American Travel
Hubs and Itineraries
The
US West the Rockies and the
Pacific Coast of the United States
comprise 13 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, from the Canadian to the Mexican
border, the coast and the Great Plains. A geographically diverse region with
mountains, deserts, rich agricultural lands and spectacular coastlines, it was
settled by succeeding waves of fortune seekers between the second half of the 19th
and the early 20th centuries. Today, this part of the country is
renowned for its entrepreneurs and high-tech industries, wineries, sky slopes,
vacation resorts and a multifaceted entertainment industry.
The Pacific Coast
Sacramento California sits at the confluence of the
Sacramento and American rivers, and is an ideal destination for a
Northern California itinerary and getaways to visit the Wine and Gold Countries,
the Redwoods, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite, Lassen Volcanic
National Park and the Central Valley.
The city has a colorful history filled with humor,
steam trains, ghosts, heroes and villains, the California Gold Rush and other
tales of the Wild West.
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San Mateo California and the
Silicon Valley
is equidistant from San Francisco and San Jose and is home to 90 miles of Pacific
Coastline and Bay Front, charming old-style neighborhoods, vibrant downtowns,
bay front parks, recreational lagoons and Silicon Valley businesses. Explore
the stunning coastline and discover its hidden treasures with an eco-cycling or
hiking adventure or experience whale watching and deep sea fishing.
Sonoma County California
is home to over 425
wineries, miles of rugged Pacific coastline, towering redwood forests, and
proximity to San Francisco. Also, more than 50 nature parks that offer
travelers miles of hiking and cycling trails through towering redwoods or
oak-studded hills, and rivers for kayaking and canoeing.
Wineries Rugged
Coastlines and Redwood Forests
Los
Angeles is a metropolis with an
extraordinary history and a rich cultural heritage. An entertainment capital
that is also home to renowned museums, a flourishing downtown, 75 miles of
sunny coastline and
internationally flavored neighborhoods.
The Nine Cities that comprise Greater Palm
Springs offer an endless supply of sunshine and a local culture ranging from
art and air museums, tours of midcentury modern homes, a living desert - a unique zoo
and botanical garden that specializes in the deserts of the world - hiking, biking at the Indian Canyon, with its numerous natural
springs, Tahquitz Canyon, the Coachella Valley Preserve and the Joshua Tree
National Park, 794,000 acres with two diverse desert ecosystems: the Colorado
and Mojave Deserts. Read More
Oregon
is an ideal winter destination where you can ski on volcanoes in the
Cascade Mountains; a nature lover’s paradise as you watch hundreds of gray
whales spout and storms over the Pacific; a connoisseur destination where you
can sip award-winning Oregon wines and micro beers; an environmentalist’s
delight with
Portland’s
green lifestyle, free downtown transport and local distinctive neighborhoods.
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The
Landscape is diverse, with a windswept Pacific coastline, a
volcano-studded Cascade Range, abundant bodies of water in and west of the
Cascades; dense evergreen, mixed, and deciduous forests at lower elevations;
and a high desert sprawling across much of its east all the way to the Great
Basin. The tall conifers, mainly Douglas fir, along Oregon's rainy west coast
contrast with the lighter-timbered and fire-prone pine and juniper forests
covering portions to the east. Abundant alders in the west fix nitrogen for the
conifers. Stretching east from central Oregon are semi-arid shrub lands, prairies,
deserts, steppes, and meadows. At 11,249 feet (3,429 m), Mount Hood is the
state's highest point, and Crater Lake National Park is Oregon's only national
park.
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Portland located between the
Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Portland is at the northern end of the
Willamette Valley and river which flows through the city and links with the
Columbia River. The citizens and their local government are notable
for: land-use planning, local transport, environment conscious policies, high
walkability, a large number bicyclists and ten thousand acres of public parks.
Neighborhoods The Office of
Neighborhood Involvement serves as a conduit between city government and
Portland's 95 neighborhoods, each represented by a volunteer association
serving as liaison between residents and the city government. Portland and its
surrounding metropolitan area also have the only directly elected metro planning organization the United States with
responsibility for land use, transport planning and solid waste management. Read More
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The Rocky Mountain States
Montana
is western history, national parks, cowboys, rodeos,
railroad towns and guest ranches.
Glacier National Park crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass, offering breathtaking
views and opportunity to see wildlife, the rugged terrain along the way and the
many unspoiled lakes on a wooden boat, kayak or canoe, a guided horseback ride,
or hiking some of the 700 miles of trails.
