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<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Want to Visit this Country?</title> </head> <body bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <center> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr valign="middle"><td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle"> <img src="01a.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="01a" /> <img src="01d.jpg" width="400" height="545" alt="01d" /> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="01b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="01b" /></td> <td><img src="01c.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="01c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Mendenhall Glacier and Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska</b></font> <br /> In Mendenhall Valley of Juneau, Alaska stands this 12-mile glacier that is home to some incredibly surreal ice caves. <br /> If you follow the West Glacier trail, you can get a chance to see these whimsical ice clouds for yourself. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center"><img src="02a.jpg" width="715" height="477" alt="02a" /> <br /> <img src="02b.jpg" width="715" height="715" alt="02b" /></td> <td align="center"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Antelope Canyon, Arizona</b></font> <br /> Located near Page, Arizona, this brilliant slot canyon is split into two different sections, commonly referred to as �The Crack� and �The Corkscrew.� The natural canvas of color and unique structure is an Instgrammer's dream. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="02c.jpg" width="462" height="938" alt="02c" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center" valign="top"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="715"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Oneonta Gorge, Oregon</b></font> <br /> The Oneonta Gorge is in the Columbia River Gorge with a unique set of aquatic and woodland plants. The ferns and moss make the walls look like a fairy tale, and visitors can walk through the creek on a warm summer day. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="03e.jpg" width="715" height="179" alt="03e" /> <br /> <br /> <img src="03c.jpg" width="715" height="1073" alt="03c" /> </td> <td align="center" valign="middle"> <img src="03a.jpg" width="715" height="477" alt="03a" /> <br /> <img src="03b.jpg" width="667" height="1000" alt="03b" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center"> <img src="04a.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="04a" /> <br /> <img src="04b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="04b" /></td> <td align="center"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="715"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Skagit Valley Tulip Fields, Washington</b></font> <br /> Located in Washington state, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the tulip fields between April 1�30 to see these gorgeous flowers in bloom. The festival is designed as a driving tour since there is no one designated "site." </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="04c.jpg" width="715" height="472" alt="04c" /> <br /> <br /> <img src="04d.jpg" width="715" height="278" alt="04d" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center" valign="top"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado</b></font> <br /> This wilderness area is located in the Elk Mountains of central Colorado and has over 100 miles of trails. The closest city in reach is Aspen and the entire area spans over 181,000 acres. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="05a.jpg" width="715" height="475" alt="05a" /> <br /> <img src="05d.jpg" width="715" height="409" alt="05d" /> </td> <td align="center" valign="middle"> <img src="05b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="05b" /> <br /> <img src="05c.jpg" width="715" height="472" alt="05c" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <img src="75.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="75" /> <img src="06d.jpg" width="356" height="535" alt="06d" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="06a.jpg" width="715" height="477" alt="06a" /> </td> <td align="center" valign="middle"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="500" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Fort Jefferson, Florida</b></font> <br /> Composed of over 16 million bricks, Fort Jefferson is the largest brick masonry structure in America and is located within the Dry Tortugas National Park, about 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. The unfinished coastal fortress can be reached by ferry, approximately 70 miles (112.65 kilometers) west from Key West, and visitors generally spend several hours here. The fort has a museum and bookstore, and it allows swimming and snorkeling on the reef. The fort was named after President Thomas Jefferson and was constructed in part by civilian carpenters, general laborers, and Key West slaves employed by the United States Army. <br /> <br /> <font size="+2"><b>Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida</b></font> <br /> This isolated island of bliss sits roughly 70 miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by clear waters and an abundance of sea life. The area is only accessible by boat or seaplane, so leave your phone at home and enjoy a day off the grid. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"><img src="06b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="06b" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="06c.jpg" width="715" height="472" alt="06c" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="07a.jpg" width="715" height="477" alt="07a" /> <br /> <img src="07b.jpg" width="715" height="533" alt="07b" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="07c.jpg" width="579" height="875" alt="07c" /> <br /> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="579" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Zion National Park, Utah</b></font> <br /> Located near Springdale, Utah, this incredible 146,000-acre park is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. A prominent feature is the Zion Canyon, which is 15 miles long and a half-mile deep. Other spots to visit while you're here is "The Subway"(pictured on the left) and "The Narrows" (pictured on the right). </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="579" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <font size="+2"><b>Watkins Glen State Park, New York</b></font> <br /> We all know Niagara Falls is a sight to see, but located south of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region lies a lesser-known fantasy-like area called Rainbow Bridge and Falls. It will make you feel like you're in Lord of the Rings. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="08d.jpg" width="667" height="207" alt="08d" /> </td><td align="center"> <img src="08a.jpg" width="625" height="417" alt="08a" /> </td></tr> <tr align="center"><td><img src="08b.jpg" width="667" height="1000" alt="08b" /></td> <td><img src="08c.jpg" width="667" height="1000" alt="08c" /></td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <img src="09b.jpg" width="662" height="1000" alt="09b" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="09c.jpg" width="715" height="533" alt="09c" /> <br /> <br /> <img src="09a.jpg" width="625" height="415" alt="09a" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Yosemite Valley, California</b></font> <br /> This 8-mile glacial valley is covered in pine and surrounded by granite summits like Half Dome and El Capitan. <br /> The California beauty is a hot spot for tourists and photographers and it also offers scenic trails for hikers. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <img src="10a.jpg" width="1224" height="817" alt="10a" /> </td></tr> <tr><td> <img src="10b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="10b" /> </td> <td> <img src="10c.