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Jul 31, 2011 16:58 |  #1

My favorite for photography is Arches.
My favorite for just hanging out and enjoying is Zion.
What are your favorites?


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Jul 31, 2011 18:05 |  #2

Death Valley, for its solitude, diversity of scenery & wildlife, and collection of both natural and human history.


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Jul 31, 2011 18:38 |  #3

I can't decide, either Glacier or Arches. But Zion, Yosemite and Yellowstone are right there. Let's face it, just as with women, I love 'em all.


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Jul 31, 2011 18:57 |  #4

Tough question since so many offer a multitude of photo opportunities. Arches would certainly be high on my list. Utah offers several others such as Bryce Canyon, Canonlands, Castle Reef etc.

Some of my other favorites would be the Colorado Monument, Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon (Particularly the North rim), Monument Valley, Badlands (SD), White Sands, NM and the Smokies. If you want to include areas that are not a national park, I would add the Columbia River Gorge (Weather permitting).


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Jul 31, 2011 20:08 |  #5

I do love the parks out west but my favorite of all is my back yard, the Everglades.


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Aug 01, 2011 08:12 |  #6

I guess I have to say Zion is my favorite, especially being able to see it in all seasons and all of it diversity. Yellowstone is certainly right up there, can't wait for my visit in Sept.

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Aug 01, 2011 10:07 |  #7

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Death Valley, for its solitude, diversity of scenery & wildlife, and collection of both natural and human history.

Went to Death Valley for the first time this spring and was knocked out by it! Absolutely the most underrated park in the system.


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Aug 01, 2011 12:35 |  #8

irishman wrote in post #12857360 (external link)
Went to Death Valley for the first time this spring and was knocked out by it! Absolutely the most underrated park in the system.

Yep, absolutely! I'm totally ok with it though. The more popular a park becomes, the more likely it'll be "loved to death", like Yosemite.


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Aug 01, 2011 12:38 as a reply to  @ bishop13's post |  #9

Yosemite in the springtime for the waterfalls
Yellowstone for its rich colors and diverse wildlife
Grand Canyon anytime


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Aug 01, 2011 16:31 |  #10

Joshua Tree is a great spot. If you go to Monument Valley take a tour of Mystery Valley it is only available with a Navajo Guide but is worth it. Canyon de Chelly is also worth a look.




  
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Aug 01, 2011 18:49 |  #11

Desertrat wrote in post #12859262 (external link)
Joshua Tree is a great spot. If you go to Monument Valley take a tour of Mystery Valley it is only available with a Navajo Guide but is worth it. Canyon de Chelly is also worth a look.

Joshua Tree is on my TVS (to visit soon) list. De Chelly is great, and I will absolutely do Mystery Valley soon!


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Aug 01, 2011 19:31 |  #12

I'll plug my local CuyahogaValley Nat Park Yes on the river that caught fire in 1969 The Cuy is way south of Oily Cleveland toward Akron It's eagles.beaver and many migrant birds. It ranks in the top 10 of National park visits mostly due to the population of North Ohio. Every one goes there
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Aug 01, 2011 21:37 |  #13

What about Great Sand Dunes in Colorado? If you guys haven't been here it's awsome especially when the water is running at the bottom of the dunes (trickles out middle of July and maybe a little later). Canon D60 with 70-210 F3.5


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Aug 01, 2011 21:49 |  #14

Acadia National Park - Maine

Arches National Park - Discover Utah's National Parks

Carlsbad Caverns - New Mexico


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Aug 01, 2011 22:14 |  #15

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=tkadrum;12860856]Acadia National Park - Maine

Arches National Park - Discover Utah's National Parks

Carlsbad Caverns - New Mexico

What isw Acadia known for?


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