The most beautiful places of the west USA
The most beautiful canyons and rock formations in
West US: California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and partly also Colorado are renowned for beautiful national parks. You will find the most breathtaking canyons and rock formations in the world. There are also amazing redwoods and an interesting Joshua Tree. You will find beautiful scenic roads both inland and along the sea. From the cities it is definitely worth visiting San Francisco or Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon
The most famous canyon in the world
When you say the canyon, so almost everyone can think of the most famous in the world – the Grand Canyon located in Arizona. Not only is the best known but also the longest in the world (446 kilometers), one of the widest (500 m – 29 km). Deep is up to 1,600 meters. continue reading
Zion National Park
National park with a monumental valley
One of the most beautiful national parks in the world is the monumental valley of Zion. Above the bottom of the valley, the stunning rock walls rise. Here you will find some beautiful waterfalls. The whole area is full of hiking trails. The most famous place is the Narrows gorge, often impenetrable due to the high water status. continue reading
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyon full of fairytale towers
Bryce Canyon despite its name is not a typical example of the classic canyon. It's basically a series of gigantic „amphitheaters“ full of fairy rock towers on the eastern end of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, where individual river springs. continue reading
The Yosemite Valley
Valley of granite giants
One of the most famous national parks of the world's is Yosemite National Park. Its center is the impressive The Yosemite Valley from both sides bordered by gigantic vertical granite walls. continue reading
Arches National Park
The most beautiful rock arches of the world
Arches National Park is located north of the Colorado River near the provincial town of Moab. You will find here the most beautiful rock formations like the rock arches and bridges. Most of the viewpoints are available by car + there are beautiful hiking trails. The most beautiful and famous arch is the Delicate Arch. continue reading
Monument Valley
The most famous rock formations of the world
At Arizona and Utah there is probably the most typical „American West“ country, often referred to as the „Marlboro country“. Lonely rock formations are more than 300 meters high above the surrounding orange landscape. The whole area is relatively vastly extensive on unpaved roads. The most coveted outlook is, however, directly from the main road or from the large hotel run by the Navajo tribe. continue reading
Canyon de Chelly
Canyon of Navajo Tribe
The National Monument Canyon de Chelly is very beautiful, yet relatively less well-known. The most famous formation here is a huge rock tower – Spider Rock. It is basically an area with several canyons. Around the two largest – Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto leads a scenic road with several beautiful stops. Trekking at the bottom of the canyon is only allowed with ranger. There are the remains of the old pueblos of the Indian tribe Navajo. continue reading
Sequoia national park
The place with the largest trees in the world
In the Sierra Nevada Mountains live the very old and the largest trees of the world – Sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum) live . At the site of their largest occurrence, the Sequoia National Park was declared. Here you will also find the largest tree of the world, General Sherman. continue reading
Big Sur
Famous coastal road
One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world can be found in Big Sur region. The road leads boldly high up the cliffs. Along the way are several beautiful bridges, including the most famous – Bixby Bridge. In addition, there are a number of beautiful beaches. continue reading
Horseshoe Bend
The largest horseshoe in the world
Not far from the town of Page, Arizona is one of the natural wonders and one of the most photographed places in the US. The Colorado River has long ago excavated a huge (300m deep) meander into the sandstone bedrock that resembles a horseshoe. Since Horseshoe Bend does not belong to any of the national parks, visiting this miracle is absolutely free. continue reading
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Spooky-looking black canyon
Black Canyon of the Gunnison got its name due to the fact that in many places, the sunshine is just a few minutes during the day. Moreover, thanks to the rock in which it excavated operates really dark impression. continue reading
Yosemite waterfall
Great attraction in Yosemite
Yosemite waterfall with a height of 739 meters are among the highest in the world. It is located in the heart of Yosemite National Park, renowned for its granite walls. continue reading
Goosenecks State Park
Amazing meanders of the San Juan River
Not far from Mexican Hat, the San Juan River is making its way through the landscape of amazing meanders. The road leads directly to the most beautiful view, so this natural attraction is very well accessible for anyone. continue reading
Joshua Tree national park
Rock Formations and beautiful Joshua Trees
Just less than 200 kilometers east of Los Angeles is located a beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. Here you will find not only the desert and mountain views of the surrounding mountains, but also the beautifully rounded cliffs and the famous Joshua Tree. There are not only short walks from the parking lots, but also long hikes to the local wildlife. continue reading
Hike through the Lower Antelope canyon
Walk through Antelope Park
From the top just a meandering hole in the ground, an absolutely amazing spectacle from the inside continue reading
Mesa Verde national park
The most beautiful Indian Puebla