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="10c" /> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming</b></font> <br /> This natural pool of rainbow-like colors is the largest hot spring in the U.S. and the third largest in the world. <br /> It's located in Yellowstone National Park, which also has other great sights to see such as Morning Glory Pool, Old Faithful, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9" align="center"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="11b.jpg" width="715" height="533" alt="11b" /> <br /> <img src="11a.jpg" width="625" height="417" alt="11a" /> </td> <td align="center" valign="top"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="421" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <font size="+2"><b>Haiku Stairs of Oahu, Hawaii</b></font> <br /> This "Stairway to Heaven" is a steep hiking trail that is technically closed to the public, but many people continue to climb despite the �No Trespassing� signs. Sometimes breaking the law is worth it, right? </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="11c.jpg" width="421" height="636" alt="11c" / align="middle"> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="middle"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="421" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="middle" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="middle"> <font size="+2"><b>Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico</b></font> <br /> In this National Park beneath the rocky land lies more than 119 known caves, formed from limestone and sulfuric acid. Visitors can take the natural entrance (pictured on the right) or ride down the elevator 750 feet below ground. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="12d.jpg" width="625" height="235" alt="12d" /> </td><td align="center" valign="top"> <img src="12a.jpg" width="625" height="417" alt="12a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="12b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="12b" /></td> <td><img src="12c.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="12c" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="13c.jpg" width="715" height="533" alt="13c" /> <br /> <img src="13a.jpg" width="625" height="417" alt="13a" /> </td><td align="center"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="421" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <font size="+2"><b>Whitaker Point, Arkansas</b></font> <br /> In the heart of the Buffalo River country lies this incredible crag, a popular spot for proposals, scenic photographs, and pretty killer views. The best time to snap a pic is at 6:15 a.m. (as pictured above on the left). </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="13b.jpg" width="462" height="699" alt="13b" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="715" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <font size="+2"><b>Hamilton Pool, Austin, Texas</b></font> <br /> Austin is a city of swimming holes, the most beautiful of which is undoubtedly Hamilton Pool, a popular spot for tourists and residents in the summer. After about a quarter-mile hike through the forest, you�ll come to a natural pool created when the dome of an underground river collapsed into the water below thousands of years ago. Now you can still see the overhang left by the dome, which still has a waterfall running over it. The water is clear, cold, and refreshing, and the different colors of the trees, moss, rocks, and sparkling water give the place a mystical quality. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="14a.jpg" width="625" height="416" alt="14a" /> <img src="14c.jpg" width="715" height="533" alt="14c" /> </td><td> <img src="14b.jpg" width="715" height="1081" alt="14b" /> </td></tr> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="100.jpg" width="715" height="536" alt="100" /> </td><td align="center"> <img src="14d.jpg" width="715" height="554" alt="14d" /> </td> </tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <img src="15a.jpg" width="1280" height="587" alt="15a" /> </td></tr> <tr><td><img src="15b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="15b" /></td> <td><img src="15c.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="15c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Horseshoe Bend, Arizona</b></font> <br /> Named after its horseshoe-like shape, this famous meander is located just outside Page, Arizona, and offers a wicked view of the Colorado River. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="16a.jpg" width="625" height="407" alt="16a" /> <br /> <img src="16b.jpg" width="715" height="533" alt="16b" /> </td> <td><img src="16c.jpg" width="625" height="944" alt="16c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Northern Lights, Alaska</b></font> <br /> The Northern Lights is one of the most beautiful wonders of the world, and a trip to Alaska will give you a front-row seat. <br /> The best places to see the lights are in Fairbanks and Anchorage from about September�April 20. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center" valign="top"><img src="17b.jpg" width="715" height="1081" alt="17b" /></td> <td> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="715" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <font size="+2"><b>Bryce Canyon, Utah</b></font> <br /> This collection of large natural amphitheaters is famous for its hoodoos, geological structures formed by frost weather and stream erosion. The orange, red, and white rocks are a beautiful sight and only roughly 50 miles from Zion National Park. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="17a.jpg" width="715" height="476" alt="17a" /> <br /> <img src="17c.jpg" width="715" height="533" alt="17c" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td align="center" valign="top"> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9" width="400"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="715" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <font size="+2"><b>Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada</b></font> <br /> Bordering California and Nevada, this freshwater lake is the largest alpine lake in North America. <br /> The clear waters and surrounding trees make it an ideal vacation spot. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="18d.jpg" width="715" height="296" alt="18d" /> </td><td align="center" valign="top"> <img src="18a.jpg" width="715" height="477" alt="18a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="18b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="18b" /></td> <td><img src="18c.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="18c" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr align="center"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center"><td align="center"> <img src="19a.jpg" width="759" height="505" alt="19a" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="19b.jpg" width="373" height="250" alt="19b" /> <br /> <img src="19c.jpg" width="379" height="249" alt="19c" /> </td></tr> <tr align="center" valign="middle"> <td colspan="2" align="center" valign="middle"> <table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"> <td align="center" valign="middle"> <img src="19e.jpg" width="275" height="183" alt="19e" /> </td> <td align="center" valign="middle"> <img src="19f.jpg" width="275" height="183" alt="19f" /></td> <td align="center" valign="middle"> <img src="19d.jpg" width="318" height="159" alt="19d" /></td> </tr> </table> </td></tr> <tr align="center"> <td align="center" colspan="2"> <img src="45.jpg" width="1024" height="678" alt="45" /> </td> </tr> <tr align="center"><td colspan="2" align="center"> <img src="45b.jpg" width="768" height="576" alt="45b" /> </td></tr> <tr align="center"><td colspan="2" align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Smoky Mountains, North Carolina/Tennessee</b></font> <br /> A subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, the Smokies are a mountain range along the North Carolina�Tennessee border. <br /> It's the most visited national park in the U.S., with 9 million-plus visitors per year. <br /> <br /> <font size="+2"><b>Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee</b></font> <br /> Straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. Several different types of camping are available within the park. Backpackers can enjoy backcountry camping through Mt. LeConte Shelter, Kephart Shelter and Laurel Gap Shelter. There are also campsites that can be reserved in a developed campground, as well as horse camps that offer primitive camping facilities. For a more refined camping experience, you can stay at the LeConte Lodge, which sits on an open glade below the summit of Mt. LeConte and is the highest guest lodge in the eastern United Staters. