United States

flag-of-united-statesAsk any American native, and they'll tell you that the United States is without a doubt the greatest country in the world. In terms of natural attractions, a very good case could be put forward. Encompassing diverse climates sustaining vastly contrasting landforms, the natural attractions of the United States are amongst the world’s best. Whilst the USA has used its vast natural resources to develop the world’s biggest economy and some of the world’s iconic urban landscapes, the creation of 58 National Parks has ensured that many of its natural treasures have been preserved for all to enjoy. Further, each US state has a State Park programme to preserve and protect locations which may lack the scale and profile of the National Parks, but lack nothing in comparable beauty. Across the country you will find magnificent forests, mountain ranges, vast canyons, barren deserts, unique rock formations carved by famous rivers, rugged coasts, great lakes, endless prairies, and tropical swamps. Whilst there are countries offering a similar diversity, none offer better access and infrastructure for visitors. Take California for an example of the diversity the country offers. It is home to the Sierra Nevada mountains, the forests and waterfalls of Yosemite and Seqouia, and also Death Valley, the hottest, lowest, and driest place in the United States. The US has so much to offer, that you could turn discovering its natural wonders into a lifetime’s work.
Capital city: Washington D.C Highest Point: Mount McKinley aka Denali (20,322ft / 6194m) Lowest Point: Death Valley (-282ft / -86m) Land Area: 3,537,454 sq. mi (9,161,966 sq. km) Water Area: 256,645 sq. mi (664,709 sq. km) Total Area: 3,794,100 sq. mi (9,826,675 sq. km) Coastline: 12,380 miles (19,924 km) Bordering countries (2) Canada, Mexico
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Sequoia National Park

Sequoia National Park

Sitting in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, Sequoia National Park covers over six hundred and thirty square miles (1,635 km2) of forested mountain terrain and...
Havasu Falls

Havasu Falls

Havasu Falls is a remarkable waterfall in the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Arizona USA, within the Grand Canyon National Park. Vibrant blue water, contrasted...
Death Valley

Death Valley

Death Valley is a desert valley situated within the Mojave Desert. Aptly named due to its harsh conditions, it is the lowest, hottest and...
Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon is a vast, geological wonder situated in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Despite its name, the canyon isn’t strictly a canyon but...
Denali National Park

Denali National Park

Located in Alaska’s interior, the Denali National Park and Preserve encompasses over six million acres of land. The park itself is slightly larger than...
Carlsbad Caves

Carlsbad Caverns

The Carlsbad Caverns are a series of natural limestone caves located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico. The...
Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon, set in the southwest region of the United States, is one of the most photographed slot canyons in the world. Located near...
The Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon is a majestic steep-sided canyon that attracts an incredible 5 million visitors per annum. Located in the southwestern U.S. state of...
Yosemite national park

Yosemite National Park

Nestling high in the Sierra Nevada mountains approximately 200 miles (320 kilometres) south-east of San Francisco, Yosemite National Park in Mariposa County, California is...
Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Recognized as America's first national park, Yellowstone is a vast nature reserve situated in the USA. The park encompasses an area of 3472 square...
Mojave Desert

Mojave Desert

The Mojave Desert is a vast and varied dust bowl occupying swathes of California and other south-eastern states. Boasting sweeping sand dunes, dense Joshua...
Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls

Yosemite Falls is a three-tiered, 2425 ft waterfall, situated in Yosemite National Park, California. If you want to find out more about the Park...
Na Pali Coast

NaPali Coast

The Hawaiian Islands were formed by the dramatic geological collision of tectonic plates resulting in huge volcanic eruptions and subsequent formation of this rugged...
Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is situated on the US and Canadian border, separating New York State from the province of Ontario. It consists of three distinct...
Alamere Falls

Alamere Falls

California's rugged Pacific coastline certainly has no shortages of scenic beauty but few locations can match the splendour of the Alamere Falls where the...
The Wave

The Wave

The Wave is a geological marvel found on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, at the Arizona-Utah border in the USA. It’s believed to...
Waimea Canyon

Waimea Canyon

Waimea Canyon, located on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, is situated within Koke'e State Park. Known for its dramatic colors and towering peaks, some...
Landscape Arch

Landscape Arch

Landscape Arch in Arches National Park is the longest natural arch in the world, with a span of 290.1ft (88.4m). Geologists disagree on whether...
Devils Tower

Devils Tower

Devils Tower rises 1267ft (386m) above the Belle Fourche River in Northern Wyoming. In 1906, it had the honour of being declared America’s very...
Hawaii

Big Island, Hawaii

The Big Island is the largest of the Hawaiian Islands, covering an area of 4028 square miles (10,430 sq. km) with its highest point...