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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Coming in over Lake Michigan.

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

Countless puffy, little clouds.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

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

Nothing but blue over Lake Michigan.

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

Very interesting clouds could be seen over Lake Michigan.

A stunning view from above the clouds.

Nothing but sheets of cloud.

Nothing but sheets of cloud.

A fascinating desert formation. Mind the glare.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows on the ground.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

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

A giant wall of clouds outside of the plane window.

The mighty Mississippi River.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows on the ground.

Small clouds cast very interesting shadows on the ground.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

A giant wall of clouds outside of the plane window.

A stunning view from above the clouds.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

Countless puffy, little clouds.

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

Countless puffy, little clouds.

A stunning view from above the clouds.

A breathtaking view of the Great Plains.

A lone cow.