25 Best Places to Visit in the USA - Travel Video
Comprised of 50 states, the USA occupies an area that’s only just marginally smaller than Europe. It’s in this vast country that you will find an unbelievably diverse array of natural landscapes, cityscapes, people and cultures. From the tropical islands of Hawaii to the desert landscape of the Grand Canyon, as well as the multicultural cities such as Chicago and New York City, you’ll never be stuck for destinations to discover. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in the USA:
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01. Red Rock State Park
A state park featuring a red sandstone canyon outside the city of Sedona. The main mission of this day-use park is the preservation of the riparian habitat along Oak Creek. Serves as an environmental education facility for the public and for school or private groups, and provides limited passive recreational opportunities.
02. Oak Creek Canyon
A river gorge located in northern Arizona between the cities of Flagstaff and Sedona. The canyon is often described as a smaller cousin of the Grand Canyon because of its scenic beauty. About 12 miles (19 km) long, ranging in width from 0.8 to 2.5 miles (1.3 to 4.0 km). The depth of the canyon ranges from 800 to 2,000 feet (240 to 610 m).
03. Slide Rock State Park
A state park of Arizona, USA, taking its name from a natural water slide formed by the slippery bed of Oak Creek. There are three hiking trails in Slide Rock State Park: Pendley Homestead Trail (.25 miles), Slide Rock Route (.3 miles), and Clifftop Nature Trail (.25). Slide Rock State Park attracted 254,584 visitors in 2005 and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Arizona.
04. Chapel of the Holy Cross
A Roman Catholic chapel built into the buttes of Sedona, Arizona, run by the Diocese of Phoenix, as a part of St. John Vianney Parish in Sedona. In 2007, Arizonans voted the Chapel to be one of the Seven Man-Made Wonders of Arizona, and it is also the site of one of the so-called Sedona vortices.
05. Cathedral Rock
A famous landmark on the Sedona. One of the most-photographed sights in Arizona. Is carved from the Permian Schnebly Hill formation, a redbed sandstone formed from coastal sand dunes near the shoreline of the ancient Pedregosa Sea. Ripple marks are prominent along the lower Cathedral Rock trail, and a black basalt dike may be seen in the first saddle.
06. Bell Rock
A butte, composed of horizontally bedded sedimentary rock of the Permian Supai Formation. A popular tourist attraction just north of the Village of Oak Creek, Arizona. Has an elevation at its summit of 4,919 feet (1,499 m).
07. Honanki
A cliff dwelling and rock art site located in the Coconino National Forest. The Sinagua people of the Ancient Pueblo Peoples, and ancestors of the Hopi people, lived here from about 1100 to 1300 CE. Was one of the largest prehistoric pueblos in the Verde Valley.
08. Courthouse Butte
A butte just north of the Village of Oak Creek. Geologically, Courthouse Butte is composed of horizontally bedded sedimentary rock of the Permian Supai Formation. Summit elevation is 5,440 feet (1,660 m).
09. Sycamore Canyon
The second largest canyon in the Arizona redrock country. The 21-mile (34 km) long scenic canyon reaches a maximum width of about 7 miles (11 km). One of the oldest designated Wilderness Areas in Arizona, originally being a Forest Service Primitive Area prior to the Wilderness Act of 1964.
10. Seven Canyons
Golf facility. Located on 200 stunningly beautiful acres in Sedona, Seven Canyons represents an opportunity of a lifetime for members and owners seeking premier relaxation, unparalleled golf and limitless outdoor activities.
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Lets Go Places prt 24 - Arizona, Phoenix to Flagstaff - USA Travel - YouTube
So much has changed in the Sonoran Desert in so little time, as recently as 100 years ago several of the dry washes were true rivers.Arizona boasts an impressive 30 or so native species of fish, unfortunately, most of the natives are disappearing with some of them virtually gone. Of Arizona’s native species, at least two-thirds are listed as Threatened or Endangered by state or United States federal agencies. A myriad of factors has resulted in their precarious position, including exotic competitors (and predators), irrigation diversion, dams, and overuse of available water by our burgeoning human population.
