Introduction

The emphasis is on providing information for group tour operators, church groups, university groups and corporate vacation organizers, featuring the National Parks and similar scenic areas, with a mix of practical hints, recommendations regarding places to visit, hotels,  restaurants  and other services.

A Few Statistics

A Land of Contrasts

• Arid, desolate deserts with endless sage bushes - and lush, humid rain forests with all possible types of vegetation.
• Arctic tundra - and sub-tropical swamps.
• Lofty mountains with alpine forests - and seemingly endless flat plains with little but wheat and grass.
• Extreme heat - and extreme cold.
• Modern cities - and ancient geological sites.
• Skyscrapers - and pre-Indian cliff dwellings.
• Huge crowded cities - and deserted wilderness areas.
• The expensive - and the economical.
• Superb highways - and dirt backroads.
• Gambling casinos - and National Parks.

Some Generalities

• The feeling of space, both in the country and in the towns.
• The majestic and beautiful scenery.
• The almost universal highly convenient availability of high quality products and services at low prices.
• The generally positive attitudes of optimism, friendliness and a genuine pride in providing good service found in the Americans and Canadians who you meet.

It's all there, and up to you to choose!