But the endless meadows filled with a purple-blue ocean of lupine, or the sunset orange-red of the Indian paintbrush (Wyoming's state flower) will leave you speechless.

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This year, however, The Varnish garnered a big win for Los Angeles, which has been building its reputation from serving the vodka Red Bulls popular on Sunset Strip to a cocktail-serious destination.

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There are seafaring excursions such as sunset cruises and trips to Bird Island, so called for its abundance of red-footed boobies and brown noddies.

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