GRAND
CANYON
Nearly five million people see the 1 mile deep (1.6 km) Grand Canyon
each year. Most of them see it from their car at overlooks along the South Rim
(this includes Grand Canyon Village, Hermits Rest, and Desert View). The South
Rim, the most accessible part of the park, is open all year, averaging 7000
feet/ 2134 m above sea level. A much smaller number of people see the Canyon
from the North Rim, which lies just 10 miles / 16 km (as the California condor
flies) directly across the Canyon from the South Rim. The Inner Canyon includes
everything below the rim and is seen mainly by hikers, mule riders, or river
runners. There are many opportunities here for adventurous and hardy persons
who want to backpack, ride a mule toPhantom Ranch, or take a river trip through
the Canyon on the Colorado River (which can take anywhere from several days to
three weeks - there are no one-day river trips through the length of Grand
Canyon).
DENALI
NATIONAL PARK
"Denali"
is the name that Athabascan Indian people gave to the mountain. It means
"The High One." Denali is the highest peak in the 700-mile long
Alaska Range, which crosses Alaska, from west to east.
Why is Denali so much taller than the other mountains in the Alaska Range?There
are three reasons. The first is, it is still growing. Not a lot – but, it is
getting taller at the rate of a millimeter every year. The second is that it is
younger than the surrounding mountains. Denali is thought to be 56 million
years old, and its neighbors are 100 to 400 million years old – so they have
been worn down by the elements, including snow and glaciers. The third reason
Denali is so tall is that it's made of harder rock. So is Foraker, the next
tallest mountain, which is close by.
Yellowstone
The
world’s first National Park is one of the planet’s most unique collections of
geography, geothermal activity, and wildlife. Once-common North American
animals such as bison, grizzly bears, and wolves live here among other large
species just as they did when the first European explorers arrived to document
this strange and wonderful place. Thousands of geysers surround historic
lodges, mountains, rivers, and canyons that make Yellowstone one of the most
spectacular places in America to experience the natural world. Yellowstone
is a wilderness filled with natural wonders that are also potential hazards.
There is no guarantee of your safety. Regulations are strictly enforced to
protect you and the park's resources.National Parks are worth a visit. It is
our countries legacy. There's no better way to bond with the family and enjoy
the great outdoors. Most National Parks have something unique to become a
designated National Park. Yellowstone is beyond special, it is the world's
first national park. It is over 2.2 million acres packed inside an ancient
caldera. Geysers, waterfalls, wildlife and scenic beauty. They are
maintained only during daylight hours and may close during severe storms.
Expect snowpack, ice, frost heaves, drifts. Mud/Snow tires or tire chains may
be required and are recommended always. Speed limit for all vehicles is 45 mph
(73 kph), or lower where posted—such as from North Entrance to Mammoth. Do not
stop on the road or block traffic when viewing wildlife or scenery. Use pullouts.
Trails and overlooks may be snow-covered, icy, and dangerous. Obey all trail
closures.
LAS
VEGAS STRIP
It's always hip to party on the Strip. It's the electric spine of a
legendary town that lives on chills, thrills and a perennial buzz. The Las
Vegas Strip is somehow everything you expect it to be, but still manages to
surprise. Hop on and enjoy the ride.You'll want to pick a home base - a place
to store your suitcase and change into your party shoes. There are a variety of
Las Vegas Strip hotels for every taste, theme and price point. And they're all
convenient to just about everything. On the Strip, location is everything. The
Strip is everything. And each location is fantastic. If you're looking for
elegance on the Las Vegas Strip, the choices are vast, but the fountains
outside your window at theBellagio make this Strip resort a favorite of Vegas
regulars. And the fountains are just the start. Inside the lobby, you'll check
in under a Chihuly glass sculpture that defies imagination. Stroll through the
botanical gardens while the bellhop delivers your luggage to your room. Then
start your vacation with crepes at a spectacular three-story chocolate
fountain. Centrally located inside the recently built CityCenter, ARIA offers
hip, modern sophistication. And the rooms are state-of-the-art, remembering
your temperature, music and lighting preferences on each subsequent visit.Head
north for a quintessential Only Vegas experience at the Stratosphere, the
largest tower west of the Mississippi. Drop your bags and head straight to the
top for dining, thrill rides and a plunge right off the edge - safely strapped
in, of course. Recently remodeled, the Tropicana is classic Vegas. The bright
colors, spectacular scenery and electric vibe deliver a true Vegas experience.
It's a must see for first-timers. And, of course, no one does a theme like Las
Vegas. The Venetian offers opulence throughout. While you'll never forget
you're in Vegas, you'll enjoy the touches that bring a little bit of Italy to
the Strip.
MANHATTAN
New York City comprises the central island of Manhattan and the four
outer boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Manhattan, to
many, is New York; certainly, this is where you’re likely to stay and spend
most of your time. The island is broadly divided into three areas: Downtown
(below 14th St), Midtown (14th St to Central Park/59th St) and Uptown (north of
59th St). Though you could spend weeks here and still barely scratch the
surface, there are some things to do in New York that you won’t want to miss.
These include the different ethnic neighbourhoods, like Chinatown, and the more
artsy concentrations of Soho and the East and West villages. Of course, there is
the celebrated architecture of Midtown and the Financial District, as well as
many fabulous museums – not just the Metropolitan and MoMA, but smaller
collections like the Frick and the Morgan Library that afford days of happy
wandering. In between sights, you can eat just about anything, at any time,
cooked in any style; you can drink in any kind of company; and enjoy any number
of obscure movies. The more established arts – dance, theatre and music – are
superbly presented. For the avid consumer, the choice of shops is vast, almost
numbingly exhaustive, in this heartland of the great capitalist dream.
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