Bozeman in 1864, John
Bozeman led a wagon train over Bozeman Pass into the Gallatin Valley, where his
friends W. J. Beall and D. E. Rouse staked out the town site for the city of
Bozeman. It is considered
one of the most diverse small towns in the Rocky Mountains, with a mix of
ranchers, artists, professors, ski enthusiasts and entrepreneurs drawn here by Montana’s
world-class outdoor recreation.
Ranch Vacations the state has many unique guest ranches of
different types: dude, working, or luxury resort ranches that offer a diverse
array of activities from horseback riding to fly fishing, spa treatments to
gourmet meals, hiking to rafting. Read More
Wyoming
is the ninth largest state of the Union and includes two
National Parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton, Fossil Butte
National Monument and the Jackson Hole area. Traveling along its western border
through scenic Star Valley to visit the historic town of Jackson, known
worldwide for challenging and exciting winter sports, spectacular Teton
Mountain Range, Old Faithful and the Lower Falls in Yellowstone. Wyoming is
divided into five regions:
The Northwest has two iconic National
Parks, spectacular scenery and welcoming towns with vacation options ranging
from rugged backcountry escapes to serene, luxurious retreats.
The Southwest outdoor enthusiasts,
amateur paleontologists, wildlife lovers and history buffs prefer this region
with beautiful landscape and national treasures such as Fossil Butte National
Monument and the Pilot Butte Wild Horse Loop.
The Central Region the North Platte
River flows through this long, wide swath of the state. Discover Wyoming’s
pioneer story, from scars in the earth left by the Oregon Trail wagons to
fascinating history museums.
The Northeast is home to Devils
Tower, the first national monument, and acres of public land with sagebrush
plains and rolling hills as background for family outings as well as solo
adventures.
The Southeast is home to the Wyoming
State Capitol, recreational and cultural activities.
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Salt Lake City Utah flanked on all sides by
dramatic granite cliffs, Salt Lake is a world-class alpine destination with
outdoor recreation, a remarkable history, and an economy that has transformed a
pioneer town into a sophisticated metropolitan city. Big Cottonwood Canyon and the world-famous Snowbird Aerial Tram
with vistas from the top of 11,000-foot Hidden Peak of over 100 miles. Also, a breathtaking
backcountry as you horseback or bike ride in the Wasatch Mountains. Thrill
seekers can ride down the alpine slide, a new addition to the Snowbird
experience. The Great Salt Lake renowned for its high salinity which varies
between 10 and 25%, second only to the Dead Sea, offers much in the way of
recreation and relaxation. Antelope Island is ideal for a bike ride along the
causeway or experience the trails as you hike, bike and animal watch: deer,
bobcats, coyotes, many varieties of birds and waterfowl, and a small herd of
elk call the island home. The Island's American Bison were introduced in 1893
and now number some 600 animals. Read More
Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region nestled at the base of the
Rocky Mountains, visitors to Colorado Springs can enjoy commanding views of
Pikes Peak from just about any part of town. The multiple recreational
opportunities afforded by the nearby mountains include everything from hiking to
taking in the breathtaking geological wonders at Garden of the Gods Park, Cave
of the Winds and the Paint Mines Interpretive Park.
Colorado Springs has a Thriving Arts and Cultural Scene
History the area’s first inhabitants were American Indian people. The Ute,
Cheyenne, Arapaho and other tribes gathered at the base of Pikes Peak, near its
abundant springs. During the 18th Century both French and Spanish
flags flew over the region. But with the Louisiana Purchase more Anglo-American
explorers and settlers began to venture west. In 1859, Colorado Springs history
is marked with the founding of Colorado City which became the first settlement
in the Pikes Peak region. It was the territorial capitol for a short period and
served as a supply camp for miners traveling to the mining camps west of Denver.
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Phoenix
is the cosmopolitan heart of Arizona, the soul of the American
Southwest and where you
will find sports venues, live music, rooftop lounges, museums, theaters and art
galleries.
Downtown and its Cityscape two
block entertainment district is also home to the Phoenix Convention Center
and Arizona State University’s downtown campus; all served by one of the newest
light rail systems in the nation.
Arizona
Opera produces grand opera throughout the state of Arizona and is
one of only three companies in the US that performs in two cities. In Phoenix,
the company performs at Symphony Hall in Downtown.
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