Things to see and do The United States Of America

A huge redwood 6 m in diameter and 93 feet high in Prairie Creek.

The English elks are elk, of the family of deer, with long wood. It is a very rare species in the world, it left out mainly in Canada. You will see them here in freedom, a few metres from you. Remember that it is a wild species; although not very wild, do not get too.

Papago Park is right next to the zoo and the botanical garden, and offers hiking trails for all the family. The main attraction is Hole in the Rock, which is hardly accessible in a few minutes from the parking, without necessarily owe hiking.

This is the most distinct mountain from Phoenix, thanks to its two bosses, hence its exotic name. It is one of the most escaladés summits in the region. Attention, however, is reserved for experienced hikers. Other more affordable hiking trails (such as Bobby Rick and Ramada Loop) start at the Echo Canyon Recreation Area.

Panum Crater is the youngest volcano in the Mono Lake site. He would be between 600 and 700 years according to the specialists. A trail allows you to walk through the crater or climb at its peak, from which the views on Mono Lake Basin and Sierra Nevada are sublime (approximately 90 minutes). An essential activity for geology lovers.

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Robbinsville. This forest is one of the most impressive vestiges of ancient forest in the United States. it contains beautiful examples of more than 100 species of trees, many of which has over 450 years, and a little over 6 metres in circumference and 30 ft high. This 3,800 acre forest was named in 1936, in memory of the author of the poem Trees, Joyce Kilmer, who was killed in France during the First World War. This forest, part of Joyce Kilmer-Slick Rock Wilderness, is maintained in its original state. The only way of visiting it is on foot. A trail of 3.2 km leads to Joyce Kilmer Memorial and a loop around the giant trees. Picnic tables and toilets are at the beginning of the trail.

Cherohala Skyway, also known as Overhill Skyway, is a 51-mile (82 km) tourist route that connects Robbinsville, North Carolina, to Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Its name is made from Cherokee and Nantahala, the names of the two immense forests that the road passes through. Many ridges and viewpoints are located on the most beautiful path south of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The location, particularly appreciated by bikers and pilots of sports cars, is also a popular family destination.

At the beginning of the Deal' Gap, on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee, queue du Dragon (the queue du dragon) is a winding road to perfection in an enchanting setting. Its 11 miles (18 km) and 318 bends have brought for several years for motorcyclists of all jars and horizons. Obviously, this beautiful road is also accessible to other users.

De Deap' S Gap in Walhalla, South Carolina, Moonshiner 28 is a very popular tourist route 105 miles (170 km) long crossing landscapes where forests, mountains and waterfalls alternate. Its name traces the history of the clandestine distillery that was important in the Appalachian Mountains, from the beginning of the 20th century. Indeed, the illegal distillation of alcohol took place, hidden at night and the moon. Whisky of smuggling that bears the same name (Moonshine) is made of corn. It is with distilled 95°. Because of its extreme inflammability, its preparation is very dangerous.

Brand USA, which created this site in 2010, is not the official representative of the US Tourism Office. However, the company works closely with the tourist sector of each state and offers a very complete site in several languages, including French. A see in addition to www.office-tourisme-usa.com

Yahoo Falls is located at the northern end of Big South Fork. They high, 35 metres away are the largest waterfall in Kentucky. A path in loop 1.6 km allows you to get the base to the summit. Locations of picnic are nearby.

The Twin Arches (North Arch and South Archs) are located in the centre of the park. It is the progressive erosion of the rock that supports them who shaped these two so-called twin arches, because having the same origin. South Arch is the largest of both, 31,4 metres high and 21,3 metres wide. North Arch has a height of 18,9 metres and a width of 15,5 metres. These arches can be reached by a short kilometre footpath around Twin Arches Road. Count 1 hour round-trip. On the site another 7 km (Twin Arches Loop) trail allows you to take a nice walk in 3 to 4 hours.

Red River Gorge consists of a system of canyons of which the largest part is Daniel Boone National Forest inside. From its major geological interest, Red River Gorge also belongs to Red River Gorge Geological Area (120 mi). The area is home to more than 100 natural sandstone arches and the multitude of cliffs found there in make it a popular destination for climbing. In the immediate proximity, Kentucky Natural Bridge State Park highlights the star a natural bridge is 23 feet long and 20 ft high.

It is in this beautiful natural space that held each year Mighty Mississippi Music Festival (www.mightymississippimusicfestival.com) takes place. The view of the Mississippi is beautiful, especially from the observation tower of free access. The park includes of picnic areas and a camping area.

With a surface area of 4.2 km2, and a depth ranging from 6 to 11 metres, this lake was created by the melting of glaciers. It is the heart of the Itasca State Park and occupies a large part of it. You can drive along it, using the Brower Trail, up to the Mississippi Headwaters, located north of the lake. Lake Itasca is the main source of the Mississippi River, at least that is what British geographer and explorer Henry Schoolcraft said in 1832, after being part of an expedition to the area.

From Nisqually Gate, to the southwest of the park, a road leads to Longmire and then to Paradise Valley, one of the most beautiful sites of Mount Rainier from which you discover pine forests and fields of wild flowers. Beyond Paradise, the road bypasses Reflection and Louise Lakes, two very beautiful mountain lakes in which Mount Rainier is directed, then reached Stevens Canyon dominated to the southwest by the silhouette of the Tatoosh Range.

After leaving Carillon ridge, we descend to the Chinook River, not far from the Silver Falls; these are only a few kilometres from Ohanpecosh visit Center; Then we cross the WA 123 which, northward, goes back the Chinook Valley to the Cayuse Pass (1 439 m).

From Cayuse Pass, this route joins the WA 410, also known as Mather Memorial Parkway, which flows into the White River valley, at the northeast boundary of the park towards Tacoma. On the road, there is a branch line that leads to White River Gate and Sunrise Point from a superb panorama on the Emmons glacier, the largest in the park.