In 2006 and 2007 we ventured West for our family vacations. WOW !
First to the Grand Canyon and then to Yosemite in 2006. They should be on your list.
In 2007 we visited Zion Nat'l Parl, Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Arches Nat'l Park in one trip. I highly recommend it to all who read this.
Fine Art images grow there, you just have to take time to see them. Many people appreciate landscapes and nature images as I do, and some are featured below. My wife and children remind me all the time that I couldn't stop myself. I took a combined 2,300 images on those two trips. The month of May is the best time to go in my opinion.
Below are some examples of God's incredible touch and power.