With Earth Day this week we wanted to take some time to appreciate all of the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. Here’s a little love for our great West:

With Earth Day this week we wanted to take some time to appreciate all of the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. Here’s a little love for our great West:

This Breathtaking Aerial Tour Above the Moab Desert from The Atlantic gives you a birds-eye-view of the gorgeous land and rock formations. Be careful, you may just book your next vacation after watching.

Beyond natural beauty, the West is home to inspiring gardens and museums. Get an up-close and personal look at San Francisco’s Academy of Sciences’ amazing living rooftop from Gardenista.

From the friendly, innovative people to the jaw-dropping places, here are our 75 reasons to love the West.

To celebrate year-round, capture your favorite spots from your travels and display them at home like these gorgeous photos from PopSugar Home.

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