Welcome to Ann Torrence photography - U.S. Highway 89, landscape, nature, people from Utah, the west, rural western U.S., national parks and international locations. Ann is writer of photography tips and and travel stories and essays. Photographer of U.S. 89: Character of the American West

US 89: the Character of the American West

Sample images from my forthcoming book

Blog posts chronicling my adventures on U.S. 89

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What makes US 89 so great?

1. Seven National Parks
   • Saguaro
   • Grand Canyon
   • Zion
   • Bryce
   • Grand Teton
   • Yellowstone
   • Glacier
2. A plethora of other parks, recreation areas, and monuments, including:
   • Tumacacori National Historic Site
   • Wupatki, Sunset Crater and Walnut Canyon National Monuments
   • Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
   • Cedar Breaks National Monument
   • Timpanogos Cave National Monument
   • Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge
   • National Elk Refuge
   • Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
3. Fantastic rural scenery in five western states and two American Indian nations
   • Arizona
   • Utah
   • Idaho
   • Wyoming
   • Montana
   • Navajo Nation
   • Blackfeet Nation
4. Real western lifestyle
   • Rodeo and stock-raising
   • Local festivals and events
   • Expressions of faith
   • Holidays and parades