>>1602404>their own distinct culturesSo you've never actually been to the rockies? There a very distinct "western culture"- Granted its not as old as back east cuz white people have only been around for about 200yrs out here...but I would take the large western ranching culture of the rockies over the inbred holler fuckwit culture anyday...
>better biodiversitymaybe for flora but not fauna. Griz, Wolves, Big Horn Sheep, MT. Goats, Bison, Elk, Moose, Wolverine etc...the fauna of the Rockies are way cooler than the Apps or Ozarks.
>more enjoyable to hikeeasier doesnt mean "more enjoyable". If you think all the rockies have to offer is height then you- either havent been there- or are not being objective.
