The Southwest is one of America's most famous landscapes. Contrary to popular opinion, though, it's more than just dust and cacti. The remains of ancient settlements, glittering gemstone logs, massive sandstone arches, imposing dunes, and, yes, more than a few saguaro cacti, make up the southwestern part of the country that's appeared in so many iconic pictures, paintings, and films. It's almost become synonymous with America itself.
Nevada City, California, United States
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What's not to love about Capitol Reef National Park? It's got awesome hikes, stunning scenic drives, breathtaking landmarks, a fascinating history... and it's one of the lesser-visited parks in Utah. Learn about the park's outlaw history (these are the old stomping grounds of Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch), see the massive rock formations on a hike through Cathedral Valley, and keep an eye out for the white sandstone domes that earned the park its name; some think they look like the dome of the U.S. Capitol building!
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From red sandstone arches to scrubby deserts to forested mountains, the American Southwest is an enchanting and distinctive place where petrified forests are made of glittering gemstone minerals, healing vortexes abound, and buried treasure isn't so far-fetched an idea!