those with years of mountaineering experience or a death wish. A few of the most memorable hikes are listed below. Many of the trails in the Eastern Part of the Park can be reached via shuttle buses. Snow conditions should be considered before hiking as higher elevations will be snow-covered later into the year.

Intermediate hikes

Buy
Most of the visitor centers offer books and other items for purchase, and there is a gift shop next door to the Fall River Visitor Center.

Eat
Snacks are available for purchase at the Alpine Visitor Center, and there is a snack shop located next door to the Fall River Visitor Center. There are no sit-down restaurants inside of the park, but the neighboring towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake have numerous options.

Drink
There is no wine or alcohol for sale anywhere in the park. Beverages may be purchased at the snack bar next to the Fall River Visitor Center or at the Alpine Visitor Center. Water is available at the entrance station and visitor centers, and during summer months at the campgrounds.

Lodging

There is no lodging within the park, but the nearby towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake have numerous options.

Camping
There are 5 drive-in campgrounds and 2 group camping areas in the park (one group campground is winter only, one is summer only). Three campgrounds, Moraine Park, Glacier Basin, and Aspenglen, take reservations, as does the group-camping area at Glacier Basin. Other park campgrounds are first-come, first-served, and fill on most summer days. There are no electric, water or sewer hookups at any campsites. The water is turned off in the winter at all year-round campgrounds but drinking water is available at entrance stations and open visitor centers.

Backcountry

You must have a backcountry and wilderness permit to camp overnight in the park's backcountry or wilderness. You can pick one up at the Headquarters Backcountry Office or at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. To minimize impacts on the park's resources, the number of permits issued is limited. You may obtain day-of-trip permits in person year round. You may make reservations by mail or in person anytime after March 1 for a permit for that calendar year. You may make reservations by phone from March 1 to May 15 and anytime after October 1 for a permit for that calendar year. By Backcountry/Wilderness Permits, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517.

You can also call the backcountry office at +1 970 586-1242 to reserve a permit. For all reservations:

 * 1) Include your name, address, zip code and telephone number.
 * 2) List an itinerary with dates corresponding to campsites or crosscountry area where you plan to stay. If you plan to stay in a crosscountry area, indicate the areas and elevation where you wish to camp.
 * 3) Specify the number of people that will be in your party. (Limit of 7 per party for individual campsites and crosscountry areas. Limit of 12 per party for group campsites.)
 * 4) There is a $20 administrative fee for permits during peak season periods (non-refundable). Fees are not to be sent when requesting reservations, but are payable (by cash or check only) when the permit is issued.

During the busy summer months, if you have a permit reservation, you must pick up the permit by 10AM on the first day of your planned backcountry or wilderness stay, otherwise, the permit will be cancelled in its entirety, and given to other backpackers. If you know you will not be using your permit, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible.

Stay safe

The greatest danger to most park visitors is due to altitude. The entire park is above 7,500 feet and ranges as high as 14,259 feet, so it is important to take time to acclimate before undertaking strenuous activities. Even driving at high elevation can affect sensitive individuals. Altitude sickness symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, rapid heartbeat and insomnia. Also note that high elevation increases the chance of dehydration, severe sunburn, and the aggravation of pre-existing medical conditions. Drink several quarts of water per day to ward off dehydration. Wear and reapply sunscreen often. If you begin to feel sick or experience any physical problems descend to lower elevations.

Be aware of the weather. A bright, sunny day can turn windy and wet within a matter of minutes with high winds and driving rain or snow. Be prepared for changing conditions by dressing in layers and always carrying gear appropriate for both cold, wet weather and bright, sunny conditions. If caught in a lightning storm above treeline get away from summits and isolated trees and rocks and find shelter (but avoid small cave entrances and overhangs) and crouch down on your heels.

Other park dangers include wildlife - never feed wild animals, and always give them their space. Animals are unpredictable, particularly if they feel threatened, and even a deer is capable of killing a human. To protect against larger predators like bears and mountain lions make noise while hiking to avoid startling an animal, and use bear-proof containers to store anything with a scent; this includes food, toothpaste, deodorant, empty food wrappers, or anything else that might attract a bear's interest.

Park streams may contains giardia and other water borne diseases, so always purify water before drinking. Be careful on snowfields, particularly on steep slopes where avalanche dangers may be high.

Go next

 * Estes Park - This mountain town borders the park to the east of the park, offering lodging, food and shopping options.
 * Grand Lake - Bordering the park to the west, this town also offers amenities for travelers.

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Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains are a major chain that extend down the western side of North America.

Regions
There are numerous definitions on where they start and end, but most people consider the northern end to be at the tri-point between British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories and the southern end to be in northern New Mexico.

 * Rocky Mountains (Canada)
 * Rocky Mountains (United States of America)

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 * The Andes of South America

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Rocky Mountains (Canada)

The Rockies are a region of Canada that more or less form the border between the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. The roads and railway routes here are amongst the most beautiful in the world. Much of the Rocky Mountains of Canada lie within various national and provincial parks. The Canadian Rockies continue southward, as the American Rockies.

