The natural beauty of the United States

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · Apr 12, 2014 (Edited)

United States

I will post a new thread about natural places in USA . United states of America It's a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district. The United States is a developed country and has the world's largest national economy, with an estimated GDP in 2013 of $16.7 trillion 23% of global nominal GDP . The United States is the world's third or fourth largest nation by total area (land and water) . For more information about USA visit Wikipedia .

Total Area : 9,826,675 km2 | Population 2013 estimate : 317,854,000 | National language : English | Capital :Washington, D.C

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #2 · Apr 12, 2014 (Edited)

Mount McKinley

Location: Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, USA
Is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,237 feet (6,168 m) above sea level .

The Koyukon Athabaskans are the first Native Americans with access to the flanks of the mountain (living in the Yukon, Tanana and Kuskokwim basins). George Vancouver became the first European to sight McKinley when he noted "distant stupendous mountains" while surveying the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet on May 6, 1794.

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 12, 2014

Yosemite National Park

Location : Tuolumne, Mariposa, & Madera counties, California, USA
The park, which is managed by the National Park Service, covers an area of 747,956 acres (3,026.87 km2) and reaches across the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain chain. Over 3.7 million people visit Yosemite each year.

As revealed by archeological finds, the Yosemite Valley has been inhabited for nearly 3000 years. The Paiute and Sierra Miwok peoples lived in the area long before the first explorations by American settlers into the region.

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Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 12, 2014

Roxborough State Park

Location : Colorado , USA
The state park is known for dramatic red sandstone formations. Located in Douglas County 25 miles (40 km) south of Denver, Colorado, the 3,339-acre (13.51 km2) park was established in 1975.

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Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 12, 2014

Everglades National Park

Location : Miami-Dade, Monroe, & Collier counties, Florida, USA
It's home to 36 threatened or protected species including the Florida panther, the American crocodile, and the West Indian manatee, and supports 350 species of birds, 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish, 40 species of mammals, and 50 species of reptiles.

The American alligator , sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the southeastern United States. It is one of two living species in the genus Alligator within the family Alligatoridae; it is larger than the other extant alligator species, the Chinese alligator.

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Discussion Starter · #6 · Apr 13, 2014

Palouse

Location : southeastern Washington and north central Idaho , USA
It is a major agricultural area, primarily producing wheat and legumes. Traditionally, the Palouse region was defined as the fertile hills and prairies north of the Snake River, which separated it from Walla Walla Country, and north of the Clearwater River .

Situated about 160 miles (260 km) north of the Oregon Trail, the region experienced rapid growth in the late 19th century, and at one time, the population of the Palouse surpassed even that of the Puget Sound area as the most populous region of the state.

The Location of Palouse southeastern Washington and north central Idaho

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Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 13, 2014

Florida panther

The Florida panther is an endangered subspecies of cougar (Puma concolor) that lives in forests and swamps of southern Florida in the United States.

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Discussion Starter · #8 · Apr 14, 2014

DeSoto Falls (Alabama)

Location : Alabama . USA
DeSoto Falls is a 104-foot (32 m) waterfall located on the West Fork of the Little River near Mentone, Alabama. The falls have carved their own small canyon. They are named after Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto.

Autumn at DeSoto Falls. by BamaWester, on Flickr

Red Dawn by gatorinsc, on Flickr

Dam at DeSoto Falls. by BamaWester, on Flickr

DeSoto Falls by _Maji_, on Flickr

Fall Rush by gatorinsc, on Flickr

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 14, 2014

Daniel Boone National Forest

Location : Kentucky, USA
It's the only national forest completely within the boundary of Kentucky. Established in 1937, it was originally named the Cumberland National Forest, after the core region called the Cumberland Purchase Unit.

Double Arch by Karen&Guy, on Flickr

Dots of Color by John P.C., on Flickr

Chip or Dale? Or Maybe Alvin? by John P.C., on Flickr

Long-tailed Salamander by Seth Patterson, on Flickr

Clear Creek Lake by John P.C., on Flickr

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JakubA

· #10 · Apr 14, 2014

More

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Rain Drops

· #11 · Apr 14, 2014

very beautiful :cheers:

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #12 · Apr 15, 2014

Acadia National Park

Location : Maine , USA
The park includes mountains, an ocean shoreline, woodlands, and lakes. In addition to Mount Desert Island, the park comprises much of the Isle au Haut, parts of Baker Island, and a portion of the Schoodic Peninsula on the mainland.

