God sure did bless the United States with diverse geographical beauty!
These places stand out among the rest as true works of God's natural art.
They depict His masterwork of topography, drama, and unforgettable vision. Enjoy! :)
The White River passing under Mount Rainier in Washington. The road from White
River up to Sunrise is a journey through the geologic history of Mount Rainier.
The road carves through the slopes of a lava ridge that was shaped by ancient
glaciers, leading to impressive views of not only Mount Rainier but also the
surrounding region. Volcanoes and glaciers have dramatically shaped the
landscape.
The Grand Canyon in Arizona from below - The Grand Canyon cuts through northern
Arizona for 277 miles, reaching depths where you can see rock that formed two
billion years ago... where safety rails let you look straight down through
Angels Window to the canyon floor 5,000 feet below.
The Milky Way in a perfect arc over half dome at Yosemite National Park,
California. Yosemite National Park is one of California's most beautiful
and popular destinations. However, most people only get to experience the
park during the day, and while daytime is undoubtedly the best time to
enjoy Yosemite's natural wonders, there is something special about seeing
the park at night.
Mount Rainier in Washington looks like it’s floating over the clouds at sunset.
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in
the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most
glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning five major rivers.
Glacier Lake through a hollow tree trunk at Eagle Cap Wilderness in Oregon.
Glacier Lake is a breathtaking body of water resting at the edge of the Eagle
Cap. The windswept, sapphire-blue lake is the primary source of the West Fork
of the Wallowa River.
Monument Valley, Utah - Experience the majestic sandstone formations and
scenic beauty of Monument Valley, a Navajo Nation park spanning Utah and
Arizona.
In Alaska, Fall lasts from six to eight weeks, depending on the region, and the
hillsides are transformed into patchwork quilts of gold, orange, and red. Fall
is a great time to visit Alaska to enjoy the colorful landscapes and crisp weather.
Minnesota's North Shore offers stunning natural scenery, including
waterfalls, beaches, and cliffs along Lake Superior... and is the
perfect place to capture an epic sunrise!
Devils Tower in Wyoming - The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that
protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered
sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel
cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America.
Devils Tower rises 1,267 feet (386 m) above the Belle Fourche River, and
features the world's largest example of columnar jointing.
Neskowin Ghost Forest, Oregon - Two thousand years ago a powerful earthquake
shifted part of an ancient sitka spruce forest in Neskowin Oregon into the tidal
zone, creating a graveyard of trees. Dozens of old Sitka spruce stumps can be
seen year-round at low tide. The ghost forest is located within the Neskowin
Beach State Recreation Site, near Proposal Rock.
Mount Maroon Bells, Colorado - The Maroon Bells is regarded as one of Colorado's
most photographed wilderness scenes and are considered Colorado Fourteeners with
North Maroon at 14,014? and the summit of South Maroon Peak at 14,156?. They are
called "the bells" because the shape of the mountains resemble church bells.
Looking up at Antelope Canyon, Arizona, is one of the most stunning slot
canyons in the world. Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon on Navajo land near
Lechee, Arizona. It has six scenic sections, including Upper and Lower
Antelope Canyon, and is a popular tourist attraction and photography site.
The Oregon coast looks just like a painting.
The Ramona Falls in Oregon also look like nature's artwork.
Ramona Falls is a jewel drawing visitors to the area. The Sandy River, a
designated Wild and Scenic River, is a dramatic example of the forces that
a glacial fed river can bring forth to change the landscape.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah is phenomenal. Sun-drenched
Utah backcountry spreads out well beyond the visible horizon from the road.
The 200-million-year-old staircase of animals, minerals and vegetables is in
Utah's largest national monument.
Unique cloud formations over the Alvord Desert in Oregon - Surreal,
otherworldly, foreboding... perhaps a once in a lifetime combination
of colors, shapes and textures occured at sunset over Oregon's Alvord
desert in late December.
A golden tunnel between trees in the Samuel H. Nature Reserve in Oregon.
Lake Reflection in Utah is a remote and visually stunning area of Lake Powell
located within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah, USA. It is
known for its dramatic and intricate Navajo sandstone formations, iconic S-curve,
and captivating sunrises and sunsets
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