Sequoia National Park is one of the most interesting natural attractions on the West Coast of the United States, located on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Every year, several million tourists come here to see the giant sequoias, which grow only in the United States, and especially General Sherman – the […]
Hamilton Pool
The Hamilton Basin is one of the most interesting natural formations in the state of Texas. The formation of the pool is quite interesting. For a long time, an underground river flowed here. Thousands of years ago, due to continuous erosion, the arch of the underground river collapsed, leaving the pool open. The resulting body […]
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs is a huge complex of travertine platforms and geothermal springs. Multi-colored multi-level terraces created by travertine streaks, streams of hot water flowing over them and swirling steam – all this makes the local landscape look like an alien one. The water temperature in the reservoirs is 170°F (80°C) (underground above). The springs […]
Route 66
This highway is rightly called the “mother of all American roads.” Route 66 has a length of four thousand kilometers and connects such large cities as Los Angeles and Chicago, located in different parts of the United States. Thus, the highway became a symbol of the unity of America, had a significant impact on the […]
Castle Gillette
So, this castle belonged to the famous actor William Gillett, the first performer of the role of Sherlock Holmes. The peak of his fame came in the last century, and now, sadly, another of his creations is more famous – a stunning house built by him in Connecticut. This is one of the most amazing, […]
Vanonta Gorge
Vanonta Gorge is part of the Columbia River. The high walls of ancient basalt are covered with many ferns, mosses and lichens. A huge number of unique aquatic and forest plants grow in the gorge, thanks to which the area is under the protection of the US Forest Service. There are also four wonderful waterfalls […]
Hawaii Volcanoes
The Hawaiian Islands are famous not only for their legendary beaches, surfing, and Hawaiian dances to the tunes of the ukulele, but also for their unique natural landscapes, among which volcanoes occupy a special place. First of all, this applies to volcanoes in the south of the largest island of the archipelago – Hawaii. On […]
Zion National Park
Zion National Park is an area with a unique ecosystem, natural landscape and climate. The park complex is located in the USA, in the southwest of Utah. The protected area is located in the Colorado River region. The most famous place in the reserve is Zion Canyon, which is located in the floodplain of the […]
Fountains of Bellagio
Every evening, the fountain gives a magnificent performance, causing delight and admiration for everyone who is at this time on the shore of an artificial lake. Under the bewitching singing of Andrea Bocelli, Frank Sinatra and Pavarotti, crystal jets of water soar up and intertwine, performing a bizarre dance. However, the repertoire includes songs by […]
New York Central Station
One of the most beautiful places in the United States is a legendary building, within the walls of which the past and the present meet. This is one of the recognizable buildings in New York – the world’s largest train station, within the walls of which a number of films were shot. And at the […]