The World's Most Beautiful Places
“The Needles” are a rock formation of the 18-mile long Mojave Mountain Range that straddles the Arizona and California border and is bisected by the Colorado River, Topock Gorge and Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu is a popular tourist destination for water sports that lies on the edge of the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts. To the west lie the Chemehuevi Mountains.
Spring storm over Split Mountain in Dinosaur National Monumen on the Utah/Colorado border. This is a famous spot for river runners to depart the Green River, after entering at the Gates of Lodore to the north, or coming from points east in Colorado on the Yampa River.
Each spring OHV enthusiasts converge on Moab, Utah for the Easter Jeep Safari. The red rock desert terrain around the city offers miles of trails for explorers of all types to enjoy. This particular spot, overlooking the Colorado River, which winds its way through canyons north of the city, is known as the Moab Rim Trail. Poison Spider Mesa and the Wall Street climbing area are seen in the distance.