{"id":8417,"date":"2022-05-17T00:56:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T04:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=8417"},"modified":"2024-08-01T02:46:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T06:46:00","slug":"8-stunning-natural-wonders-in-the-us-and-how-to-visit-them-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/destinations\/8-stunning-natural-wonders-in-the-us-and-how-to-visit-them-all\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Stunning natural wonders in the US (and the best ways to see them all!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Places like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/why-travel-to-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/destinations\/patagonias-best-9-sites-you-must-see-while-exploring-patagonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patagonia<\/a> are known for their endless list of incredible natural wonders, but did you know that the US has its fair share of Mother Nature\u2019s best creations, too? If you&#8217;re looking to add some spectacular must-see sights to your ultimate travel bucket list, keep reading. Here&#8217;s our hand-picked list of the best natural wonders in the US you ought to visit this year, complete with tips and tricks on the best ways to see each!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdMTT1QPMhV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdMTT1QPMhV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdMTT1QPMhV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Ethan Godwin (@ethanmgodwin)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"map-where-to-find-all-8-natural-wonders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map \u2014 where to find all 8 natural wonders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1z2QlvK_wU2Q8O5Y_SkyotJ3GfZhRh5cU&amp;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mesquite-flat-sand-dunes-death-valley-national-park-california\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park, California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"682\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKqAQMAAACehL5yAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGtJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC8G1e5AAGKa6yjAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Natural wonders in the US \u2014 Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes\"  class=\"wp-image-8420 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-550x366.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/karsten-winegeart-fuv0htLwyOQ-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@karsten116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karsten Winegeart<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you\u2019re not in the Sahara! Welcome to Death Valley National Park\u2019s mesmerizing and iconic Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. The shifting sands you see here are deposits that have resulted from the erosion of the nearby Cottonwood Mountains. Thousands of years of extreme weather have chipped away at the feldspar and quartz rocks that make up the mountains, with strong winds transporting sand-sized grains across the desert. Vast and undulating, the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes can reach up to 100 feet high. Visitors have the perfect opportunity to walk on a silky, rippled sandscape to snap the most incredible photos!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus, these are the national park\u2019s most easily accessible dunes. Visitors can explore to their heart\u2019s content!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-see-the-mesquite-flat-sand-dunes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to see the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXTxsSeM4Vr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXTxsSeM4Vr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CXTxsSeM4Vr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Matthieu Rocher | Photographe (@_withmatt)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"hiking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes can certainly be explored on foot. We recommend wandering the dunes just before sunrise or around sunset because of the incredible interplay of color, light, and shadow. Be sure to take plenty of water with you \u2014 hiking in sand can be slow work. There is no formal trail route, so you can improvise your trek and explore these gorgeous dunes as you please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sandboarding\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sandboarding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can go sandboarding! It\u2019s worth noting that the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes are one of the only designated sand dune areas in the national park where sandboarding is permitted, so get your adrenaline fix and bring along a board for a good workout!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-the-mesquite-flat-sand-dunes-in-death-valley-national-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This location can only be accessed by car. From Furnace Creek, drive 22 miles northwest on Highway 190. Two miles before Stovepipe Wells, turn right into the parking lot for the sand dunes trailhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#dfdfdf\">Plan a trip to see the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes with TourHero! Death Valley National Park is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/explore\/United%20States%20of%20America?countries[]=US\" target=\"_blank\">featured in several of our US tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"yosemite-falls-yosemite-national-park-california\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park, California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"676\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAKkAQMAAACpgIcEAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGlJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5Ux\/hAlUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwDdMxwABUEwjtgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Natural wonders in the US \u2014 Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-8430 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls-.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--110x74.