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <img src="20a.jpg" width="715" height="477" alt="20a" /> </td> <td> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr align="center" valign="middle"><td align="center"> <table width="715" border="0" cellpadding="8" cellspacing="8" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center" valign="top"><td align="center" valign="top"> <font size="+2"><b>Niagara Falls, New York</b></font> <br /> Located along the United States�Canada border is the famous Niagara Falls, a popular spot for tourists. Feeling lucky? Ride a barrel down. Kidding. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <img src="20d.jpg" width="715" height="286" alt="20d" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="20b.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="20b" /></td> <td><img src="20c.jpg" width="715" height="473" alt="20c" /> </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="21a.jpg" width="625" height="418" alt="21a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="21b.jpg" width="375" height="251" alt="21b" /></td> <td><img src="21c.jpg" width="379" height="250" alt="21c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>The Wave, Arizona</b></font> <br /> Located in Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness near the Arizona-Utah <br /> border lies The Wave, a sandstone rock formation that looks look a painting. <br /> The sight is known for its vibrant colors and the trackless hike to reach it. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="22a.jpg" width="754" height="506" alt="22a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="22b.jpg" width="376" height="565" alt="22b" /></td> <td><img src="22c.jpg" width="378" height="567" alt="22c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Sequoia National Park, California</b></font> <br /> Sequoia National Park is known for its giant sequoia trees, <br /> including the General Sherman Tree, one of the largest in the world. <br /> It stands at 275 feet tall and is believed to be roughly 2,500 years old. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="23a.jpg" width="757" height="505" alt="23a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="23b.jpg" width="247" height="375" alt="23b" /></td> <td><img src="23c.jpg" width="505" height="378" alt="23c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Thor's Well, Oregon</b></font> <br /> Along Cape Perpetua lies Thor's Well, a saltwater fountain driven by the power of the ocean tide. <br /> The best time to see it in action is an hour before high tide to an hour after high tide. <br /> While it's a beautiful sight, it's also highly dangerous and visitors should proceed with caution. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="24a.jpg" width="757" height="504" alt="24a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="24b.jpg" width="373" height="247" alt="24b" /></td> <td><img src="24c.jpg" width="376" height="248" alt="24c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Badlands National Park, South Dakota</b></font> <br /> The red and orange rocky mountains bring in nearly 1 million visitors per year. <br /> Native Americans used this area for hunting grounds for roughly 11,000 years. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="25a.jpg" width="757" height="505" alt="25a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="25b.jpg" width="505" height="375" alt="25b" /></td> <td><img src="25c.jpg" width="248" height="377" alt="25c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Savannah, Georgia</b></font> <br /> The oldest city in the state of Georgia, Savannah has a charming <br /> personality and fairy tale-like array of Spanish moss trees. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="26a.jpg" width="756" height="505" alt="26a" /></td></tr> <tr><td><img src="26b.jpg" width="375" height="249" alt="26b" /></td> <td><img src="26c.jpg" width="375" height="248" alt="26c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Palouse Falls, Washington</b></font> <br /> Located in Washington state, this enchanting scene almost came <br /> to an end in 1984 when the Franklin County Public Utility District <br /> proposed to build a dam to allow hydroelectric power generation. <br /> Ratepayers decided to preserve the falls. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="27a.jpg" width="754" height="506" alt="27a" /></td></tr> <tr><td align="center"><img src="27b.jpg" width="503" height="376" alt="27b" /></td> <td align="center"><img src="27c.jpg" width="247" height="376" alt="27c" /></td></tr> <tr align="center"><td colspan="2" align="center"> <img src="50.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="50" /> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center" width="1040"> <font size="+2"><b>Glacier National Park, Montana</b></font> <br /> Glacier National Park is located near Kalispell, Mont., and borders parts of Canada. <br /> The park encompasses more than 1,000,000 acres and attracts roughly 2 million people per year. <br /> Located along the Canada-United States border is Glacier National Park in Montana. It encompasses over one million acres, including parts of two mountain ranges and over 130 lakes. Most of the campgrounds at the park sit near the larger lakes and are usually open from mid-June until mid-September. Two campgrounds, St. Mary and Apgar, are open year-round. However, during the off-season, camping conditions at the sites are primitive, with no running water or accessible restroom facilities. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="28a.jpg" width="755" height="505" alt="28a" /></td></tr> <tr align="center"><td align="center"><img src="28b.jpg" width="248" height="376" alt="28b" /></td> <td align="center"><img src="28c.jpg" width="503" height="378" alt="28c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Na Pali Coast State Park, Hawaii</b></font> <br /> The Na Pali Coast is inaccessible by car but can be seen over land by helicopter or hiking. <br /> The Kalalau Trail provides the only land access, but there are also caves you can explore along the coast. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"><img src="29a.jpg" width="755" height="504" alt="29a" /></td></tr> <tr><td align="center"><img src="29b.jpg" width="503" height="377" alt="29b" /></td> <td align="center"><img src="29c.jpg" width="246" height="374" alt="29c" /></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center" width="755"> <font size="+2"><b>Devils Tower, Wyoming</b></font> <br /> Devils Tower is a giant igneous intrusion that rises 5,000-plus feet above sea level. According to Native American folklore, a few girls went out to play and were discovered by several bears who began to chase them. The girls tried to escape by climbing a rock and praying to the Great Spirit to save them, and their prayers were answered when the rock rose from the ground toward the heavens and away from danger. When the girls reached the sky, they were turned into the star constellations. There are also several other theories and stories regarding the Devils Tower. