DFW → SMF

Southern Rockies

The snow-capped peaks of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado visible on the horizon.

Monument Valley & Lake Powell

Iconic red rock formations and the deep blue waters of the Colorado River system.

Lake Tahoe

The crown jewel of the flight, usually visible in full glory during the descent into the Sacramento area.

Donner Pass

Historical mountain pass and the rugged granite terrain of the northern Sierra Nevada.

Tahoe National Forest

Dense evergreen forests and alpine ridges as the plane begins its final approach.

West Texas Mesas

Rugged, flat-topped hills and the sprawling Chihuahuan Desert landscape shortly after departure.

Albuquerque & Rio Grande

Aerial views of the Rio Grande river snaking through the New Mexican desert.

Mojave Desert

Vast stretches of arid basins and distant views of the lights of Las Vegas on evening flights.

Southern Sierra Nevada

The jagged peaks of the high Sierras, including views toward Yosemite's southern border.