The Metro Population of Phoenix is 4,398,762
For more than 2,000 years, the Hohokam peoples occupied the land that would become Phoenix. The Hohokam created roughly 135 miles (217 km) of irrigation canals, making the desert land arable.
When the Mexican-American War ended in 1848, Mexico sold its northern zone to the United States and residents became U.S. citizens. The Phoenix area became part of the New Mexico Territory.
Phoenix is the sixth most populous city in the United States according to the 2010 United States Census, with a population of 1,445,632, making it the most populous state capital in the United States.
IN 1870 THE POPULATION WAS 240
The early economy of Phoenix was focused primarily on agriculture and natural resources, dependent mainly on the 5Cs which were copper, cattle, climate, cotton and citrus.
With more than 62,000 hotel rooms in over 500 hotels and 40 resorts, greater Phoenix sees over 16 million visitors each year, the majority of whom are leisure (as opposed to business) travelers.
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Piestewa Peak in Phoenix, Arizona
Travel with me to Piestewa Peak (formerly Squaw Peak) in Phoenix, Arizona. The Summit Trail hike is discussed, as well as the mountain’s history and wildlife.
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***The Phoenix Area’s Parks and Preserves (2007) by Donna and George Hartz - Provides several intriguing late nineteenth and early twentieth century photographs from Phoenix’s parks and preserves, including the Phoenix Mountains and Squaw Peak. I recommend checking this out if you are interested in the history of Phoenix's mountains or seeing more early photographs of Squaw Peak.
***Squaw Peak: A Hiker’s Guide (1997) by Jack San Felice - A history of the peak and detailed information on the various trails, including the Summit Trail.
***60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Phoenix (2009) by Charles Liu - I highly recommend checking out this book if you’re an avid hiker or intend to hike other trails in the Phoenix area. It includes detailed overviews on several wonderful hikes, including Piestewa Peak’s Summit Trail and Freedom Trail on pages 48-56.
***A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert (2015) edited by Steven J. Philips & Patricia Wentworth Comus - Produced by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, this book is the authoritative text on the Sonoran Desert. It is absolutely the best read on the environment, plants, and animals of this unique ecosystem and will greatly inform any travel or hike through the areas of central and southern Arizona, southeast California, Baja California, or Sonora. Originally published in 1999, the updated second edition came out in 2015. The original edition is available for a cheaper price here.
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Top 10 WORST towns in Utah. Prove and a few others are nice, after that not so much.
Top 10 worst towns in Utah. Salt Lake City, Prove and a few others are nice, after that not so much.
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, USA in 4K Ultra HD
Witness the stunning scenery of Monument Valley, located on the Arizona–Utah border, source of some of the most iconic images of the United States and the West.
Locations of the views: Visitor Center at Lookout Point - Sunrise (0:01), Valley Drive (0:18), Mittens (0:23, 6:35, 9:42), Totem Pole (1:56), View over the mesas and buttes of Monument Valley from Hunts Mesa at Sunset (3:44) and Sunrise (5:33), Agathla Rock (6:30), Mystery Valley (7:05), Teardrop Arch (9:25), Mile 13 (9:47).
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Love To Discover: USA: Utah: Moqui Cave
Moqui Cave is a sandstone erosion cave in southern Utah, United States. It is located roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Kanab, along U.S. Route 89. A quirky little place with an ecclectic collection of dinosaur bones, glowing rocks and artifacts
TRAVEL DAYS TO SEDONA ARIZONA - FAY CANYON TRAIL HIKE-EP36
Sue & I usually try to keep our “travel days” in the range of 200 to 250 miles per move. On the Interstate, I set the cruise at 64 mph, because it’s comfortable, safer and the Honda we pull has a 65 mph limit. It puts the 450 hp diesel motor in the sweet spot for the best mileage.
