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100 Amazing Travel Photos from Around the West

Our Facebook fans share wow shots from their adventures in Sunset country

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1 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Brian Whyte

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Desolation Wilderness, CA

Fourth of July, Upper Echo Lake, Desolation Wilderness, evening canoe. Couldn't have been more quiet. — Brian Whyte

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2 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Bryan Whyte

Desolation Wilderness, CA

View from the canoe at the end of a great weekend at Upper Echo Lake. Amazing reflections. — Bryan Whyte
3 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Dawn Faught

Northern Wyoming

Worth the work: Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. — Dawn Faught

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4 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Dawn Faught

Southern Colorado

Paint with a view: Sangre de Cristo Mountains, CO. — Dawn Faught

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5 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Alisa Timmerman

Misty Fjords, AK

Eddystone Rock at Misty Fjords National Monument, AK — Alisa Timmerman

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6 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Heidi Pomeroy

Kona, HI

My husband and I hiked a few miles over a huge lava field just south of Kona to find this wonderful secluded beach.

This little sunbathing sea turtle seemed as curious about us as we were fascinated by him! — Heidi Pomeroy

7 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Alyson Klinger

Albuquerque, NM

Fall aspens at Little Cloud Park, Albuquerque. — Alyson Klinger
8 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Justin Thor Simenson

Mesa, AZ

Sunset in Mesa, AZ. — Justin Thor Simenson
9 /98 Photo by Sunset associate garden editor Julie Chai

Yosemite, CA

Half Dome as seen from Glacier Point in Yosemite. — Julie Chai

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10 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Emery Stacy

Porteau Cove, BC

This is during a Camp-N-Scuba Dive trip with Emerald Sea Dive Club of Edmonds, WA.

We were all sitting around the camp fire in the evening at Porteau Cove between Horseshoe Bay and Squamish BC. A Wonderful treat on top of a few good days of diving, food and friends. — Emery Stacy

11 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Justin Thor Simenson

Pecos, NM

Ruins near the visitors' center at Pecos, NM. — Justin Thor Simenson

More: Things to do in Pecos, New Mexico

12 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Juline Bajada

Puget Sound, WA

Paraglider over Puget Sound, May 2010. — Juline Bajada
13 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Juliana Bilibin

Lahaina Harbor, Maui, HI

Snapped on a sunset dinner cruise offered through the Pacific Whale Foundation. Amazing sights, sounds, smells, and tastes. — Juliana Bilibin

More: Insider's guide to Maui

14 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Amber Gregory

Papohaku Beach, Molokai

Our footprints on Papohaku Beach, Moloka'i, on our honeymoon in August 2006. — Amber Gregory

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15 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Justin Thor Simenson

Albuquerque, NM

Rainbow over the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque, NM — Justin Thor Simenson
16 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Justin Thor Simenson

New Mexico

A storm brewing north of Cerillos, NM. — Justin Thor Simenson
17 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Rick Kornegay

Eastern Wyoming

Between Lusk and Keeline, WY, summer 2010. — Rick Kornegay
18 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Kate Steward James

Whidbey Island, WA

Whidbey Island sunrise. — Kate Steward James
19 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Chris Zukowski

Antelope Canyon, AZ

The canyon, like a giant camera, allows light in. It feels warm. — Chris Zukowski
20 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Chris Zukowski

Dunes near Hurricane, UT

It wasn't easy walking on the dunes. It is like you are treading across the moon. In fact, with the barren but awe-inspiring scenery you might mistake the place for another planet. — Chris Zukowski
21 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Candice Allen

Northern Oregon

Oswald West State Park in Northern Coastal Oregon. — Candice Allen
22 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Laura Hathapriceameyer

Baker Lake, WA

Baker Lake, WA, with Mount Baker in the background. Taken September 2008. — Laura Hathapriceameyer
23 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan David Millican

Grand Canyon, AZ

North Rim of the Grand Canyon. — David Millican

More: Grand Canyon National Park Guide

24 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan David Millican

Bryce National Park, UT

Bryce Canyon National Park: View from Queens Garden and Navajo Trail loop. — David Millican
25 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jill Hayes