Regions
Wikivoyage has a separate article for the Alberta Rockies region so see there for more detail, but in brief the main attractions here are:
 * Banff National Park, including the towns of Banff and Lake Louise
 * Jasper National Park, including the town of Jasper
 * Kananaskis Country, including the town of Canmore

However, the Rockies also extend into Southern Alberta, notably the Crowsnest Pass and Waterton Lakes National Park.

The British Columbian half of the Canadian Rockies are within the Northern British Columbia and Kootenays regions, and more specifically the sub-regions of Columbia-Rockies and East Kootenays (which includes Yoho National Park and Kootenay National Park)

Alberta

 * , not in the Rockies, but the closest major city and airport to them.
 * , oldest and most famous resort town in the Canadian West.
 * , newer cousin to Banff.
 * , a series of small, former mining towns which amalgamated, less touristy than Banff or Jaser.
 * , gateway to Jasper park.
 * , hub of Jasper Park, less crowded alternative to Banff.

British Columbia

 * , main town in southeastern BC, complete with a small airport.
 * , right in the Rockies, famous for skiing and snowboarding.
 * , increasingly popular resort town, and closest town west of Yoho National Park.
 * , sporting town with ski resort, outdoor skating trail, and outdoor curling tournament; hot springs located at nearby Fairmont Hot Springs and Radium Hot Springs.
 * , former mining town, now known mostly for German-themed kitsch and mountain biking trails.
 * — a world-class snowmobiling destination close to Mount Robson Provincial Park.

Other destinations

 * , the granddaddy of all Canadian national parks. A world-famous destination since 1885.
 * , wilderness area centred around the hamlet of Nordegg along the David Thompson Highway (Highway 11)
 * , northern cousin to Banff, with all the scenery and half (or less) the traffic.
 * , not a national park, and therefore not as famous, but also full of mountain scenery.
 * , home to the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies.
 * , southern Alberta park with resort town and a lake that stretches into Montana, part of Waterton Glacier International Peace Park.
 * , in BC just across the border from Banff
 * , in BC just across the border from Banff

Understand
The history of the Canadian Rockies - like that of so much else of Canada - is based in the fur trade and the railway. The first Europeans to view the Rockies were a ramshackle collection of pioneers who ventured there on behalf of their respective fur trading companies. Most significantly, David Thompson ventured through Howse Pass on behalf of the North West Company in 1804, establishing Kootenay House, near what is now Invermere.

In 1871, Canadian Prime Minister Sir John A MacDonald convinced British Columbia to join Canada with the promise of a national railway that would connect it to the rest of Canada. The Canadian Pacific Railway was completed on November 7, 1885, and the last spike was driven in Craigellachie, BC.

In the following 50 years, Banff, Jasper, Waterton, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks were established, and the area became a tourist destination. The gorgeous scenery and unblemished wilderness are but some of the reasons that most of the area is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and draws millions of visitors every year.

There is wide variability of atmosphere throughout the area. Banff and Lake Louise are likely the most developed towns, while the villages of Field and Elkford attract more through their natural splendour than via any attractions within the communities themselves.

The region is probably one of the most scenic in the world between the spectacular mountains, widespread forests and glacier fed lakes. The weather in the summer tends to be hot (30°C) and sunny. In winter it is colder at around -15°C and fantastic for skiing at the area's many resorts.

Talk
The people living in this area are Anglophone Canadians and therefore speak English. Many Brits, Australians and New Zealanders work in the tourism industry during the peak summer months, meaning that you will hear English with a wide variety of different accents. Canadian National Parks are operated under Federal jurisdiction, and therefore have signs, brochures and (theoretically) all services in French, as well as understandable pictograms. Banff is a major international destination, and the tourist industry recognizes the role of international visitors; tourist services are usually available in Japanese and German, and increasingly in languages such as Mandarin and Spanish.

In the Canadian Rockies, Banff townsite is the most foreign-language-friendly, followed closely by Lake Louise. Jasper is the next best bet, with travellers advised to check before travelling to smaller or more remote sites such as Radium, Field, Waterton and Kananaskis.

By plane
The closest international airports are located in Calgary and Edmonton. Some travellers arrive into Vancouver either fly to the regional airport in Cranbrook or drive to the Rockies.

There are tour operators that transport passengers between Edmonton and Jasper via train and bus.

By car
Banff is about a 2-hour drive from Calgary. Jasper is about 3 hours from Edmonton. Either one is about a 10- to 12-hour drive from Vancouver. The highways from Vancouver run through alpine passes, and can be closed or slowed due to avalanches, accidents or other such problems. Closures are most common in winter, which is roughly from October to May. Drivers with little or no winter driving experience are cautioned against long alpine drives in snowy, icy or cold conditions.

By train

By bus
Several intercity bus operators have route that cross the Rocky Mountains, while traveling between Alberta and British Columbia, including the following:

A few additional bus operators have routes between Calgary and Banff, and Edmonton and Jasper. Refer to the listing for the destination city for available operators.

Get around
There are a number of extremely scenic highways through the Rocky Mountains.

