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America's many exciting cities, vast size, and geographic and cultural diversity makes it a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. The American scene changes dramatically from its northern border with Canada to its southern border with Mexico and from its east coast with the Atlantic Ocean to its west coast with the Pacific Ocean.

Regions of America:
America is separated primarily into six regions. American regions include New England, the Mid Atlantic, the South, the Midwest, the Southwest, and the West. America also has States and territories that are not located within these six regions. Alaska is separated from the rest of the states by Canada to the North and Hawaii is separated from the rest of the States by 2500 miles of the Pacific Ocean to the west. The majority of the American Territories are islands in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans or the Gulf of Mexico.

Urban America:
The American Outdoors offers an adventure for any who seek it. America boasts thousands of miles of trail for hiking, biking or horse back including trails through mountains, thickets, open plains, and deserts. There is an unlimited amount of fun and entertainment to be had in the American outdoors including Fishing, hunting, camping, swimming, skiing, and the list goes on and on.

America has over 365 National Park areas, which include National Historic Parks, Battlefield Areas, and Nation Forest/Preserves and hundreds more State Parks and other state sites. National or State Parks are some of the most popular American outdoors vacation ideas. Some of the most popular of these parks include mountains, caves, beaches, rivers, and lakes.

Many of the best rural destinations in America are in mountain regions. These mountainous areas offer beautiful landscapes and peaceful atmospheres. Many people, especially people that live in highly urban areas love to visit these areas to get away from the city life and into the vast expanses of nature. A couple of contrasting but equally beautiful mountain areas in America are the Yosemite National Park in California and Big Bend National Park in Texas. Yosemite National Park is the number one rock climbing attraction in America. Climbers come from all over the world to tackle El Capitan, the most challenging climb of Yosemite National Park. Big Bend on the other hand has a mixture of towering peaks and wide open desert area.

Rural America:
If you are looking to explore the more urban side of America there are plenty of exciting American cities to visit. The most interesting thing about America cities is their diversity. A visit to an east coast city like Washington D.C. is a much different experience from a visit to a west coast city like Los Angeles or a city in Texas like San Antonio. The culture and history of each city is reflected in its museums, monuments, and architecture.

America has some of the biggest and best amusement parks in the world. If you consider the Disney parks, the Six Flags parks, and all the water parks there is nowhere in America that you would have to travel far to find an exciting roller coaster or a refreshing water slide. American amusement parks offer some of the most thrilling roller coasters in the world including the Kingda Ka, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, located in Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and the world famous Millennium Force, voted the best steel rollercoaster in the world, at Cedar Point in Ohio.

Coastal America:
American has many hundreds of miles of coastline. The three major American coasts are the Pacific Ocean Coast, the Atlantic Ocean Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico Coast. Approximately 80 percent of the American Population lives along these three coastlines which means most of the major cities and urban attractions are located on the coast. These coasts also offer beaches, fishing, swimming, boating and many other water activities that tourists tend to flock to.

Culture:
The geographical separation of the regions of America also includes a cultural separation. The difference in cultures from one American region to another almost makes it seem that you are traveling to another country. Along with different cultures come different foods, entertainment, architecture, religions, and even accents. Some of the most notable cultural differences in America include the heavily French influenced Cajun culture in Louisiana, the fast paced city living in New England, and the slower paced country living of the South.

Climate:
Due to the vast size and different topology in America the climate varies drastically from one location to another. America has tropical climate in southern Florida and arctic climates in Alaska. The northern and mountainous regions of America can get bitterly cold at times but the Southern regions rarely drop below freezing all year long.

History:
Although American history is limited compared to other countries in the world, there is still much history to see especially on the east coast. Only a couple of centuries after its founding, America has a history that rivals countries that have lasted millennia. Some of the biggest concentration of historical buildings and historical locations in America are in the New England Area. Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City are prime examples of this rich American history. Many famous American Revolutionary battlefields can be visited in New England and many American Civil War battlefields can be visited throughout the American South, New England, and Mid-Atlantic regions.

