subject: Experience The Great Outdoors [print this page] Full of national parks and great outdoor areas, the United States is wonderful for outdoor excursions. Theres so much more than just fishing. From east to west you can find extreme adventures as well as low-key endeavors. You'll find that Mother Nature has lots to offer.
Through online and magazine reviews you can find out some of the best vacation ideas and maybe even learn about some hidden treasures. National parks are always quite popular, especially during the summer months. The Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks are just two of the breathtaking opportunities. For experienced campers or adventurers who want a particularly special trip, there are plenty of unique camping options. You can hike year round through the Forty Mile Canyon in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. The hike is challenging but doable as you wander among the trees and travel along Forty Mile Creek. When you need a little cooling down, you can jump into the pool beneath the 12-foot waterfall or try out some of the other glistening pools.
One of the biggest attractions to mountain hiking is the view from the top, and the San Gorgonio Mountain in California offers one of the best. Over 11,000 feet above it all you can see multiple ecozones. There will be nothing to hinder your view of the wide blue sky and puffy white clouds from so high up. Across the country, the Appalachian Mountains of several states and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina also offer amazing sights.
There are also many suitable camping areas for trekkers with specialized interests. Two great spots for a little nude bathing are Conundrum Hot Springs, Colorado, and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan. Lake Superior offers a great atmosphere in its clean, freshwater depths for swimming and nature watching. The bright, clear sky of the desert is great for admiring the stars, and Mount Wrightson Wilderness in Arizona is an ideal spot. The bare summit lets you experience the Milky Way and beyond without any distractions. The Hawaiian islands are another hotspot to find plenty of exciting opportunities for excursions.
From sunbathing and swimming to eating and drinking, campsites offer some of the best entertainment around. With friends or family or even a few strangers, you'll have plenty of fun whatever you choose to do. Everywhere you look there's plenty of nature's bounty to experience and enjoy.
