Planning a US Road Trip: The Southern Route

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egbwtn: If you love warmth and sunshine, this is the perfect US road trip for you where you'll get to see 8 different states.Some of the most unique areas of the country are all easily accessible from I-10, a highway that begins in Los Angeles and ends in Jacksonville, Florida. Use I-10 as your launching pad for several smaller side trips like the Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park, Big Bend National Park, Carlsbad Caverns and the entire state of Florida.Thanks to everyone who voted for this lens on the Giant Squid Awards making it the runner-up travel lens for 2008!Don't have an accoun on Squidoo? It's free to sign up and starting making lenses like this one!

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Yellowstone National Park

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egbwtn: First established as a National Park in 1872, Yellowstone remains America's best-known National Park for its geothermal features, array of wildlife and stunning scenery. It covers three states--Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana--however, most of the park lies in Wyoming. The best known parts of the park are the Old Faithful Geyser and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

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It's Bison, not Buffalo!

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egbwtn: Nothing is more symbolic of America more than the American Bison (well, maybe the bald eagle, too). These large, intimidating creatures were once on the verge of extinction until they were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and on Elk Island in Alberta, Canada. Bison are commonly called 'buffalo' by many, however, they are technically bison.Some of these excellent photos provided by Wallpaper by Design

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Yosemite National Park

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egbwtn: The Crown Jewel of the Sierra NevadaThere are over 3.5 million visitors yearly that come to take in the awe-inspiring panorama of Yosemite National Park. The California National Park of the High Sierras is one of the best places to camp, kayak, sightsee, rock climb, hike, or just sit back, relax and take in the amazing views. Yosemite is known for its huge granite peaks, clear, cool rivers, gigantic cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife.

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Death Valley National Park

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egbwtn: For over a hundred years, visitors have been flocking to the strange, secluded desert of fascinating Death Valley. Sharing sections of California and Nevada, this massive National Park is the largest in the lower 48 states by far, covering 3.4 million acres.Considered inhospitable between the months of May and October, this park still draws thousands of eager visitors even then. Peak season is generally considered to fall between November and early April, when temperatures are the most welcoming and make for an enjoyable hike.

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Denali National Park: Untouched Natural Wilderness of Alaska

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egbwtn: Over 9,000 square miles of pristine wilderness in the middle of Alaska have been left relatively untouched and free to explore in Denali National Park. The remoteness of the region, along with the challenging terrain, make it virtually free of any interference by man. The main attraction of Denali National Park is Denali itself, or Mount McKinley, the largest mountain in North America, and the tallest rise in the world.Photo left courtesy of Just-Jen

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Cool & Unique National Parks Shirts, Clothing, Gifts & Apparel

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egbwtn: Looking for some unique, cool National Parks apparel? A retro style National Parks shirt? A vintage feeling shirt from Yellowstone? A trendy new design featuring the Everglades? Here you'll find all of that, plus cool gift National Parks gift ideas for kids, adults, men and women.National Parks are the most treasured and valued lands in America. If you've visited one of these stunning landscapes, you'll know why so many people make it a point to base their vacations around them. Here you'll find hand-picked National Parks apparel in the form of shirts, baby clothes, sweatshirts, hats and other unique apparel, as well as a little background information and photos of some of the parks.

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National Parks

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egbwtn: What brings the 270 million visitors to National Parks in United States every year, is it the beautiful scenic lookouts, the chance to spot unique wildlife, clean, fresh air, or just the opportunity to get away from it all? Ask anyone and they'll likely check off all of the above. 58 National Parks are located within the United States, each with their own distinct look, personality, flora, and inhabitants. Here is an overview of some of the most popular National Parks in the United States, along with some of the lesser known (but equally impressive) parks, and why you should make it a point to visit them in your lifetime.

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Washington DC Free Photo Gallery

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egbwtn: Washington DC isn't your typical city. Not only is it the capitol of the United States, but it's one of the most architecturally unique. There's no other city in the country laid out quite like Washington--from the low lying National Mall area to the varying structures like the classical style Lincoln Memorial to the gigantic rotunda of the Capitol Building, there are plenty of sightseeing opportunities abound all over. Here you can find many completely royalty free images of Washington DC and Arlington, VA. Feel free to use these images royalty free if you link back to this page. An email back would be appreciated as well. Also, be sure to visit our Washington DC lens!

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Everglades National Park

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egbwtn: American Alligators at every turn, low lying mangrove trees, Great Blue Heron flying overhead, endangered Manatee swimming right near you...these are just some of the qualities that make Everglades National Park in the top tier of National Parks in the world. 1.5 million acres comprise Everglades National Park, while the entire Everglades region is much bigger (around five times as large). Relatively isolated from major cities, Everglades NP is the perfect getaway to really experience the true beauty of Florida.Picture by user vladeb on Flickr.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park

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egbwtn: Lassen Volcanic National Park is a beautiful active volcanic area in the Northeast of California, directly east of Eureka, north of Sacramento, and northwest of Reno, Nevada. With bubbling mud pots and...

