Badlands National Park, South Dakota:
For centuries humans have viewed South Dakota's celebrated Badlands with a mix of dread and fascination. The Lakota knew the place as "mako sica".
A variety of canyons, and fields, nature, and pure beauty.
Chaco Canyon was a major center of Puebloan culture between AD 850 and 1250.
Skull Rock, found in Joshua Tree National Park near 29 Palms, California is an impressive stop for those that venture into the park. The other worldly formations are something to behold as you travel the place where "the streets have no names." (Thank you to U-2 from providing some perfect travel music!)
Of course, no visit to Joshua Tree National Park would be complete without taking the time to spend some time admiring the namesake of the park. The landscape and unique vegitation makes you truly feel as though you are visiting another world.
Go to a desert... Need to find an oasis.
The destination is never the focus of a road trip. The best experiences and photos are along the path to get there.
Whether you're interested in hiking or not, Ordesa Valley is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Europe.
I was traveling through western Virginia, not to be confused with West Virginia. Most of the traveling was through the Shenandoah National Park.