Bristlecone Pine at Cedar Break National Monument. These trees, worn by weather, are simply amazing and beautiful to me.
Sincerely,
Cedar Breaks National Monument
Millions of years of erosion created this spectacular amphitheater, which measures three miles across and half a mile deep. The park features colorful arches, spires, pinnacles and hoodoos, and Native Americans called this area the "Circle of Painted Cliffs." The rim of the canyon features subalpine forestland of ponderosa pine and quaking aspen, as well as meadows that burst with wildflowers each summer.
State(s): Utah
Established: 1933
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Greetings from Grand Canyon National Park
My family and I were blessed enough to stay at the Grand Canyon. North realm last summer. The Grand Canyon Lodge and the cabins next-door were incredible and the views were unbelievable. We really enjoyed having dinner looking out the Lodge Restaurant over the Grand Canyon. We all must do…
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