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GRAND CANYON

GRAND CANYON
GRAND CANYON is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the state of Arizona in the United States. The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, up to 18 miles (29 km) wide and attains a depth of over a mile (6,093 feet or 1,857 meters). Nearly two billion years of Earth's…
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CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK

CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK
CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK surrounds a long wrinkle in the earth known as the Waterpocket Fold, with layers of golden sandstone, canyons and striking rock formations. Among the park's sights are the Chimney Rock pillar, the Hickman Bridge arch, and Capitol Reef, known for its white sandstone domes. In the north are the towering monoliths of…
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JOHNSTON CANYON – BANFF

JOHNSTON CANYON – BANFF
Carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion, the dramatic JOHNSTON CANYON is a breathtaking natural attraction in Banff National Park. Overhanging canyon walls, waterfalls, the deep pools of Johnston Creek, and lush forest are sure to leave a memorable impression.  Visited: March, 2020
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HORSESHOE BEND

HORSESHOE BEND
HORSESHOE BEND is a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona, in the United States. The overlook is 4,200 feet (1,300 m) above sea level, and the Colorado River is at 3,200 feet (980 m) above sea level, making it a 1,000-foot (300 m) drop. Visited: June, 2013
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BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK
BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK is in South Dakota. Its dramatic landscapes span layered rock formations, steep canyons and towering spires. Bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs inhabit its sprawling grasslands.
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CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK

CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK in southeastern Utah is known for its dramatic desert landscape carved by the Colorado River. Island in the Sky is a huge, flat-topped mesa with panoramic overlooks. Other notable areas include the towering rock pinnacles known as the Needles, the remote canyons of the Maze and the Native American rock paintings in…
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BRYCE CANYON

BRYCE CANYON
BRYCE CANYON - red rocks, pink cliffs, and endless vistas. Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anywhere on Earth. Situated along a high plateau at the top of the Grand Staircase, the park's high elevations include numerous life communities, fantastic dark skies, and geological wonders…
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ZION

ZION
ZION NATIONAL PARK is a southwest Utah nature preserve distinguished by Zion Canyon’s steep red cliffs. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive cuts through its main section, leading to forest trails along the Virgin River. The river flows to the Emerald Pools, which have waterfalls and a hanging garden. Also along the river, partly through deep chasms,…
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ROYAL GORGE

ROYAL GORGE
ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILROAD is a heritage railroad located in Canon City, Colorado. The railroad transits the Royal Gorge on a 2-hour scenic and historic train ride. A highlight of the gorge route is the 1879 hanging bridge located along the north side where the gorge narrows to 30 feet (9.1 m) and the sheer rocks walls plunge into the…
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GOOSENECKS STATE PARK

GOOSENECKS STATE PARK
GOOSENECKS STATE PARK is a state park in the U.S. state of Utah, overlooking a deep meander of the San Juan River.  Millions of years ago, the Monument Upward forced the river to carve incised meanders over 1,000 feet (300 m) deep as the surrounding landscape slowly rose in elevation. Eroded by water, wind, frost, and gravity, this is…
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