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A marvelous maze of canyons stretching across eastern Utah. Second only to the grand canyon, this massive expanse of cliffs was carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Three distinct districts (Island in the Sky, Needles, and the Maze) are comprised of spectacular rock formations sculpted by the force of wind and water.
Make sure you bring an extra memory card for your camera, because nearly every square inch of this park is picture worthy. Two thousand foot tall sandstone bluffs seem irresponsibly tall, yet millions of people make the pilgrimage to climb these cliffs every year. Towering vertical walls feel like the world’s largest tunnel is missing its ceiling. It’s easy to see how some might feel religious in such an incredible natural sanctuary.
The Grand Canyon is known worldwide and is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world, but it was not made a national park until 1919. Despite its remoteness, it is the second most visited National Park in the U.S.
Some of the greatest views available at a state park can be found at Dead Horse Point. A nearly 360 degree view of the precipitous canyons that make Canyonlands National Park so spectacular, the Colorado River, and the La Sal Mountains can be found at the end of UT-313, roughly forty minutes from Moab, Utah. The magnificent views and peculiar name make this state park a local favorite. You may see Dead Horse Point T-shirts and hoodies in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The park got its name form the narrow end of the mesa. Cowboys would herd wild horses toward the cliffs, where they would be cornered between fences and the sheer cliffs. The most docile would be broken and tamed, and for reasons unknown, the rest were left for dead.
Between the stark palette of colors and the unusual hoodoos that cover the park, Bryce canyon is one of the most unique landscapes in the United States. The colors of these rocks have even inspired a Utah Jazz jersey. Contrasted against thick pine forests, Bryce canyon in an incredible sight to be seen. Elevation at Bryce Canyon is upwards of 8,000 ft. so temperatures are much cooler than surrounding Utah and it is not uncommon to see snow during much of the year.
The world famous Niagara Falls is the largest waterfall in the world, in volume of water. The mighty Niagara River plunges 160 feet over the Niagara Escarpment in spectacular fashion and must be seen to be appreciated.
Often overshadowed by its next-door neighbor, Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park is incredible in its own right. Jagged mountain peaks tower over verdant valleys, pristine lakes, and the mighty Snake River. This is a Rocky Mountain paradise.
The ghostly remains of a sixty room turn-of-the-century mansion stand guard over the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri.
