11) Zion National Park, Utah
The state of Utah lays claim to some of the most beautiful landscapes in Northern America, and one of most picturesque is Zion National Park. The park attracts millions of visitors a year who come to gaze at the miraculous colors of the skyscraping sandstone cliffs, in creams, pinks and reds. The park offers a highly diverse landscape, and, the Narrows is one of the most unusual nature experiences you’ll ever have. The Narrows is where the Virgin River tapers to, in some cases, only 20 to 30 feet wide. You can walk for about a mile on paths that are wheelchair accessible. Anything further, though, and you’ll be wading through the water. The best time of year to walk the Narrows is when the river is at lower volumes, either in the late spring or summer. You’re advised to beware of flash floods though, so make sure you go with a guide or on a tour.