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--200x135.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--380x257.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--255x172.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--550x372.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/yosemite-falls--800x541.jpg 800w\" ><figcaption>Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Yosemite_Falls_from_trail,_Yosemite_NP,_CA,_US_-_Diliff.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the tallest waterfalls in the world, Yosemite Falls is a cascade that you need to see at least once in your lifetime! Nestled in Yosemite Valley, these falls drop a whopping 2,425 feet from top to bottom. They actually consist of three different waterfalls \u2014 Upper Yosemite Falls, the Middle Cascades, and Lower Yosemite Falls. The Upper Falls (1,430 feet) make up over half of the total drop. Its no surprise that its sheer size makes it visible from pretty much anywhere in the valley. In contrast, the Middle Cascades (675 feet) are visible only from the top of the Upper Falls. Finally,&nbsp;Lower Yosemite Falls (320 feet) can be admired when you hike the easy 1.2-mile loop trail at the base. This trail starts at the back of the Yosemite Valley Lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-explore-yosemite-falls\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to explore Yosemite Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"the-time-of-year-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The time of year matters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Yosemite Falls is fed by snowmelt, so if you\u2019re looking to check out the falls at their most powerful, head to Yosemite Valley in spring between April and June. By late July, the flow is much less and as winter approaches, the waterfall will dry completely. In winter, look out for the giant ice cone at the base of the Upper Falls. This cone can sometimes grow as tall as 300 feet! For context, that&#8217;s about as tall as the Statue of Liberty!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"hiking-trails\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking trails<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiking the surrounding trails will help you get a good look at each of the cascades. Check out our guide on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/destinations\/5-best-hikes-in-yosemite-national-park-for-first-time-visitors\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 best hikes in Yosemite National Park for first-time visitors<\/a> to see how you can discover Yosemite Falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-yosemite-falls-in-yosemite-valley\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Yosemite Falls in Yosemite Valley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yosemite Falls is located in Yosemite Valley. The Arch Rock entrance, located on El Portal Road, is the closest entrance to Yosemite Valley. The nearest towns are Mariposa and El Portal. You can drive into and around Yosemite Valley all year (although tire chains may be required from October through April). We recommend parking at Yosemite Village. From here, it&#8217;s easy to take advantage of the free shuttle bus to get to the Lower Yosemite Falls trailhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mitten-buttes-monument-valley-arizona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mitten Buttes, Monument Valley, Arizona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Natural wonders in the US \u2014 Mitten Buttes\"  class=\"wp-image-8422 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cayetano-gil-rguHxZmOF5U-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rguHxZmOF5U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cayetano Gil<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve never been to the ancient and rugged desert of Monument Valley, you\u2019ve probably seen it in pictures or at the cinema. Films like&nbsp;<em>Back to the Future III <\/em>(1990)<em>, Forrest Gump <\/em>(1994)<em>,&nbsp;Mission: Impossible 2 <\/em>(2000)<em>, The Lone Ranger<\/em> (2013)<em>, <\/em>and<em> Transformers: Age of Extinction <\/em>(2014) have all featured the vast red-sand desert and its soaring sandstone buttes. That said, there is no greater scene that encapsulates Monument Valley than the world-famous panorama of the Mitten Buttes and Merrick Butte, three isolated landforms sitting in the desert like something out of a sci-fi blockbuster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buttes are tall, steep, flat-topped towers of rock created through the process of erosion, as wind and rainwater slowly wear away vulnerable rock. As their names suggest, the \u201cMitten Buttes\u201d are the two buttes (West Mitten Butte and East Mitten Butte) that look like two giant mittens with their thumbs facing inwards when viewed from the south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-see-the-mitten-buttes-and-merrick-butte\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to see the Mitten Buttes and Merrick Butte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdb9DgyvI_O\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdb9DgyvI_O\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cdb9DgyvI_O\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Aijing (@aijing_on_trails)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"self-driving-the-tribal-park-loop\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-driving the Tribal Park Loop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To see the buttes on your own, you can drive the Tribal Park Loop (also known as the Valley Drive). This scenic drive starts and ends at the Monument Valley Visitor Center and takes you past some of the most popular sites in the valley. In good weather, it is possible to self-drive this loop without a 4&#215;4 vehicle. However, this road is unpaved, so it&#8217;s best not to drive a low-riding vehicle or an RV. <strong>This is the only part of Monument Valley that you can actually visit without taking a tour.