Mesa Verde is tbale mountain with many canyons. You will find here the most beautiful Indian puebla in the whole of the United States. Most of them are exposed beneath huge rock overhangs that gave them great protection. Even riding along these mountains is a great experience. From viewpoints, you will see mountains in Colorado. continue reading
Colorado National Monument
Beautiful rock towers over the Colorado River
High above the Colorado River, along the edge of Table Mountain, a scenic road in the landscape of small canyons and rock towers curls like a snake. Typical landscape of the American West colored in red and orange colors. The road offers the best view from the top, if you want to „rock“ the rocks take a few hiking trails what this protected area offers. continue reading
Death valley
The lowest point in North America
Death valley is really a deadly place. Here prevail most of the year the inhuman temperatures. The lowest point is filled with salt plain. There is, however, dunes and beautiful rock formations. The whole valley is bordered by high mountains. continue reading
Valley of the Gods
Small Monument Valley
Valley of the Gods located in Utah is such a small but very beautiful analogy to the famous Monumnet Valley. The whole area leads only paved road, so some sections may be less passable for ordinary passenger car. There are also a number of beautiful rock formations and few other tourists. continue reading
Diablo Lake
The TOP from North Cascades
We can say about Diablo Lake that it is the main place that everyone in this park will visit. Its turquoise color is given by the local glaciers. They shatter the stones into fine sand, giving all lakes a shimmering turquoise or blue color. These glaciers are located in the North Cascades National Park more than 300. There are countless cascading waters from melting glaciers. Ross Lake continues to flow into this lake. continue reading
Capital Reef national park
The region of rocks and petroglyphs
Capital Reef National Park is one of the most extensive parks. It offers all of Utah's classic rock beauty: rock bridges, deep gorges, and colorful rock formations. In addition, there are significantly fewer tourists than the more famous national parks around. continue reading
Utah State Route SR9
Road to Zion National Park
Zion Valley is definitely one of the most beautiful national parks in the USA. If you go to the road number 9, you will enjoy the beautiful landscape along the way. continue reading
San Francisco
The most beautiful city of California
San Francisco is the most important city in northern California. It's part of a large agglomeration, including surrounding cities like Oakland on the other side of the bay. The city is famous for the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz prison or a steep hill on which was filmed many a car chase. continue reading
Canyonlands National Park
The gigantic canyons area
The area of Canyonlands in Utah is for someone really to bleak and lifeless. It's actually a combination of two main canyons – the Colorado River and Green River and numerous smaller ones. continue reading
Utah State Route SR128
Road leading through Colorado Canyon
Utah State Route 128 is one of the most beautiful scenic wild west roads. It runs virtually along its length through the Colorado River Canyon. Above the river tower huge rock cliffs. You can also find petroglyphs of indigenous people or prospects of rock formations. The journey ends in Moab, the starting point for several national parks. continue reading
Castle Valley
Valley of rock giants
Near the east of the regional city of Moab (a large center of tourism, mainly thanks to the nearby Arches National Park) is the Castle Valley with the typical Utah mountains towering high above the surrounding countryside. These peaks remotely resemble the much more famous Monument Valley. continue reading
Las Vegas
The most famous casinos in the world
When it comes to gambling, most people in the world are the first to attack Las Vegas, Nevada. It has nearly two million inhabitants, including its surroundings. The most important street is undoubtedly The Strip leading through the city center. Here you will find the largest casinos and hotels. continue reading
Goblin Valley State Park
Fairytale Valley of the Goblins in Southeast Utah
State Park in the southeastern part of Utah, which is not as popular as the more famous parks of the West of the USA. You will find typical rock formations reminiscent of fairy-tale characters continue reading
Valley of Fire state park
Rock formations near Las Vegas
Probably the most famous rock formations and Indian petrogilphs in Nevada can be found in Valley State Park by Fire. The whole area of rocks is relatively large, but the most famous places and prospects can be easily reached by car. Here, of course, there are opportunities for interesting hikes. continue reading
Los Angeles
The largest city in the west of the USA
Los Angeles, abbreviated as L.A: is the second largest city in the US. The population of the whole agglomeration reaches about ten million. Apart from the relatively small downtown with skyscrapers, there are mainly low buildings, so the city is really very large. The most famous neighborhood is Hollywood with its Walk of Fame and then seaside towns such as Santa Monica. continue reading
Golden Gate Bridge
The former largest bridge in the world
The largest icon of San Francisco is the monumental Golden Gate Bridge. It is almost three kilometers long and until 1964 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The most beautiful outlooks to the bridge is from the south – from the beach or the adjacent park. Very often, especially in the morning, is hidden in thick fog. continue reading
Molas Pass
High Road Pass in Rocky Mountains
Only a few roads lead through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, but they also have to cross over 3,000 mountain passes. One of them is the Million Dollar Highway (550), which runs through the well-known Molas Pass (3,325 meters above sea level). Near the pass are two beautiful lakes, but you can enjoy only in summer. From autumn to spring the whole landscape is covered with snow. continue reading
Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
The world's highest redwoods
