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Jun 14, 2019 · Scattered from coast to coast and beyond, here's our pick of the most mind-blowing of the USA's natural wonders. 1. Redwood National and State Parks, California. The world's tallest trees grow on the fog-kissed Northern California coast. Redwoods can reach a height of 379ft, taller than the Statue of Liberty in NYC, and live for up to two ...
Jul 4, 2016 · Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest of the alpine lakes in North America, formed millions of years ago during the Ice Age. Set in the Sierra Nevadas, it receives worldwide acclaim for ...
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- Wildflowers at Mount Rainier National Park. This 236,381-acre park in Washington state happens to encompass an active volcano, but since it last erupted in the 19th century, chances are nothing will happen if you go—nothing, that is, except experiencing breathtaking views of Mt.
- Gypsum dunes at White Sands National Monument. This sand is white alright, owing to the fact that it’s made of gypsum, the same material that comprises plaster, blackboard chalk and drywall.
- Snowcapped mountains above Glacier Bay National Park. You’ll think you’re in Norway when you see the magnificent fjord and majestic mountains at Glacier Bay National Park.
- Star-filled night at Arches National Park. Located north of Moab Utah, Arches National Park is so named for the 2,000 wind-sculpted sandstone arches gracing the area—the largest such concentration in the world.
1. Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park, a wonderland of wild beauty, stretches across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Rivers weave through vast meadows and geysers shooting hot water high into the sky. Giant waterfalls rumble in the distance, and each turn on the hiking trail offers a view better than the last.
- Alabama: Magnolia Springs. Mail is delivered by boat — the last year-round river mail delivery in the country — in this small coastal village along the Magnolia River.
- Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Few states seize the popular imagination like Alaska. And at 13 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias (the largest national park in the U.S.)
- Arizona: Grand Canyon National Park. What can we say? The most beautiful place in Arizona is the Grand Canyon. Though outrageous natural beauty is found in every corner of the state, from enchanting Emerald Cove to sacred Canyon de Chelly, nothing quite compares to the majesty of Arizona's flagship feature.
- Arkansas: Ozark National Forest. Dominating northwestern Arkansas, Ozark National Forest is an all-season haven rich in things to do. Its ferny oak-hickory woods are dotted with caverns (the tour-friendly Blanchard Springs Caverns has an underground river), grottoes, swimming beaches, campsites, and horseback and ATV trails.
Jul 28, 2023 · An estimated 5.9 million people visit it annually, making it the second most popular national park, just behind the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Adventure seekers will find no shortage of thrilling activities, from airplane tours soaring over the North Rim’s highest point and the Zuni Point Corridor to skydiving experiences offering unrivaled views of the gorge.
Apr 27, 2023 · 3. March: Hawaii. Photograph: Shutterstock. Hawaii enjoys beautiful weather and comfortable temperatures year-round, with thermometers reliably staying above 79°F and below 88°F, but March and ...