 * Icefields Parkway - connects Banff to Jasper

Do

 * Hiking in the Canadian Rockies — a popular pastime in the region.

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Rocky Mountains (United States of America)

The Rocky Mountains, the Rockies for short, divide the western United States of America from the Great Plains.

The Rocky Mountain states contain many of the country's greatest national parks, Indigenous American communities, and a vivant Old West heritage. The land is great for outdoor life, such as skiing and snowboarding in the winter, and road and mountain biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, and white water rafting in the summer.

States
The Rockies also extend into northern New Mexico and north-central Utah (both however are considered part of the Southwest region). The Canadian Rockies are located in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia north of the U.S. states of Washington, Idaho and Montana.

Cities
Generally speaking this area is rather rural and besides Denver, most places on this list might stretch your definition of "city", especially if you are used to the cities on either coast, Europe or East Asia.

 * – a ski resort in Colorado
 * — the Mile High City, by far the biggest urban center in the region; also attracting young and creative folks
 * — the Mile High City, by far the biggest urban center in the region; also attracting young and creative folks
 * — the Mile High City, by far the biggest urban center in the region; also attracting young and creative folks
 * — the Mile High City, by far the biggest urban center in the region; also attracting young and creative folks
 * — the Mile High City, by far the biggest urban center in the region; also attracting young and creative folks
 * — the Mile High City, by far the biggest urban center in the region; also attracting young and creative folks
 * — the Mile High City, by far the biggest urban center in the region; also attracting young and creative folks

Understand
The Rocky Mountains are huge: in length as well as height. Ranging over 3,000 mi (4828 km) from British Columbia to New Mexico, and reach as high as 14,440 ft (4,401 m) above sea level (Mt Elbert in Colorado). For the past four centuries, visitors have come to encounter from the long flat plains in the east to the shocking and iconic wall of the Front Range just east of the continental divide—the Cheyenne aptly called the mountains, "Rock on the Horizon."

Northern Idaho (also called the "Panhandle") is on Pacific Time. This is one hour earlier than the rest of the region.

As the Rocky Mountains were a merciless barrier for American settlers, the indigenous Americans ruled the land well into modern times. The 1804-06 Lewis and Clark expedition charted the northern Rockies, and paved the way for the Oregon Trail from the 1840s and onwards, marking the beginning of the Wild West era.

Although traditionally considered to be a conservative region, demographic changes have shifted Colorado quite solidly blue in the last few elections.

By plane
The largest and most popular entry point into the region is, which is one of North America's principal flight hubs and serves as a hub or focus city for Frontier, Southwest and United. Domestic flights to the other major cities in the region, like Cheyenne, Boise, Billings, or Jackson, should be easy to find from any American hub airport.

By train
Amtrak has two daily routes that run through the Rocky Mountains. While trains can be more expensive than flying and only marginally faster than buses, these routes offer breathtaking views that you are unlikely to get elsewhere as well as perks such as more legroom or a couchette to sleep in. The trains also serve as an important link to the outside world for communities that have no or few other transport options.

 * California Zephyr: Operating between Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area, this is perhaps Amtrak's most scenic route, showcasing a wide range of American landscapes. It stops in Denver, the ski resort of Glenwood Springs (near Aspen) among other smaller communities.
 * Empire Builder: Operating between Chicago and Seattle/Portland, this train runs along the northernmost parts of Montana, stopping in several small communities. Most notable, Whitefish, a popular ski and outdoor destination and at the Glacier National Park.

By car
Route 25 is the major north-south highway, leading up from New Mexico, while I-70, I-80, and I-90/94 are the major east-west highways. Be aware that passes do get closed due to inclement weather (snow) in winter months, in particular I-70 is prone to this. Bus routes exist, mostly through Greyhound, but given the long distances, flying is often cheaper than paying for gas and bus fares on the road.

Get around
Getting around the Rocky Mountains can be tough. Mountain passes freeze in the winter, as you might expect, and many roads are risky, if not impassable under heavy snow. Moreover, you'll run through more gas per mile in the high altitudes. Flying is often a very good alternative in the winter, since Denver airport offers flights straight to ski slopes off in the mountains, as well as to virtually all the cities in the region.

During the warmer months, however, driving becomes a great way to explore the region. Some of the most spectacular drives in the country are located here among the high mountains and endless wilderness. It can also be the only way to get to destinations off the beaten path, since, as you might expect, there's not a lot of public transportation in this vast and lightly populated section of the country.

While the region very much grew around the railroad, today rail travel is even sparser than in the rest of the US. That said, the Denver area has a decent commuter rail / light rail system and there is the Winter Park Express during the skiing season right to the slopes of Winter Park (Colorado).

See

The sights here are not urban in the slightest. With the exception of Denver, there are no large cities. Wyoming has fewer people than Alaska and is proud to be America's least populated state. Colorado boasts the highest overall elevation in the USA. Come here to admire the wildlife and spectacular vistas in the national parks. Many of North America's most renowned parks are here, from the geysers of Yellowstone, to the glaciers in Montana, to elk and bighorn sheep wandering among the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park. Black and Grizzly bears, wild cats, and buffalo are also found in the region.

