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Monument Valley

(Encyclopedia) Monument Valley, scenic arid region, c.2,000 sq mi (5,000 sq km), SE Utah and NE Ariz. Located in the Navajo Indian Reservation, Monument Valley is not a true valley but an area of…

The Southwest

Source: The U.S. Department of State The Southwest differs from the adjoining Midwest in weather (drier), population (less dense), and ethnicity (strong Spanish-American and Native-American…

John Ford

Name at birth: John Martin FeeneyJohn Ford is one of the most celebrated filmmakers in history, the director of American westerns such as Stagecoach (1939, the movie that made John Wayne a star), She…

42 Top Western Movie Quotes

Top of Page Western movies have always been a staple in the film industry and Hollywood. The genre is known for its sweeping landscapes, memorable lines, and iconic characters like Harry Callahan,…

Arizona Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

When you look at the map of Arizona, you can see that it is a U.S. state located in the southwestern region of the country. The state is known for its diverse geography, which includes the Grand…

Utah Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures

Utah is a diverse U.S. state located in the western part of the country, bordered by Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wyoming. The state is a magnificent place to visit, with…

Arizona

Colorado State Information Capital: Phoenix, AZ 85007 Official Name: State of Arizona Organized as a territory/republic: February 24, 1863 Entered Union (rank): February 14, 1912 (48th) Present…

Utah

  Utah State Information Capital: Salt Lake City Official Name: Utah Organized as a territory/republic: September 9, 1850 Entered Union (rank): January 4, 1896 (45th state)  Present…