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monument Valley is part of Navajo Nation land. If you want to dig a little deeper and explore restricted areas, go with a local certified tour guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-the-monument-valley-visitor-center\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to the Monument Valley Visitor Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend taking Scenic Byway 163 to get to the Monument Valley Visitor Center (located 121 miles from Page, Arizona). From here, the scenic loop leads through the heart of the valley&#8217;s buttes, mesas, and spires. Entry fees apply, and scenic drive hours differ depending on the season. Be sure to check the hours of operation on the <a href=\"https:\/\/navajonationparks.org\/entry-fee\/monument-valley-navajo-tribal-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#dfdfdf\">Plan a trip to see the Mitten Buttes and Merrick Butte with TourHero! Monument Valley is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/explore\/United%20States%20of%20America?countries[]=US\" target=\"_blank\">featured in several of our US tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"antelope-canyon-arizona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antelope Canyon, Arizona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Natural wonders in the US \u2014 Antelope Canyon\"  class=\"wp-image-8427 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/mike-l-6qM_3mtYrps-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/6qM_3mtYrps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mike L<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Antelope Canyon, with its towering sandstone walls and otherworldly natural skylight, is a Navajo natural wonder that has proven to be every Instagrammer\u2019s dream. This beautiful marvel is an example of a geological curiosity known as a \u201cslot canyon\u201d. As you might guess from the name, slot canyons are little canyons, formed when water seeps into bedrock fissures and wears away the sandstone. Most commonly found in desert areas, slot canyons are the result of millennia of extreme weather. In the case of Antelope Canyon, intermittent flash flooding over thousands of years has carved a path through the rock, and long periods of drought bring windblown sand right through it, polishing the narrow walls into the streaks and swirls we see today. Thus, Antelope Canyon is proof that even the harshest conditions can sculpt something stunning and beautiful, given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-explore-antelope-canyon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to explore Antelope Canyon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdSnkK6M1_O\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdSnkK6M1_O\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdSnkK6M1_O\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by David Rius Serra (@davidrius.photography)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most popular attractions in northern Arizona, Antelope Canyon attracts more than a million visitors a year. If you truly want the best experience, it\u2019s important to plan your trip carefully \u2014&nbsp;here are a couple of tips to help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"planning-your-tour\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning your tour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo Nation land. This means you can only visit the site with approved tour companies who are allowed to take you there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"upper-vs-lower-antelope-canyon-yes-there-are-two-parts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upper vs. Lower Antelope Canyon (yes, there are two parts!)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now here&#8217;s the thing. <strong>There are actually two sections to Antelope Canyon<\/strong> \u2014 the <strong>Upper Antelope Canyon<\/strong> and the <strong>Lower Antelope Canyon<\/strong>. Knowing the difference can save you some time and money as each requires separate tour bookings. The most iconic photos of Antelope Canyon come from the upper canyon, as the space here is wider at the bottom, giving sunlight the opportunity to create aesthetic beams of light to filter down to the canyon floor. The lower canyon, while not as good for photos, is often less crowded and cheaper to visit. Some argue that it\u2019s more fun, too, as it features tighter spaces, narrower passageways, and ladders to climb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-antelope-canyon-in-arizona\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Antelope Canyon in Arizona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Antelope Canyon is situated east of Page, Arizona, south of the Utah border. As mentioned above, you can only reach the canyon by guided tour. Tours can be organized to depart from Las Vegas and you can expect a 4.5-hour journey to get from the city to the canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#dfdfdf\">Plan a trip to see this natural wonder with TourHero! Antelope Canyon is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/explore\/United%20States%20of%20America?countries[]=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">featured in several of our US tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"devils-tower-national-monument-wyoming\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devil\u2019s Tower National Monument, Wyoming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-8535 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/nicole-geri-A12N_QHoHsA-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/A12N_QHoHsA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nicole Geri<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another butte worth mentioning. This one\u2019s in Wyoming, in the Bear Lodge Ranger District of the Black Hills. Rising an impressive 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, this astounding hunk of rock protrudes out of the prairie that surrounds the Black Hills, its hundreds of parallel cracks visible even from a distance. These cracks divide the tower into huge hexagonal columns, a feature that makes the Devil\u2019s Tower one of the finest traditional crack climbing places in the country. Fun fact: President Theodore Roosevelt established this grand geological marvel as the very first United States national monument in 1906!