The descent offers a clear view of the winding Platte River and the cityโs urban layout, set against the backdrop of the vast and flat Great Plains.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the American Southwest, including an early pass by the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, followed by the distant but massive expanse of the Grand Canyon's north rim and the rugged San Juan Mountains.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Sonoran Desert to the high peaks of the Colorado Rockies before descending into the Great Plains.
The Left Side provides a more dramatic view of the transition into the High Plains, including the rugged terrain of southwestern Oklahoma and the iconic center-pivot irrigation circles of the Midwest.