We are tracking mileage, and I wish I had better news. It’s about 6.5 mpg. My kids are never going to get an inheritance at this rate!
When just moving long distances, and NOT actually site seeing, some people pull into a Walmart, Cabela’s or Cracker Barrel for an overnight stay, for free. We have never done this and feel we are just too long at 65 feet to fit in easily.
This is our own insecurities,…many people this long and driving a motorhome do it. I wouldn’t blame the local kids if they tried to do burnouts around us in the parking lot at 2am,…….just to be funny. I know I would have when I was young! I also worry about getting “parked in” by someone,……and global warming.
This quick clip shows Sue wiping off the rig after our days run, with me supervising and recording the event. Then, it's my turn, and I take over,..... and cook us both a great late evening dinner. Thanks to our friend Brian for teaching me some of his barbecuing skills! The recipe I used here is actually one I created for myself over the years.
We chose to only hook up electric so we can take off early tomorrow to grind out another 201 miles. I elected to take one for the team, and NOT shower, so Sue could take a normal one. We only carry 105 gallons,......and wanted to stretch it a few more days so we don’t have to hook up the sewer lines at the next few stops. The campground showers were actually first class here,………. but you really can never beat showering at home.
We are headed to Tucson AZ for a week, Mesa AZ for a week, Sedona AZ for 10 days, then Yuma AZ for December 2018. Still wearing shorts after 17 months on the road!
On our way to Sedona Arizona, we stopped at a rest stop to eat some lunch. SUE made a wonderful beef stew the night before, and needs to get credit for it here! We were here quite a while and we didn’t notice some of the scenery till we were leaving to go into the rig to start microwaving lunch,…………….
Finally in Sedona, Sue and I went on a short 2 mile round trip hike on Saturday, 11-24-2018. It was called the Fay Canyon Trail, and was surrounded by towering sandstone mountains. The movies and pictures pale in comparison to how they look in person.
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Most Beautiful Place / Canyonlands National Park, Southeastern Utah
Canyonlands National Park is a U.S. National Park located in southeastern Utah near the town of Moab. It preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas, and buttes by the Colorado River, the Green River, and their respective tributaries. Legislation creating the park was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on September 12, 1964.
The park is divided into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze, and the combined rivers—the Green and Colorado—which carved two large canyons into the Colorado Plateau. While these areas share a primitive desert atmosphere, each retains its own character. Author Edward Abbey, a frequent visitor, described the Canyonlands as the most weird, wonderful, magical place on earth—there is nothing else like it anywhere.
Recreation
Canyonlands is a popular recreational destination. Since 2007, more than 400,000 people have visited the park each year with a record of 776,218 visitors in 2016, representing a 22 percent increase from the prior year. The geography of the park is well suited to a number of different recreational uses. Hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers, and four-wheelers all enjoy traveling the rugged, remote trails within the Park. The White Rim Road traverses the White Rim Sandstone level of the park between the rivers and the Island in the Sky. Since 2015, day-use permits must be obtained before travelling on the White Rim Road due to the increasing popularity of driving and bicycling along it. The park service's intent is to provide a better wilderness experience for all visitors while minimizing impacts on the natural surroundings.
The Island in the Sky mesa from the Needles district
As of 2016, the Island in the Sky district, with its proximity to the Moab, Utah area, attracts 76.7 percent of total park visitors. The Needles district is the second most visited, drawing 20.7 percent of visitors. The remote Maze district accounts for only about 1.5 percent of visitors, while river rafters and other river users account for the remaining 1.1 percent of total park visitation.
Political compromise at the time of the park's creation limited the protected area to an arbitrary portion of the Canyonlands basin. Conservationists hope to complete the park by bringing the boundaries up to the high sandstone rims that form the natural border of the Canyonlands landscape.
