subject: If You're Looking For Fun, Go Camping [print this page] Camping is one of the great pastimes, and the United States is abundant with parks and campsites to entertain and amaze you. Hiking and fishing are immensely popular, but there's so much more to do if you wish. At sites around the country you can stargaze, ride bikes and so much more. In the Great Outdoors you'll see true magnificent beauty.
With the help of the Internet and industry magazines its easy to research campsites around the country to help you plan your getaway. 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. The Forty Mile Canyon in Utah has some great hiking, and you can do it year round. The bright canyon walls and lush cotton-wood trees provide a beautiful backdrop for an engaging hike. The canyon's waterfall and pool ensure you won't burn out on your hike.
From the peak of the San Gorgonio Mountain in California you can see an amazing view. 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. Though they may be smaller, there are many mountain and hilltop peaks in the eastern US that present unrivaled views.
If you're looking for unique camping opportunities, some campsites are just for you. For the brave ones who care to skinny-dip, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan is a great spot. In the cool, clear freshwater of Lake Superior you can admire the pink and orange sky of sunset surrounded by the pines and hardwoods. If stargazing is your thing, Mount Wrightson Wilderness, Arizona, is a one-of-a-kind spot. Astronomers revere the view from an observatory nearby, and you'll experience the awe-inspiring views as well. 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.
No matter what you're looking for, an outdoor adventure is calling for you. There's no better way to appreciate nature than to go outside and experience. From sea to sea, the US is a vast playground waiting for you.
