On the Move: Summer tourism booming in winter resort

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In the United States, some of the most popular destinations for domestic and international tourists are the country's national parks. And every year, the world's central bankers travel to the US state of Wyoming for an annual meeting in the shadow of the Grand Teton National Park. CGTN's Sean Callebs was able to see for himself what the big attraction is.

They come for the beauty and the adventure.

Delivered, to the rugged northwest corner of Wyoming in planes, trains, and automobiles.

But the ride doesn't stop there.

DOUGLAS CLARK TOURIST "This is absolutely beautiful -The scenery, the water is crystal clear -the water is a little cold, but tolerable."

Bud Chatham, has two white water rafting companies that take legions of people down the Snake River each year.

BUD CHATHAM WHITE WATER RIVER OPERATOR "The word of mouth gets out, out there -cause the way it is now is the way it was 50 years ago, 100 years ago and it is the way it is going to be 100 years from now."

Millions of people traveled through the city of Jackson, Wyoming in the shadow of the Grand Tetons.

CECILIE DAVILA JACKSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "A Lot of families come here for the big, 'out west' travel road trip -they hit up all the national parks in the surrounding area -- Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone are just a hop and skip away from us."

They roll through in RVs, and tour buses - a way for people overseas to take in a slice of Americana.

CECILIE DAVILA JACKSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "You also see people from outside the U.S. and when they think I want to experience cowboys, true America -Wild West comes to mind."

So much to see wilderness, wildlife. And so much to do.

This year, the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort estimates 150-thousand people will ride their tram -more than 1,250-meters in vertical lift.

The amazing thing about this region - there is virtually NO summer advertising -it is the reputation that brings visitors to the area.

ANNA COLE JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT "You will see a lot of people starting their vacation or making a stopping point here -to spend a day, to enjoy the Tetons mountains and be outside."

Far more tourists visit the region in the summer than the winter.

But, --resorts make most of their money in the winter, -- when these mountains are covered with snow for skiers, and snowmobiles.

But, future economic growth -could very well be the warm months.

ANNA COLE JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT "We want people to be fit, - be well, and grow their experiences in the mountains."

BUD CHATHAM WHITE WATER RIVER OPERATOR "It is probably the most affordable way of seeing this country. All the towns that are kind of outside the national parks are really able to benefit from that aspect of it."

DOUGLAS CLARK TOURIST "Absolutely best vacation ever."

Sean Callebs, CGTN, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.