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The Western United States (also called the American West, the Western States, the Far West, the Western territories, and the West) is one of the four census regions defined by the United States Census Bureau.
- Moaning Cave – Moaning Cavern Park (California) Moaning Cave sounds like the title to an Indie film you’d probably want to avoid, but don’t be deceived.
- Paint Mines – Paint Mines Interpretative Park (Colorado) Most people think about the Rocky Mountains when they think of Colorado. Here’s a lesser known spot worth your time called “Paint Mines.”
- Horsetail Fall in February – Yosemite National Park (California) Ever seen a “fire fall?” Better yet, have you ever even heard of a fire fall? You’ll only be able to catch a glimpse of this elusive wonder at Yosemite National Park two weeks out of the year in February when the sun shines on the fall just right at sunset.
- The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone – Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming) Everybody knows about the Grand Canyon. And everybody knows about Yellowstone.
2 days ago · the West, region, western U.S., mostly west of the Great Plains and including, by federal government definition, Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- Map of Western United States.
- Road Map of Western United States.
- Alaska. Total Area: 1,717,856 km2 (663,268 mi2) 2022 Population Estimate: 731,721. Alaska is the state in the Western United States with the greatest total area and the smallest total population.
- Arizona. Total Area: 295,234 km2 (113,990 mi2) 2022 Population Estimate: 7,400,000. Arizona was the last contiguous state to be admitted to the USA, and the 48th state overall.
As defined by the Census Bureau, the western United States includes 13 states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Learn about the westernmost states of the United States, their history, geography and culture. Find out how the definition of the West has changed over time and what subregions it includes.
Explore the best sights and experiences in Western USA, from Glacier National Park to Golden Gate Bridge. Discover the culture, history and nature of this diverse region with Lonely Planet's tips and guides.
