USA 2022 Road Trip (page 7 of 8)

UTAH - CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK - THE NEEDLES - POTHOLE POINT TRAIL

GPS coordinates: 38.17029, -109.80638 Parking lot and trailhead GPS coordinates: 38.17055, -109.80893 Left junction GPS coordinates: 38.16987, -109.80956 Viewpoint GPS coordinates: 38.17168, -109.80877 Intersection 1 GPS coordinates: 38.17226, -109.80826 Intersection 2

This 1 km loop hike gets its name from the depressions in the rocks called potholes. Rainwater collects in these depressions, creating an ideal habitat for creatures like snails, worms, and shrimp to hatch.

Over time, potholes can grow large enough to collect enough dust to allow plants to take root.

When we were there, the potholes didn’t have any water.

We did this hike clockwise, but the loop can be done in either direction. Cairns on the slickrock mark the trail.

First, we headed to a viewpoint that offers a distant view of Chesler Park. This area features the Needles—stunning rock formations like spires, pinnacles, and monoliths.

We continued our hike, admiring the massive rock formations along the trail, their shapes sparking our imagination.

Along the way, we passed two intersections. No matter which direction you take, the trail will lead you back to the parking lot as long as you follow the cairns on the ground.

https://youtu.be/4UjkQJXCWek

UTAH - CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK - THE NEEDLES - BIG SPRING CANYON OVERLOOK TRAIL

GPS coordinates: 38.17821, -109.81717 Trailhead GPS coordinates: 38.17869, -109.81836 Overlook 1 GPS coordinates: 38.17935, -109.81892 Overlook 2

Big Spring Overlook is located at the end of the main road that runs through The Needles, a district of Canyonlands National Park.

A short 400-meter round-trip hike takes you to two overlooks that offer stunning views of the canyon and the colorful rock formations, which are truly breathtaking.

Big Spring is located in the canyon below. The water allows trees and plants to thrive in spring and summer.

https://youtu.be/ljqwRKCaMk0

UTAH - CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK - THE NEEDLES - OVERLOOKS

** Roadside Ruin Trail **

GPS Coordinates: 38.16314, -109.76265 Parking GPS Coordinates: 38.16374, -109.76038 Ancient granary

A short hike that leads to an ancient Anasazi granary.

** Cave Spring Trail **

GPS Coordinates: 38.15722, -109.75154 Parking GPS Coordinates: 38.15693, -109.75226 Cowboy camp ruins GPS Coordinates: 38.15673, -109.75342 Cave - Rock paintings GPS Coordinates: 38.15668, -109.75371 Spring

Cave Spring Trail is a 0.6-mile loop that lets you discover the ruins of a cowboy camp, a year-round spring, and prehistoric rock paintings.

** Wooden Shoe Arch Overlook **

GPS Coordinates: 38.15049, -109.78147 Overlook GPS Coordinates: 38.13999, -109.77650 Wooden Shoe Arch

This overlook offers a distant view of a rock formation that looks like a wooden shoe.

** Squaw Flat Overlook **

GPS Coordinates: 38.14358, -109.80352

Squaw Flat is an amazing spot with rocks that resemble mushrooms. It also provides a stunning viewpoint of the rock formations called The Needles in Chesler Park.

In this area, there’s a campground where many hikes start.

** Pothole Point Trail **

GPS Coordinates: 38.17029, -109.80638 Parking and trailhead GPS Coordinates: 38.17055, -109.80893 Left junction GPS Coordinates: 38.16987, -109.80956 Viewpoint GPS Coordinates: 38.17168, -109.80877 Intersection 1 GPS Coordinates: 38.17226, -109.80826 Intersection 2

A 0.6-mile loop trail marked by cairns that leads to potholes. When water collects in these depressions, they create an ideal habitat for snails, worms, and shrimp to hatch. The trail also offers a distant view of the hoodoos in Chesler Park.

** Big Spring Canyon Overlook **

GPS Coordinates: 38.17821, -109.81717 Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 38.17869, -109.81836 Overlook 1 GPS Coordinates: 38.17935, -109.81892 Overlook 2

Big Spring Overlook features two overlooks with breathtaking views of the canyon and the stunning multicolored rock formations.

https://youtu.be/n1bDvUhUWpI

COLORADO - MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK - MESA TOP RUINS ROAD

GPS Coordinates: 37.33578, -108.40788 Visitor Center

This park, located in southwestern Colorado, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It houses the best-preserved cliff dwellings in the United States.

