Animals
the most widely distributed carnivore in the New World
mountain lion
the deepest canyon in the United States
Hells Canyon
the largest cactus in the world
saguaro
largest river flowing into the Pacific Ocean from North America
Columbia River
famous Shoshone that guided Lewis & Clark on their expedition
Sacagawea
missionary to the Cayuse who was martyred for Christ
Marcus Whitman
the poisonous lizard found in the North American Desert
Gila monster
the deepest lake in the United States
Crater Lake
the world's oldest known living tree
bristlecone pine
largest high-altitude lake in North America
Yellowstone Lakes
famous Apache that resisted the settlement of the Southwest until he surrendered and was exiled to Fort Pickens in Pensacola, FL
Geronimo
a relative of the antelope that has hooves like suction cups
mountain goat
the hottest and driest part of North America
the most widespread cactus
prickly pear
largest saltwater lake in North America
Great Salt Lake
Indian tribe that lived in multi-room houses cut into solid rock
Pueblo
the wild sheep of North America
bighorn
the highest waterfall in North America
Yosemite Falls
longest mountain chain on the earth
Cordilleran Chain
most famous geyser
Old Faithful
Chief Joseph
the most dangerous animal in North America
grizzly bear
the highest peak in the Rockies
Mount Elbert
Mount Whitney
Indian tribe that lives near the bottom of the Grand Canyon
Havasupai
the largest land bird in North America
California Condor
the largest desert in area in North America
Great Basin Desert
largest canyon in the world
Grand Canyon
Indian tribe famous for its skill in weaving rugs
Navajo
Pueblo
Native people who became famous as breeders of appaloosa horses
Nez Percé