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Point Reyes National Seashore

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egbwtn: Point Reyes is a beautiful destination on the northern coast of California, just 30 miles north of San Francisco. It's a popular hiking destination for nearby city residents, but remains uncrowded nearly all...

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Road Trips in the USA

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egbwtn: National Parks, big cities, famous museums, quaint towns, winding rivers, beautiful seaside vistas, mountaintop panoramas, unique wildlife, unique people...these are all things you would expect to see on a...

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Zion National Park

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egbwtn: Zion National Park sits right at the top of my most favorite National Parks. The unbelievable canyon that has been carved by the flowing Virgin River is one of the most tranquil, serene, and visited places in the United States National Park System. Red sandstone is contrasted against lush green trees and hanging wildflowers in the summer, brilliant fall foliage in autumn, and bright spring blooms just after the snow melts in April-June.Often named as one of the best hikes in the world, the Zion Narrows taper down to just a distance of nearly 20 feet wide at some points, while the canyon still shoots 2000 feet into the air.The park also contains some incredible places to stay just outside the park in Springdale. This small town is just a mile or two from the park entrance, and has some great restaurants and amazing scenery all around, so you'll have some sightseeing even while in your hotel.Zion National Park photo by Paul Kehrer filed under Creative Commons Attribute 2.0.

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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egbwtn: A recent addition to America's National Park system, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park was designated so in 1999. In southwest of Colorado, the surrounding area has beautiful mountains, hills and spectacular wildlife. The canyon itself an extreme vertical drop, and almost invisible if standing several hundred feet away from it. Only upon stepping foot closer to the canyon would you realize that it is in fact a near 2700 foot drop in some places.Black Canyon of the Gunnison was carved over time mostly by the Gunnison River. The gneiss rock that makes up the canyon is approximately 1.7 billion years old. That's way before the dinosaurs roamed the earth. Find more facts and information about Black Canyon here, including where to stay, what towns are near Black Canyon, photographs and video of this amazing National Park.Photo by Lorax under GNU Free Documentation License 1.2

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Capitol Reef National Park

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egbwtn: The area of southern Utah desert known as Capitol Reef National Park is one of the newer discoveries in the United States, with paved roads leading to the park constructed only in the 1960's. The giant ripple of the Earth's crust known as Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef is full of Puebloan history in the form of petroglyphs, while tourists flock to the park for photography, hiking, and camping on these scenic grounds. Read on to find suggestions on where to stay, find beautiful photos of Capitol Reef National Park, and things to do within the park.

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Grand Circle Road Trip

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egbwtn: The area of the United States that includes northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, southern Utah, and southwest Colorado is often known as the 'Grand Circle' of the southwest. The Four Corners region of these states provide a concentration of some of the world's best National Parks, ancient ruins of civilizations gone by, deep canyons, wildlife, and wind weathered sandstone formations. The best way to get around this area is by car. A road trip through the Grand Circle will bring you to spectacular sites Arizona's wonderous Grand Canyon, the famous Cliff Palace dwellings, the spikey hoodoos of Bryce Canyon, and even the undeground caves of Great Basin National Park.

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Canyonlands National Park

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egbwtn: Over millions of years, the Colorado River and Green River have been have been busy at work creating the wonderous Canyonlands National Park of southern Utah. Deep canyon crevices, high mesas, and winding rivers make for excellent photography, mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing. Located minutes from Moab, Utah, this park is easy to get to, and very close to Arches National Park. Read on to find fun activities to do in Canyonlands, places to stay, and scenic images of this beautiful National Park.Photo by Wolfgang Staudt on flickr, licensed under Creative Commons 2.0

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Sites and Attractions in Arches National Park

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egbwtn: Arches National Park is located right outside Moab, Utah, and actively preserves over 2,000 beautiful sandstone arches, like world famous Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch, as well as the strange rock formations like Balanced Rock and the gigantic Courthouse Towers. Read on to find a list of these ancient natural arches and formations, along with photographs and information about them.Photo top left by Gleb Tarro filed under Creative Commons Attribute 2.0.Attractions in the Park◊ Delicate Arch◊ Landscape Arch◊ Skyline Arch◊ Turret Arch◊ Broken Arch◊ Double O Arch◊ Sand Dune Arch◊ Ring Arch◊ Balanced Rock◊ Fiery Furnace◊ The Windows Section◊ Park AvenuePhoto of Delicate Arch by a4gpa licensed under Creative Commons 2.0.

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Mesa Verde National Park

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egbwtn: Nowhere else in America can there be found such an intricate and telling glimpse into the past of the Ancestral Puebloan people than at Mesa Verde National Park. With hundreds of ancient cliff dwellings, the Puebloans found an ideal mesa that had protection, forest surroundings, and natural shelter from the elements. Today, the ruins of this civilization can be found and explored in southwestern Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park. Read on to find out more about the enigmatic Cliff Palace, photographs, and where to stay near the park.Photo by Scott Ingram Photography licensed under Creative Commons 2.0