Nearly 600 cliff dwellings have been recorded in Mesa Verde National Park. The most famous include Cliff Palace and Spruce House, which contain over 100 rooms and numerous kivas.

A scenic road runs through the park. After 25 kilometers, it splits into two. Wetherill Mesa Road leads to Step House and Long House, while Chapin Mesa Road leads to Spruce Tree House, Cliff Palace, and Balcony House.

Chapin Mesa Road also splits into two small loops.

Four cliff dwellings are open to the public and can be explored, including Cliff Palace, Balcony House, Long House, and Step House.

Since 2015, Spruce Tree House has been closed to visitors due to a risk of rockfall. However, the park is working on a stabilization project so the site can reopen.

* Mesa Top Ruins Road

** Mancos Valley Overlook

GPS Coordinates: 37.30435, -108.41049

Mancos Valley Overlook is the first stop on the main road after entering Mesa Verde National Park. This viewpoint offers a stunning view of the Mancos Valley and the snow-capped La Plata Mountains.

** Montezuma Valley Overlook

GPS Coordinates: 37.29642, -108.44171

This overlook provides a superb view of the entire Montezuma Valley.

** Park Point Overlook

GPS Coordinates: 37.27930, -108.46176

Park Point Overlook is a cool and windy spot located 2,612 meters above sea level. It’s the highest point in the park.

There are two viewpoints here offering different vistas of the San Juan Mountains, the high deserts of New Mexico, Sleeping Ute Mountain, and the La Plata Mountains.

** Geologic Overlook

GPS Coordinates: 37.27632, -108.48305

Geologic Overlook is a short paved trail where you can observe the different layers of shale and sandstone in the cliffs.

** Far View Area

GPS Coordinates: 37.23783, -108.50399 Parking GPS Coordinates: 37.23788, -108.50370 Far View House GPS Coordinates: 37.23742, -108.50348 Pipe Shrine House GPS Coordinates: 37.23693, -108.50594 Coyote Village GPS Coordinates: 37.23685, -108.50586 Far View Reservoir GPS Coordinates: 37.24181, -108.50418 Megalithic House GPS Coordinates: 37.23902, -108.50424 Far View Tower

A 1.2 km loop trail lets you explore Far View, which was one of the most densely populated areas on the mesa from around 900 to 1300 AD.

Nearly 50 villages have been identified in less than one square kilometer. These housed hundreds of people.

This area was once a vast agricultural community and one of the most densely populated regions of Mesa Verde.

Far View House, Pipe Shrine House, Coyote Village, Far View Reservoir (currently dry), Megalithic House, and Far View Tower were all part of this community.

In ancient times, it was a place of modest homes interspersed with small farm fields. It was a spot filled with people, vibrant life, and constant change.

Archaeological evidence at Far View reveals thriving communities on top of the mesa long before the famous cliff dwellings existed. But it also reveals another little-known fact: not everyone eventually moved into the cliff dwellings.

Some families clearly chose to stay on top of the mesa, like those at Far View, long after many of their neighbors had settled into cliff alcoves.

As you follow the wooded trail leading to the six sites, it’s fascinating to read the signs that teach us more about the ancestral Pueblo way of life.

https://youtu.be/9Lr48tB2bp0

COLORADO - MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK - CHAPIN MESA ROAD

* Cedar Tree Tower

GPS Coordinates: 37.19848, -108.48242

Cedar Tree Tower is one of many sites discovered on the mesa’s summits. These sites, including Cedar Tree Tower, were primarily built during the Classic Period (1100–1300 AD). They’re usually associated with a kiva.

The purpose of a tower-kiva complex isn’t fully understood. Some believe the towers had a ceremonial purpose due to their close association with kivas. Others suggest the mesa-top towers were part of a communication system.

* Spruce Tree House

GPS Coordinates: 37.18417, -108.48911

Spruce Tree House is one of the park’s largest and best-preserved cliff dwellings.

This dwelling was built between 1211 and 1278 by the ancestors of the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest.

It includes 130 rooms and 8 kivas spread over 66 meters long and 27 meters deep under the cliff alcove. It’s thought to have housed around 60 to 80 people.

Since 2015, Spruce Tree House has been closed to visitors due to a rockfall risk. However, the park is working on a stabilization project so the site can reopen.