States:
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont Top Cities:
- Hartford (Capital of CT)
- Burlington
- Augusta (Capital of ME)
- Providence (Capital of RI)
- New Haven
- Boston (Capital of MA)
- Montpelier
- Concord (Capital of NH) Resources:
- Blog New England has some of the oldest settlements and is the most historically significant regions in America. This six state region is located in the northeastern most part of the country north and east of the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Historic Towns:
One of the rarely acknowledged jewels of New England is the many towns, cities, and plantations that have been around since the early colonization era of America, Some as early as the early-1600s. A couple of these destinations that can still be visited today include Plymouth Massachusetts; originally the Plymouth Colony was settled by the passengers of the mayflower in 1622, and Boston the current capital of Massachusetts, founded in 1639 by Governor John Winthrop. Some of the other earliest and most known towns in New England include Salem, the location of the infamous Salem Witch Trials, Cambridge, currently a University town, New Haven Connecticut, and Providence Rhode Island.

Activities:
Skiing and snowboarding is great New England activities. Some of the best mountains in New England to ski include the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Green Mountains of Vermont. Maine, Connecticut, and Massachusetts also have some ski slopes.

Much of New England is on the Atlantic Coast so there are many water activities like boating, fishing, swimming available to visitors. The water in this region is a little cold throughout much of the year but the beaches are very popular.

Destinations in Connecticut:
Gillette Castle State Park
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Seaport

Destinations in Maine:
Acadia National Park
Nubble Lighthouse

Destinations in Massachusetts:
Cape Cod
Battleship Cove
Edaville Railroad
New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
New England Aquarium
Plimoth Plantation (Plymouth)

Destinations in New Hampshire:
White Mountains
Bretton Woods
Monadnock State Park
Mt. Cranmore

Destinations in Rhode Island:
Colt State Park

Destinations in Vermont:
Stowe Mountain Resort

Climate:
Due to the extremely cold temperatures of the New England region, the best time to visit is after March and before December. Autumn in New England is especially beautiful due to the fall foliage. Every fall throngs of tourists travel north to enjoy the kaleidoscope of colors that covers the rural areas of New England.

States:
- Delaware
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania Top Cities:
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Dover (Capital of DE)
- Annapolis(Capital of MD)
- Trenton (Capital of NJ)
- Albany (Capital of NY)
- Harrisburg (Capital of PA)
- Washington D.C. Resources:
- Blog The American Mid-Atlantic Region, stretching from the American border with Canada in New York State to the United States capital in Washington D.C., contains some of the best tourist attractions and travel destinations that the world has to offer. From the fast pace and mind boggling vastness of New York City to the vast rural areas beyond the cities and the beautiful rolling mountains of the Poconos, from the quite colonial towns throughout the area to the bustling boardwalks on the Atlantic Shore, this region is a dream location for any traveler.

Getting Around:
The Mid-Atlantic Region has the best rail services in the country. You can hop a train from any major city in the region and arrive at any other city in no time. Rail services in this region are offered in the New Jersey shore, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. With rail services, it is possible to see much of the region for a fraction of the cost of going by car or by bus. Train services are only the best option if you are looking to only explore the big cities. If you are interested in exploring the more rural areas of the region you will be better off traveling by car.

Activities:
The American Mid-Atlantic Region is probable the most activity rich areas in the country. This region has indoor, outdoor, rural and urban activities to enjoy.

The activity that most tourists to the area take part in is exploring the cities. Each city offers a different array of foods, cultures, art, architecture, and entertainment. The advantage of city activities is that there is so much to do in a very small area and it is easy to get from one place to another. The disadvantage of city activities is the relative costs. Everything that you do in a big city costs significantly more than it would cost elsewhere.

Outside of the city there are a lot of cheaper and slower paced activities to take part in. This region offers many hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore. Many tourists in this area also enjoy white water rafting and camping in the Poconos.

If gambling is your forte, you may enjoy a trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey. Atlantic City is considered by some as the east coast version of Las Vegas. The casinos in Atlantic City can be found along the Atlantic City Boardwalk along the beach.

Destinations in Delaware:
Dewey Beach
Trap Pond State Park
Wilmington
New Castle
Alapocas Run State Park
First State Heritage Park
Fenwick Island State Park

Destinations in Maryland:
Appalachian Trail
Assateague Island National Seashore
Catoctin Mountain Park
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Great Falls
National Aquarium
Patapsco Valley State Park
Rocky Gap State Park
Six Flags

Destinations in New Jersey:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Atlantic City Boardwalk
Gateway National Recreation Area
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Island Beach State Park
Lake Hopatcong
Morristown National Historical Park
Ocean City
Six Flags Great Adventure

