![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/nv/vegas/thumb/01.jpg "Paris Las Vegas")
My first few hours in Las Vegas were (surprisingly enough) quite pleasant: a last dinner with my fellow travellers, some free Casino Shows – what more could you ask for? Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2010
A Biblical Place on Earth
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/ut/zion/thumb/07.jpg "View from Angels Landing")
Zion NP got its name from the first (mormon) settler because it was so idyllic and untouched. In fact, it basically still is (considering the fact that it is a tourist destination), and is definitely one of my favourites on this trip. Continue reading
Flying High and Walking Deep Down
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/az/grndcnyn/thumb/55.jpg "Grand Canyon")
My second visit to the Grand Canyon was somehow completely different than the first one: In 2003, I was already speechless when just standing at the rim, and looking down into the canyon. This time, however, I needed a bit more to be in awe again. Continue reading
How to Become an Honorary Indian
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/ut/navajo/thumb/01.jpg "Road to Monument Valley")
The Monument Valley is part of the Navajo Nation Reservation. It is known for its buttes, i.e. isolated stone hills with sheer cliffs, and was also part of our itinerary. Continue reading
Canyons Without End
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/ut/moab/thumb/17.jpg "Grand View Overlook Trail")
Moab is not only an outdoor mecca, and close to Arches NP. It is also close to another national park which is completely different from the first one: Canyonlands NP. Continue reading
Moab, the Outdoor Mecca of the United States
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/ut/moab/thumb/11.jpg "Sunset Hummer Tour")
Originally, Moab was on my wishlist only because of its proximity to Arches NP (which I really wanted to visit). As it turned out, the small town has a lot more to offer than "just" one national park. Continue reading
Arches NP
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/ut/moab/thumb/03.jpg "Delicate Arch")
Our first day in Moab was dedicated to Arches NP. This national parks boasts lots of quite impressive stone arches. Continue reading
Truly Grand Tetons
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/wy/grndtetn/thumb/03.jpg "Jackson Lake")
I have not heard of the Grand Tetons before this trip. Still, this national park is definitely worth a visit. Continue reading
Geysers, and Bisons, and (no) Bears! Oh, My!
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/wy/yllwston/thumb/02.jpg "Bison")
Winter has not yet left Yellowstone National Park either – at least during the night with lows down to 19° F (-7° C). During the day, however, it was nice and sunny, and we could thoroughly enjoy the world's oldest national park. Continue reading
Winter Wonderland Yosemite
![[Picture]](../../regions/usa/ca/sierra/thumb/31.jpg "Yosemite Falls")
I intended this trip to be my summer holiday, and I expected to enjoy (at least) spring-like temperatures in Yosemite. However, here it is still winter: Sub-zero temperatures at night, and a (snow) storm passing through. Continue reading