Still, you can view Spruce Tree House from the overlook behind the Chapin Mesa Museum.

https://youtu.be/do2ANh300WA

COLORADO - MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK - MESA TOP LOOP

** Navajo Canyon Overlook

GPS coordinates: 37.16688, -108.49288 Photo stop

This overlook, located at an elevation of 2,130 meters, offers a spectacular backdrop of Navajo Canyon.

The mesa is home to over 1,000 species of plants and animals. These species once provided food, tools, clothing, and medicine for the ancestral Pueblo people.

** Square Tower House Overlook

GPS coordinates: 37.16668, -108.49135 Parking and trailhead GPS coordinates: 37.16572, -108.49159 Overlook GPS coordinates: 37.16594, -108.49134 Square Tower House

A short trail leads to a viewpoint of this cliff dwelling. Square Tower House was inhabited between 1200 and 1300 A.D.

It gets its name from the unusual four-story tower that stands against the curved back wall of the alcove. Some interior walls of the tower were plastered. A spring beneath the alcove provided water for the inhabitants.

** Sun Point View

GPS coordinates: 37.16184, -108.47495

This overlook offers a panoramic view of Fewkes and Cliff Canyons, where the following dwellings were built: Sun Temple, Mummy House, Oak Tree House, Fire Temple, and Cliff Palace.

** Oak Tree House Overlook

GPS coordinates: 37.16330, -108.47690 Overlook GPS coordinates: 37.16463, -108.47736 Oak Tree House

This 60-room site, built on two ledges, is one of the largest cliff dwellings in the park. It’s a well-preserved but fragile site, featuring plastered walls and varied architectural styles.

** Fire Temple Overlook

GPS coordinates: 37.16469, -108.47923 Overlook GPS coordinates: 37.16543, -108.47926 Fire Temple

This overlook shows how the builders used natural layers in the sandstone to construct this two-level dwelling and ceremonial center.

The holes visible on the cliff ledge between the two ruins indicate that a ladder once connected the two levels.

** Sun Temple

GPS coordinates: 37.16510, -108.47576 Trailhead GPS coordinates: 37.16472, -108.47556 Sun Temple GPS coordinates: 37.16522, -108.47551 Cliff Palace Overlook

Sun Temple is the last stop on Mesa Top Loop Road. A 200-meter loop trail leads to Sun Temple, a ceremonial structure, as well as an overlook offering a stunning view of Cliff Palace.

Recent studies reveal that Cliff Palace contained 150 rooms and 21 kivas and had a population of about 100 people.

https://youtu.be/xDTGNn8zcsM

COLORADO - MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK - WETHERILL MESA ROAD

** Fire Recovery Viewpoint

GPS coordinates: 37.26479, -108.54972 Overlook

This overlook helps us understand how fires affect the landscape.

Often, a dry lightning strike will ignite a lone tree. The fire can smolder and go undetected for several days until hot, dry, and windy conditions cause it to spread rapidly. Under the right conditions, a wind-driven fire can char thousands of acres in just a few hours.

Sometimes, a fire burns in an area that was previously burned. When this happens, the fire’s intensity decreases. These burned areas act as fuel breaks. The patchwork of burned and recovering zones creates a natural mosaic of grasses, flowers, mountain shrubs, and a forest of mature pines and junipers. It takes centuries for a pine and juniper forest to fully recover from a fire.

** Rock Canyon Tower View Trail

GPS coordinates: 37.22824, -108.55083 Overlook

Distant view of Rock Canyon.

** Step House Trail

GPS coordinates: 37.19597, -108.53740 Trailhead GPS coordinates: 37.19720, -108.53617 Step House

A 0.9-mile loop hike starting near the Wetherill Mesa kiosk. The trail is steep and involves a descent and ascent on a winding path.

This trail lets you explore Step House, which includes a basketmaker site dating back to 626 AD and a Pueblo masonry site from 1226 AD.

A ranger is on-site to answer visitors’ questions.

Step House is a free, self-guided cliff dwelling. Open from spring to fall; please check the opening hours.

** Long House

GPS coordinates: 37.19581, -108.53734

Long House is considered the second-largest dwelling village in the park. Up to 150 people lived there. The 150 rooms are not clustered like standard cliff dwellings. Two overhead ledges contain several rooms.

To visit, you’ll need to climb several ladders. Not recommended for those prone to vertigo.

