{"id":128418,"date":"2017-11-06T19:02:11","date_gmt":"2017-11-06T18:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:07:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:07:12","slug":"beautiful-places-usa-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"What to See in the USA? 10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cowboys haven&#8217;t roamed the Wild West for decades now \u2014 <strong>instead, it&#8217;s buses, motorhomes, campervans, and all sorts of vehicles packed with tourists.<\/strong> And who can blame them? The United States are more accessible than ever with affordable flights, and there&#8217;s so much to see. Let&#8217;s take a look at the most beautiful places in the USA \u2014 the stunning national parks and landmarks of the American West that you simply have to visit.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/22801971_129217194363459_7518161709857505280_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/22801971_129217194363459_7518161709857505280_n-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in the USA. Grand Staircase\/Escalante National Monument.\" class=\"wp-image-51127\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Staircase\/Escalante National Monument.&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with DJI MAVIC PRO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The diverse landscapes of the American West have enchanted countless travellers, and you&#8217;ll understand why once you go. If you visit during peak season (May\u2013September), you&#8217;ll definitely encounter thousands of tourists. If you try a different time, you might face other challenges like cold weather, off-season trail or road closures, and limited services.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/22280221_151770848755873_9075315400241053696_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/22280221_151770848755873_9075315400241053696_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"View of Monument Valley in Utah\" class=\"wp-image-51006\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Monument Valley in Utah&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But these truly are places you want to see. Which adventure you choose is up to you. Now let&#8217;s find out where the 10 most beautiful places in the USA are.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#When_to_Visit_the_Western_USA\" >When to Visit the Western USA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#10_Beautiful_Places_to_Visit_in_the_USA\" >10 Beautiful Places to Visit in the USA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#1_Visit_the_Volcano_in_Washington_State\" >1) Visit the Volcano in Washington State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#2_Explore_Avatar-Like_Landscapes_in_Oregon\" >2) Explore Avatar-Like Landscapes in Oregon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#3_Leave_Your_Heart_in_San_Francisco\" >3) Leave Your Heart in San Francisco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#4_Fall_in_Love_with_Yosemite\" >4) Fall in Love with Yosemite<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#5_Blow-Dry_Your_Hair_in_the_Wind_at_Death_Valley\" >5) Blow-Dry Your Hair in the Wind at Death Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#6_Grand_Canyon\" >6) Grand Canyon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#7_Canyonlands_in_Utah\" >7) Canyonlands in Utah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#8_Discover_Yellowstone_on_the_Border_of_Three_States\" >8) Discover Yellowstone on the Border of Three States<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#9_Hike_to_the_Glaciers_at_Glacier_National_Park\" >9) Hike to the Glaciers at Glacier National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/#10_Break_a_Sweat_at_Joshua_Tree_Park\" >10) Break a Sweat at Joshua Tree Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_the_Western_USA\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_the_Western_USA\"><\/span>When to Visit the Western USA?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Personally, I love the second half of September and October, when the weather is more stable and there are slightly fewer tourists than in summer. Spring is also lovely.<\/strong> April and May, for example. If you don&#8217;t mind the occasional closure and want to avoid crowds, you can also go in November or February.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d avoid summer. Although one of my first visits was in July, that was quite a few years ago (maybe even fifteen!) and even then the crowds were unbearable. Yosemite gets 3.5 million visitors a year, most of them during the summer season. Just imagine that.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Beautiful_Places_to_Visit_in_the_USA\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_beautiful_places_to_visit_in_the_USA\"><\/span>10 Beautiful Places to Visit in the USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I believe everyone should take a road trip through the USA national parks at least once in their lifetime. There&#8217;s hardly a better road trip out there. Let&#8217;s dive into the most beautiful parks and places in the USA.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Visit_the_Volcano_in_Washington_State\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Visit_the_volcano_in_Washington_State\"><\/span>1) Visit the Volcano in Washington State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6188.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6188-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"What to see in the USA\" class=\"wp-image-50815\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mount St. Helens \u2014 the biggest air polluter&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When people think of the Western USA, most immediately picture the Grand Canyon or Death Valley. <strong>For me, though, the area around Mount St. Helens in Washington State holds the biggest place in my heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6232.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6232-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"View from Harry&#039;s Ridge Trail\" class=\"wp-image-50817\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Harry&#8217;s Ridge Trail&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Explore_Avatar-Like_Landscapes_in_Oregon\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Explore_Avatar-like_landscapes_in_Oregon\"><\/span>2) Explore Avatar-Like Landscapes in Oregon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not far from the Bridge of Gods, where the popular book <strong>Wild by Cheryl Strayed ends, you can find waterfalls like Lower Falls Creek.<\/strong> But Oregon isn&#8217;t just forested landscapes along the Columbia River.