A visit to a national park is one of the most rewarding experiences of a journey especially if you are on a holiday trip with your kids. A visit to them is a great choice no matter whatever the season may be. It is a wonderful way to introduces kids to the amazing wonders of nature and to encourage them to value these gems.
On a visit to USA you’ll find plenty of these amazing geographic attractions full of natural bounty and fun-filled adventurous activities like hiking, skiing or simply to enjoy the pleasures of fresh air and amazing sunsets. This time on a vacation trip to United State explore these great attractions of country showcasing the breathtaking range of America’s geography.
Yosemite National Park, California
This California National Park located about 300 Kilometers east from San Francisco is known to the world for its diverse awe inspiring natural landscape and beautiful waterfalls. It is a best destination for nature lovers, hikers, campers and rock climbers. The world’s single granite monolith the imposing El Capitan with its steep granite flank is a real challenge for the experienced rock climbers is among its major attractions. Besides this The Half Dome, the famous Yosemite Falls, Mirror Lake and exotic wildlife are among its other breathtaking attractions is a dream for any hiker, nature lover and photographer. Yosemite is best known for its stunning waterfalls and the best time to visit and appreciate its beauty is late May when mountain snow melts and keep them flowing.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Established in 1872 in Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, Yellowstone was America’s first national park dedicated by president Ulysses S. Grant. This fascinating national park is filled with geysers, mud ports, hot water spring and amazing scenery. It is the only place in the US where you can see large herds of Bison, number of grey wolves and Grizzly bears. The park is big enough to lose yourself in it if you are looking for a wilderness experience. It definitely deserves a lot more than a quick rush to see its amazing attractions. Many of the parks roads close in the fall and winters so spring and summer is the best time to visit it.
Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Carolina
Great Smoky Mountains which straddles between North Carolina and Tennessee is among the most visited national parks of country as well as the most abundantly blessed with flowering plants. It is traversed by rivers and streams that reveal countless waterfalls. Its diversity appeals to various recreational activities, scenic drives to hiking and wildlife watching. There is no bad time to visit it but spring and early summer profusion of wildflowers earned it a nickname of Wildlife National Park as well.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Vast, magnificent and arguably the most beautiful, Grand Canyon is easily the Arizona’s most distinguished landmarks and is UNESCO World Heritage site. Stretching 277 miles with millions of years of geographic history and breathtaking colors that shift with each angle of sun with amazing hiking and rafting experiences is second to none makes it one of the most visited national parks of the country. Of all the places to watch the sunsets in the world only few can measures up the Grand Canyon. Cape Royal is a prime spot to watch cloud formations
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
Established in 1916, the extraordinary natural diversity of the park was recognized in 1980 and is named a world Biosphere site by UNESCO and is honored as World heritage site in 1987. Located 30 miles southwest of Hilo, It is a home of Kilauea volcano which is one of the most active volcanoes on the earth. Visitors can find 150 miles of hiking trails and feature lava tubes accessible to public.
Acadia National Park, Maine
Acadia National Park is a stunning national treasure on the coast of Maine. It is one of the most visited parks not only in the United States and an all of North America. It is a home to many plants and animals and the tallest mountain on the U.S Atlantic coast. Catching the country’s first sunrise from the top of Cadillac Mountains, the highest point on Maine’s Mount Desert Island is one of the finest ways to kick off the day. Today visitors from all corners of the world comes Acadia to hike granite peaks or just to relax and enjoy the bounty of nature.
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