The photos that you see below correspond to the highlights found on this post. While taking these pictures, I was either on our return train (California Zephyr) or our return flight (American Airlines- flight #3 of trip). Enjoy!

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A spectacular view of lake, ground, horizon, and clouds.

A fascinating desert formation. Mind the glare.

A breathtaking view of the Great Plains.

Coming in over Lake Michigan.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

A giant wall of clouds outside of the plane window.

The mighty Mississippi River.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

Nothing but blue over Lake Michigan.

Nothing but sheets of cloud.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows over the coast of Lake Michigan.

Nothing but sheets of cloud.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

A stunning view from above the clouds.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

A giant wall of clouds outside of the plane window.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows over the coast of Lake Michigan.

A lone cow.

Very interesting clouds could be seen over Lake Michigan.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows on the ground.

Freight trains stand in front of mountains in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows on the ground.

A stunning view from above the clouds.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows over the coast of Lake Michigan.

A stunning view from above the clouds.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows on the ground.