Also of interest are the old mining and cowboy frontier towns that once contained most of the region's population. Many old gold mine towns have transformed themselves into a tourist economy destination, with tours leading right down into old gold mines. The cowboy towns remain, however, and that way of life has not yet died out. A good example is Leadville, Colorado. In addition, regional cultures including the indigenous Hispanic and American Indian populations, add long and proud heritages to the mix.

Do
Outdoor adventure is the main course on the Rocky Mountain platter. There's wonderful hiking just about everywhere, from the ravines in the plains in the east, to canyons in the west, to the high mountain trails along the Rocky Mountains spine. Trails are managed by the National Park service, State Park services, and National Forest and Grasslands services. Camping is widely available throughout all the wilderness regions of the Rocky Mountain states. Outside of the National Parks, it's not even regulated—you can just drive into any national forest and pitch a tent wherever you fancy. Hunting and fishing is regulated heavily by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, to protect local fauna from overhunting, but the activities are widely practiced, and you'll have some beautiful areas in which to enjoy them.

The biggest draws to the region are the fantastic downhill winter sports. Ski resorts like Aspen and Vail rank among the world's finest, and are priced accordingly. But there's a wealth of other more affordable, and still fantastic options. The ski season in the Rockies starts early in the late Fall, and lasts long until the late Spring. The snow quality is magnificent, and the weather usually surprises with how warm it can be.

Sporting events are not quite so widely available as you would find in other parts of the country (simply because there are fewer big cities here), but Denver makes up for that, with a lively sports culture, and one great football team, the Denver Broncos. If you're interested in the cowboy culture of the Rockies, look for a rodeo—especially away from the ski resorts and the biggest national parks, they're not half as touristy as you might suspect.

Eat
You can find great food in the Rocky Mountains if you know where to look for it. Given the vastness of the region, fine dining is generally concentrated in urban areas like Denver, college towns like Laramie or Boulder, the fine old lodges in the most popular National Parks like Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons, as well as the end-destination ski resorts like Jackson Hole, Aspen, Telluride and Vail. Fast food, chain restaurants, diners and bars and grills are the norm for the majority of the Rockies. Throughout the countryside, you'll be pretty much limited to small places with plenty of character, but also the same old dishes — hamburgers and steak are staples here. It is, however, a very good place to add elk and bison to the list of animals you have consumed.

Drink
Drinking, on the other hand, is a time honored activity in the Rockies, and it is done well. Colorado in particular is home to an enormous quantity of microbreweries, and you'll never be in want of good local beer throughout the region. Liquor laws are very lax compared to the rest of the country (in general, there are fewer laws out here), and you can often pick up some beers at a drive thru window!

Stay safe
You're very unlikely to be the victim of crime in the Rockies, but you do need to be vigilant about safety in the wilderness. Don't get too close to buffalo, who will charge your car if provoked (and the bulls could smash a car in two if they wanted). Don't leave any food in non-scent proof or reachable containers, and hang your food in a bear bag far enough from your tent where a nosy bear wouldn't check both out in the same outing.

The cold in the winter is the deadliest force around—-make certain that someone else knows where you are when you venture out, and when you plan to return. Always research the conditions in advance, and prepare for them adequately. Many people die in avalanches, or even freeze to death in their vehicles every year. Lightning is the number one killer at high altitudes, and high country weather can change in less than 10 minutes.

Make a point of registering with the local park service when embarking on a multi-day hike, so they know you're out there, and have an idea of how to rescue you should that becomes necessary.

Respect private property. If the sign reads no trespassing, it means no trespassing. Many rural residents, while usually friendly to outsiders, own firearms and don't take kindly to unwelcome people venturing onto their land.

Go next
The Rockies don't stop here, and there's an extraordinary wealth of high mountain trekking opportunities just west in Utah. And to the north are the beautiful Canadian Rockies.

If you're looking for more National Parks, but with a change of pace, head south into the Southwest for iconic red rock and desert parks.


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Noordenveld

Noordenveld is a municipality of 31,000 people (2019) in the northwest of the province of Drenthe, The Netherlands. It is located in an area of forests, heathland, and bocage and comprises Roden, Norg, Peize, Veenhuizen, Steenbergen as well as 21 other small villages and hamlets.

Understand
Noordenveld is a rural municipality in the northwest of the province of Drenthe, bordering the province of Groningen to the north, Friesland to the west, the municipalities of Tynaarlo and Assen to the east, and Midden-Drenthe to the south. The main village of the municipality is Roden, which forms the economic centre. Many of the villages in the municipality are so-called brinkdorpen, which means they are centred around a brink or 'village green'. Another village of touristic interest is Veenhuizen, which used to be a reform housing colony and a penal colony.

Tourist information
There are three tourist information centres in Noordenveld.

By car
Noordenveld is southwest of the city of Groningen, and northwest of the city of Assen. By car, the area can be accessed via motorways A7 (Amsterdam-Groningen-Germany) and A28 (Utrecht-Zwolle-Groningen).