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr align="center"><td align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr align="center"><td align="center"> <img src="30e.jpg" width="412" height="326" alt="30e" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="30i.jpg" width="258" height="263" alt="30i" /> </td></tr> <tr align="center"><td align="center"> <img src="30a.jpg" width="405" height="309" alt="30a" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="30b.jpg" width="403" height="268" alt="30b" /> </td></tr> <tr align="center"><td align="center"> <img src="30c.jpg" width="407" height="256" alt="30c" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="30d.jpg" width="406" height="308" alt="30d" /> </td></tr> <tr align="center"> <td colspan="2"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center" width="1024"> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="30h.jpg" width="199" height="149" alt="30h" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="30f.jpg" width="200" height="154" alt="30f" /> </td> <td align="center"> <img src="30g.jpg" width="207" height="132" alt="30g" /> </td> </tr></table> </td> </tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center"> <img src="30j.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="30j" /> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Mount Rainier National Park, Washington</b></font> <br /> If you�d like to camp out near glaciers, head to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington. Just through a rainforest in the park is a trail that leads to Carbon Glacier, the largest glacier by volume in the contiguous United States. South of the glacier is Mowich Lake, which has a campground and picnic area. There is also Ohanapecosh, a campground with 188 campsites that is open from May through October. Also in the area are Silver Falls, Grove of the Patriarchs, and the Ohanapecosh Hot Springs. Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers. Subalpine wildflower meadows ring the icy volcano while ancient forest cloaks Mount Rainier�s lower slopes. Wildlife abounds in the park�s ecosystems. A lifetime of discovery awaits. </td></tr> </table> </td></tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="31.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="31" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Acadia National Park, Maine</b></font> <br /> When you visit Acadia National Park in Maine, you have almost 50,000 acres of mountains, pine forests and ocean views to explore. There are several different campgrounds within the park, including Blackwoods Campground, Seawall Campground, and Schoodic Woods Campground. On Isle au Haut, an island off the coast of Maine, there is also a campsite called Duck Harbor Campground, which is reachable by mailboat only. There are five campsites available from May 15th to October 15th. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="32.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="32" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Denali National Park, Alaska</b></font> <br /> The highest mountain in North America, reaching 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level, is Denali, located in Alaska. It�s here where you�ll find Denali National Park and Preserve. While certain parts of the park and preserve are inaccessible, there are four camping areas within the interior of the park. Camper buses are available for visitors who have reservations at the campgrounds; otherwise, access to the mountains is only available via air taxi from the Kantishna Airport. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="33.jpg" width="1024" height="682" alt="33" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Yosemite National Park, California</b></font> <br /> Spanning portions of several counties in Northern California, Yosemite National Park set a visitation record in 2016, surpassing five million visitors for the first time in its history. The park reaches across the Sierra Nevada Mountains and is internationally recognized for its biological diversity. Among the 13 campgrounds located inside the park, you�ll find stunning views of waterfalls, lakes, glaciers, and Sequoia groves. Most campgrounds at Yosemite require a reservation, especially during the peak season, which is between the months of April and September. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="34.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="34" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Saranac Lake, New York</b></font> <br /> Contrary to its name, Saranac Lake is actually a village in New York named after the nearby Upper, Middle, and Lower Saranac Lakes. The village lies within the boundaries of Adirondack Park, west of Lake Placid, and the edges of the village do not touch the shores of any of the three lakes. There are more than 85 campgrounds available in the area, and some are only accessible by boat. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="35.jpg" width="1024" height="682" alt="35" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="35b.jpg" width="1024" height="684" alt="35b" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Big Bend National Park, Texas</b></font> <br /> While it might be one of the least-visited national parks in the United States, Big Bend National Park in Texas has several different campgrounds, including the Chisos Basin Campground, which sits near some of the park�s most popular trails. There is also the Rio Grande Village RV Campground, complete with 25 campsites, and Cottonwood Campground, which is close to Santa Elena Canyon. Visitors to Big Bend National Park are limited to 28 nights of camping in the park per each calendar year. </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="36.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="36" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Sawtooth National Forest, Idaho</b></font> <br /> In the state of Idaho is Sawtooth National Forest, which has more than 81 campgrounds. Backcountry camping is available and requires taking hiking trails and then either backpacking or horseback riding to remote locations. Redfish Lake in Sawtooth Valley has a lodge with a marina, and hot springs across the forest are open to the public, including the 111�F (43.9�C) pool at Baumgartner Campground. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="37.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="37" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td><img src="37b.jpg" width="1280" height="853" alt="37b" /></td></tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Arches National Park, Utah</b></font> <br /> In eastern Utah, four miles (six kilometers) north of Moab, is Arches National Park. It is where you�ll find over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, which is the highest density of natural arches�including Delicate Arch�in the world. The Devils Garden Campground has 51 campsites available for reservation and is in close proximity to mountain bike trails and Dead Horse Point State Park. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="38.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="38" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Joshua Tree National Park, California</b></font> <br /> Between October and May, the eight campgrounds at Joshua Tree National Park in California fill up quickly on the weekends. Between the off-season months of June through September, campsites are easier to reserve. Some campgrounds, including Ryan Campground, are closed during the summer, but no reservations are needed for summertime camping. Ryan is one of two campgrounds (the other is Black Rock) at Joshua Tree National Park that has a designated horse camp. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="39.