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-see-the-devils-tower-national-monument\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to see the Devil\u2019s Tower National Monument<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"different-perspectives-driving-hiking-climbing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Different perspectives \u2014 driving, hiking, climbing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cc1k0IxrgTr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cc1k0IxrgTr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cc1k0IxrgTr\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Ben Nissen (@ben_nissen)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Its sheer size means that as you gaze up at the Devil\u2019s Tower, you see only one side at a time. <strong>Driving up to the visitor\u2019s center<\/strong> from the park\u2019s entrance grants you views of the different sides. However, if you\u2019d like a really close encounter with this mammoth rock, you\u2019ll be glad to know that there are at least <strong>five different hiking trails<\/strong> in the park that offer you changing views of the Devil\u2019s Tower. Adrenaline junkies who love <strong>recreational climbing<\/strong> can also take things up a notch by scaling the sheer columns of the tower. Just remember to stick to climbing regulations and register your climb beforehand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"recommended-easy-hiking-route\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended easy hiking route<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For an easy hour spent at the park, we recommend the <strong>Amphitheater Circuit<\/strong>, a 1.5-mile loop that combines the Valley View Trail, Red Beds Trail and South Side Trail to deliver great views of the park\u2019s prairie dog town, the Belle Fourche River valley, and of course, the Devil\u2019s Tower itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-the-devils-tower-national-monument-in-wyoming\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to the Devil\u2019s Tower National Monument in Wyoming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located 9 miles south of Hulett, the <strong>Devil\u2019s Tower National Monument<\/strong> is accessible by a single road off Wyoming Highway 24 (Bear Lodge Highway). The most common route is via Interstate 90 \u2014 take Route 14 from Moorcroft or Sundance. Wyoming Highway 24 intersects Route 14 six miles south of the Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"old-faithful-geyser-yellowstone-national-park-wyoming\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"682\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKqAQMAAACehL5yAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGtJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAC8G1e5AAGKa6yjAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming\"  class=\"wp-image-8424 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-1024x682.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-550x366.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920-1160x772.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/old-faithful-g945dc22f2_1920.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/old-faithful-geyser-thermal-wyoming-4593084\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Clarence Alford<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The glorious Old Faithful Geyser is well-deserving of a place in this list of natural wonders in the US you ought to visit! Erupting around 20 times a day, Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park is a cone geyser known for its highly-predictable geothermal nature, erupting every 35 to 120 minutes, for up to five minutes at a time. While not the largest geyser in the park (that title belongs to the Steamboat Geyser), it attracts large crowds of people for its reliability. Each massive eruption can shoot up to 8,400 gallons of boiling water to a height of up to 185 feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-observe-the-old-faithful-geyser\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to observe the Old Faithful Geyser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbVhPMEMSCw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbVhPMEMSCw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CbVhPMEMSCw\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Aleeza aka Leezy (@travaleeza)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"viewing-area\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viewing area<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Faithful Geyser is easily observed from the semi-circular viewing area located less than a quarter-mile from the Visitor Center. We recommend going in the morning (from sunrise until before 11 am) and in the evenings (from 6 pm until dusk) so you can beat the tour groups and secure a nice spot with an unobstructed view of the geyser in action. While it doesn\u2019t cost anything to see Old Faithful, you\u2019ll need to pay the entrance fee to get into Yellowstone National Park to check this natural wonder out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-old-faithful-geyser-in-yellowstone-national-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Faithful Geyser can be found in the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, near the Old Faithful Inn and the Visitor Center. From Madison Junction, follow the Grand Loop Road (Route 89) south for 16.5 miles and take the Old Faithful exit, driving east into the parking area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"niagara-falls-new-york\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Niagara Falls, New York<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"688\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKwAQMAAAA8yZ+PAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA7wZavwABlSa4\/wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Niagara Falls, New York\"  class=\"wp-image-8421 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-1024x688.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-110x74.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-380x255.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-255x171.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-550x370.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-800x538.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash-1160x779.