By bus
The key frequent bus route into Noordenveld is bus line 4, which frequently (2-6 times per hour) runs from the main railway station of Groningen via Peize to Roden (25 minutes, €5). The less frequent bus line 83 (once per hour) runs from Leek, via Roden and Norg, to Assen, and bus line 18 (1x/hour) runs from Assen via Norg to Drachten (Friesland). Veenhuizen can be accessed by using bus line 14 (once per hour), from Assen via Veenhuizen to Drachten. All these bus lines are operated by Qbuzz.

By bicycle
The best way to get around in Roden and surroundings is by bicycle. Bicycles can be rented at Stuurwold (Nieuweweg 26A, Roden) or at Bike Totaal Stellingwerf (Oosteind 25, Norg).

By bus
The main bus routes that are useful within Noordenveld are bus lines 4 (between Roden and Peize) and 83 (between Roden and Norg). There are no direct bus connections between Roden/Norg and Veenhuizen.

Dolmen sites
The province of Drenthe is famous for the large number of dolmen sites (in Dutch 'hunebedden '), megalithic tombs. Two of them are in Noordenveld.

Eat

Hotels
A range of hotels, mainly three-star mid-range hotels, is available in Noordenveld, amongst others in the villages of Roden, Norg, and Veenhuizen.

Go next

 * Westerkwartier — wetland and bocage area just across the border in Groningen province, with the Nienoord estate
 * Assen — the provincial capital of Drenthe
 * Groningen — the economic and cultural centre of the Northern Netherlands

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Rodeo (New Mexico)

Rodeo, a tiny unincorporated hamlet in Hidalgo County, lies in the southwestern corner of New Mexico on Highway 80. Its location less than a mile from the Arizona border makes it the westernmost community in the state.

Understand
Founded as a stop on the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad, Rodeo became a transit point for cattle being transported in the San Simon Valley. Rodeo is the gateway to the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains and the Peloncillo Mountains to the west.

Hidalgo County is the southernmost and westernmost in New Mexico, bordering the states of Sonora and Chihuahua. The entire county has fewer than 5000 people, with most of this population resident in the small city of Lordsburg.

Get in
Rodeo is located on New Mexico State Highway 80, a surviving section of an early coast to coast highway known as the Broadway of America.

 * I-10.svg & New Mexico 80.svg From I-10 in the north exit at Road Forks (Exit #5) and proceed to Granite Gap and then follow Highway 80 as it descends into the San Simon Valley.  Another  brings the traveler to Rodeo.
 * New Mexico 80.svg & Arizona 80.svg From Douglas, Arizona drive 50 miles (80 km) north on Highway 80 to reach Rodeo. NM-80 becomes AZ-80 upon crossing the state line into Arizona.

See
Rodeo is the gateway to the Chiricahua Mountains and the Coranado National Forest. There are hiking trails throughout the Chiricahua Mountains, many with trailheads accessible from the east and Cave Creek canyon has several campgrounds for visitors. There are no established trails in the Peloncillo Mountains.

In addition to hiking, birding is a major activity. The Chiricahua sky islands are known for their variety of unique species with over 375 recorded species including the elegant trogon.

Do

 * Astronomy
 * Aviation
 * Bird watching
 * Classic arcade game museum
 * Hiking
 * Horseback riding

Buy

 * Chiricahua Desert Museum
 * Chiricahua Gallery
 * Roger McKasson Studio

Go next

 * Tucson and Nogales (Arizona)

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Rogaland

Rogaland is a county in West Norway. Rogaland is a highly varied area from the sandy beaches and flatlands at Jæren, to the jaw-dropping cliffs of Lysefjorden, to charming lakes and fjord of Ryfylke and the barren uplands within.

Regions
- the North-Eastern corner of Rogland, includes islands, fjords, valleys and uplands around the inner part of the great Boknafjorden.

Towns

 * Is the largest town in southern Rogaland.
 * , approximately 2 hours from Stavanger and 3 hours from Bergen (in Hordaland).
 * - a small white-wooden town on the southern point of Karmøy island; protected by law since 2018.
 * - suburb of Stavanger and home to the airport as well as long sandy beaches
 * , the largest town in Rogaland. Well known as an oil-town. Due to the oil, the town is very international. The town also has the newest university in Norway (founded in 2004).
 * - a small white-wooden town on the southern point of Karmøy island; protected by law since 2018.
 * - suburb of Stavanger and home to the airport as well as long sandy beaches
 * , the largest town in Rogaland. Well known as an oil-town. Due to the oil, the town is very international. The town also has the newest university in Norway (founded in 2004).
 * - suburb of Stavanger and home to the airport as well as long sandy beaches
 * , the largest town in Rogaland. Well known as an oil-town. Due to the oil, the town is very international. The town also has the newest university in Norway (founded in 2004).
 * - suburb of Stavanger and home to the airport as well as long sandy beaches
 * , the largest town in Rogaland. Well known as an oil-town. Due to the oil, the town is very international. The town also has the newest university in Norway (founded in 2004).

