Famous Landmarks
This famous red bridge is located in California and stretches over San Francisco Bay.
The Golden Gate Bridge
This region includes both Alaska and this warm island state.
Hawaii
In the West region, the climate can range from warm beaches to freezing mountains because of these two very different states.
Alaska and Hawaii
In parts of the West, you’ll find large farms that raise these animals.
Cattle (or cows)
This national park in Wyoming is famous for geysers like Old Faithful.
Yellowstone National Park
This West state is famous for the Rocky Mountains and lots of skiing.
Colorado
Besides rainforests and mountains, this type of flat, grassy land is also found in the West.
Prairies or plains
California farms grow a lot of this juicy, sweet fruit.
Citrus crops (like oranges)
These super-tall trees grow in forests found in the West region.
Redwoods
Los Angeles, the largest city in the West, is located in this state.
California
If you love snow, you would love visiting this chilly state in the West.
Alaska
Much of the land in the West is managed by this government group that takes care of forests.
The United States Forest Service
This hot, bubbling natural feature found in Yellowstone shoots steam and water high into the air.
A geyser
This state is famous for growing potatoes and has lots of mountains too.
Idaho
This West state has tropical rainforests and beaches with black sand.
Hawaii
Besides citrus, California also grows a lot of this green fruit that’s used to make guacamole.
An avocado
This massive concrete dam on the Colorado River is a feat of engineering and a popular tourist attraction.
This state is known for Las Vegas, deserts, and lots of casinos.
Nevada
Which Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
During the 1800s, many people rushed to the West, especially California, to dig for this valuable metal.
Gold