The tour is led by a ranger, and you must pay the associated fees at the Visitor Center.

Unfortunately, we didn’t get to visit it because no spots were available on the day we were there.

* Cliff Palace Loop

During our visit, this road was closed due to ongoing construction work.

https://youtu.be/IfPgBpxuDoI

COLORADO - GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK

GPS Coordinates: 37.73298, -105.51226 Visitor Center GPS Coordinates: 37.73950, -105.51710 Parking near the dunes

Great Sand Dunes National Park is located in southern Colorado. It contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, spanning nearly 78 km².

The landscape is stunning: sand dunes on one side and snow-capped peaks on the other.

There are no trails for exploring the dunes—you can wander wherever you like.

Walking in the sand is tough, though. Don’t venture too far if you struggle in this environment. Also, bring plenty of water because the heat can be overwhelming here.

* Medano Creek

GPS Coordinates: 37.75806, -105.50123 Point of No Return Parking GPS Coordinates: 37.75847, -105.50121 Start of the trail

We also visited Medano Creek, a stream fed by the snow-capped peaks. It winds seasonally at the base of the dunes.

We drove to the Point of No Return parking lot. The road is rough but passable with a standard car.

We were even surprised to spot a coyote wandering through the fields.

From the Point of No Return parking lot, a 1 km trail leads to Medano Creek.

Depending on the water level, visitors can enjoy various non-motorized activities in this creek. During our visit, the water level wasn’t high enough for those activities.

Still, the hike was worth it—the scenery in this part of the park is truly picturesque.

https://youtu.be/VGZ7yuunkIo

COLORADO - MOSCA - ZAPATA FALLS

GPS coordinates: 37.62163, -105.55971 Trailhead GPS coordinates: 37.61901, -105.55318 Zapata Falls

Zapata Falls is located near Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado.

A 1.4-kilometer round-trip trail leads to this stunning waterfall. Even though the distance is short, keep in mind that the trail is rocky, has an uphill slope, and the high altitude may affect some hikers.

During the summer season, you’ll need to wade through part of the river to get there, and the water is very cold.

When we visited in early May, a thick layer of ice covered the river, which made our hike to the falls—located at the end of a narrow canyon—much easier.

One side of the falls was still frozen, forming a spectacular ice sculpture, while water flowed at the other end, creating a truly unique scene.

https://youtu.be/TO01ZMe_TV8

COLORADO - COLORADO SPRINGS - GARDEN OF THE GODS

GPS Coordinates: 38.87835, -104.86975 Visitor Center GPS Coordinates: 38.88094, -104.88141 Tower of Babel GPS Coordinates: 38.87987, -104.88084 Kissing Camels GPS Coordinates: 38.87947, -104.87917 White Rock GPS Coordinates: 38.87857, -104.88056 North Gateway Rock GPS Coordinates: 38.87826, -104.88096 Sentinel Spires GPS Coordinates: 38.87778, -104.88029 South Gateway Rock GPS Coordinates: 38.87717, -104.88174 Pulpit Rock GPS Coordinates: 38.87618, -104.88136 Three Graces GPS Coordinates: 38.87624, -104.88110 Cathedral Spires GPS Coordinates: 38.87446, -104.87951 Gray Rock GPS Coordinates: 38.87469, -104.88093 Viewpoint of Sleeping Giant GPS Coordinates: 38.87312, -104.88059 Sleeping Giant GPS Coordinates: 38.86984, -104.88848 Siamese Twins GPS Coordinates: 38.86435, -104.89724 Balanced Rock GPS Coordinates: 38.86433, -104.89725 Steamboat Rock GPS Coordinates: 38.86565, -104.87903 High Point Overlook

Garden of the Gods is a public park located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA. The site features remarkable red rock formations created by a geological upheaval along a natural fault millions of years ago.

The park is popular for hiking, climbing, road and mountain biking, and horseback riding. Over two million people visit the park annually.

https://youtu.be/zr7VgxjIqNU

COLORADO - BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK

38.55505, -107.68663 South Rim Visitor Center

Black Canyon of the Gunnison, located in southwestern Colorado, is a smaller version of the Grand Canyon. Some sections of this canyon are so narrow that they only receive about thirty minutes of sunlight per day, which is how it got its name.

Several overlooks are built on the south and north rims of this park. Each rim has its own entrance, and there’s no bridge connecting the two sides.

The south rim is more popular and has the most services and viewpoints.

