PHOTO: Những Công viên quốc gia đẹp & lạ mắt

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Những Công viên quốc gia đẹp & lạ mắt

Những Công viên quốc gia đẹp & lạ mắt

There are more than 400 national parks in the United States, each either representing a place of great scientific, educational or recreational value, or being known for their exceptional beauty. Covering all climates and land types, these national parks are some of the most breathtaking locales in all of the world. Here are seven lesser-known yet incredibly beautiful national parks that you should visit.

Crater Lake National Park

Source: Wikimedia

Source: Matador Network

Source: National History Photography

Source: WallpaperToon

Arches National Park

Source: deviantART

Arches National Park is home to more than 2,000 natural stone arches, easily earning it a place on this list of the United States’ most beautiful national parks. Located in the high desert of Utah, the park’s unique landscape was created by years of intense erosion and unique geological processes. Native Americans were the first to inhabit the area surrounding Arches National Park, and visitors can see remnants of their presence throughout the park.

Source: deviantART

Source: OneBigPhoto

Source: Wikimedia

Kenai Fjords National Park

Source: Oars

With crystal-clear glaciers and snowy mountains in every direction, Kenai Fjords is easily one of the country’s most beautiful national parks. The park contains 38 flowing glaciers that carve the land and create beautiful rivers and lakes. While it doesn’t quite get the exposure it deserves—Alaska is a bit far for most of the country—Kenai Fjords National Park hosts a diverse, unique ecosystem and surprisingly lush forests.

Source: deviantART

Source: Wikimedia

Badlands National Park

Beautiful National Parks Badlands South Dakota

Source: Perfect HDR

Located in southwestern South Dakota, Badlands National Park protects 244,000 acres of prairie where iconic mammals like the saber-toothed cat once lived. The park is made up of an impressive expanse of buttes, spires and pinnacles, giving its landscape a particularly distinct look. In addition to being one of the most beautiful national parks, Badlands is also known to contain an array of geologically important fossils.

Source: Jordan Powers

Source: National Park Service

Source: National Park Service

Mount Rainier National Park

Source: gdefon

Mount Rainier National Park contains both a rich ecosystem and the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States. Located in Washington state, the park was established in 1899 as the country’s fifth national park. Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, standing at 14,410 feet. Along with being one of the country’s most beautiful national parks, Mount Rainier National Park also contains old-growth tree stands that are 1,000 or more years old.

Source: Booms Beat

Source: Cory Klein

Source: Photosof.org

Big Bend National Park

Source: Dave Larson

Situated in Far West Texas, Big Bend National Park sees about 300,000 visitors each year. Known as one of the most beautiful national parks, Big Bend contains diverse plant and animal life, including 1,200 plant species, 450 bird species and 3,600 types of insects. Due to the various habitats and climates present in the park, Big Bend National Park marks the place where both western and eastern species intersect.

Source: Dave Larson

Source: Travel Channel

Source: 4Wlp

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Beautiful National Parks Carlsbad Caverns

Source: American Southwest

Unlike a majority America’s most beautiful national parks, you will only discover the mysteries of Carlsbad Caverns National Park by travelling deep underground. The 119 known caves that make up the park were created when sulfuric acid dissolved the area’s surrounding limestone. While some of the park’s caves are preserved to maintain their integrity, visitors explore within reason. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in New Mexico.