Other destinations

 * An island close to Haugesund. Karmøy means "the island that gives shelter from the open sea", known for the Vikings. It is this route that gave Norway its name ("the way to the north").

Understand
Rogaland is the county on both sides of the wide Boknafjorden, as well as the valleys, uplands and smaller fjords to the east. The county consists of several distinct parts. Stavanger is the main city and sits on the northern end of the Jæren flatlands. Stavanger together with adjacent towns Sola, Sandnes and Randaberg is the third largest urban area in Norway with some 230,000 inhabitants (as of 2020), behind Bergen and Oslo. These towns are governed as independent municipalities and not officially regarded as one city but are often just referred to as Stavanger. Sandnes and Stavanger have practically merged and the city line is barely visible as the most densely built up area is the business district around the city line. Sola airport and suburb is halfway between Stavanger and Sandnes near the business district. Stavanger town itself covers a small area (about 50 square kilometers), the city of Bergen is 10 times wider.

Jæren is, by Norwegian standards, an unusual flatland and one of Norway's best agricultural districts. Jæren has wide sandy beaches (also unusual for Norway) and the Jæren coast is not fragmented by islands and fjords as the rest of Norway. Jæren is one of the few places in Norway that resembles Denmark. These flatlands are ideal locations for an airport and Stavanger airport at Sola opened in 1937 as the first civilian airport in Norway and one of the first in Europe with solid (concrete) runway. The airport was strategically important to German occupant during the second World War and was upgraded and expanded during the war. Since offshore oil was discovered off the Rogaland in the 1960s the airport has served the offshore facilities and the Stavanger area enjoyed a boom thanks to the oil business. South of Jæren is the district of Dalane (literally "the Valleys"), including Egersund and hinterland.

Islands in Boknafjorden and narrow fjord branches within belongs to the Ryfylke district. This inner area is very rugged and partly fragmented by fjords, lakes, gorges, cliffs and valleys. Lysefjorden with Pulpit rock is particularly famous. Pulpit rock is but one of many jaw dropping cliffs in around Rogaland's fjords and valleys. From Kjerag cliff waterfalls drop 1000 meters to the fjord (vertical drops may be around 700 meters making this one the tallest single drops in the world). At the same time there is relatively even upland/mountains known as Ryfylkeheiene above the deep valleys and fjords. Abundant rain on the uplands and steep terrain makes this area ideal for hydro power and the Ryfylke is home to the largest hydro power plant in Northern Europe.

North of Boknafjorden is the Haugalandet district. Haugalandet is peninsula fragmented by small fjords as well as Karmøy island connected to Haugesund by bridge. Haugesund is the town of Haugalandet and Haugesund airport is on Karmøy island.

By plane
Stavanger airport, is an international airport. Flights to Amsterdam, Bergen, Copenhagen, Kristiansand and Oslo. As well as other destinations. Haugesund airport, has among other, scheduled flights to Oslo, Copenhagen (Summer only) and Gdansk.

By train
NSB operates trains from Oslo over Kristiansand to Stavanger. Eight hours.

By bus
Bus from Oslo to Haugesund, on Nor-Way busekpress. Nine hours. There is also bus from Bergen to Haugesund and Stavanger.

By boat
West Norway can be reached by Fjordline ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark, to Stavanger and Bergen. There are also more frequent Color lines ferries from Hirtshals to Kristiansand, from where you can travel by car or train. Hirtshals is reached by DSB train.

By car
From Oslo to Stavanger, use E18. From Oslo to Haugesund, use E134. From Germany to Stavanger, take the car ferry from Hirtshals, as described above.

By train
Local trains Stavanger-Sandnes and Stavanger-Egersund, operated by NSB.

By bus
Local buses, tickets and info by Kolumbus.

By car
At some places car ferries need to be used. They have a fee, usually of NOK 50-100. They go 1-2 times per hour and don't need booking.

See

 * The Lysefjord with the Kjeragbolten.
 * Pulpit rock - Preikestolen.
 * Jæren- A very "non-norwegian" area. A lot of people associate Norway with mountains and fjords; you'll find a very flat area called Jæren, south of Stavanger. Most of this area is Norway's most important farming land. Places like Bryne, Nærbø and Vigrestad are places you can visit here. In Nærbø you'll also find the museum Jærmuseet, which is based on the farming history in the area.
 * Dalsnuten and few peaks around. Major hiking routes start from Gramstad.
 * Melshei - hills and forest hiking. The main route has a light winter/night time
 * Stokkalandsvatnet - beautiful hike around lake
 * Møgedalsholen - hiking area along Figgjo river
 * Hommersåk - a start point for many hiking routes in the area

Eat
Rogaland specialities: Komla, smalaføtter (sheep's feet) and smalahove (sheep's head), pinnekjøtt (meat from lamb), lapskaus (a soup mostly found in Jæren).

Drink
Melkebaren

Megleren Øl & Vinstue Sandnes

Petite

Stay safe
Rogaland has a low crime rate. You should have no problems if you take the usual precautions. Main dangers are the narrow, bending roads and the sea.