Geography
The Colorado River and Green River combine within the park dividing it into three districts called the Island in the Sky, the Needles and the Maze. The Colorado River flows through Cataract Canyon below its confluence with the Green River.
The Island in the Sky district is a broad and level mesa to the north of the park between Colorado and Green river with many overlooks from the White Rim, a sandstone bench 1,200 feet (366 m) below the Island, and the rivers, which are another 1,000 feet (305 m) below the White Rim.
Chesler Park in the Needles
The Needles district is located east of the Colorado River and is named after the red and white banded rock pinnacles which dominate it, but various other forms of naturally sculptured rock such as canyons, grabens, potholes, and a number of arches similar to the ones of the nearby Arches National Park can be found as well. Unlike Arches National Park, where many arches are accessible by short to moderate hikes or even by car, most of the arches in the Needles district lie in back country canyons and require long hikes or four-wheel-drive trips to reach them.
The area was once home of the Ancestral Puebloans, of which many traces can be found. Although the items and tools they used have been largely taken away by looters, some of their stone and mud dwellings are well-preserved. The Ancestral Puebloans also left traces in the form of petroglyphs, most notably on the so-called Newspaper Rock near the Visitor Center at the entrance of this district.
The Chocolate Drops buttes above the Maze
The Maze district is located west of the Colorado and Green rivers, and is the least accessible section of the park, and one of the most remote and inaccessible areas of the United States.
A geographically detached section of the park located west-northwest of the main unit, Horseshoe Canyon Unit, contains panels of rock art made by hunter-gatherers from the Late Archaic Period (2000-1000 BC) pre-dating the Ancestral Puebloans. Originally called Barrier Canyon, Horseshoe's artifacts, dwellings, pictographs, and murals are some of the oldest in America. It is believed that the images depicting horses date from after 1540 AD, after the Spanish re-introduced horses to America.
Naples Tour & Overview 2019 - Discover Florida
Discover Naples in Florida. See famous beaches, Naples Pier, 5th Avenue South, restaurants, beautiful nature and wildlife and popular locations in Naples.
At the end: the breathtaking Sunset on Naples Beach. Enjoy. See you there.
Naples, Florida. Filmed March 2019.
Naples is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. As of 2015, the city's population was about 20,600. Naples is a principal city of the Naples-Marco Island, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of about 322,000 as of 2015. Naples is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States, with the sixth-highest per capita income in the country in 2012, and the second-highest proportion of millionaires per capita in the US.
Beaches, parks, and recreation areas
The beach on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico is more than 10 miles (16 km) long and is known for its cleanliness and pristine white sand. In 2005, Naples was voted the best beach in America by the Travel Channel.
Naples area beaches include:
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Clam Pass Beach Park
Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier (Naples Pier)
Vanderbilt Beach
North Gulfshore Boulevard Beach
Seagate Beach
Lowdermilk Beach Park
The Naples Fishing Pier is one of the area's better-known landmarks.
With more than 80 championship golf courses in the Naples area, Naples is the self-titled Golf Capital of the World, claiming to have more holes per capita than any other community.
In December 2009, Florida Governor Charlie Crist met with Chicago Cubs president Crane Kenney, chairman Tom Ricketts and other team officials about possibly moving the Cubs' spring training and minor league facilities from Mesa, Arizona, to Naples.
Points of interest
Naples Pier
Naples Botanical Garden
Naples Depot Museum
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
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5th Avenue South
5th Avenue South is an irresistible mix of glamour and laid-back ease. Historic and modern architecture blend together here in eclectic sophistication, while tropical blooms and lush greenery grace the pedestrian-friendly promenades, and each storefront is filled with wonderful finds and delights.
One of the nation’s most exclusive addresses, 5th Avenue South stretches from Tamiami Trail to the Gulf of Mexico in Old Naples, and is home to upscale fashion and jewelry, spas, one-of-a-kind gifts, artwork, home décor, fine dining, and entertainment – everything that our discerning residents and visitors have come to expect of Naples.
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