DEN → ISN

Rocky Mountain Front Range

Unobstructed views of Longs Peak and the snow-capped peaks of the Front Range shortly after takeoff from Denver.

Casper Mountain

A distinct ridge marking the northern end of the Laramie Range near the flight's midpoint over Wyoming.

Powder River Basin

Look for massive open-pit coal mines and industrial geometry in the vast landscape of northeast Wyoming.

Little Missouri River

Winding through the rugged badlands terrain of western North Dakota as the aircraft nears Williston.

Lake Sakakawea

The western reaches of this massive reservoir on the Missouri River are often visible during the final descent.

The High Plains

A patchwork of agricultural circles and endless horizons typical of the Colorado and Nebraska borderlands.

Thunder Basin

Expansive national grasslands that showcase the rolling prairie ecosystem of the northern plains.

Black Hills Silhouette

On clear days, the distant silhouette of South Dakota's Black Hills can be spotted on the eastern horizon.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The South Unit's unique badlands formations and colorful clay layers are visible as you enter North Dakota air space.

Bakken Oil Fields

As you approach Williston, look for the intricate network of roads and drilling pads that define the Bakken formation.