Destinations in New York:
Adirondack High Peaks
Allegany State Park
Bear Mountain State Park
Central Park
Chenango Valley State Park
Coney Island
Darien Lake
Lake Erie State Park
Lake George
Letchworth State Park
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Midway State Park
Niagara Falls
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Rock City Park
Statue of Liberty
Thousand Island
Time Square

Destinations in Pennsylvania:
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Gettysburg National Military Park
Honey Brook
Independence Hall
Johnstown Flood National Monument
Lehigh Valley
Liberty Bell
Poconos and Endless Mountains
Steamtown National Historic Site

Destinations in Washington D.C.:
Arlington National Cemetery
National Mall
Potomac Park
Great Falls Park
US Capital Building
White House
Supreme Court Building
Library of Congress
National Archives
The Pentagon

The American South Region is made up of 12 states, each very distinct in their culture, cuisine, entertainment, architecture, and even their accent in some states. Much of the region still retains the slower paced country living that the south is known for but with the growth of manufacturing in the south many cities have emerged that rival some of the bustling northern cities. Due to its relative mild climate, the southern states can be comfortably visited year around which is why many retire to southern states from the other more extreme climates.

History:
The American Southern Region is bursting with historical sites. In Jamestown Virginia you can still explore the earliest successful British settlement in North America. Travelers in this region may also tour Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields. Many southern cities have attempted to maintain a feel of the early colonial America in their buildings and lifestyle. You may also visit some of the many recreated colonial era villages like the one in Williamsburg Virginia. Like most of the country American South also has a very rich Native American History. Travelers to this region may enjoy exiting and educational festivals, explore old Native American villages, or search for Native American artifacts.

Cuisine:
Some of the best food in the country is unique to the American South. Dinner time in the south means something a little bit different than means in many of the other states in the country and most southerners pride themselves on their cooking. From Cajun and Creole food to soul food, from barbeque to Mexican food, this region has more unique styles of cooking and eating than any other region in the country.

Destinations in Alabama:
Beaverdam Creek Swamp
Cathedral Caverns
Deseto Caverns
Dismals Canyon
Mobile Tensaw River Bottom Lands
Red Mountain Expressway Cut
Russell Cave National Monument
Shelta Cave
Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Destinations in Arkansas:
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Buffalo National River Hot Springs National Park
Lake Winona
Mammoth Spring
Roaring Branch
White River Sugarberry

Destinations in Florida:
Biscayne National Park
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Dry Tortugas National Park
Everglades National Park
Florida Caverns National Area
Florida Keys
Fort Matanzas National Monument
Torreya State Park
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Walt Disney World

Destinations in Georgia:
Amicalola Falls
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Pulaski National Monument
Jekyll Island
Ocmulgee National Monument
Okefenokee Swamp
Panola Mountain
Saint Simons Island
Stone Mountain
Wassaw Island

Destinations in Kentucky:
Creelsboro Natural Bridge
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Greenbo State Resort Park
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
Lilley Cornett Woods
Mammoth Cave National Park
National Bridge State Park
Red River Gorge

Destinations in Louisiana:
Chalmette
Great River Road
Poverty Point National Monument

Destinations in Mississippi:
Bienville Pines Scenic Area
Chestnut Oak Disjunct
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Harrell Prairie Hill
Mississippi Petrified Forest

Destinations in North Carolina:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Bear Island
Blue Ridge Parkway
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Mount Jefferson State Park
Mount Mitchell State Park
Outer Banks
Pilot Mountain

Destinations in South Carolina:
Congaree National Park
Edisto Island
Hilton Head Island
Isle of Palms
Seabrook Island

Destinations in Tennessee:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Big South Fork National River
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Destinations in Virginia:
Alexandria
Blue Ridge Parkway
Booker T. Washington National Monument
Burke Garden
Butler Cave - Breathing Cave
Caledon Natural Area
George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Grand Caverns
Great Dismal Swamp
Luray Caverns
Montpelier Forest
Mount Vernon
Rich Hole
Shenandoah National Park

Destinations in West Virginia:
Blackwater Falls State Park
Brush Creek Falls
Canaan Valley
Cathedral State Park
Gaudineer Scenic Area
Greenville Saltpeter Cave
Lost World Caverns
Monogahela National Forest
Organ Cave System
Sinnett-Thorn Mountain Cave System

States:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- West Virginia Top Cities:
- Montgomery (Capital of AL)
- Little Rock (Capital of AR)
- Tallahassee (Capital of FL)
- Atlanta (Capital of GA)
- Frankfort (Capital of KY)
- Baton Rouge (Capital of LA)
- Boloxi
- Nashville (Capital of TN)
- Alexandria Resources:
- Blog

The American Midwest Region, also known as the American Heartland, is a 12 state region located west of the New England and the Mid-Atlantic Regions around the Great Lakes. Traveling to the American Mid-West region during the winter months is not recommended unless you want to see a lot of snow and frigid temperatures. The summer months in this region though are very pleasant.