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6251.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6251-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Avatar-like waterfalls at False Creek Falls\" class=\"wp-image-50818\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Avatar-like waterfalls at False Creek Falls&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you head south, you&#8217;ll encounter arid landscapes that people often mistake for Utah based on photos alone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6258.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6258-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Rocks and Misery Ridge Trail\" class=\"wp-image-50819\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smith Rocks and Misery Ridge Trail&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Leave_Your_Heart_in_San_Francisco\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Leave_your_heart_in_San_Francisco\"><\/span>3) Leave Your Heart in San Francisco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6382.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6382-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"San Francisco\" class=\"wp-image-50821\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Francisco from Baker Beach&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The iconic red suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in California is one of the most photographed landmarks by every tourist. But San Francisco itself, as the cultural and financial hub of Northern California, has so much more to offer.<\/p>\n<p>A visit to Alcatraz is a must at least once in your life, as is riding the famous cable car, and of course checking out the Google headquarters. <strong>San Francisco has always been my number one favourite among American cities. And it still is.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re looking for tours and activities, you can easily book them via <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fall_in_Love_with_Yosemite\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fall_in_love_with_Yosemite\"><\/span>4) Fall in Love with Yosemite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/IMG_6568.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IMG_6568-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Yosemite National Park\" class=\"wp-image-50823\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yosemite National Park&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Since 2014, when Apple officially introduced its new operating system version called OS X <strong>Yosemite, the Yosemite National Park in California became an even more popular destination for tourists.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/yosemite.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/yosemite-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"You can even swim in some of Yosemite&#039;s lakes\" class=\"wp-image-51194\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can even swim in some of Yosemite&#8217;s lakes&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For photographers and filmmakers alike. And it&#8217;s no wonder \u2014 the park is truly stunning. It&#8217;s a bit of a shame, though, because in summer even the toughest souls will struggle with the sheer mass of tourists.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Blow-Dry_Your_Hair_in_the_Wind_at_Death_Valley\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Blow-dry_your_hair_in_the_wind_at_Death_Valley\"><\/span>5) Blow-Dry Your Hair in the Wind at Death Valley<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/poust.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/poust-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"One of the iconic spots in Death Valley\" class=\"wp-image-51192\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the iconic spots in Death Valley&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lowest point in North America is Death Valley. <strong>According to some sources, it&#8217;s also the hottest place on Earth (though others cite Dasht-e Lut in Iran at 70.6\u00b0C).<\/strong> Visiting in summer is a form of masochism. On the other hand, if you brave the heat, you&#8217;ll have the place almost to yourself. Nobody lasts long in that sun. Not even you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/usa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/usa-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Death Valley\" class=\"wp-image-51187\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Death Valley&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Grand_Canyon\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Grand_Canyon\"><\/span>6) Grand Canyon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>In a previous article, I already recommended the <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/beautiful-places-usa-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"51186\">North Rim \u2014 the South Rim<\/a> is far more touristy. But whichever option you choose, there are few places<\/strong> where you&#8217;ll feel such a monumental force of nature as when gazing at this 446 km long and up to 1,600 m deep gorge carved by the Colorado River.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20914380_1405136646269054_1272203152801342269_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20914380_1405136646269054_1272203152801342269_n.jpg\" alt=\"North Rim is better than South Rim because there are hardly any tourists\" class=\"wp-image-50909\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">North Rim is better than South Rim because there are hardly any tourists&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The river and its tributaries have shaped the canyon over millions of years into layers of <strong>the Colorado Plateau. If you sit on the rim at sunrise, you can watch the sun&#8217;s rays gradually illuminate each geological layer \u2014 a record of climate changes, shifting seas,<\/strong> river channels, and deserts over time. The oldest layers date back nearly 2 billion years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/grandcanyon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grandcanyon-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Canyon\" class=\"wp-image-51188\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grand Canyon&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Canyonlands_in_Utah\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Canyonlands_in_Utah\"><\/span>7) Canyonlands in Utah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Utah is predominantly a rocky land divided into three main geological regions: the Rocky Mountains (north, centre, and east), the Colorado Plateau (east), and the Great Basin (west).