Palm Springs, CA - Оазис в пустыне, городок Палм Спрингс, Калифорния

Очень тёплая погода круглый год, арт. искусство, отели и спа салоны, казино, гольф, вкусная еда, представители нетрадиционной ориентации и присутствующий дух когда-то тусовавшихся здесь звёзд-знаменитостей времён Элвиса Пресли и Мерлин Монро, это лишь некоторые факторы, по которым прославился Палм Спрингс.  И этот список можно продолжать, так как действительно в этом маленьком городке можно найти много интересных вещей и чем себя занять.

Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, CA

Tuolunme Meadows is one of the most beautiful parts of Yosemite National Park and located in the eastern section of the park. To get there you will need to follow the Tioga Road for about 55 miles from Yosemite Village. In Toulumne Meadows you will find unbelievably gorgeous nature and spend great time. For tourist comfort there are: Visitor Center, campgrounds, convenience store and free shuttle to get to the hiking trail heads, in other words - it has everything for getting unforgettable experience.  

Zion National Park, Utah

I will never forget this adventure in Zion National Park. There was so much to see: narrow canyons, steep cliffs and unpredictable weather - everything added to the challenge and adventure of my visit.

But before i continue my story i want to thank Sergei Yavorskiy for providing these pictures from our trip to Zion Park and sharing with you.

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Half Dome, Yosemite Park, CA

If you are looking for hiking or camping in the forest with waterfalls, creeks and lots of wild  animals running around then you have to go to Yosemite National  Park in Northern California.  In this post i will tell you about Half Dome Trail, another extraordinary hike in North America.  It's like I've read somewhere -  Half Dome is the ultimate Yosemite day hike - the one you can't die without doing, and the one you're most likely to die while doing. 

Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ (Part 2.Waterfalls)

The hike from Hilltop to Supai Village was just the beginning of adventure. Another 2 mile hike beyond the village will take you to the paradise on the Earth. You can explore 5 fantastic waterfalls, they are all different, each has its own "personality" and incredible views. 

Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ (Part 3. Silver Mine)

During our trip to Havasupai Indian Reservation one of my friends spotted  an old mine in Carbonite Canyon near Havasu Falls. We asked locals about it and a woman said that it was silver mine but she wasn't sure.  After i came back home i tried to find  what kind of mine it was on the internet. The only information i found was that during the late 1800s and early 1900s, miners searched for minerals throughout the Havasupai area. Most of the major activity took place in Carbonate Canyon near Havasu Falls, but tunnels and other evidence of mining activity can be found all along Havasu Creek from Havasu Falls to the Colorado River.

Havasupai, Grand Canyon, AZ (Part 1. Supai Village)

That was another lifetime trip. Magnificent Grand Canyon. Many of you probably have been to Grand Canyon Village or Skywalk and observed the canyon from the top. But did you think that people still live there? Yes, i am talking about real Indians - Native Americans.

When i found out about this fact i could not resist to go there and see it on my own.  

Multnomah Falls, Oregon

When I was visiting my friends in Portland, Oregon, they showed me this beautiful place- Multnomah Falls. This waterfall is located in the state of Oregon, 45 minute drive outside of Portland.  This is the tallest waterfall in Oregon and the second tallest waterfall in the United States. The height of the waterfall is 620 feet (189m).  Its water drops in two major steps and splits into falls “upper” -542 feet (165m) and “lower” 69 feet (21m), with a gradual 9 foot (3m) drop between them.