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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

This well-known and frequently visited U.S. National Park runs a mile deep, averages 10 miles wide and was carved out over the past 6 million years.

Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon

Carved from the Navajo sandstone over the course of countless millenniums, this is one of the most breathtaking places on earth.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

This is not a typical canyon, as it is not carved by a river, but by freeze-thaw cycles. Still, it is called a canyon.

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend

This horse shaped canyon is just another one of mother nature's wonders.

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park

Carved out of vast sedimentary rock deposits, this landscape of canyons and deep river gorges has remarkable natural features that are part of a unique desert ecosystem.

Havasu Canyon

Havasu Canyon

It is actually a side branch of the Grand Canyon, where turquoise water pools and world class cascades form an extraordinary setting.

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

The first large canyon on the Yellowstone River, 900 feet deep (275 m) and a half mile (0.8 km) wide.

Crater

Koko Crater

Koko Crater

An extinct volcanic crater on the south coast of Oahu, measuring 1200 feet high.

Hill

Sweet Grass Hills

Sweet Grass Hills

Even though they are quite small, the Sweet Grass Hills are the most visible mountains in Montana and they seem very tall when viewed from distance.

Mountain

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore

Featuring the monumental faces of four former Presidents of the USA, Mount Rushmore represents an iconic destination for many travellers to the area.

Cave

Luray Caverns

Luray Caverns

A magic world is revealed when visiting the largest caves in Eastern America.

Crystal Ice Cave

Crystal Ice Cave

This ice cave in California has some interesting and strange ice formations.

Reserve

Haleakala National Park

Haleakala National Park

Stretching across east Maui, Haleakala National Park is home to Haleakala Crater, an active, but not currently erupting volcano, and Maui's highest peak.

Geological Formation

The Wave - sand dunes between Arizona & Utah

The Wave - sand dunes between Arizona & Utah

The Wave is made out of 190 million year old sand dunes that have turned to red rock, on the border of Arizona and Utah.

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Arches National Park

Arches National Park

Over 2000 natural sandstone arches, an area which contains the largest concentration of arches found any where in the world,

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Humboldt Redwoods State Park

Some of the world's oldest redwood groves and trees dating 2,200 years can be found in California.

Denali National Park

Denali National Park

home to Mt. McKinley, North America's highest mountain, known to the native Athabascan Indians as 'Denali'.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity.

Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park

The name of the park comes from the distinctive Joshua Tree, a tall-growing variety of the 'yucca' genus that grows prevalently within its boundaries.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park

With four types of volcanoes, steam vents, mud pots and painted dunes, the park is ideal for nature lovers.

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Cedar Breaks National Monument

Because of its brilliant colours, it is considered to be a miniature Bryce Canyon.

Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park

The centerpiece of the park is Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States, known for its deep blue color.

Volcano

Kilauea Volcano

Kilauea Volcano

One of the world's most active volcanoes, with a constant eruption since 1983.

Mount St. Helens

Mount St. Helens

The volcano that changed the history of the United States in just minutes, today a National Volcanic Monument.

Park

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Discover the magic of the world's first national park, Yellowstone.

Iao Valley State Park

Iao Valley State Park

Towering emerald peaks guard the lush valley floor of Iao Valley. Located in Central Maui, this peaceful state park is home to one of Maui's most popular landmarks, the 1200-foot Iao Needle. This iconic rock peak overlooks Iao stream and is an ideal attraction for easy hiking and sightseeing. Aside from its natural tropical beautiful, sacred Iao Valley has great historical significance. It was here in 1790, at the Battle of Kepaniwai, that King Kamehameha clashed with Maui's army in his quest to unite the islands. Kamehameha defeated Maui's forces in a ferocious battle that ultimately changed the course of Hawaiian history. There is a well-marked path from the parking lot to view Iao Needle and the ridge-top lookout provides incredible views of the valley. The Needle is often covered in clouds, so an early start is your best bet for a good view. Families can also take a rainforest walk or explore interactive exhibits at the Hawaii Nature Center, which is also located within Iao

Balboa Park

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is the largest urban national park in the United States, with beautiful open spaces, gardens and vegetation.

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