subject: The Joys Of Nature Are Calling You [print this page] Full of national parks and great outdoor areas, the United States is wonderful for outdoor excursions. Whether you want to relax or expend as much energy as possible, there are a number of suitable activities. At campsites around the US you'll find that nature is completely open to you. You'll find that Mother Nature has lots to offer.
To get started on your adventure all you need is to start a little research around the Internet and outdoor magazines. The first foray into camping for many people is one of the many US national parks. There are national parks among all 50 states and many US territories, so if you can't visit one of the well-known parks there are still dependable campsites to visit. You also have plenty of options when you're ready to travel a little further off the beaten path. All year you can hike through the Forty Mile Canyon in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah. The bright canyon walls and lush cotton-wood trees provide a beautiful backdrop for an engaging hike. 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. The mountaintop over 11,000 feet up lets you see a gorgeous sprawling view of Southern California. You can admire the open sky as well as see down to the deserts of the Joshua Tree National Park below. Across the country, the Appalachian Mountains of several states and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina also offer amazing sights.
For a bit of unconventional camping, there are some spots that are catered to you. Two great spots for a little nude bathing are Conundrum Hot Springs, Colorado, and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan. In the cool, clear freshwater of Lake Superior you can admire the pink and orange sky of sunset surrounded by the pines and hardwoods. The bright, clear sky of the desert is great for admiring the stars, and Mount Wrightson Wilderness in Arizona is an ideal spot. High on the tree-free summit you can see the Milky Way like youve never seen it before. If you want to relax on the beach following your hikes, Hawaii is a wonderful place to vacation and camp.
No matter what you're looking for, an outdoor adventure is calling for you. Whether you travel alone or with companions, your getaway is sure to be packed with fun. From Alaska to Virginia and many places between, the US is full of excitement and wonder.
