Cowboys, cattle drives, and the frontier mythos immortalized in film and folklore.
Global center of film and television production, headquartered in Los Angeles.
Silicon Valley and the Bay Area drive global tech advancement, hosting giants and startups alike.
Iconic landscapes like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Zion.
World-class hiking, skiing, surfing, climbing, and wilderness exploration.
A vibrant mosaic of ethnicities, languages, and traditions across Western states.
Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the Alamo, and countless others.
Legendary scenes in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
California and Texas lead the nation in crop, fruit, and livestock production.
Prestigious universities (Stanford, Caltech, UC system) and cutting-edge research institutions.