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20969160_1601902106507503_4769045532729409536_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20969160_1601902106507503_4769045532729409536_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mesa Arch Trail in Canyonlands\" class=\"wp-image-50867\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mesa Arch Trail in Canyonlands&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There&#8217;s no stranger landscape than Utah&#8217;s. The wild nature here takes many forms \u2014 from rocky, salt, and sandy deserts, through snow-capped mountain peaks, to coniferous forests in mountain valleys.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-54301\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/monument-valley.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54301\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Good morning from Monument Valley&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>What draws tourists the most is the south, covered in massive layers of sediment in all sorts of shapes. These remarkable formations have given rise to several protected areas.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20841888_1407048906077828_1534820009909402294_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20841888_1407048906077828_1534820009909402294_n.jpg\" alt=\"We should have had coffee before the Canyonlands hike \u2014 we actually look pretty great though\" class=\"wp-image-50915\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We should have had coffee before the Canyonlands hike \u2014 we actually look pretty great though&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These areas include Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Zion National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument, and Grand Staircase\/Escalante National Monument.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20902664_532099330454342_9040812643757064192_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20902664_532099330454342_9040812643757064192_n.jpg\" alt=\"My favourite spot in Utah. Bryce National Park\" class=\"wp-image-50865\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My favourite spot in Utah. Bryce National Park&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Discover_Yellowstone_on_the_Border_of_Three_States\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Discover_Yellowstone_on_the_border_of_three_states\"><\/span>8) Discover Yellowstone on the Border of Three States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The home of Yogi Bear and herds of bison spans three US states: Wyoming (91% of the park), Montana (7.6%), and Idaho (1.4%).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Gejzir.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gejzir-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A geyser called Castle\" class=\"wp-image-51190\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A geyser called Castle&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But it&#8217;s not mainly the wildlife that draws tourists here \u2014 it&#8217;s the enormous geysers, the most famous being Old Faithful, which erupts on average every 64.5 minutes to a height of 40 metres, and the colourful, slightly smelly hot pools.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/21122224_1414489922000393_7260543530654901001_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/21122224_1414489922000393_7260543530654901001_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Canyon in Yellowstone\" class=\"wp-image-50906\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Canyon in Yellowstone&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Yellowstone National Park is also characterised by numerous fumaroles (vents of hot gases) and bubbling mud pots leading deep into the earth.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/21042717_520113131665571_3308413900814286848_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/21042717_520113131665571_3308413900814286848_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"We fell in love with Yellowstone too.\" class=\"wp-image-50873\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We fell in love with Yellowstone too.&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hike_to_the_Glaciers_at_Glacier_National_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hike_to_the_glaciers_at_Glacier_National_Park\"><\/span>9) Hike to the Glaciers at Glacier National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/glacier.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/glacier-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Glacier National Park\" class=\"wp-image-51191\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Glacier National Park&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Turquoise lakes and mountains stretching towards the heavens. Hundreds of trails that lead you to viewpoints where you&#8217;ll be left gasping for breath. I&#8217;d recommend visiting these places as soon as possible, because the Grinnell Glacier won&#8217;t be here in 20 years.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Break_a_Sweat_at_Joshua_Tree_Park\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Break_a_sweat_at_Joshua_Tree_Park\"><\/span>10) Break a Sweat at Joshua Tree Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Joshua Tree Park is often overlooked by travellers. It&#8217;s true that it&#8217;s a bit of a detour.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20800115_1401946433254742_5213472964680283970_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/20800115_1401946433254742_5213472964680283970_n.jpg\" alt=\"The iconic Joshua Tree\" class=\"wp-image-50925\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The iconic Joshua Tree&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In summer, walking through this park is like a warm version of hell \u2014 spring is a much better time to visit. <strong>The park stretches across San Bernardino and Riverside counties and encompasses two deserts that form two separate ecosystems, each defined by a different elevation.<\/strong> The park gets its name from the giant yuccas, known as Joshua trees, which bloom beautifully in March and April.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/poust2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/poust2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Let there be desert\" class=\"wp-image-51195\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let there be desert&nbsp;&nbsp;(shot with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alza.cz\/canon-eos-6d?IDP=8206\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canon 6D<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most beautiful places in the United States. 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