In earlier times, virtually the entire western coast of California was covered by the impenetrable Sequoia sempervirens, the world's tallest trees. Now we find here only a few nature reserves preserving the rest of this beautiful forest. One of them is Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve. The tallest tree here is The Parson Jones Tree (94 meters high). continue reading
Pine Flat Lake
Lake in the foothills of Sierra Nevada
In the picturesque foothills of the Sierra Nevada, on the King River, there is a large lake, or rather a dam, Pine Flat. It is a good starting point for the King River Valley continue reading
Oatman
Interesting city on Route 66
The historic Route 66 linking Chicago to Los Angeles is probably the world's most famous road. Especially some of its sections are worth a visit. Typical stretches worth seeing are about 60 kilometers around the historic city of Oatman. The road here is narrow, leads through the Black Mountains and around the area you can see various abandoned buildings of gold diggers, which originated here during the gold rush in 1915 continue reading
U.S. Route 163
Where Forrest Gump stopped
The name of the road tells no one, but the story of Forrest Gump does. Here was a movie scene where Forrest Gump stopped and his followers waited for what he said. Where to find it? It is between Goosneck to Monument Valley. continue reading
Great Salt Lake
Lake in which it is not possible to drown
The Salt Lake was first discovered by the Mormons, and its size was so great that they thought they had reached the sea and settled there. The lake is constantly drying up. Its concentration of salt exceeds 20% speak of up to 28% concentrate in some places. In most places you can not bathe, but there are areas where it is possible. As it dries up, it has to go on the sharp sand full of salt. The concentrate is so strong that it is impossible to drown. I do not recommend diving. continue reading
Mohave lake
Lake in Mojave Desert
South of Las Vegas, the Colorado River is dammed by the Davis Dam. Thanks to it, Lake Mohave could be formed in the desert. You will find even several nice beaches here. The border between the US states of Arizona and Nevada runs right in the middle of the lake continue reading
Salar Bristol lake
Salar in Mojave Desert
Roughly between Los Angeles and Las Vegas is the driest desert in North America – the Mojave Desert. Its attractions include the salt lake Bristol lake with dimensions of 23×20km. It rarely looks like a lake when it exceptionally rains over the desert. Otherwise it is a classic salar surrounded by mountains. There is a road through this salar, so visiting this place is very easy. continue reading
Portola Redwood State Park
Amazing trees just outside San Francisco
Portola Redwood State Park is located about 30–40 km south of San Francisco. Huge redwoods are already visible here, reaching a height of at least 50 meters and a diameter of 5 meters. There are several trails. Likewise, Campground, which I can recommend when a person is the first day after arrival and wants to find a beautiful place to sleep. continue reading
Kaweah Lake
Dam under Sequoia National Park
Lake Kaweah (213 meters above sea level) is actually a dam built to protect the fertile California basin and the city of Visalia from seasonal or lightning floods. The river of the same name drains a large area of the Sierra Nevada. The lake itself is located in a very picturesque landscape surrounded by grass covered with rocky ridges. It is possible to go for walks or fishing, but most tourists will see the lake and its surroundings only on the way to Sequoia National Park. continue reading
Kernville
A town like western
At the southern end of the Sierra Nevada is located the popular stylish town of Kernville. You will find nice houses here and you can go rafting or mountain biking. continue reading
Hohenweep
The seat of the ancient Indians
If you are at least a bit interested in the history of the original inhabitants of North America, be sure to explore some ancient sites where they lived. One of them, which is relatively little visited because it is off the main roads around the western US is Hohenweep. Here you will find ruins of the old castle and other buildings located above the shallow valley. continue reading
Laughlin
The third largest casino destination in the US
At the very southern end of Nevada is the Gemblers town of Laughlin. It is the third largest casino destination in the US after Las Vegas and Reno. It is also a good starting point to the Mohave Dam or the historic Route 66 continue reading
Grand Coulee Dam
The longest dam in the USA
Grand Coulee Dam built between 1933 – 1942. The dam is 1592 meters long and the crown height is 168 meters. It is the largest power plant in the USA. Located on the Columbia River in Washington State. continue reading
Meteor Crater (Berringer's)
An impact crater in the Arizona desert
About 50,000 years ago, a piece of space iron crashed into today's Arizona desert at speeds of up to 18 km / s. Today, there is a beautiful circular impact crater with a diameter of about 1.2 km and a depth of 180 m. Good accessibility, visual phenomena associated with impacts of space bodies and a perfect information center built on its edge make it a great tourist attraction. continue reading
Washington Pass
Viewpoint in North Cascades
The prospect of the Washington Pass is at the end or at the beginning of the North Cascades National Park, depending on which direction you are going. The view of the surrounding mountains is spectacular and the view here is almost 360 °. Surely everyone here will enjoy the silence and splendor, as it is the least visited national park in the US – an estimated 20 000 tourists a year. continue reading
Cisco Ghost Town
Typical abandoned ghost town
Cisco is definitely not a classic place in the list of the most beautiful places, but rather an interesting location for travelers from the history of the conquest of the Wild West. Here you can simply walk through a completely deserted city with demolished houses and car wrecks. continue reading