Salton Sea, CA

Last rays of light over the Salton Sea, CA. — Jill Hayes
26 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Ray Wyatt

Manzanita, OR

"Neahkahnie Moon": Moonrise from Neahkahnie Mountain overlook along US 101 near Manzanita, OR. — Ray Wyatt
27 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan David Millican

Capitol Reef National Park, UT

Sunset on trail above Fruita Campground in Capitol Reef National Park. — David Millican

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28 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jayne Locas

Northern California

A carpet of blooms on Table Mountain, near Oroville, CA. — Jayne Locas

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29 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jayne Locas

Northern California

California poppy on Table Mountain, near Oroville, CA. — Jayne Locas

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30 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jayne Locas

Northern California

Wildflower hike on Table Mountain, near Oroville, CA. — Jayne Locas

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31 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jayne Locas

Northern California

Phantom Falls (aka Coal Canyon Falls) on Table Mountain, near Oroville, CA. — Jayne Locas

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32 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Juliana Bilibin

Oahu, HI

Beach at Bellows AFB, Oahu. Perfect blend of surf, sun, and sand! — Juliana Bilibin
33 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Ted Herlinger

Redmond, WA

This was taken at my high school reunion banquet. I was seated near French doors at the back of a golf course club house, and a terrific thunder storm was approaching. — Ted Herlinger
34 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Judd Daniel

Folsom, CA

The 3 bridges of Folsom, CA, from a kayak. — Judd Daniel
35 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Sarah Anna Noce

Western Nevada

Sand Mountain, east of Fallon, NV. — Sarah Anna Noce
36 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Christine Haman Woods

San Francisco, CA

Early morning in San Francisco and a walk across the Gold Gate Bridge, just beautiful! — Christine Haman Woods

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37 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Liz Burnside

Cannon Beach, OR

I was standing on the cliff at Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach OR at sunset, and the lights were just coming on. This is one of my favorite photos. — Liz Burnside

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38 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jennifer Bucsis-Styduhar

Kauai, HI

Our last evening in Kauai, HI. I miss that swing. — Jennifer Bucsis-Styduhar

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39 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Robin Beringer Paley

Mono Lake, CA

View of Mono Lake during an RV trip in 2009. — Robin Beringer Paley

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40 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jeff Hanley

Highway 50, UT

Almost to Salt Lake City after a solo drive along Hwy 50, the loneliest road in America. This was just outside of Eureka, Utah. — Jeff Hanley

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41 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Mike Vella

Woodside, CA

Spring tulips at Filoli, Woodside, CA. — Mike Vella

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42 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Lisa O'Hara Hertz

North Lake Tahoe, CA

Sunset at Sand Harbor Beach, North Lake Tahoe. — Lisa O'Hara Hertz

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43 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Inga Fouquette

Gig Harbor, WA

This is the view we have from the concert in the park every Tuesday evening! The best part is watching the occasional eagle cruise by. — Inga Fouquette

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44 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Juliana Bilibin

Point Lobos, CA

Lovely day on the central coast! Took a hike with my 11-month-old after the morning fog burned off. — Juliana Bilibin
45 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jan Burroughs

Point Lobos, CA

One of my favorite places: Point Lobos State Natural Preserve on the Monterey Bay in California. This place is magical. — Jan Burroughs

More: Things to do on California's Central Coast

46 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jean Orantes Klima

Morro Bay, CA

My wow pic comes from Morro Bay, CA. Jan 2010. We were kayaking in this amazing sunset! — Jean Orantes Klima

More: Things to do along California's Central Coast

47 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Chelsea Sellin

Yosemite, CA

A perfect day in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, June 2009. — Chelsea Sellin

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48 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jan Burroughs

Yosemite, CA

Water falls down cliff faces in Yosemite National Park.

