The most beautiful trips in the western USA
The most beautiful places, hikes and trips of the western USA
Thanks to the beautiful landscape and dozens of national and state parks in the western United States, you can take some of the best trips and tours in this world. Come see the best of them.
Hike Grand Canyon South Kaibab Trail
Descent to the very bottom of the Grand Canyon
There is probably no more world-famous place than the Grand Canyon. I had the opportunity to look at the very bottom and meet the Colorado River, which is constantly digging this canyon. The hike is almost 30 km long with an elevation gain of 3000 m, where temperature fluctuations reach up to 40 ° C. On the way down I went the South Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel trail. continue reading
Hike through The Narrows Gorge in Zion NP
Wading in the Virgin River
The Narrows is the narrowest part of the canyon in Zion National Park. At a height of over 300 meters and in places only 20 meters wide. Here one does not leave a trail dry. They wade through the Virgin River. Not always allowed there. If it is the rainy season. The rangers won't let in. There is a risk of drowning. continue reading
A trip to Yosemite National Park
Park with the highest vertical rock wall in the world
It is world famous for its magnificent granite rocks, waterfalls, redwood forests. When you say Yosemite Park, the first thing that comes to mind is the Yosemite Valley with El Capitán, the highest rock face in the world, which is over 900 meters high. This national park in California was founded in 1890. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1894. There is also the largest waterfall in the USA, but it is dry in the summer, so it is not recorded in the photo. The best way to move in the park is with the help of Shuttles. continue reading
A trip to Arches National Park
Road to the symbol of Utah
Arches National Park is located in Utah and is unique with its gates, windows and arches. In the park there is the largest rock gate in the world whose arch is over 90 meters, so it is 3 times larger than the Pravčická gate. But his condition is critical. He is in danger of collapsing completely. There is also a Utah symbol called Delicate Arch in this park. continue reading
A trip to Yellowstone National Park
Under the cover of Yellowstone
Visit the oldest national park in the world. Founded in 1872. It is the coldest place in the USA and its location is over 2000 m above sea level. I have experienced many amazing things that are not just as visible in the world as they are here. Carelessness is no excuse here. continue reading
Trip to Monument Valley
Marlboro country
Few who embark on a trip through the parks of the western United States miss the scenic Monument Valley. You will have the most famous views of this „Marlboro country“ from State Highway 163 connecting Kayenta, Arizona and Bluff, Utah. Monument Valley itself lies between the two ages in the Navajo tribe. continue reading
Trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyons NP
The biggest of the biggest
We visited this national park in California. What makes it special? It's because there are the largest trees in the world, and it's no coincidence that there is the largest tree in the world named General Sherman. The park was founded in 1890. South of it is King Canyons NP, but today it belongs to one administration. This park was included on the UNESCO list in 1976. It is difficult to describe something that one must see with one's own eyes in order to understand the power of trees. continue reading
Driving on Going To The Sun Road
Legendary mountain road in the Rocky Mountains
Going to the Sun Road is a scenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Montana's Glacier National Park. The Solar Road is the only road that passes through the park, through Logan Pass at an altitude of 2,026 m, which is the highest point of the road. Construction began in 1921 and was completed in 1932. It is as well known in the United States as Route 66 continue reading
A trip to Redwood National Park
Behind the tallest trees on Earth.
Redwood National and State Parks (abbreviation RNSP) is a group of four parks in Northern California in the United States. The monument consists of Redwood National Park and Del Norte Coast, Jedediah Smith and Prairie Creek State Parks. The whole reservation consists of a total of 542 km2. The park is home to 45% of the evergreen redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), the tallest tree on Earth. continue reading
Trip to Hoh Rain Forrest
Rainforests in Olympic NP
The coast of Washington State and the Olympic National Park is the rainiest area in the United States. It drops 4,000 mm of rainfall every year and is also one of the rainiest places on Earth. We grinded into the valley of the Hoh River, where Native American tribes lived – especially the Hohs. We visited one of the most beautiful areas of the Hall of Mosses – the Moss Road. 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
Riding Through The Valley Of Death
To the lowest place in North America
Just because of its menacing name Death Valley, aka Death Valley, attracts a lot of travelers to visit. In addition to being the lowest and warmest place in North America, it is also conveniently located between the gambling city of Las Vegas in Nevada and the amazing national parks of the Sierra Nevada in California. For these reasons, it is not missing in almost any of the classic circuits in the western United States. Although there are several trekking routes here (eg to the top of Telescope Peak (3,368 m above sea level), thanks to the huge heat that prevails here for most of the year, and long distances, it is rather an ideal place for classic US car tourism. continue reading
Trip to Mesa Verde National Park
Native American dwellings
Mesa Verde is located in the state of Colorado and is known for its well-preserved Native American dwellings, which are located on this massif, at an altitude of up to about 2,500 meters above sea level. The oldest archaeological finds document the presence of people in this area approximately 7,500 BC. The first stone dwellings were built in the 7th century and larger rock buildings were built from the 11th century. There is a beautiful museum about that. Today, the area is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site continue reading
Las Vegas tour
The most famous city of gambling
There is probably no man who does not know this desert place full of gambling. The city was made famous by Bugsy Siegel, who had Flamingo built outside the center. Las Vegas was exempt from taxes, and this helped the expansion and construction of more casinos, where Flamingo stood, creating the famous Strip Road, on which stands today who wants to mean something. continue reading
Trip to Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
An insight into the Pink Desert
This park is located in the state of Utah and was created by erosion of pink colored sandstone due to the local wind and climate. They call them Coral Sand Dunes. Their age is estimated at 10,000 – 15,000 years. The use of this park is mainly for fans of motor sports. Where these games on motorcycles and go-karts are allowed. continue reading