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="39" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Zion National Park, Utah</b></font> <br /> Near Springdale, Utah is Zion National Park. With canyons, rivers, mountains, mesas and natural arches, Zion lies at the junction of the Colorado Plateau, the Great Basin, and the Mojave Desert. Zion Canyon sits within the park and cuts through reddish-colored Navajo Sandstone by the North Fork of the Virgin River. Halfway through the canyon is Zion Lodge, which has motel units and cabins, as well as three campgrounds. Zion Lodge is open year-round, and the only campground that takes reservations is Watchman. Permits are required for overnight camping in the backcountry. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="40.jpg" width="1024" height="673" alt="40" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Carson National Forest, New Mexico</b></font> <br /> From Agua Piedra Campground to Elephant Rock to Fawn Lakes, there are plenty of camping choices within Carson National Forest; however, visitors may camp anywhere within the forest, with a 14-day camping limit, as it has a �mixed use� policy that allows anyone to use it for recreation, grazing, and resource extraction. Carson National Forest is not only home to Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico, at 13,161 feet (4,011 meters), but also many big game animals, including elk, black bears, and cougars. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="41a.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="41a" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="41b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="41b" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland</b></font> <br /> Off of Maryland�s eastern shore is Assateague Island, where the Assateague Island National Seashore occupies half of the land. There are more than 140 campsites, with options for oceanside or bayside camping. There are also six backcountry camping sites, four of which are accessible by kayak or canoe. The main attraction at Assateague Island is the herd of wild horses that inhabit the land. The horses are descendants of late 17th-century horses brought by colonists who were trying to avoid paying livestock taxes. To the north of the island is Assateague State Park, which features two miles (3.2 kilometers) of beaches. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="42.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="42" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona</b></font> <br /> The Grand Canyon is a gorge of the Colorado River and lies within Grand Canyon National Park. While there is no camping allowed in the canyon, the park does have several campgrounds available. On the south rim is Mather Campground, which is open all year, and on the north side is North Rim Campground, which is available May 15th through October 31st. There are also several lodges along the south rim, as well as the Trailer Village RV Park. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="43.jpg" width="1024" height="576" alt="43" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Bahia Honda State Park, Florida</b></font> <br /> Several campgrounds offering waterfront camping are available at Bahia Honda State Park in Florida. Buttonwood Campground can accommodate small tents and RVs, due to it having the largest sites in the park. Sandspur Campground, located in a hardwood hammock, has small sites for tents and small pop-up campers under eight feet tall. Bayside Campground, the smallest campground at the park, has just eight campsites, and all vehicles must be able to go under the Bahia Honda Bridge to access the campground. The park also has a marina with boat slips for overnight rental and vacation cabins. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="44.jpg" width="1024" height="680" alt="44" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan</b></font> <br /> On the shore of Lake Superior in Michigan is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, which stretches for 42 miles (67.5 kilometers) and features a scenic shoreline full of natural archways, rock formations, sand dunes, and waterfalls. There are three campgrounds at Pictured Rocks worth checking out. Little Beaver Lake Campground is small, with just eight campsites and a one-mile (1.6-kilometer) self-guiding trail. Hurricane River Campground has 21 campsites and a 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) path that leads from the campground to Au Sable Light Station. Twelvemile Beach Campground has 36 campsites that lie on a sandy plateau above Twelvemile Beach. Both White Birch Interpretative Trail and North Country National Scenic Trail wind through Twelvemile Beach Campground. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="46.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="46" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, Arkansas</b></font> <br /> Located in Arkansas, Ozark-St. Francis National Forests are two separate forests, Ozark and St. Francis. Between the two forests, there are 23 campgrounds along the rivers and lakes or in the mountains. Primitive camping is allowed anywhere in the forest where signs aren�t posted prohibiting it. The campgrounds include swimming areas and nearly 400 miles (636 kilometers) of hiking trails. Some campgrounds are available year-round, while others are only available from May through October. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="47.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="47" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Badlands National Park, South Dakota</b></font> <br /> Made up of open prairie grassland, Badlands National Park in South Dakota offers overnight camping at Cedar Pass Campground or Cedar Pass Lodge. The two are within walking distance of each other and are open year-round. Campsites feature shaded picnic tables, nearby showers and bathrooms, evening programs in the summer at the National Park Service amphitheater, and electric service for RV sites. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="48.jpg" width="1024" height="701" alt="48" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Crater Lake National Park, Oregon</b></font> <br /> The fifth-oldest national park in the United States is Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, and it�s the only national park in the state. There are two developed campgrounds within the park: Mazama Village Campground and Lost Creek Campground. Mazama can accommodate tents and RVs, and Lost Creek is a tent-only campground. Both are only open in the summer and are located in forests south of the lake. Every campsite features a picnic table, a fire ring equipped with a grill, and a metal bear box for food. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="49.jpg" width="1024" height="682" alt="49" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Gunnison National Forest, Colorado</b></font> <br /> Covering more than 1,672,136 acres, Gunnison National Forest lies in parts of five different counties in Colorado. Almost every forest service road in the area has dispersed campsites where people camp out on side roads. Some are tucked away in secluded areas, while others are nestled in meadows of wildflowers off the beaten path. There are developed campgrounds in the forest, and most can accommodate campers, tents, and small trailers. The limit for most campgrounds is 14 days, and signs are posted on bulletin boards at each campground with information. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="51.jpg" width="668" height="434" alt="51" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Lake Tahoe, Nevada</b></font> <br /> Straddling the border between the states of Nevada and California, this shimmering mass of deep blue is awash with skiing pistes and snow-dotted mountain summits by winter, and clusters of brilliant yachts, lakeside caf�s and verdant forests by summer: America�s answer to postcard-perfect Lake Bled and a veritable gem of a holidaying destination for lovers of the great outdoors. