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California’s most scenic and most well-known natural park is the Yosemite National Park. The massive park is overlooked by the Sierra Nevada, an impressive mountain range. Just don’t visit during the winter to be on the safe side. The winter storms here are both daunting and dangerous, directly and indirectly.

There are lots of things to do around the park. Hiking across virgin dirt trails and off-road, fish in the clear waters of the lakes and streams, go rafting in the exquisite Toulumne River and explore towns inspired by the last-century gold rushes. And if camping and tents and roughhouses aren’t your thing, you can always go to a nearby motel for your overnight stay.

The park is lush with everything. From rock climbing mountain faces (those of particular note are El Capitan, Half Dome, and Sentinel Rock), to some of the more beautiful of meadows like the Toulumne Meadows (same name as the river) and the Dana Meadows. There are also the legendary Sequoia trees California is famous about, these redwood trees sprouting up as high as 200 feet and even higher.

A lot of things can be done inside the park. Hiking, as mentioned, can be a day trip or a multi-day backpack adventure. Multi-day backpack trips are only allowed during spring up till fall. Biking, is also available through the seasons of spring and fall, and is not allowed during the other seasons, though off-trail biking and mountain biking are all prohibited.

If you are the winter-type of person, Yosemite is available though most of the main roads are closed off because of heavy snowing. They have downhill skiing at the Badger Pass Ski Area, probably the oldest skiing area in Yosemite. They also hold winter events like the Bracebridge dinner.

Ever wanted to go back to the Ol’ West and experience what it was like during the time of gun duels, cowboy hats and ‘purdy’ salons? Then come to the ol’ frontier town of Buckskin Joe! Where guns and hats rule the arid area, and where the past meets the present, all in one place!

The whole area is themed during the time of the Wild West. You have railways, gun fights, gift shops (okay, so this one ain’t that Wild yet) and a town of terror. The town of terror is probably the most famous of the attractions, bringing in at least most of the visitors into the area.

The railway dubbed the ‘Royal Gorge Scenic Railway’ was created in 1957 by the local Canon City Entrepreneur, for use in the gorge. 50 years thereafter, it still is the most used and most affordable way to travel around the area. The trains run over wooden trestles, with power able to carry at least six cars behind it.

The frontier town itself is one big attraction in itself. Everyday, at least a few ‘gunfights’ occur, which adds to the authenticity. The buildings aren’t to be shy about either, they have that realism that screams ‘Wild!’ It’s all spirit!

The town boasts it’s specialty when it comes to food. Buffalo burgers! Honestly, one could never say they’ve been here unless they have had a taste of the town’s other ‘red meat’. They really don’t have a big size for the burger’s meat, but the taste is filling and the meat isn’t half-bad. The buffalo may not appeal for most people, so they also have meatless buffalo burgers for the vegans and those who just want a light feeling of what the essence of buffalo is all about.

I really did not understand what had gotten my friend hyped up when I told her to go to Fort Worth Botanical Gardens to relax. Apparently, the effect she got was somewhat reversed for her.

The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens is a group of different themed gardens, just west of central downtown. It’s a highly relaxing sanctuary of plants, water, birds and beasts. An aria of different plants, all from different biomes around the world are collected and grown, planted and displayed for everyone to see.

What’s awesome? Free parking! I don’t know about you, but parking had always been one of the bigger hassles when it came to trying to relax to some ‘spa’ or some ‘nature park’. Having your parking worries quelled is one way to stifle problems when it comes to relaxing.

The gardens they boast are NUMEROUS. They have rose gardens, fuller gardens, Japanese gardens, perennial gardens, fragrance gardens, trial gardens, four seasons, the Texas Native boardwalk, the Conservatory, the Water Conservation Garden and the Water Wise Garden. Of note is the Rose garden, which was inspired by Italy’s Villa Lante and has a lot of vista views. The garden is pock-marked with bushes of rosy goodness everywhere. The Japanese garden is also of note, as it is a few of the places you actually have to pay to get in. But it’s worth seeing the friendly koi amble with your finger as you dip it in the pond.

The park has a slew of events like volunteer workshops, festivals, children’s gardens and more. It’s a community effort, one that connects people together as they hoe the fields, plant the seedlings and enjoy the time together under the shade of a tree.

Perhaps, there is more to it than just staying at Fort Worth Botanical Gardens.

Craters of the Moon is a national preserve located in the state of Idaho, near the central plains. Nearest town across the area is Arco, who benefits from the tourism of this area. Craters of the Moon is aptly named because of the volcanic activity that had resulted in the area in the past and had created a flood basalt area that mimics the landscape of the moon.

It has about three major plains, all lying along the Great Rift of Idaho, another spectacular natural monument. The Great Rift is a good example of open rift cracks that appear around the world, Idaho’s being one of the most deepest of the known cracks. The area boasts of a lot of natural formations like tree molds (happens when lava cools down but burns the tree inside, forming a mold-like cavity), lava tubes (a lava cave) and many more.

It was of 1924 that President Coolidge proclaimed the area a protected zone. Inns and cabins were created and the area started to take shape. Soon thereafter, the park was expanded until the National Wilderness Preservation System had finally declared its protection over the mentioned area.

The park was also used by NASA, for training in collection of rock samples. It was later found out by the astronauts that the differing terrains (that of the moon and of the park) were totally different. Still, the name stuck thereafter, and no attempts to change it were made.

There are numerous sights to see, one of which is Kings Bowl Lava Field, which formed after the eruption of a lava tube touching groundwater. It’s quite large and hard not to notice. Others near the area are explosion pits, lava lakes, squeeze-ups, mounds and ash blankets.

Idaho hosts a wonderful natural monument, so why not try and give it a visit?

Craters of the Moon is a national preserve located in the state of Idaho, near the central plains. Nearest town across the area is Arco, who benefits from the tourism of this area. Craters of the Moon is aptly named because of the volcanic activity that had resulted in the area in the past and had created a flood basalt area that mimics the landscape of the moon.

It has about three major plains, all lying along the Great Rift of Idaho, another spectacular natural monument. The Great Rift is an example of open rift cracks that appear around the world, Idaho’s being one of the most deepest of the known cracks. The area boasts of a lot of natural formations like tree molds (happens when lava cools down but burns the tree inside, forming a mold-like cavity), lava tubes (a lava cave) and many more.

It was of 1924 that President Coolidge proclaimed the area a protected zone. Amenities and lodging was created and the area started to take shape. Soon thereafter, the park was expanded until the National Wilderness Preservation System had finally declared its protection over the area.

The park was also used by NASA, for training in collection of rock samples. It was later found out by the astronauts that the two terrains (that of the moon and of the park) were totally different. Still, the name stuck, and no attempts to change it were made.

There are numerous sights to see, one of which is Kings Bowl Lava Field, which formed after the eruption of a lava tube touching groundwater. It’s quite large and hard not to notice. Others near the area are explosion pits, lava lakes, squeeze-ups, mounds and ash blankets.

Idaho hosts an exciting natural monument, so why not try and give it a visit?