Home - Environment - NatureUS National Parks That'll Blow your MindIt doesn't really matter which of the US national parks you visit, you are going to discover gorgeous scenery and wildlife that will take your breath away. No matter which of the US national parks you choose to visit, you will discover intriguing wildlife and breathtaking scenery. There are a handful of parks, however, that offer things that you won't find anywhere else. Related Writings: Three Canadian Must-Sees Of All National Parks - Trying to see all national parks in Canada is a bit unrealistic. From the Grand Canyon in Arizona to the stunning gorges of northern New York, the United states offers some spectacular natural scenery. Enjoy this brief journey through those parks. Everything about California's Yosemite National Park is big. The park itself is roughly the size of Rhode Island. The Sequoia trees are absolutely humongous, while the El Capitan is the world's largest granite monolith, standing 3,593 feet tall. Related Writings: How to Cook Maya Tepeizcuinte (Paca Jungle Rat) - This is a true account of my Maya neighbor 'Jungle Man' catching a 25 pound tepeizcuinte (tepe), preparing and cooking it. If you really want to see Yosemite in all of its glory, make your way to Glacier Point. You will see the incredible Half Dome, as well as the grand Yosemite Valley. Everything about the park makes it one of our national treasures, a gem of our US national parks system. Yellowstone National Park was the very first US national parks and the prototype of many future parks. Home to nearly 300 geysers including the infamous Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone sits atop an active volcano bed centered over Yellowstone Lake which has been theorized to erupt only a few times over the past two million years. Related Writings: How To Photograph Wild Birds - Late fall is a perfect time to photograph wild birds. Leaves are falling off the trees, opening the view and birds are eager to feed. And if you're participating in one of the several organized bird counts taking place between now and mid-February, a photographic record can be invaluable in identifying the... Hot springs, steam vents, and waterfalls heated by the lava flows just beneath the surface provide extraordinary scenery for any visitor of the US national park. Life still teems in every corner of this hostile environment. From the colorful micro-organisms found at Mammoth Hot Springs to the bald eagles soaring overhead, Yellowstone proves that life can propagate anywhere. Upon first glance, the Grand Canyon National Park seems to be the ripped off of an alien planet and dropped in northern Arizona. The canyon itself is a wonder to behold unmatched by anything else in the national parks system. Related Writings: What We've Learned From Birds About Flight - and Why It Took So Long - Eons ago, Zork stood outside his cave and watched a vulture spread his wings and soar off a cliff. Zork decided to try this himself. Too late, he realized that his lift to drag ratio was about zero - no lift and lots of drag - and he had the glide ratio of a brick. Zork's decedents gave up on aviation for... Carved out by the winding Colorado River, some parts of the canyon are a mile deep and eighteen miles wide creating multi-colored vistas revealing the Earth's prehistoric past. The south rim is where most of the more popular scenery can be found because it is the most easily accessible. The north rim is a much longer drive but has been touted by many explorers to have the best views of the canyon inside this beauty of US national parks. Related Writings: The Two Most Dangerous Spiders - A detailed look at two of the most dangerous spiders in the world today. The canyon is the main event for this park but there are plenty of side shows to explore: ride the rapids down the Colorado River, explore the Hermits Rest history landmark, or hike in the backcountry to discover your own secret part of the Grand Canyon. Whatever you do here, you will leave with new respect of the grandeur of nature. These US national parks are but a select few from the national parks system that defy the definition of what is a national park and treads into a territory of wonder. There are many spectacular parks to visit, each with its own beauty and wonder. Exploring nature and parks around the country is a wonderful way to learn of history and respect for the environment. About the author: National Parks can be an intriguing and beautiful experience for anyone. Learn more about the US national parks at Mike Selvon portal. While you are there leave is a comment at our National Park blog, and receive your FREE gift. Home - Environment - Nature |