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counting down our picks for the top 10
most
beautiful natural destinations in the
usa
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for this list we're looking at places
across the u.s
you can visit that are breathtaking all
on their own
number 10 niagara falls new york we know
that there is a canadian bias here
but it's hard to compete with the view
of niagara falls in ontario
if you're unable to cross the border
though you can still experience the
majesty of these mighty falls from the
u.s
given all the skyscrapers in new york
it's easy for tourists to forget about
the city of niagara falls
if you need a break from the
metropolitan area get back to nature by
traveling 17 miles north northwest of
buffalo
climbing the observation tower you'll
get a phenomenal look at the american
bridal veil and horseshoe falls
for a closer look at horseshoe make your
way to terrapin point on goat island
whether you take a boat or helicopter
tour there isn't
a bad vantage point number 9. everglades
national park
florida florida is known for its
amusement parks and beaches
but the everglades are what make the
sunshine state such a distinctive
addition to the u.s
roughly 20 percent of these tropical
wetlands are protected by everglades
national park
the country's most extensive tropical
wilderness the park provides a soothing
green backdrop for hiking
kayaking and fishing it's also home to a
wide variety of different species
if bird watching is your hobby the white
ibis and rosie at spoonbill are just
a couple of the fine feathered friends
you might cross off your list
for those looking for something a bit
more thrilling hop aboard an
airboat for a gator tour whichever
animal you seek
the plant life and bodies of water will
make every moment
picture perfect number eight yosemite
national park california
like florida you may visit california
for the theme parks and seashores
to answer the call of the wild however
make your way to yosemite national park
take a brisk nature walk through
mariposa grove
where you'll bear witness to a vast
wonderland of giant sequoias
if you think the trees are towering just
wait until you see the mountains
eventually you're bound to come across
one of the park's many natural landmarks
such as yosemite valley yosemite falls
or half dome
all three of which provide ample hiking
opportunities
paddle your way down one of the various
lakes or rivers for an especially
refreshing view
then when night falls head to the
campgrounds and sleep under the stars
number 7 grand canyon national park
arizona
arizona is home to many geological
landmarks such as horseshoe bend
this incised meander of the colorado
river is about
140 miles from the south and north rims
of the grand canyon
in 2006 usa today listed the grand
canyon as one of the world's new seven
wonders
looking over the 277 miles of red rock
you'll quickly understand why 18
miles wide this canyon is an
all-encompassing force that looks as if
it could swallow you whole
while most tourists flock to higher
elevations the belly of the beast hosts
some of the canyon's most
luxurious sights there's an assortment
of trails that'll provide a more
intimate look at the inner canyon
but be careful of where you step number
six bryce canyon national park utah
while not necessarily as iconic as the
grand canyon
bryce canyon is more unique in some
respects for starters it's not even
really a canyon
but rather an assembly of natural
amphitheaters this national park is
largely distinguished by its countless
hoodoos
rock spires that are sometimes referred
to as earth pyramids
in addition to red rocks the area hosts
a wide array of colors
from pink to orange to white on that
note
it's especially wondrous whenever snow
falls although winter may be the most
scenic time to visit
the park is easy on the eyes year round
being the park's highest point
rainbow point arguably provides the most
spectacular view
of course you're sure to come across
several other astounding sites along the
way
number five the palouse the palouse
covers portions of idaho
washington and oregon whichever state
you're in
the region's low rolling hills provide
an almost otherworldly appearance
depending on the season the hills can
either look like sand dunes or a massive
golf course
nobody knows for sure where the
palouse's name originated from
which only adds to the mysterious
ambiance what we do know is that the
palouse is integral to the pacific
northwest's agriculture
serving as a source of wheat and legumes
as strange as the geography is
the palouse encompasses a simple
laid-back charm
giving it the essence of a hayao
miyazaki movie if you're in southeast
washington
also seek out palouse falls one of the
only active waterfalls left from the ice
age floods
number four crater lake national park
oregon
crater lake is every bit as cool as it
sounds partly filling a massively deep
caldera
the lake itself has a depth of just
under 1950 feet
making it the deepest in the country the
highlight is wizard island
a volcanic cinder cone that was formed
after mount mazama
many moons ago as awe-inspiring as
wizard island is
the park's highest point is mount scott
which stretches up 8934
we'd recommend visiting the park during
july august or september
as those months are usually when the
main attractions are open to the public
keep in mind however that just because
you drop by in the summer doesn't mean
that you won't see snow so dress
accordingly when sightseeing
number three acadia national park maine
described as the crown jewel of the
north atlantic coast
acadia national park finds maine at its
most picturesque
this is saying a lot as maine is already
one of the most attractive states in the
u.s
the best view can be found atop cadillac
mountain hancock county's highest point
from the almost 1 530 foot summit
you can spot a lush collection of trees
and bar harbor on the horizon
this natural beauty is only amplified if
you climb in time to see the sun
either rise or set for more exquisite
sights
we'd suggest taking a stroll down sand
beach skipping rocks along jordan pond
or watching the waves crash by
thunderhole wherever you go
there will be another instagramable
moment all lined up
number 2. kenai fjords national park
alaska
a lot of people tend to write off alaska
as a vacation destination
assuming that it's nothing but a heap of
snow and ice
upon visiting kenai fjords national park
however you'll come to discover just how
gorgeous alaska is
a portion of the park contains the
harding ice field which is more than 700
miles of glacial beauty
speaking of which the park is home to 38
glaciers
the longest and largest being bear
glacier if you're into kayaking
there isn't a better spot in the park
than ayalak bay
where you'll find ialec glacier while
not every glacier is easy to reach
you can simply walk down the park's one
road to exit glacier
which is appropriately located towards
the end
number one yellowstone national park
wyoming
america's oldest national park is also
quite possibly its most
alluring while yellowstone stretches out
to montana and idaho
the most beautiful landmarks can be
found in wyoming
grand prismatic spring encompasses a
majority of the colors found in a
rainbow
although the deep blue will dominate
your eyes the old faithful geyser
is another one of a kind sight to behold
promptly erupting at an average height
of about
130 feet you may associate the name
grand canyon with
arizona but you may think differently
after feasting your eyes on yellowstones
of course you don't need to seek out one
of the major landmarks to understand
why yellowstone tops this list all it
takes is a simple walk through any of
its forests
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