Great Lakes:
The Great Lakes are a great source of entertainment and fun in the American Mid-West Region. The Great Lakes are a great place for fishing, swimming, camping, boating, and much more water related fun. The Great Lakes include Lake Erie, bordering the Midwestern states of Michigan and Ohio, Lake Huron, bordering the Midwestern state of Michigan, Lake Michigan, bordering the Midwestern states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, Lake Ontario, and Lake Superior bordering the Midwestern states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.

Destinations in Illinois:
Bell Smith Springs
Cahokia Mounds
Lewis and Clark Trail
Casino Queen and the Gateway Geyser
Giant City
Horseshoe Lake
Illinois Beach State Park
Little Grand Canyon
Lusk Creek Canyon
Starved Rock State Park
Ferne Clyffe State Park
Kickapoo State Park
Pere Marquette State Park

Destinations in Indiana:
Brown County State Park
Chain O Lakes State Park
Fern Cliff
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Marengo Cave
Prophetstown State Park
Turkey Run State Park
Wyandotte Cave

Destinations in Iowa:
Amana Colonies
Anderson Goose Lake
Cold Water Cave
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Destinations in Michigan:
Isle Royale National Park
Grand Mere Lakes
Mackinac Island
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Porcupine Mountains
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Warren Woods State Park

Destinations in Minnesota:
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Flandrau State Park
Grand Portage National Monument
Great Lakes
Isle Royale National Park
Itasca State Park
Pipestone National Monument
Upper Red Lake Peatland
Voyageurs National Park

Destinations in Missouri:
Big Oak Tree State Park
Cameron Cave
Carroll Cave
George Washington Carver National Monument
Grand Gulf State Park
Lake of the Ozarks
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Mark Twain Cave
Mark Twain National Forest
Marvel Cave
Montauk State Park
Onondaga Cave
Ozarks
Pickle Cave
Table Rock Lake
Tumbling Creek Cave

Destinations in Ohio:
Buzzardroost Rock
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Lake Erie Islands
Ohio State Parks
Ohio Prehistoric Sites
Serpent Mound Cryptoexplosive Structure
Tinkers Creek Gorge

Destinations in Wisconsin:
Abrahams Woods
Cave of the Mounds
Point Beach Ridges
Wisconsin Dells

Destinations in North Dakota:
Big Top Mesa
Fischer Lake
Rush Lake
Sibley Lake
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Two Top Mesa

Destinations in South Dakota:
Badlands National Park
Black Hills National Forest
Chief Crazy Horse Memorial
Jewel Cave National Monument
Lake Thompson
Lewis and Clark Trail
Mount Rushmore
Red Lake
The Castles
Wind Cave National Park

Destinations in Kansas:
Baker University Wetlands
Baldwin Woods
Big Basin
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Monument Rocks
Rock City

States:
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Ohio
- Wisconsin
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Kansas Top Cities:
- Chicago
- Indianapolis (Capital of IN)
- Bismark (Capital of ND)
- St. Louis
- Jefferson City (Capital of Mo)
- Lincoln (Capital of NE)
- Des Moines (Capital of IA)
- Detroit
- Cleveland
- Minneapolis Resources:
- Blog

The American Southwest region is a six state region located west of and including Texas and east of and not including California and it spans north and south from the Mexican border to northern Nevada and Utah. Although much of it is desert, the American Southwest Region has some of the most famous tourist attractions in the country. Some of the most notable of these attractions include the Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, and Arches National Park. The great destinations in the American Southwest Region are often few and far between, but driving through this region is an attraction in itself with a stunning mixture of desert, cliffs, canyons, mountains and much more.

Hiking and Backpacking:
Many hikers and backpackers come to the southwest region for its hundreds of miles of protected trails within the National Park systems and other public land in the region. The National Park Systems offer trails of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a paved sidewalk to a steep uphill climb. Regardless of the difficulty level, the marked National Park trails are always worth the effort.

