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 |  Subject: 5 Absolutely Stunning Places to Visit in the US  18th September 2018, 8:19 pm | |
|  Think the US is all about cities and suburbs? Well think again. The US has a wide variety of absolutely beautiful landscapes--from deserts to mountains to rivers and swamps. Below is 5 absolutely stunning places to visit. They are in no particular order and picked at random from various travel sites I researched. Everyone, feel free to add to the list with places you recommend below! I know this list is short in comparison to the hundreds and thousands of places to see in the US. Also, if you’ve been to any of these destinations, tell us about your experience and post pictures if you have them! Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska- Spoiler:
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- Looking for the quiet, solitude of nature? Denali National Park in Alaska is your place to be. The park is 6 million acres of wild land with one 92 mile long road, bisecting it. There is much to do and see along its route including a narrated tour bus (non-narrated transit buses are available as well). Beautiful landscapes and wild animals await you. Perfect place for a summer camping trip!
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona- Spoiler:
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- The Grand Canyon, known for its unique combinations of geologic color, erosional forms and overwhelming size, may be a destination that should be on everyone’s bucket lists. Formed over billions of years by the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and has depths of over a mile. With the South Rim open year round and the North Rim from mid-May to mid-October, there is something to do any time of year. Sightseeing via rafting, hiking, running and helicopter are popular. Camping is also available with campground sites or stay at one of the parks lodges.
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Yosemite National Park, California- Spoiler:
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- Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains is an ideal nature getaway. The park covers an area of 747,956 acres and is filled with ancient giant sequoia trees, deep valleys, grand meadows, granite cliffs and so much more. Not only is it a gold mine for camping, hiking and backpacking, there are tours, museums and historical sites.
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii- Spoiler:
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- As if the park wasn’t well known before, as of May 2018, surely everyone was well aware of Hawai’i Volcanooes National Park, as the Kilauea volcano erupted causing millions of US dollars in damage and destroying over 700 homes. While the thread of eruptions are something to defintely be caution of, this park is quite possibly one of the most surreal places in the U.S. Located on Hawaii’s big island, this park allows you to visit one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Visitors can gather together as the sun sets at the Jaggar museum and overlook to watch as the lava's orange glow begins to appear in the darkness. During the day, tour the park by car or on foot for views ranging from moonlike desert to lush rainforest.
The park has reopened as of September 22nd, 2018. You can learn more about conditions and recovery process on the National Park Service website.
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Glacier National Park, Montana- Spoiler:
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Views like the ones above are what make this rugged corner of wilderness one of America's most scenic places while on the plus side being less crowded than Yosemite and the Grand Canyon! With over 1 million acres of park, it includes two mountain ranges, over 130 names lakes, flora and fauna, its beauty is endless. With hiking, biking, backcountry camping, boating, and plenty of other activities at your helm, Glacier National Park provides a stunning nature getaway.
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Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado- Spoiler:
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- The Great Sand Dunes National Park boasts the tallest dunes in North America and are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes and tundra. Just right at the edge of the Rocky Mountains, you are in for a one of a kind scenic view. The park and preserver are always open so the Great Sand Dunes make for a one of kind star gazing experience. Along with the usual outdoor park activities such as hiking, camping, or biking, the Great Sand Dunes present a more unique experience of sandboarding and sand sledding. The park also has a popular seasonal stream named Medano Creek. With May being it’s peak flow season, it becomes a popular place for families to play in the waters, with the sand acting as a temporary beach for the season. If you ever journey to Colorado to see the Rocky Mountains, it is well recommended you plan a stop at the Great Sand Dunes!
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cardea Lotus Crystal
 
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| | Subject: Re: 5 Absolutely Stunning Places to Visit in the US 25th September 2018, 1:08 pm | |
| I've been to Alaska before and it is beautiful!! While we didn't go to the National Park, we did go to a Wildlife Preserve, and also on plenty of hiking trails which gave amazing views!! - Spoiler:
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Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 5 Absolutely Stunning Places to Visit in the US 25th September 2018, 8:52 pm | |
| Oh wow Cardea!! A.) I'm jealous. B.) Thank you for sharing your pictures!!
Did you happen across any wildlife while you were there? |
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Sailor Arkas Lotus Crystal
Title : Guardian of Uncontrollable Curiosity Posts : 1491 Join date : 2017-07-12 Age : 31 Location : Georgia Mountains
| | Subject: Re: 5 Absolutely Stunning Places to Visit in the US 28th September 2018, 4:34 pm | |
| Oh, thanks so much for all the beautiful pictures. Anchorage airport looks over to the mountains, and it is one of the prettiest airport views I've ever seen. And now I really want to go to Glacier National Park! |
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Sailor Makoto Pyramidal Crystal
 
Title : (GC's Official) Makoto/Jupiter Posts : 1866 Join date : 2013-02-21 Age : 44 Location : Palm Springs area Cal USA
| | Subject: Re: 5 Absolutely Stunning Places to Visit in the US 28th September 2018, 5:43 pm | |
| I been to only one of actually 6 places described in this thread...the Grand Canyon in Arizona. I enjoyed looking at the breath-taking scenery of the Grand Canyon and its surrounding areas. I wanna go to the Yosemite one in my state California, but I been to Kings Canyon/Sequoia and Joshua Tree NPs closer to me in my life. |
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Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 5 Absolutely Stunning Places to Visit in the US 30th September 2018, 5:11 pm | |
| Oh hey what do you know, I ended up writing about six. GOOD OLE MATH. XD |
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| | Subject: Re: 5 Absolutely Stunning Places to Visit in the US 30th September 2018, 11:07 pm | |
| I’m sad to admit I’ve never been to any of these. Though I’d love to see the Grand Canyon. |
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