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49 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Tanya DeCastro

Yosemite, CA

On the trail to Mirror Lakes in Yosemite National Park. — Tanya DeCastro

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50 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Viki Colby Nickels

Huntington Beach, CA

Kite festival at Huntington Beach, CA, March 2010. — Viki Colby Nickels

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51 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Julie Ramirez-Skipper St. John

Southwest Colorado

Beaver Ponds near South Fork, CO. — Julie Ramirez-Skipper St. John
52 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Heidi Taylor

Northwest Colorado

Flat Tops Wilderness Area near Yampa, CO.

This is Ranger. His middle name is Danger. — Heidi Taylor

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53 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Julie Ramirez-Skipper St. John

Ouray, CO

Box Canyon Falls, Ouray, CO. — Julie Ramirez-Skipper St. John
54 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan David Millican

New Mexico

El Malpais National Conservation Area, south of Grants, NM. — David Millican
55 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan David Millican

Near Kanab, UT

Mushroom Wash hike east of Kanab, UT. — David Millican
56 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Amber Gallegos

Marin County, CA

I loved the flowers springing up on the coastline! — Amber Gallegos

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57 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Marilyn Green Lamb

Eastern Sierra, CA

Fall colors below Lake Sabrina, Eastern Sierra, CA — Marilyn Green Lamb

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58 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Roz DeRensis

Kruzof Island, AK

Iris Meadows, Kruzof Island, in Southeast Alaska. Only reachable by boat. Beautiful place and tons of brown bears.

This was taken while heading to the Forest Service cabin at North Beach. We were on 4-wheelers. — Roz DeRensis

59 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Marianne Wedell-Wedellsborg

Zion National Park, UT

That's the Virgin River in the foreground with the Watchman in the background. — Marianne Wedell-Wedellsborg

More: Zion National Park Guide

60 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Peggy Jackson Dale

Maui, HI

Makena Beach, Maui on our 25th wedding anniversary in March 2006. — Peggy Jackson Dale

More: Insider's guide to Maui

61 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Micaela Torregrosa-Mahoney

Crater Lake, OR

Crater Lake National Park, OR, July 2003. — Micaela Torregrosa-Mahoney

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62 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Bill Willers

Yosemite, CA

Lower Young Lake, Yosemite National Park, CA — Bill Willers

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63 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Mark Gubrud

Lake Wenatchee, WA

Lake Wenatchee State Park is one of Washington's undiscovered beauties. — Mark Gubrud

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Northern California

Twin Lakes, Mammoth, CA. — Buffy Stalkr

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65 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Tina Tran

Skagit Valley, WA

Tulip Festival in Washtington's Skagit Valley. — Tina Tran

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66 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Doug DaSilva

Napa River, CA

A stormy sunset over the Napa River wetlands, California. — Doug DaSilva

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67 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Tina Tran

Mt. Rainier, WA

The Sunrise entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. — Tina Tran

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Cannon Beach, OR

Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, OR. — Cheryl Koschalk Comsia

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69 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Theresa Geary Liddell Bridwell

Big Sur coast, CA

Day trip to Big Sur Coast, California. — Theresa Geary Liddell Bridwell

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70 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Doug DaSilva

Santa Cruz, CA

A day trip to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. — Doug DaSilva

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71 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Doug DaSilva

Vancouver, B.C.

Coal Harbor, Vancouver, B.C. — Doug DaSilva
72 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Julie Chai

Abiquiu, NM

Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM. I think Georgia O'Keefe once lived in this log cabin.  — Julie Chai
73 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Sun Principe

San Francisco, CA

Ocean Beach, San Francisco. — Sun Principe

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74 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Suzanne Gladkoff Stephen

Wrights Lake, CA

Wrights Lake in the Eldorado National Forest, Southwest of Lake Tahoe. — Suzanne Gladkoff Stephen

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75 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Justin Thor Simenson

Southern Colorado

The Ophir Pass in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado. — Justin Thor Simenson
76 /98 Claudia Murray

Explore a 55-Acre Blooming Wonderland

It’s hard not to feel a bit like Alice when strolling through Victoria, B.C.'s Butchart Gardens in April. Turn in any direction and discover towering trees—evergreens, magnolias, and cherry trees raining pink—and green grass studded with Technicolor tulips and tiny narcissus. This century-old classic is also more progressive than you might think: Butchart’s 50-plus gardeners repurpose green waste into compost, recycle as much water as possible, and use organic mulches—even the kids’ carousel has a living roof. $23.50 U.S.; butchartgardens.com
77 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Doug DaSilva

Vancouver, B.C.