Acadia National Park 1 by gsamie, on Flickr

Sunset after rain by Don Seymour, on Flickr

The Windswept Sea by SunnyDazzled, on Flickr

Untitled by silvia sani, on Flickr

Lupine Cottage by Nate Parker Photography, on Flickr

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 15, 2014 (Edited)

Antietam National Battlefield

Location : Washington County, Maryland, USA
It's a National Park Service protected area along Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg, Washington County, northwestern Maryland. It commemorates the American Civil War Battle of Antietam that occurred on September 17, 1862.

Maryland Monument by bluebird218 - off for a bit, on Flickr

Dunker Church, Antietam battlefield by lreed76, on Flickr

Burnside Bridge by Nicholas Delaney, on Flickr

Antietam National Battlefield by BottleOfPills, on Flickr

Antietam National Battlefield by since1968, on Flickr

Location of Washington County in state of Maryland

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FAAN

· #14 · Apr 15, 2014

Your threads are always perfect, Dr. Luay! This one is not an exception. Great job!

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 16, 2014

FAAN said:
Your threads are always perfect, Dr. Luay! This one is not an exception. Great job!

Thanks FAAN

Saint Mary Lake

Location : Glacier County, Montana, USA
The lake is 9.9 miles (15.9 km) long and 300 feet (91 m) deep. The waters of the lake rarely rise above 50 °F (10 °C) and are home to various species of trout. During the winter, the lake often is frozen completely over with ice up to 4 feet (1.2 m) thick.

Rocky Mountain Splendor by Philip Kuntz, on Flickr

Saint Mary Lake-007701 (on Explore 8/7/2013) by glennrossimages, on Flickr

Sunrise at Glacier by Todd Klassy, on Flickr

Saint Mary Lake by jwynet401, on Flickr

Smoke Fills the Valley by Robby Edwards, on Flickr

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #16 · Apr 16, 2014

Mackinac Island

Location : Michigan , USA
It's an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) in land area . The island was home to a Native American settlement before European exploration began in the 17th century. It served a strategic position amidst the commerce of the Great Lakes fur trade.

"Harbor view Sunset" Mackinac Island , Michigan by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

"Lilac Festival" Mackinac Island , Michigan by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

Mackinac Island Harbor by strizich, on Flickr

Mackinac Island, Michigan by rkramer62, on Flickr

Mackinac Island by pamelainob-Thank You 3 Million Visits to my Photos, on Flickr

Location of Mackinac Island in state of Michigan

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Pop Bogdan

· #17 · Apr 16, 2014

Wonderful thread . :applause: Thanks a lot for the photos... :drool:

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Vakai

· #18 · Apr 16, 2014

Great thread Dr. Luay!

Zion National Park

Location : Utah, USA
Zion National Park includes mountains, canyons, buttes, mesas, monoliths, rivers, slot canyons, and natural arches. Human habitation of the area started about 8,000 years ago with small family groups of Native Americans.

110410_JTSg_9984_h.jpg by panafoot, on Flickr

_DSC0840 by Rick3201, on Flickr

Bouncing light by Lucas Janin | www.lucas3d.com, on Flickr

Zion National Park by johnshen85, on Flickr

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #19 · Apr 17, 2014

Pop Bogdan said:
Wonderful thread . Thanks a lot for the photos...

Thanks @Pop Bogdan

Vakai said:
Great thread Dr. Luay!

Thanks @Vakai . Amazing photos

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Location : Leelanau County & Benzie County, Michigan, USA
The park covers a 35-mile (60-km) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands. This northern Michigan park was established primarily because of its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena.

(Overlook #9) Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by hsbstone, on Flickr

Sleeping Bear Bay ~ Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive , Sleeping Bear Dunes National lakeshore by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

Lake Michigan / Sleeping Bear Dunes by rkramer62, on Flickr

"Empire Bluff" Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

Michigan State

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Dr.Luay

Discussion Starter · #20 · Apr 18, 2014 (Edited)

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Location : Alger County, Michigan, USA
The park offers spectacular scenery of the hilly shoreline between Munising, Michigan and Grand Marais, Michigan, with various rock formations like natural archways, waterfalls, and sand dunes.

Miners Castle - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by PhotoDocGVSU, on Flickr

"Michigan's Caribbean" (The Coves) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

"Miners Castle" Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Upper Michigan (explore # 280 Oct 10, 2010) by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

Au Sable Point by Gary of the North(Footsore Fotography), on Flickr

Autumn at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore by Michigan Nut, on Flickr

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