Most of us live a busy life filled with cars, electronics and long hours at work. From time to time, it’s nice to take a break from all that by becoming fully immersed in the beauty and serenity that nature has to offer.
Fortunately, the U.S. is home to some of the world’s most beautiful physical landmarks and national parks. Here are five natural landmarks in the U.S. that you must visit in your lifetime!
The Everglades, Florida
Hike, ride or paddle through Everglades National Park, the United States’ largest subtropical wilderness. The Park protects an unparalleled landscape filled with rare flora and fauna that will leave a lasting impression. By tour boat or kayak, you can catch a glimpse of rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile and the elusive Florida panther.
The next time you’re in Miami or Tampa for business or pleasure, you should take a drive to the Everglades.
Glacier National Park, Montana
Referred to as the “Crown of the Continent Ecosystem,” Glacier National Park is consisted of spectacular forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and pristine lakes. It also has more than 700 miles of hiking and biking trails, backcountry camping, boating, and guided tours. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, and the scenery can’t be beat.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
No landmark list would be complete without the Grand Canyon. Even if you’ve never been there, you know what it looks like.
Created over millions of years by the Colorado River cutting into the surrounding plateau, the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring natural wonder. Nothing compares to standing at the canyon rim and seeing its rugged beauty stretch away from you as far as the eye can see.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can hike all the way down to the river at the bottom of the canyon. Make sure you’re in shape, though, because coming back up is no easy task.
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the world’s largest network of underground caves, with more than 400 miles of them having been explored. It is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including a number of endangered species. Walking through the cave systems is a surreal, breathtaking experience unlike any other.
Old Faithful/Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Last, but certainly not least: Old Faithful. This geothermal geyser and natural wonder is located in Yellowstone National Park, where a majority of the world’s geysers are located. There is plenty of natural beauty to admire at Yellowstone — come for the geyser, stay for the grizzly bears, wolves, rolling meadows and herds of bison. Yellowstone is considered one of the last nearly-intact, natural ecosystems in the Earth’s temperate zone.
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