* South Rim

The South Rim Drive, an 11 km scenic road, features 12 overlooks. Most of them are accessible by a short trail on foot.

** Tomichi Point

38.55048, -107.68660 Viewpoint 1 38.55031, -107.68646 Viewpoint 2

The first viewpoint in this park may not be the most spectacular, but it offers a nice view of the canyon.

** Gunnison Point

38.55505, -107.68677 Trailhead 38.55570, -107.68640 Viewpoint 1 38.55537, -107.68820 Viewpoint 2

Gunnison Point is very popular because it’s right behind the Visitor Center. A short trail leads to two viewpoints at the ends of a promontory.

** Pulpit Rock Overlook

38.56517, -107.70074 Trailhead 38.56470, -107.70006 Viewpoint 1 38.56517, -107.70074 Viewpoint 2 38.56501, -107.69949 Viewpoint 3

This overlook offers incredible views of the canyon walls and the Gunnison River.

** Cross Fissures View

38.57060, -107.70390 Parking and trailhead 38.57117, -107.70196 Viewpoint 1 38.57143, -107.70302 Viewpoint 2

A short trail leads to two overlooks that provide impressive views of the rock spires and steep cliffs of the canyon.

** Rock Point

38.57066, -107.70654 Parking and trailhead 38.57241, -107.70449 End of trail

This overlook is situated on a small section of the cliff that juts into the canyon, offering a dizzying view of it.

** Devil's Overlook

38.57162, -107.70821 Parking and trailhead 38.57421, -107.70516 End of trail

An overlook that also extends into the canyon, providing a view from above.

** Chasm View

38.58112, -107.71470 Parking and trailhead 38.58144, -107.71438 End of trail (100 m round trip)

Chasm View offers a look at the steepest part of the canyon.

** Painted Wall View

38.58060, -107.71631 Parking and trailhead 38.58093, -107.71819 End of trail (185 m round trip)

This overlook provides a view of the tallest vertical wall in Colorado, standing at 2,250 meters. The wall features pink pegmatite bands, giving it a marbled appearance.

** Cedar Point

38.57636, -107.72053 Parking and trailhead 38.57689, -107.72269 End of trail (262 m round trip)

Cedar Point offers a stunning view of the canyon. You can clearly see the river at the bottom, lined with pebble beaches and patches of greenery.

** Dragon Point

38.57390, -107.72336 Parking and trailhead 38.57496, -107.72592 End of trail (269 m round trip)

The views from Dragon Point are very similar to those at Cedar Point.

** Sunset View

38.56878, -107.73346 Parking and trailhead 38.56929, -107.73373 End of trail (82 m round trip)

Sunset View is the westernmost viewpoint along the South Rim and, as the name suggests, is the perfect spot to watch not only the canyon but also the sunset.

** Warner Point (High Point)

38.56258, -107.74203 Trailhead 38.56688, -107.75145 End of trail (1.2 km round trip)

This is the last viewpoint on the south rim. The trail to get there is 1.2 km long and offers an excellent view of the steep canyon walls as well as the snow-capped mountains in the background.

It’s easy to see why this viewpoint is called High Point. The overlook sits at an elevation of 2,500 meters. The trail includes some ups and downs, making it a bit more challenging compared to the other trails in the park.

https://youtu.be/j_RJAE8q7ws

COLORADO - GUNNISON - CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

38.45393, -107.41491 Start of Curecanti Creek Trail 38.45364, -107.41702 Viewpoint 1 38.45334, -107.41421 Viewpoint 2 38.45259, -107.41391 Viewpoint 3

Curecanti National Recreation Area is an American recreational area located in Colorado. The protected area features several hiking trails of varying lengths, including Mesa Creek Trail and Curecanti Creek Trail.

These trails offer spectacular views of the steep cliffs and the extreme narrowness of Black Canyon, the river with its beautiful emerald color, and some stunning waterfalls.

The landscape in this area is incredibly picturesque.

https://youtu.be/dSyp1weFqcE

COLORADO - GUNNISON - BLUE MESA DAM & RESERVOIR

The Blue Mesa Reservoir is a man-made lake located in Gunnison County, Colorado. Situated at an elevation of 7,520 feet on the Gunnison River, upstream from the Morrow Point Reservoir, it was created by the Blue Mesa Dam. It’s protected within the Curecanti National Recreation Area.

