Go west young man, go west … said Horace Greeley. A picture pops into your mind … an image … a portrayal of what the west is. Tall mountains maybe. Vast sagebrush visages perhaps. Deep and dark fir forests conceivably. Huge areas of open land certainly.
Uncrowded.
Expansive.
Secluded.
… go west and grow up with the country, Horace said. Well said.
Traveling Tortuga 
Your top picture is to die for.
We surely enjoy some terrific views here! Thanks for your thoughts!