11 reasons to visit the Western United States
One of my top places in the world to visit, the west of the United States is rich with natural wonders and well-managed national parks. I have raved on about the American national parks in this area in a recent post so will spare you my words and just share a few of the favourite pictures I’ve taken from our visits to these uniquely beautiful parks.
Morning Glory pool, Yellowstone
Jenny Lake, Grand Tetons
Landscape Arch, Arches NP, Utah
Salt plains well below sea level, Death Valley
Thunderclouds gathering, Zion NP
The hoodoos of Bryce NP
Upper Antelope Canyon, Slot Canyons of Arizona
The Grand Canyon - needs no introduction
Channel Islands NP, California
Sequoia National Park
Joshua Tree at twilight
Beautiful collection, but no Yosemite?
Thanks Matt. Haven’t made it to Yosemite yet. Next time in CA I must do it!
Gorgeous collection! I have pics of many of these places as well (I’m from the western US), and love them dearly! (for example, here’s my Morning Glory Pool shot)
Haven’t been yet to Channel Islands (already in trip-planning stage), or Antelope Canyon (ditto). This is one amazing place.
re these all yours? great! And, Yosmite is a must!!
I love your Yellowstone pictures Matt! Thanks for the link to these, and yes, well worth visiting the other spots too.
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Thanks Heather; yes, they are all my pics. I have been very lucky to have the chance to see these areas, and have returned a few times. Awesome landscapes, good access and well managed parks with good hiking trails and sleeping options. (Hey NPS guys, I should be your British PR guy
Great collection! I love the Western US! I would add Big Sur, Yosemite and Joshua Tree
Sweet pics. That last one @ Joshua Tree brings back great memories.
Great pics! Seeing them reminds me of my trip to the West USA: http://www.isabellestravelguide.com/West-USA-travel-guide.html
So many great places to see!! Bummer I missed Antelope Canyon. Can only mean one thing, go back
Thanks Isabelle, Sej and Trailsauce for your comments. Still to go to Big Sur and Yosemite, but they are on the list! Isabelle, do go see Antelope Canyon. It’s overlooked by many who come to Arizona, but well worth a visit.
Great pictures!! I love the first one!