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CARVED BY GLACIERS and dominated by Wheeler Peak, more than 13,000 feet high, remote Great Basin National Park protects landscapes of high-altitude desert valleys, salt flats, and rolling ridges. The lakes reflect rocky scenes; the Lehman Caves brim with palaces; and the night skies dazzle with stars.
New River Gorge National Park Map provides an unparalleled tool for exploring this remarkable region.
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ICE AGE GLACIERS CARVED THE FOUNDATION of this wonderland of soaring cliffs, misty valleys, long lakes, wildflower meadows, and deep forest. Melted snow and ice pour from the heights; cascades and waterfalls appear at nearly every turn. It feels like a landscape freshly minted. And so it is. The glaciers melted scarcely 12,000 years ago.
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AT SOME 2 MILLION YEARS OLD, Washington’s Cascades are among the youngest mountains on the continent. The peaks are jagged and tall, not yet worn down by the ravages of time. The valleys are deep and sharpedged because the rivers are still at work on the tough stone. And the flora and fauna are resilient, surviving and thriving in the challenging vertical world of North Cascades National Park.
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TOWERING NEARLY 8,000 FEET above the neighboring Cascade peaks, Mount Rainier forms the roof of Washington State, reaching 14,410 feet into the sky. Mount Rainier National Park, in all its diversity, represents a unifying icon for Washington’s grand landscapes. The great mountain can be viewed from hundreds of miles away, from every compass point. It is the most identifiable landmark around.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Map deliver unmatched detail and helpful information for experienced outdoor enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area Map will lead you around this scenic and recreational area.
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TRACING THE SPINE of some of Virginia’s most striking mountains, Shenandoah National Park famously cloaks its soft slopes in yellows, oranges, and reds every fall. But this park, modeled in the 1930s after its western cousins, also launches visitors on incredible mountain adventures year-round. Take in the vast watercolor vistas, scramble over rocks to craggy summits, or simply stroll deep in the woods—all a short drive from several major cities.
Green Mountain National Forest Map is the perfect companion for anyone planning a trip to the stunning Green Mountains of Vermont.
Manti-La Sal National Forest Map provides unmatched detail of the discontiguous Moab and Monticello Ranger District areas of the forest.
