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Hanauma Bay- Honolulu, HI
Hanauma Bay is without a doubt one of the most stunningly scenic locations on earth. A place that lives up to its reputation, and is even more beautiful in person than in pictures. No Instagram filters required. A place whose mere memory will get you through the coldest of winter days.
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Valley of Fire State Park- Overton, NV
Valley of Fire State Park is every bit as stunning as its National counterparts. So named for its dramatic red sandstone formations, it is nirvana for fans of western landscapes. Diverse hikes reveal sweeping scenery, zoomorphic rock formations, CCC cabins, and 3000 year old petroglyphs. Plus, its only an hour outside Las Vegas, so you can finish off your day with some debauchery and a show. Formed over 150 million years ago from great shifting sand dunes, uplift and extensive erosion created today’s landscape. Iron oxide provides the intense red color, which is occasionally overlain by a black desert varnish, composed of manganese. Frequently when you see the desert varnish,…
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Oneonta Gorge- Columbia River Gorge, OR
Getting back to the Lower Oneonta Falls is a bit difficult, but for those intrepid souls willing to scale a logjam and wade through chest deep bracing water, the rewards are great.
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Untersberg- Salzburg, Austria
Sometimes you feel like you are on top of the world, and sometimes you actually are. The Alps are soaring and majestic, and a trip to the top is something you will never forget. A short drive outside of Salzburg, Untersberg soars over quaint towns and picturesque farms. A closer look at the mountain reveals movement, and a glint of metal; a cable car rises from the valley below, transporting eager hikers to the peak 1320 meters above. Since 1961 the Untersbergbahn has been zipping up the mountain at a swift 7 m/s, terrifying those with even a vague fear of heights. With as much as 286 meters between you…
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Bryce Canyon National Park- Bryce, UT
In one word, hoodoos. Thousands and thousands of hoodoos stand silent, watching as you hike down into the canyon. A dreamscape like no other, your first glance will leave you speechless.