Window display on Robson Street, Vancouver, B.C. — Doug DaSilva

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78 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jaye Finley

Humboldt State Park, CA

Overlook from the Seven Bridges Trail, Humboldt State Park, CA. — Jaye Finley
79 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jayne Locas

Yosemite, CA

Yosemite Falls: A favorite sight in Yosemite National Park. — Janye Locas

More: Your guide to Yosemite

80 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Mary Ann Kendall

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, CA

A meadow of native plants at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. — Mary Anne Kendall

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81 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Ray Wyatt

Northern Oregon

Rhododendrons on US 101, near Hug Point State Park on the North Oregon coast. — Ray Wyatt

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82 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Jill Koch

Asotin, WA

A Rocky Mountain big horn sheep wandered into my Hells Canyon Kitchen at Heller Bar Lodge on the Snake River of Hells Canyon on July 13, 2010. — Jill Koch
83 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Marc Svenby

Lassen National Park, CA

Juniper Lake, Lassen National Park. A shot very similar to Sunset's May 2010 magazine cover. — Marc Svenby

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84 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Michell Eblin

Maui, HI

Seven Sacred Pools at Haleakala National Park, Hana, Maui. — Michell Eblin

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85 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Peggy Jackson Dale

La Jolla Shores, CA

La Jolla Shores, just as the sun melted into the sea. Our daughter is making her own footprints in the sand. — Peggy Jackson Dale
86 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Kathy Montgomery

Yosemite National Park, CA

Yosemite, above Tuolumne Meadows Lodge. Gorgeous day hike on day off from our volunteer work week in the Valley. — Kathy Montgomery

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87 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Kathy Montgomery

Grand Canyon, AZ

View from a Grand Canyon hike. — Kathy Montgomery

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88 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Rick Kornegay

Routt National Forest, WY

Routt National Forest, west of Centennial, WY, in the summer of 2009. — Rick Kornegay
89 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Nicole Bunink

Morro Rock, CA

A morning mist hides the top of Morro Rock at Morro Bay, California. — Nicole Bunink
90 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Viki Colby Nickels

Grand Tetons, WY

Reflection of a cloud-capped peak at the Grand Tetons, WY, September 2007. — Viki Colby Nickels

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91 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Liz Burnside

Depoe Bay, OR

Our favorite place, Depoe Bay, early in the morning. This returning charterboat illustrates just how narrow the bay entrance is. Picture taken from the deck of our B&B. — Liz Burnside

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92 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Kate Steward James

Mt. Rainier, WA

View of a Mt. Rainier sunrise from my deck. — Kate Steward James

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93 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Viki Colby Nickels

Avalon, Catalina Island, CA

Our honeymoon cruise to Avalon, on Catalina Island. — Viki Colby Nickels

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94 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Brenda Price

Swan Valley, ID

Trail beside Palisades Creek, Swan Valley, ID. — Brenda Price
95 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Wendy VanHatten

Healdsburg, CA

Near Healdsburg, CA: Grapes just hanging out in late summer. — Wendy VanHatten
96 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Elizabeth Evans

Sequoia National Park, CA

Amphitheater Lake, Sequoia National Park, CA. — Elizabeth Evans

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97 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Ray Elicone

Big Sur, CA

Annual trip to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. — Ray Elicone
98 /98 Photo courtesy of Facebook fan Buffy Stalkr

Northern California

Twin Lakes, Mammoth, CA. — Buffy Stalkr

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