I've just recently visited these places, but they quickly made it to the top of my list!
Yellowstone National Park- I visited this park in late June on a road trip and it was one of the most magnificent places I've ever been.
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| Personal photo of a nesting ground for water birds that I took in Yellowstone National Park in June 2015 |
The weather was perfect and, even though it was the end of June, it was actually a bit cold in places, particularly the mountainous areas. I love forests and mountains, so the diverse landscapes of the park were a dream come true.
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| This personal photo was taken near one of the many hot springs in the park in June 2015 |
Although I love mountains, the hot springs and wildlife were my favorite parts of the area. It's truly a gorgeous place!
The Grand Canyon- This is a place that I also first visited this year during a road trip and it was spectacular. I only spent two short days there, but I am already planning to return because it quickly became a favorite location of mine.
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| A personal photo taken on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in July 2015 |
I'm not much of a morning person, but each morning I got up around 4 am to watch the sunrise over the canyon. It was truly breathtaking! We were not there long enough to hike to the Colorado River, but I've put that on my bucket list.
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| The Milky Way over the Grand Canyon: Flickr |
I will say, my favorite part of the Grand Canyon was the view of the night sky. I was unable to get a clear photo, but this person captured it beautifully!