This stunning lake with its turquoise waters is perfect for a variety of water sports.

https://youtu.be/1lV6ZJ_th94

COLORADO - LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK (PUEBLO RESERVOIR)

With its 4,500 acres of surface water, Lake Pueblo State Park (also known as Pueblo Reservoir) is the top spot in southern Colorado for sun lovers and water sports enthusiasts. It’s actually one of the most popular parks in the state.

Fishing here is exceptional, and the views in this arid landscape of southern Colorado are spectacular.

Lake Pueblo has nearly 400 campsites spread across three different areas of the park.

https://youtu.be/L-tzCC5XL_U

KENTUCKY - MAYFIELD, 5 MONTHS AFTER AN EF4 TORNADO

In May 2022, we visited the picturesque small town of Mayfield in Kentucky, where we saw the extensive damage caused by an EF4 tornado five months earlier. Unfortunately, dozens of people lost their lives there.

https://youtu.be/kbfwnpBafYU

TENNESSEE - NASHVILLE - WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN

GPS coordinates: 36.16065, -86.77809

I invite you to watch this short video that gives you a glimpse of Nashville, which is both the capital of Tennessee and one of the most famous music capitals in the world.

https://youtu.be/8euCwzXNdqQ

TENNESSEE - GRACELAND MANSION - HOME OF ELVIS PRESLEY

GPS coordinates: 35.04611, -90.02291

Graceland is the name of the residence that once belonged to singer Elvis Presley. It’s located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. It opened to the public in 1982.

This is where Elvis died of a heart attack on August 16, 1977. He was initially buried at Forrest Hill Cemetery, but his remains were quickly moved back to Graceland after an attempted theft of his tombstone.

From then on, Graceland—managed at the time by Priscilla Presley—became a pilgrimage site for Elvis fans. In fact, every year on August 16, fans gather at Elvis’s grave for a memorial.

A shuttle, which departs from the building housing the museums, takes visitors to Graceland, and a multilingual audio guide is provided to each visitor at the start of the tour to share details about the different rooms in the mansion.

Graceland has 23 rooms, including eight bedrooms and just as many bathrooms. The ground floor and basement are open to visitors, but the second floor—where Elvis’s bedroom is located—remains off-limits.

I’d describe the visit as moving because it gave us a deeper look into the life of a man who lived so intensely throughout his career, as well as a chance to learn more about his family life.

https://youtu.be/aznroK-xcEA

TENNESSEE - GRACELAND - LISA MARIE & HOUND DOG II JETS

GPS coordinates: 35.04705, -90.02573

During our visit to Graceland, we also checked out two planes that belonged to Elvis Presley. These—a Convair 880 and a Lockheed JetStar—are located near the building housing the museums dedicated to Elvis.

The Convair 880 was nicknamed "Lisa Marie" in honor of his daughter. This luxurious plane allowed him to travel across the United States during his tours.

You’ll notice on the tail of the plane an American flag design and a logo with the acronym TCB, which stands for "Taking Care of Business," a phrase Elvis often used in reference to his career.

The plane features several sections, including a master bedroom, a guest bedroom, a lounge area, a conference room, and two bathrooms with gold accessories.

The cabin also has gold-plated seatbelt buckles, leather-covered tables, and suede sofas.

The second plane, a Lockheed JetStar, was nicknamed Hound Dog II. Its features are similar to those of the Lisa Marie.

After Elvis’s death, both planes were sold by his family before being repurchased and put on display at Graceland.

https://youtu.be/qNYnrYVcNIw

TENNESSEE - GRACELAND - ELVIS PRESLEY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM & EXHIBITS

GPS coordinates: 35.04534, -90.02695

After touring the mansion, we take the shuttle again, which brings us back to the museums where we discover the vast and impressive collections dedicated to Elvis: cars, motorcycles, planes, stage outfits, gold records, trophies, and other awards, photographs, and more.

You can get a glimpse of it in this video.

https://youtu.be/__WaxU8D2pE

TENNESSEE - VISITING THE CITY OF MEMPHIS

I invite you to watch this video that gives you a glimpse of Memphis, located in the state of Tennessee in the United States.

You’ll discover, among other things, Beale Street, the birthplace of blues, which is still the heart of Memphis’s live music scene, as well as Mud Island River Park, located along the Mississippi River, where we have a magnificent view of the Memphis skyline.

https://youtu.be/j4smzNkNvVw