The Real West - da Seattle a Salt Lake City

About the destination: Seattle is a major coastal seaport and the seat of King County, in the state of Washington. Seattle lies on seven hills including Capitol Hill, First Hill, West Seattle, Beacon Hill, Magnolia, Denny Hill and Queen Anne. The Kitsap and the Olympic peninsulas along with the Olympic Mountains lie to the west of Puget Sound, while the Cascade Range and Lake Sammamish lie to the east of Lake Washington. An iconic feature of Seattle's skyline is the Space Needle. The view from the top is stunning with a revolving restaurant, undoubtedly Seattle's most famous landmark. Mount Rainier, towering over Seattle, is 50 miles from the city. There's a national park with camping and hiking activities. One of Seattle's most popular attractions is Pike Place Market. The farmer's market is over 100 years old and still maintains local flavour. The Seattle Aquarium showcases a wide variety of colourful marine species. To relive Seattle's history visit the city's oldest neighbourhood around Pioneer Square. Moreover, it's packed with exciting night clubs, restaurants and galleries. Seattle is one of the beautiful cities of the Pacific Northwest. Eclectic, urban, outdoorsy, artsy, gritty and down-to-earth, this vibrant city is well worth a visit.

About the destination: Spokane is a city located in the American State of Washington, near the border with the State of Idaho. Apart from being the most ancient city of the whole State, it is the second biggest city. It is important to emphasize that the city possesses an average from 270 sunny days along the year, in addition his location and climate are perfect what it makes it an a very attractive city, touristically speaking. There is an infinity of activities that you can realize in this charming city, from doing tours in bicycle in the Centennial Trail, to walking along the Parque Manito Park, climbing or practicing skiing in winter in the Spokane's mount, going by ship and going fishing or doing rafting in the Spokane River Rafting-ROW Adventure Center. You can also practice and play golf in their wonderful facilities throughout the city such as in the Hangman Valley Golf. Lovers of art and culture will also be able to enjoy a concert by the Symphony Orchestra Spokane or enjoy shows at the Opera House. Finally you will be able to visit one of the best universities in the United States, the University of Gonzaga and enjoy all his facilities.It is certainly an ideal city to live as much as for sightseeing, come and see.

About the destination: Missoula is a city of the county of Missoula which belongs to the state of Montana. It´s the second most populated city in the State of Montana. It´s a very peaceful and quite city, in addition it has the privilege of being in the heart of the Rock Mountains which is an ideal city to go for an excursion, enjoy the nature and to have fun outdoors. There are big tourist attractions such as the historic museum of Fort Missoula or the Children's Missoula Museum for the kids where they can have fun as well. There are 3 big rivers that go through the city where you can do a lot of water activities such as kayaking, besides the great number of forests that exist in the city where you are able to practice another type of activities such as cycling, hiking or climbing. Another tourist attraction very entertained for the little ones is the Dragoon Hollow, which is a park full of giant swings carved to hand, slides, etc. The old town of the white city classic buildings are from the beginning of the century which have a great number of shops, galleries and unique restaurants, as well as night life.

About the destination: Butte is a city in, and the county seat of Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. In 1977, the city and county governments consolidated to form the sole entity of Butte-Silver Bow. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Butte experienced every stage of development of a mining town, from camp to boomtown to mature city to center for historic preservation and environmental cleanup. Unlike most such towns, Butte's urban landscape includes mining operations set within residential areas, making the environmental consequences of the extraction economy all the more apparent. Despite the dominance of the Anaconda Company, Butte was never a company town. It prided itself on architectural diversity and a civic ethos of rough-and-tumble individualism. In the 21st century, efforts at interpreting and preserving Butte's heritage are addressing both the town's historical significance and the continuing importance of mining to its economy and culture. Butte was one of the largest cities in the Rocky Mountains in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Silver Bow County (Butte and suburbs) had 24,000 people in 1890, and peaked at 100,000 in 1920[citation needed]. The population steadily declined with falling copper prices after World War I, eventually dropping to 34,000 in 1990 and stabilized. In 2013, the population remains at 34,200. In its heyday from the late 19th century to circa 1920, it was one of the largest and most notorious copper boomtowns in the American West, home to hundreds of saloons and a famous red-light district. The documentary Butte, America, depicts its history as a copper producer and the issues of labor unionism, economic rise and decline, and environmental degradation that resulted from the activity.

About the destination: For many, the town of West Yellowstone is a place to stay while traveling through Yellowstone National Park. The town is separated into two parts, residential and commercial, roughly at the road D Parkway. South of D Parkway (Alley) is mainly a business area; north of it is an area of homes and apartments. The area north of D Parkway is known to locals as the "Madison Addition". The town has one school, serving kindergarten through 12th grad

About the destination: Jackson is a town in Teton County, Wyoming. It is home to Teton County. In 2010 it had a population of 9577 inhabitants and a population density of 1294 people per km2.

About the destination: What Mecca is to the Muslims and Rome is to the Catholics, is what Salt Lake City is to the Mormons. Salt Lake City is the capital of the U.S. state of Utah. Four mighty walls surround the 4 hectare area in the middle of the old town, the centre of the Mormon Church that is Temple Square. It is decorated with flowers and contains the most important sacred buildings of the Mormon community, such as the Salt Lake Temple, The Tabernacle and the Conference Centre. The largest sanctuary and centre of the Mormon faith is the Salt Lake Temple. Constructed of stone, its use is restricted to the Mormon religion. It was built between 1853 and 1893 in grey granite and New Gothic style with six towers, its main one being 68 metres high. Construction of the Cathedral of the Madeleine began in 1900 and was completed in 1909, a Christian building whose exterior is of Romantic design and with a Gothic interior. Salt Lake City has become the centre of a hugely successful religious empire. The prosperous city also contains many of those of other faiths but the highly influential Mormon Church makes most of the region’s political decisions. But less than half the town's population are church members, the university and spectacular setting have attracted a wide range of residents that has filled the city with a diverse array of restaurants, nightlife, art and culture. Nonetheless, if one gets bored with the city, there is amazing natural spaces just a short drive away. The Bonneville Salt Flats are located next to Great Salt Lake, a huge area covered by salt that is one of the flattest areas in the world. Zion National Park contains several archaeological sites of great importance and offers an opportunity for exceptional hiking. Endless horizons, deep canyons and vast open spaces surround this truly blessed city.