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="52.jpg" width="642" height="668" alt="52" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="642"> <font size="+2"><b>Hawaii Island, Hawaii</b></font> <br /> Not only is the Aloha State�s largest island home to shimmering Pacific beachfronts like Kahalu and Makalawena, but it�s also got the mighty rises of the Volcanoes National Park at its centre, where the brooding peak of Kilauea continues to bubble and sporadically burst forth lava into the air. Now that�s a show of beauty if there ever was one! </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="53.jpg" width="668" height="433" alt="53" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Asheville, North Carolina</b></font> <br /> Encompassed on all sides by the rolling, hazy silhouettes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Asheville is the perfect stop off for travellers making their way along the course of the Appalachian Trail. It�s also a fantastic spot for holidaying folk, offering oodles of hiking, biking and rafting routes in the hills around town, and a wholesome array of craft beer dives, theaters and galleries. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="54.jpg" width="668" height="441" alt="54" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"><img src="54b.jpg" width="551" height="369" alt="54b" /></td></tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="55.jpg" width="668" height="414" alt="55" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>San Antonio, Texas</b></font> <br /> Having just enjoyed a huge investment to the tune of $350 million, the iconic San Antonio River Walk is now booming once again. It winds its way right through the heart of this Texan town, offering up pretty waterside views, metropolitan parks and fascinating cultural institutions like the Briscoe Western Art Museum along the way. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="56.jpg" width="668" height="502" alt="56" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Catskill Mountains, New York</b></font> <br /> Forget the hubbub of downtown Manhattan this year, because New York�s Catskill Mountains are a calling! Since time immemorial they�ve been the chosen outdoorsy getaway of Bohemians and youth from the city, while today they draw all types. And why not, with stylish new boutique hotels gracing the streets of Phoenicia, ski fields carving through the trees of Hunter Mountain and more hiking trails than you can imagine running through the hills? </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="57.jpg" width="668" height="501" alt="57" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Santa Fe, New Mexico</b></font> <br /> The gateway to the majestic mountain valleys that cluster around the banks of the Rio Grande, Santa Fe affords travellers access to the meadows and rugged cliffs of the Carson National Forest and the cinder-cone-dotted plains of the Valles Caldera alike. What�s more, with oodles of investment hitting the ski resorts of Taos and Angel Fire, 2015 is set to be one seriously good season for snow riders. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="58.jpg" width="668" height="445" alt="58" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Sacramento, California</b></font> <br /> Nestled between the UNESCO-attested wonders of the Yosemite National Park, the banks of Lake Tahoe, the towering trunks of the redwood forest and the bends of California�s scenic Pacific Coast Highway, visitors to Sacramento have oodles of seriously wonderful backcountry right at their fingertips. What�s more, San Francisco is just down the road, with enthralling Alcatraz Island and the houses of Nob Hill. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="59.jpg" width="668" height="501" alt="59" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Edisto Island, South Carolina</b></font> <br /> Awash with rustic cabins in the woods and homey little guesthouses perched on the edge of the shore, Edisto Island is the perfect choice for outdoorsy types looking to leave behind the fray of coastal resort towns like Myrtle Beach. Expect a wonderfully beautiful backcountry of secluded beaches that slope down to fresh Atlantic surf, one fantastic serpentarium and a web of walking trails to boot. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="60.jpg" width="1280" height="678" alt="60" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>The Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia</b></font> <br /> The Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic highway originally built to connect the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, has been the most visited unit of the national park service almost every year since the end of WWII. Even if you don�t want to get off and hike the trails in the parks at either end of it, even a short drive on the highway will give you stunning views over the Appalachian mountains, particularly among the Blue Ridge chain. For a really special experience, come in the fall and see the mountains lit with oranges and yellows; it�s like they�re on fire. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="61.jpg" width="1280" height="853" alt="61" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Chicago�s Skyline</b></font> <br /> Windy or not, there�s something really special about the Chicago skyline. This jewel of the Midwest rises up on the banks of Lake Michigan, now far eclipsing whatever expectations its founders could have had for it in 1833. This quintessentially American city, which on the ground may seem broken up into different neighborhoods and even languages, all comes together when you look at it from just a few miles along its north shore, reaching high and truly coming alive. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="62.jpg" width="768" height="534" alt="62" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>The Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming</b></font> <br /> Just miles away from the more famous (and also very beautiful) Yellowstone National Park, you�ll find Grand Teton National Park. It encompasses the majority of the Teton Range and is named after the highest point, Grand Teton. This is a fascinating place for nature lovers, as the undisturbed ecosystem features hundreds of plants and animals that have been living there long before humans and are difficult to find elsewhere. It�s especially exciting for trout fishers, because it�s the only place you can fish for the Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="63.jpg" width="773" height="514" alt="63" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Hamilton Pool, Austin, Texas</b></font> <br /> Austin is a city of swimming holes, the most beautiful of which is undoubtedly Hamilton Pool. After about a quarter-mile hike through the forest, you�ll come to a natural pool created when the dome of an underground river collapsed into the water below. Now you can still see the overhang left by the dome, which still has a waterfall running over it. The water is clear, cold, and refreshing, and the different colors of the trees, moss, rocks, and sparkling water give the place a mystical quality. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="64.jpg" width="768" height="576" alt="64" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>North Carolina�s Outer Banks</b></font> <br /> There is no better place to enjoy the windswept, pastel beauty of the eastern seaboard than North Carolina�s Outer Banks. They are a string of mostly barrier islands that border most of the North Carolina coast. Two notable historical events also happened on the Outer Banks, the better known of which was the Wright brothers� first successful flight in the town of Kitty Hawk in 1903. The lesser known of the two was the birth of Virginia Dare, the first child of English descent born on the American continent. She was born at Roanoke Colony, the first English colony, in 1587. Most people don�t remember this colony, however, because it disappeared, leaving one of the greatest unsolved historical mysteries. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="65.jpg" width="768" height="485" alt="65" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>The South Dakota Badlands</b></font> <br /> South Dakota is often unfairly categorized as a flyover state; however, the Badlands alone make the state worth a visit. This national park has two very different looking parts: an expansive mixed grass prairie and a rock formation where different levels of erosion have carved out pointed spires and shallow canyons to reveal differently colored stripes of sandstone. It is also an area especially rich in fossils. Fossils of all sorts of prehistoric animals have been found there, telling the story of a past with a very different climate than it has now. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="66.jpg" width="768" height="375" alt="66" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio</b></font> <br /> Not far from Cleveland and Akron in Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park features a wide variety of landscapes from gorgeous forests and rolling hills, to open farmlands still in use. Becoming a national park in 2000, this 33,000-acre area is not quite as old or large as some of the others on this list, but the beauty is just as powerful. From the colorful display of wild flowers in the spring to the rich foliage of the fall season to stunning waterfalls, the Brandywine Falls is a must-visit, the park is brimming with picturesque scenery and hours of activities, including walks along the Towpath Trail. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="67.jpg" width="668" height="444" alt="67" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska</b></font> <br /> Designated a national park in 1980, Kenai Fjords National Park is an Alaskan gem featuring forests plus 40 glaciers that flow out of the incredible Harding Icefield. A stunning landscape, the park features over 600,000 acres of land half of which is covered by ice. Brimming with diverse vegetation and wildlife, nature lovers flock here to catch glimpses of land animals, including bears, wolves, lynx, and more, marine life, such as killer whales, humpback whales, and harbor seals, and birds of which over 191 species have been recorded. The area is also popular for adventure seekers with activities such as hiking and kayaking. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="68.jpg" width="768" height="576" alt="68" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>Olympic National Park, Washington</b></font> <br /> Located in the Pacific Northwest state of Washington, Olympic National Park is a spectacular area of almost one million acres. Featuring several distinct ecosystems, from glacier-capped mountains to old-growth forests to rugged coastline, the scenery is truly diverse and breathtaking. Established in 1938, the land is home to an impressive array of animal life: from cougars to bears to spotted owls, while the sea is home to whales, dolphins, sea otters, and more. The vegetation is equally diverse and lush providing beauty at every turn. Popular activities include hiking, backpacking, climbing, and camping. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="69.jpg" width="668" height="307" alt="69" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="668"> <font size="+2"><b>Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado</b></font> <br /> With some of the highest mountains in the nation, up to 14,259 feet, the Rocky Mountain National Park is majestic. Established in 1915, this park, which has over 250,000 acres, is beautiful with its montane, alpine, and subalpine ecosystems providing unique scenery from wildflowers to forests to lakes and diverse plant life and wildlife. Indeed, the mountains are home to everything from butterflies to reptiles to birds to mammals, including big horn sheep, mountain lions, moose, and more. The best way in which to explore this Colorado area is by getting out in nature and hiking or taking scenic drives. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="70.jpg" width="1024" height="681" alt="70" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina</b></font> <br /> When Anna Hyatt Huntington was looking for a place to showcase her sculptures, she and husband Archer Milton Huntington came across the 9,100-acre property that would become Brookgreen Gardens. Located in Georgetown County, South Carolina, the gardens were originally one of four rice plantations that the couple purchased. The Huntingtons first visited the property in 1929, and Brookgreen Gardens opened in 1932 as the country�s first public sculpture garden. The property features themed gardens with figurative sculptures, a small zoo, and a nature exhibition center. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="71.jpg" width="768" height="576" alt="71" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>Fly Geyser, Nevada</b></font> <br /> Also known as Fly Ranch Geyser, the small geothermal geyser was accidentally created during well drilling in 1964 when the well was either not capped correctly or left unplugged. This caused dissolved minerals to accumulate, creating the travertine mound where the geyser sits and continues to grow. Water is constantly being released from Fly Geyser, sometimes reaching up to five feet (1.5 meters) in the air. In June 2016, the Burning Man Project purchased the Fly Ranch, where the geyser is located, and the property is currently closed to the public. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="72.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="72" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona</b></font> <br /> Just 36 miles southeast of Wilcox, Arizona, is the Chiricahua National Monument, established in 1924 to protect the Faraway Ranch as well as the hoodoos and balancing rocks remaining from a volcanic eruption 27 million years ago. Thick ash spewed from the Turkey Creek Caldera, cooled, and hardened, laying down nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters) of ash and pumice. This eventually led to erosion, creating the natural features currently seen at the monument. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="73.jpg" width="671" height="476" alt="73" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="671"> <font size="+2"><b>The Lost Sea, Tennessee</b></font> <br /> Deep inside a mountain in east Tennessee is The Lost Sea, part of the historic Craighead Caverns cave system and listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as America�s largest underground lake. The Lost Sea was first discovered by settlers in the 1820s, again by Confederate soldiers in 1863, and once more in 1905 by a 13-year old boy named Ben Sands: as he wiggled through the cave�s muddy opening, 300 feet (91.4 meters) underground, he found himself in a room half filled with water. He described how he threw mudballs into the blackness that surrounded him, and hear nothing but splashes. The expansiveness of the Lost Sea is still unknown, but the visible part is 800 feet long by 220 feet wide (244 by 67 feet). More than 13 acres of water have been mapped, but no end to the lake has yet been found. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="74.jpg" width="768" height="576" alt="74" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>Pecos National Historical Park, New Mexico</b></font> <br /> East of Santa Fe and south of Pecos in New Mexico is the Pecos National Historical Park. It was first a state monument in 1935 and was expanded and renamed a park in 1990. The park�s main unit is the Pecos Pueblo, a Native American community of rock and mud villages built around AD 1100. Thousands of acres of the landscape feature prehistoric archaeological ruins, a battlefield from the American Civil War, and the remains of a Spanish mission built in the early 17th century. There is a 1.25-mile (2-km) self-guided trail that winds through the Pecos Pueblo and the mission. