United States
アメリカ
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Timezone
- America/New_York … America/Los_Angeles · UTC−5 to UTC−10 (DST in most states)
- Language
- English
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
Getting around
- Flight
- Train
- Metro
- Bus
- Car
- Taxi
Best months to go: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Travel tips
- National park entry: the annual pass pays off after three parks.
- Domestic flights are often cheaper than one-way car rentals.
- Tipping 18–20% is expected in restaurants.
Where to sleep
Best value
Freehand, LA/Chicago/NY
Design hostel-hotel hybrid
~CHF 120/night
Most luxurious
Amangiri, Utah
Desert minimalism, canyon spa
~CHF 2'400/night
Airbnb area
Moab / Sedona
Desert cabins with dark skies
~CHF 150/night
Native language
Trailhead
Where the walk starts — plan around it
Health & threats — BAG / FOPH based
- No entry vaccination requirements.
- BAG: routine vaccinations up to date; strong travel health insurance essential.
- Heat and altitude in the southwest — carry more water than feels sensible.