SLC → FAT

Great Salt Lake

Shortly after departure, witness the dramatic color contrast between the north and south arms of the lake separated by the railroad causeway.

Bonneville Salt Flats

A stark, blindingly white expanse of crusty salt stretching toward the Nevada border, visible early in the flight.

Mono Lake

An ancient saline lake featuring unique tufa towers and Mark Twain's 'Dead Sea of the West' appearance near the Sierra base.

Yosemite National Park

The crown jewel of the flight. Look for Half Dome, El Capitan, and the deep glacial carve of the Yosemite Valley.

Tioga Pass

Observe the winding road and high-altitude alpine meadows that mark the northern entrance to Yosemite's high country.

Oquirrh Mountains

Immediately after takeoff, view the massive Bingham Canyon Mine and the rugged ridges of the Oquirrh range south of the airport.

Great Basin Desert

Experience the vast 'Basin and Range' topography of Nevada, characterized by rhythmic mountain chains and dry valley floors.

Mammoth Lakes Area

As you reach the Sierra crest, look for the ski runs of Mammoth Mountain and the deep blue of Convict Lake.

Ansel Adams Wilderness

Dense forests and granite spires of the High Sierra, featuring some of the most remote and pristine wilderness in California.

San Joaquin Valley

The descent into Fresno provides a geometric grid view of California's primary agricultural hub, filled with orchards and vineyards.