Go next

 * Hordaland with Sunnhordland, Hardanger and Bergen
 * Agder with Setesdal and Kristiansand
 * Telemark
 * Danmark via Hirtshals port

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Rogalin

Rogalin is a small village in Greater Poland, located 16 km south east of Poznań, on the northern side of Warta river valley, on a local road halfway between Mosina and Kórnik.

Tourist information
The Rogalin Palace: 2, Arciszewskiego str., 62-022 Rogalin, Phone: +48 61 813 80 30 (mostly only Polish is spoken).

Get in
Most of tourist will come here from Poznań (and probably willing to come back there). They'll be transported by PKS buses, running appr. 15 times daily from bus station in Poznan through Mosina or Wiorek. There’re unfortunately much less connections on weekends, so – if possible – it's better to plan the journey between Monday and Friday. Those who wish to make a round trip to Rogalin and Kórnik in one day must be prepared, that buses between these two places run only few times a day, so it's better always to check the timetable on By car – the quickest option is to ride through south-eastern suburbs of Poznan (Staroleka district), and later on through village called Wiorek to Rogalinek, and from there left along road #431 to Rogalin.

See
The main attraction is the baroque-classicalistic palace of the Raczynski Family, built in present form in 1770s. The complex consists of a palace with two out-buildings, a French-style park and horse-cabs house. In the right (northern) out-buildings there is a collection of remembrances of Edward Raczynski, the last president of Poland in exile. The cabinet of sir Raczynski (which is an exact copy of his London flat at 8, Lennox Garden, where he spent last 26 years of his life) is a very unique place for history-lovers. In the northern part of the main palace building a collection of painting is exhibited. The gallery has worked since 1939 and shows over 250 paintings from Raczynski family collection. One can find here pictures of e.g.: Jan Matejko, Jacek Malczewski (who was a court-painter of the Raczynskis), Stanislaw Wyspianski, Leon Wyczolkowski and works of foreign artist like: Frits Thaulow, Maurice Chabas, Albert Besnard, and others. Just next to the road leading from the Palace eastwards there's a horse-cabs house with a good collection of old cabs; most of them were bought in England.

Nevertheless, the works, all visitors should see:

Sleep
Rogalin is located not far from Poznań, so you can easily make a half-day trip from there, but for those, who prefer out-of-city accommodation, there are several opportunities:

Go next
A perfect idea would be to connect one-day trip Poznan-Rogalin-Kórnik and back to Poznań, but it seems to be possible only for car-owners (or cyclers). It is also easy to link a visit to Rogalin with a short stay in Wielkopolski National Park, which is only few kilometres away. You can also travel to Rogalin through Puszczykowo or Szreniawa.

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Rogers (Arkansas)

Rogers is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas.

Understand
Rogers is a medium-sized town in Northwest Arkansas, in the Ozarks region, and is part of the Rogers-Bentonville-Springdale-Fayetteville metropolitan area. Rogers was founded in 1881 by a railroad baron, and has a historic brick-streeted downtown from its heyday in this time period. However, development has sprawled around Interstate 540, leaving some older parts of town run-down. Rogers is essentially a small town that has had widespread suburban development, leading to heavy traffic on arterial streets. Most of the city outside downtown is unfriendly to walkers and bikers.

Rogers offers fairly easy access to other cities in the region as well as rural areas in the Ozarks, with a wealth of outdoor and recreational opportunities.

By plane

 * The closest airport is the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.

By car
Interstate 49 (formerly Interstate 540) is the main highway coming from Fort Smith and traveling north into Missouri. From the east, scenic highway 62 also leads to Rogers from Eureka Springs.

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Rogers (Minnesota)

Rogers is in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota.

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Roha

Roha is a small city in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.

Understand
While Roha village is small, the broad taluka (administrative division) of Roha has a population of around 170,000 and is a centre for chemical manufacturing.

Get in
Roha can be reached via rail or road. The nearest international airport is in Mumbai.

Do
In the neighbouring village of Kolad, there are several adventure sports facilities, primarily specialising in white water rafting on the Kundalika River.

Go next
Roha is close to the picnic destination of Alibag.

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Rohilkhand

Rohilkhand is in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Cities

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The name "Rohilkhand" literally means "Lands of the Rohillas". The Rohillas were a Pashtun tribe living in what is now Afghanistan, who migrated in large numbers to the region in the early 18th century. These days, their culture and presence is seen more greatly in towns like Bareilly, Moradabad and Rampur.

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Rohnert Park

Rohnert Park is a city located in Sonoma County in the Bay Area of California. Rohnert Park is a small city of about 45,000 residents. The city of Rohnert Park, although beautiful, does not offer much regarding tourism.

Get in
Rohnert Park is located 50 miles north of San Francisco, and 10 miles south of Santa Rosa. The city is easily accessed through highway 101.

The closest airports are Santa Rosa, San Francisco International Airport and Oakland. The bus to the airport is operated by Groome Transportation.

