10
Top Attractions in the USA
and Canada on Kumuka Tours
United States
4. Monument Valley Navajo 8. Vancouver,
Tribal Park, Utah British Colombia
1. The Grand Canyon,
To this day, Monument Valley Consistently nominated as
Arizona
still provides the most classic one of the most desirable
Without doubt one of mother
enduring images of the Wild cities in the world to live in,
nature's natural wonders, the
West made famous by those Vancouver has an
Grand Canyon has long
old John Wayne films. understandable reputation
captivated every visitor who
Unique sandstone formations for being green, friendly,
has looked into it's abyss. In
appear out of nowhere from liberal, active and multi-
fact, nothing can prepare you
the desert floor, and in cultural. Beautifully set on
for the moment you set eyes
addition to this you have the giant, majestic mesas the Pacific Coast with the Coast Mountains
on its awesome magnitude.
and buttes that rise up to 300 metres (1,000 ft) into providing a gorgeous backdrop, there are
Carved and sculptured by the relentless Colorado
the air. Included in tours on pages 10-11. numerous hiking options. In fact, there is no need
River, the world's largest gorge reaches an average
to even leave the city as it is home to Stanley Park,
depth of one vertical mile (1.6 km) exposing two 5. Giant Redwoods,
one of the largest urban parks in the world. Great
billion years of the Earth's history in layers of
California
restaurants, an unrivalled café culture, superb
colourful sediment and minerals. To stand at the rim
shopping and easy to use, eco-friendly public
and take in the enormity of it all is simply a unique
In the national parks of the
transportation make this an ideal place to spend a
and everlasting experience. Included in tours on
Western Sierras of California
few days. Included in tour on page 19.
pages 10-12.
there grows the largest,
tallest and most impressive
9. Denali National Park,
2. Yellowstone National
species of tree on Earth, the
Alaska
Sequoiadendron Giganteum,
Park, Wyoming
more commonly known as Home to Mt. McKinley, the
Established as the world's
Giant Redwoods or Sequoia. tallest mountain in North
first National Park in 1872,
Reaching up to 115 metres (380 ft) tall, and more America, the Denali
Yellowstone has captured the
than 2,000 years old, the Redwoods create an National Park is a natural
imagination of artists, hikers
enchanted world that is a delight to wander through. gem for glaciated, tundra
and nature lovers alike. It is
Included in tour on page 13. landscapes and an
an extraordinary natural
abundance of Alaskan birds
paradise with unrivalled
beauty, and one that is
Canada
and large mammals. In
summer, the glacier fed rivers meander through
difficult to comprehend unless experienced firsthand.
flower studded green pastures offering excellent
Nowhere else can you find such a huge variety of
6. The Territory of Yukon hiking options along the park’s many trails.
geysers, boiling hot springs and other geothermal
The last frontier of North
Alternatively, the park authorities operate a well-
features (more than the rest of the world combined)
America where husky dogs
organised shuttle program providing access to
and none more famous than Old Faithful. Dense
howl and gold still flows in its
even the remotest parts of this incredible Alaskan
alpine forests, rugged landscapes, meandering
rivers. Home to the Inuit,
wilderness. Included in tours on page 20, 22, 23.
rivers, impressive waterfalls, and mountain peaks
Inuvialuit, and several other
mirrored in crystal clear lakes, make up the rest of
northern First Nations people,
10. Canoeing the Athabasca
the park along with some very impressive wildlife
the Yukon is a larger-than-life River, Alberta
including grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk.
experience bringing together
Included in tour on page 12.
magnificent national parks, authentic and historic gold
Flowing through the vast
rush towns, and an untamed wilderness that is hard to
Canadian Rocky wilderness,
3. Historic Columbia
match. Included in tours on page 20, 23.
the Athabasca River offers
River Highway
the perfect Great Outdoors
7. Banff National Park,
experience. There are no
Considered as a "destination
towns, no people, no
unto itself", words fail those
Alberta
houses along the route, just
who get the chance to drive
Nowhere else in Canada can
the wide river, mountain
along the Columbia River
you get such stunning
forests and excellent opportunities to spot wild
Highway as it crosses the landscapes as you will see at
geese, beavers, eagles, elk, bear and moose. The
Cascade Mountains of Banff National Park. Picture
Athabasca River is fed by glaciers and clear forest
Oregon. It even holds the snowcapped mountain
streams, running high and fast in the early season,
rare distinction of National ranges reflected in turquoise
and clear, blue and lazy in the summer. After a day
Historic Landmark in the United States, and rightly blue mountain lakes and
on the river there is no better way to relax than to
so. The gorgeous scenery is complimented with you're half way there. Ice- sit next to the camp fire listening to the sounds of
wildflower meadows, waterfalls that look like fields, glacier fed rivers, and dense coniferous the wilderness whilst the northern lights dance and
paintings, deep gorges and moss covered forests, forests make this a truly beautiful place to get away shimmer overhead. A true Canadian adventure for
making this one of the most enjoyable drives on any from it all and enjoy first class hiking and endless both beginner and experienced canoeists. Included
road anywhere. Included in tour on page 13. fresh air. Included in tours on pages 16, 18, 19. in tours on pages 15, 17, 18.
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