Destinations in Arizona:
Casa Grande Ruins
Four Corners Monument
Grand Canyon National Park
Meteor Crater
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Monument Valley
Navajo Nation
Painted Desert
Petrified Forest National Park
Saquaro National Park
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
White Mountains

Destinations in Nevada:
Black Rock City
Great Basin National Park
Las Vegas Strip
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Valley of Fire

Destinations in New Mexico:
Mandelier National Monument
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Chaco Culture National Historical park
El Malpais National Monument
Navajo Nation
New Mexico Pueblos
Valles Caldera National Preserve
White Sands National Monument

Destinations in Oklahoma:
Devils Canyon
Great Salt Plains State Park
McCurtain County Wilderness Area
Salt Plains Wildlife Refuge

Destinations in Texas:
Alamo
Big Bend National Park
Cleburne State Park
Dallas World Aquarium
Galveston Strand
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe River State Park
Hemisfair Park
McKinney Falls State Park
Moody Gardens
Natural Bridge Caverns
Palo Duro Canyon
San Antonio River Walk
Sea World
South Padre Island

Destinations in Utah:
Arches National Park
Bear Lake
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyonlands National park
Capitol Reef National Park
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Flaming Gorge
Four Corners
Great Salt Lake
Kings Peak
Maple Canyon
Monument Valley
Rocky Mountains
Zion National Park States:
- Arizona
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Utah Top Cities:
- Austin (Capital of TX)
- Houston
- San Antonio
- New Braunfels
- Dallas
- Galveston
- Oklahoma City (Capital of OK)
- Phoenix (Capital of AZ)
- Santa Fe (Capital of NM) Resources:
- Blog

The American West is a nine state region spanning from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the Pacific Coast bordering California, Oregon, and Washington. Traditionally Alaska and Hawaii are not included in the American West Region but for the purposes of this site they will be included here. The landscape in this region changes drastically from east to west, starting with the great snow covered Rocky Mountains, passing through the Mojave Desert, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and the Yosemite Valley, and finally the beautiful beaches of the Pacific coast.

Activities:
Activities in the American West Region are as diverse as the landscape. One of the most popular activities in the Rocky Mountain area is skiing and snowboarding. Colorado and Wyoming have some of the best ski resorts in the world, some of the best being in Aspen and Vail. Hiking and camping are very popular in the Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert area, especially in the National Parks. Many tourists also enjoy hunting and fishing in the American West but there are many wildlife regulations that must be adhered to. Surfing is a popular pastime on the west coast and Hawaii. Another popular activity that many enjoy in this region is kayaking in California or sea kayaking in Alaska.

Destinations in Alaska:
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Denali National Park
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Glacier Bay National Park
Katmai National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park
Lake Clark National Park
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

Destinations in California:
Big Basin Regwood State Park
Calaveras Big Trees
Disneyland
Lake Tahoe
Napa Valley
Big Sur
California National Historic Trail
Channel Islands National Park
Death Valley National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Redwood National Park
Richardson Grove State Park
Sequoia National Park
Yosemite National Park

Destinations in Colorado:
Aspen
Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park
Breckenridge
Colorado National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Raton Mesa
Rocky Mountain National Park
Roxborough State Park
Spanish Peaks
Vail
Yucca House National Monument

Destinations in Hawaii:
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Diamond Head
Haleakala National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Iao Valley
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Mauna Kea
North Shore Cliffs
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
USS Arizona National Memorial
Waimea Canyon
NaPali Coast
Waikiki
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument

Destinations in Idaho:
Big Springs
City of Rocks National Reserve
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Custer Ghost Town
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
Hells Half Acre Lava Field
Lewis and Clarck National Historic Trail
Niagara Springs
Sun Valley
Yellowstone National Park

Destinations in Oregon:
Crater Lake National Park
Crown Point
Fort Rock State Monument
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
Lewis and Clark National Monument
Mount Bachelor
Mount Hood
Newberry Crater
Oregon Caves National Monument
Oregon National Historic Trail
Painted Hills
Silver Falls State Park
Wallowa Lake

Destinations in Montana:
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Bug Creek Fossil Area
Bridger Fossil Area
Capitol Rock
Glacier National Park
Hell Creek Fossil Area
Lewis and Clarck National Historic Trail
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Middle Fork Canyon
Red Eagle Mountain
Yellowstone National Park