By train
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit, or SMART, connects Rohnert Park with Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Novato, San Rafael, and Larkspur, with ferry connections to San Francisco. The extension north to Cloverdale is expected to be completed by 2021 or 2022.

By bus
Rohnert Park is something of a hub for local bus lines, with service from Sonoma County Transit and Golden Gate Transit.

Get around
Most people use a personal vehicle, however, there is a bus system and several taxis. The streets are very friendly for bikes, or walking. The two main bus lines are Sonoma County Transit and Golden Gate Transit.

Do
Play tennis, softball or soccer at one of the many parks. Walk or bike on one of the paths that run through the city.

Buy
Rohnert Park has lots of big box stores, including Target, Walmart, Costco, Ashley Furniture, and Home Depot.

Eat
In addition to the locally owned places listed here, Rohnert Park also offers many chain restaurants. Supermarkets include Safeway, Raley's, Food Maxx, Grocery Outlet, and Pacific Market

Drink

In addition neighboring Cotati is famous for a stretch of bars in the downtown area nicknamed 'The Cotati Crawl'.

Connect
The has free wifi and public computers. To use the computers without a library card, you can present identification to request a guest pass.

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Rohru

Rohru is a town in the Southern Himachal Pradesh, India.

Get in
From Delhi -> Shimla -> Rohru is 14 hour's journey by bus.

Get around
This is a hilltop with wonderful views of valleys with pine trees.

See
You can visit Hateshwari temple which is famous among the locals.

Do
Popular activities in Rohru include trout fishing, trekking and adventure sports such as hang gliding and paragliding.

Eat
There are plenty of local dhabas near the bus stand.

Drink
Take your own drinks with you if you are a wine lover.

Sleep
Look for GMVN resorts if you can get someplace there.

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Rohtak

Rohtak (Hindi: रोहतक) is a city in Haryana. It is the political capital of Haryana, and ainly famous for reputed educational institutes, cloth market and dairies.

Understand
The district lies in the south east of Haryana state. It is near to National Capital of India, Delhi and comes under National Capital Region (NCR) II. Rohtak is 70 km from Delhi, comes on National Highway no. 10.

Rohtak has its historical background to know more you can ask anybody for village Girawad. A Harappan site with painted grey ware artifacts has been discovered near a village in Rohtak district in Haryana. The site with painted grey ware remains dating back to the Mahabharata period has been discovered at village Girawad on the Madina-Samargopalpur road, in Rohtak district.

This site was found by a research scholar Vivek Dangi, under a team led by deputy director J S Khatri. The team proceeded from Meham towards Madina and discovered the site at village Girawad. The site was spread over an area of 25 acres and rose about 1.5 metres in height from the ground. Material culture available from the site indicates that the economy of Girawad was based on agriculture. Boundary wall, early Harappan pottery, furnaces and other antiquities found during surface explorations are sufficient evidence to prove its antiquity to that of early Harappan times.

As many as 45 early-Harappan and Harappan sites had so far been discovered on the ancient river bed of Drishadvati and its tributaries in Meham Block itself. It means that this area was thickly inhabited during Harappan times. The discovery of large number of Harappan and painted grey ware sites in the Satluj-Yamuna divide would help the archaeologist in providing evidences to complete the missing links of the Indian history.

A vast stretch of present day Haryana where the now dried Saraswati river flowed presented remnants of Harappan civilisation.

Weather
Rohtak has the typical north Indian climate, almost the same as that of Delhi.

Get in
You can reach Rohtak by train and road directly. Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is also 70 km from Rohtak. A 6-lane highway is under construction. After it is completed the journey time will be reduced and the trip will be safer.

See

Do
You can visit Haryana Tourism's Highway stopover known as Tilyar Lake, which is at the entrance to Rohtak while coming from Delhi. The Tilyar Lake lies in a 132-acre area. The lake forms an integral part of the setup making it one of the greenest stretches one can imagine. It lies close to Rohtak town, some 70 km from Delhi. Tilyar is famous for its lake and zoo.

Also, if you love Bollywood movies, the best place to go is Sheela Theater (a.k.a. Sheela Talkies). Sheela Theater used to be an old-fashioned movie theater but it was transformed into a cineplex.

The Mansarovar Park, which is at the heart of Rohtak city, is also a good place to go for a walk or jogging. The Mansarovar Park is one of the oldest park in the Rohtak city. People from all age groups comes to visit it on a daily basis. It is nicely maintained and well decorated. You can have a picture with two old fashioned cannons placed there.

Buy
You can visit Shouri Cloth market which is Asia's largest cloth market. A visit to the integrated campus of the city is a must, which is a campus of premiere institutes situated in sector 6 behind ISBT. these institutes are a pioneer in creative arts such as school of design, school of film & TV and school of fine arts.

Eat
There are many restaurants.

Drink
If you wish to have some hard drink then you can try Haryana Tourism Resorts. One is in the middle of city and other on the Rohtak-Delhi highway.

Sleep

 * Tivoly Hotel near Sheela Cineplex
 * Lagan Hotel near DPark
 * Viceroy and the Lords Hotel near Ashoka Chowk

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