Whenever someone who's never been to the United States before asks me where they should go, I always answer "West...it's like nothing you've ever seen before". During a recent trip there, I was reminded of how true this is, even if you've seen it many times before.
Also, two tips if you happen to be at the Grand Canyon and want to get there before sunrise to beat the crowds and snap some photos. 1) Check the forecast, because even though it's 80+ during the day, it can be frigidly cold before the sun comes up, and 2) watch for elk in the trees near the rim. Standing there with them in the pre-dawn shadows is so incredible, you may even forget to snap a photo...
