Carlsbad, San Diego (4/21/2013)

Carlsbad is an affluent seaside resort city occupying a 7-mile stretch of Pacific coastline in North San Diego County, California. The city is located 87 miles south of Los Angeles and 35 miles north of downtown San Diego. (Wikipedia)

Taken in Carlsbad, California
City of Carlsbad official Web site

Happy @ The Huntington Library (4/7/2013)

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E. Huntington and located in San Marino, California, in the United States. (Wikipedia)

Taken at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Home - The Huntington Library, Art Collection, and Botanical Gardens

Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada (4/2/2013)

Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada, USA and was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1968. It covers an area of almost 42,000 acres and was dedicated in 1935. It derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs. These features, which are the centerpiece of the park's attractions, often appear to be on fire when reflecting the sun's rays. (Wikipedia)

Taken at Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park

Virgin River Canyon Recreation Site, Arizona (4/2/2013)

The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Management Area is nestled in a pocket of the spectacular Virgin River Gorge, this recreation area is surrounded by colorful cliffs and rocky canyons. The Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area offers a developed campground, picnic/day use area, hiking trails and access to the Virgin River and two wilderness areas. The campground is open all year and provides 75 sites many with RV access. All sites have picnic tables, shade shelters, charcoal grills, and restrooms. (OhRanger.com)

Taken at Virgin River Canyon Recreation Site
Virgin River Canyon Recreation Area - BLM Arizona

Zion National Park, Utah (4/1/2013)

Zion National Park is located in the Southwestern United States, near Springdale, Utah. A prominent feature of the 229-square-mile (590 km2) park is Zion Canyon, which is 15 miles (24 km) long and up to half a mile (800 m) deep, cut through the reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone by the North Fork of the Virgin River. The lowest elevation is 3,666 ft (1,117 m) at Coalpits Wash and the highest elevation is 8,726 ft (2,660 m) at Horse Ranch Mountain. (Wikipedia)

Taken at Zion National Park
Zion National Park - Zion National Park