"The Entertainment Capital of the World" ... at nighttime

Nights | Las Vegas | Nevada | USA | 2010-04

Established in 1905, Las Vegas officially became a city in 1911. With the growth that followed, at the close of the century Las Vegas was the most populous American city founded in the 20th century. Las Vegas has one of the highest suicide and divorce rates of the U.S. For similar reasons, Las Vegas has also one of the highest marriage rates of U.S..

"One of the last crossings by vehicles"

Hoover Dam | Nevada | USA | 2010-04

Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the US states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression. Hoover Dam is a major tourist attraction; nearly a million people tour the dam each year. Heavily travelled U.S. 93 ran along the dam's crest until October 2010, when the Hoover Dam Bypass opened.

"McDonalds with a teal 'M' instead of a yellow"

Sedona to Kingman | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

Sedona's main attraction is its stunning array of red sandstone formations, the Red Rocks of Sedona. The formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The Red Rocks form a breathtaking backdrop and so it´s no wonder that in Sedona is the only McDonalds in the world with a teal "M" instead of a yellow "M".

"One of the most unknown beautiful park" - Part 2

Picacho Peak State Park | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

Picacho is a Spanish word meaning big peak. This "big peak" is visible from downtown Tucson, a distance of 45 miles. Picacho Peak State Park is celebrated for wildflowers that appear mid-March to early April following good winter rain. For me it was one of the highlights in our 2010-Travel through the USA.

"One of the most unknown beautiful park" - Part 1

Picacho Peak State Park | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

Picacho is a Spanish word meaning big peak. This "big peak" is visible from downtown Tucson, a distance of 45 miles. Picacho Peak State Park is celebrated for wildflowers that appear mid-March to early April following good winter rain. For me it was one of the highlights in our 2010-Travel through the USA.

"The town too tough to die"

Tombstone | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

Tombstone was founded in 1879 by Ed Shieffelin. He was a scout for the U. S. Army headquartered at Camp Huachuca. Ed frequently searched the wilderness looking for valuable ore samples. Soldiers from the camp told him the only stone he would find was his tombstone. Tombstone is famous for its Western History where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday fought in the well-known OK Corral Gun Fight.

"Spending a wonderful day"

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Tucson | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place!  The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.

"Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona ..."

Tucson | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

Tucson means 'at the base of the black hill'. Tucson is the 32nd largest city and 52nd largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Beatles song 'Get Back' talks about Tucson, Arizona:'Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona for some California Grass'.

"Desert Wilderness on the Border to Mexico" - Part 2

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a U.S. National Monument and UNESCO biosphere reserve located in extreme southern Arizona which shares a border with the Mexican state of Sonora. The park is the only place in the U.S. where the Organ Pipe Cactus grows wild. It takes 150 years to reach maturity and to reach their maximum of 7-8 Meters (23-26ft).

"Desert Wilderness on the Border to Mexico" - Part 1

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a U.S. National Monument and UNESCO biosphere reserve located in extreme southern Arizona which shares a border with the Mexican state of Sonora. The park is the only place in the U.S. where the Organ Pipe Cactus grows wild. It takes 150 years to reach maturity and to reach their maximum of 7-8 Meters (23-26ft).

"Snowbirds and White Cities"

San Diego to Ajo | California | Arizona | USA | 2010-04

The term Snowbird is used to describe people from the U.S. Northeast, U.S. Midwest, or Canada who spend a large portion of winter in warmer locales such as California or Arizona. There are places like Quartzsite, Arizona, that have been labeled "white cities" because from a bird's eye view all the motorhomes cover the landscape in white and then in the summer are gone.

"America’s Finest City"

San Diego | California | USA | 2010-03

Because of the mild climate the Americans nicknamed San Diego as America´s Fienst City. SD is the eight-largest american city. According to Forbes magazine, San Diego was the fifth-wealthiest city in the U.S. in 2005, and the 9th safest city in the top 10 list of safest cities in the U.S. in 2010.

"One of the largest in the world"

Zoo | San Diego | California | USA | 2010-03

The San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, is one of the largest and most progressive zoos in the world, with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. It is also one of the few zoos in the world that houses the giant panda.

"The Great Shamu-Show"

SeaWorld | San Diego | California | USA | 2010-03

If you stay in San Diego, the visiting of SeaWorld is a Must. It´s quiet expansive but perhps you make it once a lifetime and so all the money is "relativ". SeaWorld San Diego, the first SeaWorld park, opened on March 21, 1964. The park features shows such as Believe, the current Shamu show and Sea Lions Live, a comedic show with sea lions and otters.

"A lot of Ice"

Flight to Los Angeles | California | USA | 2010-03

Our second travelling to the US with our 2 little children started in L.A. and ended in Denver/Colorado. Our way went from San Diego to Tucson/Arizona. Than to Las Vegas via Sedona and Kingman. And from there via Monument Valley and Moab back to Denver.