Napa Valley is the quintessential countryside town in Northern California that is renowned for its wineries, fine dining, and sweeping valley vistas. The most notable cities in Napa Valley are Napa, Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, Oakville, and Deer Park, and are home to some of the most exquisite wineries in California. Besides the extraordinary wineries, Napa Valley has other prominent natural features, such as mountains, lakes, and rare species of fauna that are equally remarkable. Visitor’s traveling along any of the state routes of Napa Valley can expect the scenic beauty that has been ..read more

Los Angeles, commonly referred to as the ‘City of Angels’ or L.A., is infamous for its entertainment, warm weather, and beautiful beaches. This sprawling metropolis is also the center of the nation’s film and television industry, which is the home of illustrious movie production studios such as Paramount Pictures, Columbia, MGM, Fox, and Universal and Warner Brothers. These attributes are what have led to the city being celebrated and referred to as the Entertainment Capital of the World. Los Angeles is also the second most populace city in the United States, behind New York City, and is the m ..read more

Yosemite National Park is the treasure of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that is most renowned for its granite cliffs, giant sequoia groves, and cascading waterfalls. The park was first protected by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 when he signed the Yosemite Grant, but it wasn’t until October of 1890 that it was established as a U.S. National Park. Yosemite National Park protects nearly 1,200 square miles of pristine wilderness that is open for the public to explore year-round. Since Yosemite is so vast, I have decided to break-up the attractions into three sections: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite v ..read more

Lake Tahoe is a freshwater, alpine lake that straddles California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The lake is best known for its clear, cobalt blue waters that welcome adventurers, outdoor enthusiasts, and laid-back tourists to its shores year-round. Lake Tahoe also lays claim to majestic snow-covered peaks and top alpine resorts that offer premium recreational snow activities. The natural scenic beauty of its wilderness-covered shores is a paradise for anyone looking to escape, relax, and unwind. No matter what season you visit, there are activities that are sure to titillate ..read more

Death Valley National Park, situated on the California-Nevada border, is a landscape of dramatic scenery and astounding contrasts: towering mountains and desolate salt flats, verdant oases and windswept sand dunes, vibrantly hued mudstone hills and rugged canyons. The range and diversity of the isolated environment is remarkable, with each section of the park offering a variety of extreme conditions, stunning textures, and vivid colors. In fact, exploring this challenging environment, which holds the distinction of being the hottest, driest, and lowest point in North America, is most hospitabl ..read more

Situated near the border of northern Arizona in the picturesque American Southwest is the small desert town of Page. It is located on the southern edge of the Great Basin Desert on the Colorado Plateau and is surrounded by Lake Powell to the north, the Colorado River to the west, and a series of intricate slot canyons to the east. Due to its prime location and dry climate, Page is teeming with spectacular vistas, scenic landscapes, and adventurous recreational areas. Along with its outdoor activities, the town also exudes a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, which is deeply rooted in the herit ..read more

Bryce Canyon National Park is part of Utah’s ‘Mighty 5,’ which is a collection of the most prominent national parks found throughout the state. The reserve spans the southeastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau within the Colorado Plateau, and is actually a series of naturally eroded amphitheaters rather than a canyon. It is best known for its surreal crimson-colored rock formations such as spires, pinnacles, fins, and hoodoos. These prominent features are saturated in an array of colors that are so vivid and mind-blowing that it is a challenge to identify each hue. The configurations resemble ..read more

Zion National Park is an enticing outdoor paradise that is part of Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ and has the distinction of being the state’s first national park. The park is nestled within the American Southwest at the junction of the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Colorado Plateau regions. This unique location lends to the park’s combination of four diverse biomes: desert, coniferous forest, riparian, and woodland. Although these can be glimpsed along the scenic drive, a more comprehensive and rewarding experience can be achieved by hiking deep within the rugged landscape. In fact, the park is renowned ..read more

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. It encompasses and protects a vast wilderness that is bursting with some of the highest mountains in the continental U.S. Although the majority of the majestic peaks reside within Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park, the jagged range extends over 3,000 miles from Canada to New Mexico. This expansive mountain range forms the backbone of the west coast and is the site of the Continental Divide, a climactic division of water flow in North America. With over 415 square miles to explore, the park is tee ..read more

Fort Collins is a city in northern Colorado that is situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It is best known as being the home of Colorado State University, which is a prominent university that attracts a sizeable college-age populace year-round. These young adults help enhance the city’s economy through their support of the local microbreweries, art and music scene, and the limitless outdoor recreational activities. They are also the driving force behind the city’s college-town atmosphere through their patronage of the vivacious nightlife and eclectic restaurants. The residents of F ..read more