subject: The Splendor Of Nature [print this page] If you're looking for outdoor adventures, the US has practically anything you could ask for. Spotting wildlife and melting s'mores over a campfire are only two of the great things you can do. From east to west you can find extreme adventures as well as low-key endeavors. Mother Nature is completely equipped to cater to your sense of adventure.
With the help of the Internet and industry magazines its easy to research campsites around the country to help you plan your getaway. The numerous national parks throughout the US are always destination hotspots. Yellowstone and the Great Smoky Mountains, for example, are two of the most visited national parks. 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.
At the San Gorgonio Mountain in California you can experience an awesome panoramic view from the summit. The mountaintop over 11,000 feet up lets you see a gorgeous sprawling view of Southern California. At such great heights you'll love the view of the land below and sky above. Across in the east, spots in the Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina also provide spectacular views.
For a bit of unconventional camping, there are some spots that are catered to you. If you're into skinny-dipping, you want to find the best spot. That may be the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan. The freshwater of Lake Superior creates a soothing environment to play around and enjoy the beauty around you. 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. 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. With friends or family or even a few strangers, you'll have plenty of fun whatever you choose to do. From sea to sea, the US is a vast playground waiting for you.
