The American West
Travels in the Western United States : destinations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming
The American West
The American West includes 12 states:
Arizona∙California∙Colorado∙Idaho∙Montana∙Nevada∙New Mexico∙Oregon∙Texas∙Utah∙Washington∙Wyoming
Cowboys & Travel to the Legendary Frontier
Considering a dude ranch vacation? There is so much more to a dude ranch vacation than just riding horses! Check out 5 things we loved on our stay at Rawah Guest Ranch in northeast Colorado, plus 5 tips for your first time on a dude ranch! #duderanch #openwidetheworld
The American cowboy is part of our national collective identity. But how well do we truly know this almost mythical rider of the American frontier?
Just in time for our family road trip to the American West, we’re chucking out cowboy myth and legend and galloping into true American cowboys history. Saddle up and ride along! #cowboys #openwidetheworld
Heading to the U.S. western frontier? Check out our 1-day itinerary on the Fort Worth Stockyards Station National Historic District. Includes a cattle drive, walking tours, and all things cowboy! #fortworth #stockyardstation #texas #cowboy #travel #UStravel
California
California is home to more than 39 million people, the most populous state in the United States. California hosts almost 300 million tourists each year.
More than 2300 miles from Route 66's origin in Chicago sits the city of Pasadena, California. For westbound travelers, Pasadena would have served as a last hurrah, and a gateway to the highway's final stretch into Los Angeles. Here's how to make the most of a day along Route 66 in Pasadena.
Third wave coffee arrived late, but hit hard in Orange County, California. Check out our five top picks for fair trade / direct trade coffee in this part of Southern California.
A veritable tourist mecca, Southern California offers endless vacation options. In addition to amusement parks, did you know SoCal is home to some amazing state parks? Less than two hours from Los Angeles/Orange County and San Diego, Mount San Jacinto State Park is a favorite of active family travelers.
Orange County, California averages more than 4 million tourists each month. A great majority of these visitors congregate in just few key areas of the region. Meanwhile, the oft overlooked Balboa Peninsula offers great beaches and diverse entertainment, with a fraction of the crowds of other county attractions. Here's how we like to spend a day on the peninsula.
The Dodger Dog is a veritable food institution for LA fans. But this ballpark wiener is not the only gastronomic tradition of Game Day. Check out where Angelinos eat before and after the game, too.
Four-time World Champion bull rider and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Tuff Hedeman made a nearby stop on his bull riding tour. He shared some advice with us that's as good out of the bull riding arena as it is in! #tuffhedeman #openwidetheworld