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.

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.

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.

Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, making it the 43rd state. As the west was being settled, Idaho was a wilderness through pioneers passed on their way to Oregon. Was built on the Oregon Trail for protection from Indians and became a major stop on the route. The city of Boise grew up near there, and is now the capitol of the state. Numerous other towns had their origins as stops along the Oregon Trail. Flows out of Yellowstone National Park.