Arizona features a variety of scenery and topography. None is more famous that the 277-mile-long Grand Canyon. Moving towards the southwest portion of Arizona, Mogollon Rim over looks a steep drop in elevation to the dry and hot Sonoran Desert. And Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Began colonizing much of Arizona, including Phoenix Valley, Prescott and Snowflake. In 1863, Arizona was organized as a territory, and on February 14.

Colorado is a popular tourist destination and famous for its beautiful scenery. With three national parks, as well as many other mountains, canyons and scenic locations, it is a place that has to be visited. What to See in Colorado. In the southwest corner of Colorado, ancient Indians built cliff dwellings for protection from enemies. Lies to the north, Nebraska.

The Oregon Coast was explored as early as 1543 by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and 1592 by Juan de Fuca. Trappers and missionaries began exploring the area around the year 1800, and the famous Lewis and Clark expedition camped near the mouth of the Columbia River in 1805. Oregon is roughly rectangular in shape. Lies to the north, Idaho. To the east, and California. Two interstate routes serve Oregon. Interstate 5 passes north-south through Portlan.

FOR THE HIKER, TRAVELER, AND OUTDOORSMAN. McGill was built in 1906 to house workers for the mill and smelter of copper mines in eastern Nevada. It overlooks the vast empty spaces of the Steptoe Valley, from the foothills of the Duck Creek Range. The ores are now processed in Japan, but the old buildings are still extant, and the town still thrives as a residential community.

Wyoming became the 44th state of the union on July 10th, 1890. Is in the northwest corner of Wyoming, and the Grand Tetons. And other forested mountains provide striking and beautiful scenery.

Utah, legendary home of the Mormon. Pioneers, is a colorful land of diverse geography, numerous recreational resources, quiet towns and flourishing cities. There are five national parks in Utah, Arches. The Wasatch Front is where the jagged edge of the mountains meets the basins of the Great Salt Lake, and is the home to cities such as Salt Lake City. Which thrive on the water flowing out of the mountains into an otherwise arid land. Utah is bordered by Arizona. On the west, Idaho.