WORLD TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS:   SOUTH WEST USA

Joshua Tree National Monument, California

Points of interest at
Joshua Tree National Monument.

Hidden Valley, Keys View and Jumbo Rocks.

Get yourself a
"National Parks Pass" (50$),

if you have planned to  visit   other National Parks and National Monuments. Be prepared, most National Parks do not accept Credit Cards.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

At Lake Havasu City take a short walk to the London Bridge. Here you have a beautiful view over Lake Havasu. The 157-year-old Thames River Bridge was shipped to Arizona and reassembled. The bridge's dedication was in 1971.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Start your visit at Yavapai point for a classic panoramic view into the heart of

Grand Canyon National Park.

In summer take the free shuttle bus that operates on West Rim Drive. Leave the bus at Hopi Point and take the Nature Trail for a walk back to Grand Canyon Village. You can also leave the bus at Hermits Rest for a longer walk. Enjoy the beautiful views at Powell Point and Maricopa Point. As far as the eye can see, the canyon is an open expanse created by the Colorado River and its tributaries downcutting into the uplifting continental plate.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

In the evening enjoy sunset at Maricopa Point. The two hours just before sunset can provide the most dramatic light in which to view the canyon.

Enjoy the great panoramic views at Grandview Point, Moran Point, Lipan Point and Desert View.

Monument Valley, Utah

The red-rock dessert and spires of scenic Monument Valley have been the setting for countless western movies and commercials.

This is the land of the Navajo, where scenery and Native American culture have created a perfect setting for picture taking.You'll need at least two hours to explore Monument Valley on unpaved roads. Your

"National Parks Pass"

is not valid in this park.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Utah

• Rainbow Bridge National Monument
  
  is 50 boating miles (93 km) from Wahweap Marina. It's by far the most popular destination on Lake Powell.

• From the courtesy dock landing in Bridge Canyon, Rainbow Bridge is a moderate half mile (1 km) walk along a rocky trail.

• The world's largest natural bridge, Rainbow Bridge arches to a height of 290 feet (88 meters). It's considered a sacred place by many Native Americans

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

Start your day with the Sunrise at Sunrise Point. Prepare yourself for a hike of approx. 3 hours.

The Queen's Garden Trail begins at Sunrise Point, go north. Follow the Navajo Loop Trail to the amazing Wall Street.

Watch the Sunset in

Bryce Canyon National Park

at Sunset Point where you look down into the Queen's Garden area of Bryce Amphitheater

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

A scenic drive along the 29 km. (18 mi.) of the main park road afford outstanding views of the park and southern Utah scenery. All overlooks lie east of the road. Drive to the southern end of the park and stop at the overlooks on your return to avoid crossing traffic.

Yovimpa and Rainbow point offer expansive views of southern Utah. The park road ends at Rainbow Point. Visit the view points: Ponderosa Canyon, Agua Canyon, Natural Bridge, Fairview Point, Piracy Point and Swamp Canyon.