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/venti-views-mNs_6VmbaiA-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/mNs_6VmbaiA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Venti Views<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ah, the Niagara Falls! A truly impressive creation of nature that has captivated millions of visitors with its raw power and jaw-dropping scenic beauty. These incredible falls straddle the border between the United States of America and Canada, and are fed by four of the Great Lakes: Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Huron, and Lake Erie. Consisting of Bridal Veil Falls, American Falls, and the Canadian Falls (aka Horseshoe Falls), Niagara Falls boasts the world\u2019s highest flow rate. An unbelievable 28 million liters of water run down Niagara Falls every second! Don\u2019t worry, this mind-blowing power is harnessed and put to good use: Niagara Falls supplies a full quarter of all electricity used in the state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-experience-the-niagara-falls\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to experience the Niagara Falls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"niagara-falls-state-park\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Niagara Falls State Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Niagara Falls State Park, family-friendly attractions allow you to experience the falls from different perspectives. At the <strong>Cave of Winds<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be able to take an elevator 175 feet right down into the Niagara Gorge and wander a series of boardwalks just feet from the Bridal Veil Falls. Want to see the falls from the water? The <strong>Maid of the Mist<\/strong> boat tour allows you to sail through the swirling mist and mighty waters of the Niagara Gorge. Yes, you\u2019ll get wet, but that\u2019s all part of the epic experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-niagara-falls-in-new-york\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Niagara Falls in New York<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re traveling from New York City, the quickest way to get to Niagara Falls is by flying, with flights to the nearby city of Buffalo only 1.5 hours long. From the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, it&#8217;s just a 30-minute drive to the falls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"diamond-head-crater-oahu-hawaii\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diamond Head Crater, O&#8217;ahu, Hawaii<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"768\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAMAAQMAAACAdIdOAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHZJREFUeNrtwQEBAAAAgiD\/r25IQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO8Ggw8AAeUA3VQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Diamond Head Crater, O\u02bbahu, Hawaii\"  class=\"wp-image-8426 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/chase-o-7yKgU0xemJw-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption>Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/7yKgU0xemJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chase O<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/7yKgU0xemJw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing at an elevation of 762 feet above sea level, Diamond Head is an incredible volcanic cone that sits prominently on the eastern edge of O&#8217;ahu\u2019s Waikiki coastline. Diamond Head\u2019s 350-acre saucer-shaped crater was formed around 3000,000 years ago during a single eruption. Don\u2019t worry, this volcano is now dormant! Diamond Head is what\u2019s known as a monogenetic volcano, which means it only erupts once in its lifetime. Today, the crater is one of Hawaii\u2019s most impressive hiking destinations that offers breathtaking coastal views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-way-to-explore-the-diamond-head-crater\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to explore the Diamond Head Crater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"hiking-the-diamond-head-summit-trail\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hiking the Diamond Head Summit Trail<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYaksstL-Iz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYaksstL-Iz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CYaksstL-Iz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A post shared by Sophia Han (@sophia_h27)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren\u2019t too many places on Earth where you can hike to the edge of a volcano! At Diamond Head, you\u2019ll find a fantastic hiking trail that grants you this very opportunity. The trail to the summit was built back in 1908 as part of the island\u2019s defense system. You can attempt this 0.8-mile hike from the trailhead to the summit, but be prepared for a steep climb as you\u2019ll be ascending about 500 feet from the trailhead. Once you reach the top, you\u2019ll be rewarded with an incredible 360-degree view of O&#8217;ahu! On a clear day, you may even be able to spot the nearby island of Molokai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-to-get-to-diamond-head-crater-in-oahu\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Diamond Head Crater in O&#8217;ahu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diamond Head Crater is located on the Hawaiian island of O&#8217;ahu in Honolulu. The entrance to the attraction\u2019s parking lot is off&nbsp;Diamond Head&nbsp;Road, located between Makapuu Avenue and 18th Avenue.&nbsp;Note that there is limited parking at the site, and visitors will need to pay a parking fee. Alternatively, you can take Bus 23 from Waikiki to the Diamond Head Monument stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope this article has inspired you to explore some of these stunning natural wonders of the US! Thinking of exploring parts of North America you&#8217;ve never been to before? Reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TourHero<\/a> today and we&#8217;ll be more than happy to help you plan the ultimate trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">About TourHero<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TourHero is a social travel platform that enables you to travel with like-minded people and fall in love with the journey. We work closely with handpicked local operators to ensure every experience curated is unique and exclusive to your travel group. 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