17Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
The well-known Rocky Mountain National Park actually encompasses an impressive 415-square-mile area of the massive mountain range. It is split by the famous Continental Divide. The eastern section includes a mountainous area, and the western section features green vegetation.
This US park includes 100 peaks that are more than 10,000 feet tall. The tallest is Longs Peak which is 14,259 feet high. The alpine mountain scenery is undoubtedly impressive. Hike the 359 hiking trails here and keep your eyes open for such wildlife as bighorn sheep, black bears, elk, moose, and more.
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Acadia National Park is my absolute favorite !!
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I’m not surprised! It has made more than one “top” or “best of” list. I have personally written about it a few times.
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My favorit is the#16 Bryce canyon.
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I might agree but having hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim with my dad and a small group of other scouts, I have a special place for the Grand Canyon National Park myself. But, yes, Bryce is beautiful and makes many different lists, for sure!
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