Destinations in Washington:
Boulder Park and McNeil Canyon Haystack Rocks
Davis Canyon
Ginkgo Petrified Forest
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
Mima Mounds
Mount Rainier National Park
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Nez Perce National Historic Park
North Cascades National Park
Olympic National Park
Point of Arches
San Juan Island National Historic park
Umtanum Ridge Water Gap
Wallula Gap

Destinations in Wyoming:
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Cody
Devils Tower National Monument
East Yellowstone
Fossil Butte National Monument
Grand Teton National Park
Jackson Hole
Red Canyon
The Big Hollow

States:
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Oregon
- Montana
- Washington
- Wyoming Top Cities:
- Juneau (Capital of AK)
- Anaheim
- Los Angeles
- Denver (Capital of CO)
- Honolulu (Capital of HI)
- Las Vegas
- Reno
- Moab
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In addition to the fifty states listed above, America also administers several self-governing territories. The citizens of these territories share some, but not all of the rights and privileges of an American Citizen. Due to the geographic separation these territories cannot be grouped as a region. Below is a listing of the most notable of these territories.

Puerto Rico:
Puerto Rico is a Caribbean Island located in to the Southeast of America near the Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands. The temperatures in Puerto Rico rarely drop below 70 degrees even in the winter so this is a great vacation spot year around.

While visiting Puerto Rico one of the most notable destinations include the Rio Camuy Caverns, containing a giant sinkhole and the third largest underground river in the world. Other activities in Puerto Rico include touring the mountains, scuba diving the Caribbean coast, horseback riding, or just enjoying the beautiful beaches. Another interesting attraction in Puerto Rico is the Bioluminescent Bays. These areas are home to microscopic organisms that glow when they are agitated at night. Visitors may take kayak tours of these bays. The waters light up with the motion of the kayak and with every stroke of the paddle.

U.S Virgin Islands:
The Virgin Islands are made up of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands. These islands are located in the Caribbean Sea near Puerto Rico. Like Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands have near perfect temperature and weather all year long except in the case of a hurricane or tropical storm.

The U.S. Virgin Islands are home to many beautiful natural scenes including Buck Island Reef National Monument, Virgin Islands National Park, and Salt River Bay. In these locations visitors may see marine gardens, coral reefs, a submarine canyon, mango forests, and much more.

N. Mariana ISlands:
The Northern Mariana Islands contains three main islands in the Pacific Ocean including Saipan, Rota, and Tinian.

Of all of the Mariana Islands, Saipan has the most notable scuba diving locations, scuba shops, and scuba guides. Saipan also has several guided hiking expeditions. These excursions traverse jungle, swamps, mountains, and even a bird sanctuary known as Forbidden Island.

Rota also has several scuba diving opportunities. Rota boasts some of the most crystal clear water in the islands. The real charm of Rota is its atmosphere. You get the beautiful tropical island without the emphasis on tourism. Visiting Rota is like visiting a small town anywhere else in the world with the added benefit of white sandy beaches and beautiful scenery.

Tinian is the least populated of the main Mariana Islands. This island was the staging location for the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that carried the atomic bomb that was dropped on Japan during World War II. Tourists can visit the Enola Gay Monument and several other locations significant war. Tinian is also known for its diving and snorkeling opportunities. Diving experiences unique to this island include a cove where World War II relics were dumped, coral reefs, an underwater cave, and an abundance of marine life including sea turtles.

American Samoa:
American Samoa is a small island in the Pacific Ocean about 100 km east of Samoa. Much of the tourism in this territory revolves around the tropical wildlife and the marine habitats. The best destination for viewing and enjoying the island is the National Park of American Samoa.

American Samoa has a very unique culture. Before visiting the Island it is a good idea to learn about some of the customs and curtseys that are expected of all visitors. The distinctive culture of the American Samoans offers a very interesting learning experience for any visitor that is willing to be part of it.

Guam:
Guam is another island territory in the Pacific Ocean. Even though Guam is not an American State, the culture of Guam is highly reflective of the U.S. Military. The island of Guam is used as a strategic staging point for the American military. Guam hosts the War in the Pacific National Historical Park which contains many former battlefields and other World War II reminders.

Guam is known for its beautiful sandy beaches and water entertainment including diving, swimming, boating, and much more.

Territories:
- American Samoa
- Guam
- N. Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- Virgin Islands Top Cities:
- San Juan
- Saint John
- Saint Thomas
- Agana
- Tumon
- Pago Pago
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