The precious days of summer always fly by faster than expected. On your next summer road trip, make sure to make the most of your time checking out as many amazing places as possible. A good place to start is with a visit to one of America’s most amazing natural wonders. Though it would be impossible to see all that the nation has to offer, even after 1000 road trips, but here are five of the best stops to add to your itinerary.
Delicate Arch, Moab, Utah
The Arches National Park in Utah features more than 2000 natural red-stone arches. The park is the result of millions of years of geological events. The region is located in a ‘high desert’ with elevations ranging from 4,085 to 5, 653 feet. One of the most famous arches in the park is called “Delicate Arch,” and stands more than 50 feet high. Delicate Arch has formed over many thousands of years, as the central portion eroded, leaving this archway, a seemingly impossible feat of nature.
Barringer Crater, Arizona
In the middle of the harsh Arizona desert you can find the Barringer Crater. This amazing site’s creation was the subject of heated scientific debate, and the crater is now both a tourist site and a science lesson. The scale of the crater is breathtaking. At 4100 feet wide and around 570 feet deep, the site’s sheer size could make anyone feel small. The barrenness of the desert landscape surrounding the Barringer Crater helped to preserve this natural wonder’s detail over the years.
The Grand Canyon, Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of the best-known natural wonders in the United States, but it is no less impressive for its fame. Created by the Colorado River over thousands of years, the Grand Canyon averages around 4,000 feet deep and runs for nearly 300 miles. The deepest point is 1 mile deep and at one point the canyon is 18 miles wide. Enjoy camping, river trips, amazing trails and the spectacular scenery this natural site has to offer.
Niagara Falls, New York
A famous natural landmark featured for years in film and media culture, Niagara Falls is made up of three different waterfalls, all of which run along the U.S. and Canadian border. The largest of the falls is known as Horseshoe Falls and lies on the Canadian side, while the American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are on the American side. From the American side, you can view the falls on walkways, from an observation tower or from a boat. The combined waterfalls create the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world.
Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Old Faithful is a famous geyser located in Yellowstone National Park, which spouts boiling water as far as 185 feet into the air. The geyser remains active every day, and visitors need only wait between 45 minutes and 2 hours before they get to see the next eruption. Old Faithful remains one of the most visited sites in the United States, and provides an ever “faithful” reminder of the power of nature.
At DCH Academy Honda, we want you to make the most of your summer vacation. Be sure to schedule a routine appointment with our service department before you hit the road!