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="76.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="76" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Cache River State Natural Area, Illinois</b></font> <br /> In the southernmost part of Illinois is the Cache River State Natural Area, situated within a floodplain carved by glacial floodwater from the Ohio River. The wetlands in the area are so vital to migrating waterfowl that the Ramsar Convention designated them a Wetland of International Importance, alongside only 18 other wetlands in the U.S. Many of the cypress trees in the area�s 14,960 acres are over 1,000 years old and exceed 40 feet (12.2 meters) in circumference. Visitors can enjoy several recreational activities, such as hiking, canoeing, biking, and fishing. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="77.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="77" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Plaza Blanca, New Mexico</b></font> <br /> Plaza Blanca was made famous by the paintings of Georgia O�Keeffe. The artist visited the area in 1929 and was amazed by the lights and shapes she found in the New Mexico desert. She discovered the outcroppings of dark rock, which she called �Black Place� and inspired her Black Mesa Landscape piece. In 1940, she painted an oil canvas that was inspired by Plaza Blanca, which she called The White Place. She eventually made the nearby Abiquiu her home. The Dar Al Islam Education Center and Mosque, which currently contains Plaza Blanca, is privately owned but does allow visitors access. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="78.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="78" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="1024"> <font size="+2"><b>Garden of the Gods, Colorado</b></font> <br /> The rock formations at Garden of the Gods�first called Red Rock Corral by the Europeans until August 1859, when two surveyors explored the site and decided it was a �fit place for the gods to assemble,��were created millions of years ago during a geological upheaval along a fault line. The fountain formation of the rocks is the result of coarse sand, gravel, and silica combining with the hematite, which gives the rocks their red color. Many American Indian Nations have traveled through Garden of the Gods, and petroglyphs found have been linked to the early Utes. The steep rock formations in the park attract rock climbers. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="79.jpg" width="768" height="512" alt="79" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="768"> <font size="+2"><b>Providence Canyon, Georgia</b></font> <br /> Sometimes called �Georgia�s Little Grand Canyon,� Providence Canyon in southwest Georgia is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia because of its massive gullies, caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 19th century. The park is situated on marine sediments with small areas of sand and is home to the rare plumleaf azalea flower. An abandoned homestead at the park includes almost a dozen rusty 1950s-era cars and trucks; since removing the vehicles could cause environmental damage, park officials decided to leave them where they are. </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="80.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="80" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="820"> <font size="+2"><b>White Sands National Monument, New Mexico</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="81.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="81" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center" width="820"> <font size="+2"><b>The Palouse, Washington and Idaho</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="82.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="82" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="83.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="83" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="84.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="84" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Antelope Valley, California</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="85.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="85" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Natural Bridge, Virginia</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="86.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="86" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Flint Hills, Kansas</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="87.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="87" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>The Berkshires, Massachusetts</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="88.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="88" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="89.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="89" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Fort Williams Park, Maine</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="90.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="90" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="90b.jpg" width="848" height="432" alt="90b" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="90c.jpg" width="1200" height="600" alt="90c" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="90d.jpg" width="588" height="403" alt="90d" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="90e.jpg" width="760" height="380" alt="90e" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="90f.jpg" width="1000" height="667" alt="90f" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Shenandoah National Park, Virginia</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="91.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="91" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Willow City Bluebonnets, Texas</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="92.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="92" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="93.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="93" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Oneonta Gorge, Oregon</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="94.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="94" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Zabriskie Point, Death Valley, California</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="95.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="95" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Adirondack Mountains, New York</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="96.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="96" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Monument Valley, Arizona</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="97.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="97" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>The Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="98.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="98" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Lake Superior, Wisconsin</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="99.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="99" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Cannon Beach, Oregon</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table border="4" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="6" bgcolor="#e4ade9"> <tr><td> <table border="0" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="4" align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="101.jpg" width="820" height="615" alt="101" /> </td> </tr> <tr><td align="center"> <font size="+2"><b>Maroon Bells, Colorado</b></font> </td></tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <br /> <a 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