The USA is home to some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes you’ll ever encounter. Our journey through Utah and Arizona’s national parks was nothing short of amazing.
One of our first stops after crossing into New Mexico was Goosenecks State Park. The park gets its name from the unique shape of its canyon, which we found astonishing. Surprisingly, not many people visit this remarkable place, so we almost had it all to ourselves.
Next, we drove through the Valley of the Gods. The name fits perfectly once you see the stunning rock formations scattered throughout the valley. The scenery is filled with incredible colors, and the road, though challenging, offers spectacular views. We even saw a small twister whipping up sand along the way.
In the same area, we visited the Aztec Ruins. Despite their name, these ruins were actually built by the Pueblo people around 900 years ago, not the Aztecs. The site was once a thriving village with a great Kiva, or temple, masterfully constructed using stone and wood. The plastered walls suggest it would have been a comfortable place to live. There’s also a bit of mystery about why the Pueblo people left, though they consider it a spiritual site connecting them with their ancestors.
Not far from the Valley of the Gods, in Arizona, is Monument Valley, famous for its western movies and breathtaking natural beauty. A bit further into Arizona, we found the Grand Canyon National Park, another awe-inspiring natural wonder.
In Nevada, we visited the Hoover Dam, an impressive feat of human engineering.
I’m grateful for the chance to experience such magnificent nature and capture these moments in photos that I’ll never forget.
I’d love to hear from you—what’s the most impressive natural sight you’ve ever seen?