There are
hundreds of beautiful, naturally created sites around the globe. If
you’re a United States citizen you should definitely consider checking
out some of America’s most incredible natural wonders.
Here I have
compiled some of the most beautiful natural wonders in North America. I
hope you will like it. I may have missed out some so please feel free to
comment
City of Rocks
Located in
Idaho, the City of Rocks is probably the only “city” in existence
without any living inhabitants. It is believed to be over 2.5 billion
years old. Now it’s the ultimate destination for rock climbers.
Barringer Crater
Scientists
believe that this 4,000 foot wide, 600 foot deep crater may have been
created by the impact of a meteor striking the earth more than 50,000
years ago. Barringer, for whom the crater is currently named, was the
first person to suggest that the crater may have been caused by a
meteorite.
Fisher Towers
The
beautifully sculpted Fisher Towers in Utah are the result of many years
of rain and wind. Today, standing proudly along the horizon, the towers
are a favorite destination for climbers.
The Lost Sea
The Lost Sea
is considered part of the Craighead Cavern system which is actually
underground. The Lost Sea is the second largest underground lake in the entire world.
Grand Canyon
Massive and expansive, the Grand Canyon
is the byproduct of millions of years of evolution. The canyon is more
than 300 miles long and can, in places, plunge as far as 1 mile deep.
Niagara Falls
The falls
make the perfect backdrop for a romantic wedding, generate tons of
hydroelectric power, and apparently draw dozens of daredevils for jumps
each year.
Great Salt Lake
The Great
Salt Lake, located in Utah, spans over more than 2,500 square miles.
Once incorrectly believed to be an extension of the Pacific Ocean, the
Great Salt Lake is the largest saltwater body of water in the Western
Hemisphere.
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave
National Park, located in central Kentucky, spans across more than
50,000 acres – underground, that is. Its 365 miles of passageways make
it the longest cave system in the world.
Death Valley
Despite its
chilling name, Death Valley National Park in California and Nevada
attracts thousands of curious visitors each year. During the summer
months the temperatures here can skyrocket to well over 130 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Old Faithful
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