subject: Experience the Beauty of the Great Outdoors [print this page] Experience the Beauty of the Great Outdoors
Camping is one of the great pastimes, and the United States is abundant with parks and campsites to entertain and amaze you. Spotting wildlife and melting s'mores over a campfire are only two of the great things you can do. Bike riding or watching the stars are just a couple things to consider doing. You'll find that Mother Nature has lots to offer. Backpacking and adventure magazines are a great source for ideas and reviews of common camping spots. For tried and true camping trips you can always depend on the the many US national parks. Yellowstone and the Great Smoky Mountains, for example, are two of the most visited national parks. Beyond the big-name parks you'll find that there are lots of one-of-a-kind opportunities waiting. Throughout the year you can explore the Forty Mile Canyon in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah. You can traverse the deep slopes of this magnificent canyon and weave your way through the sturdy cotton-wood trees. The canyon is full of refreshing pools where you can take a quick dunk to cool off. If you're looking for a spectacular summit view, consider the San Gorgonio Mountain in California. On this popular Southern California trail you can hike up 11,000 feet over the sprawling multi-ecozone perch. You can admire the open sky as well as see down to the deserts of the Joshua Tree National Park below. Though they may be smaller, there are many mountain and hilltop peaks in the eastern US that present unrivaled views. There are also many suitable camping areas for trekkers with specialized interests. If you're into skinny-dipping, you want to find the best spot. That may be the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan. Lake Superior offers a great atmosphere in its clean, freshwater depths for swimming and nature watching. You can experience amazing views of the stars from Mount Wrightson Wilderness, Arizona. The sky looks rich and amazing from this high perch. If you're looking to mix in plenty of lazing around with your action-packed adventure, you'll love the many islands and campsites of Hawaii. From sunbathing and swimming to eating and drinking, campsites offer some of the best entertainment around. Not only can you see and admire nature's wonders, you can also experience it. From sea to sea, the US is a vast playground waiting for you.
