On a digital detox? Here are three National Parks in the US where you can be closer to Nature

November 15, 2018 12:23 pm | Updated 12:23 pm IST

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Crater Lake

National Park

In winters, this park in the Cascade Mountains witnesses skiers and snowshoers testing their skills on a 50-kilometre, three-day loop around the rim of Crater Lake. This National Park has a deep lake, offsetting sheer cliffs over 600 metres high, and has two picturesque islands. Reaching a depth of 594 metres, Crater Lake is the deepest in the US. Located in southwestern Oregon, the lake occupies a hole created by a collapsed volcano that erupted more than 7,700 years ago. Winters can deliver more than 10 metres of snow, but ranger-led snowshoe treks will help visitors glimpse the wintry wonderland. Once the snow melts, explore the hiking trails along the cliffs, around the lake and on Wizard Island, a cinder cone island that rises above the lake’s surface. One can also spend a day boating or fishing on the blue waters.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Wi th the flowing lava and steam rising from vents and plumes of volcanic gas ascending, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park offers travellers a chance to witness a spectacle. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located on the island of Hawaii or the Big Island. The National Park has two volcanoes — Kilauea and Mauna Loa — and is also the home to the mythical volcano goddess, Pele. Kilauea has been erupting continuously since 1983, and its sister volcano, Mauna Loa, which last erupted in 1984, is the Earth’s largest volcano, measuring 80,000 cubic kilometres.

Grand Canyon

National Park

T his UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Arizona is one of the US’ most famous landmarks and encompasses nearly 5,000 sq kilometres of plummeting canyons, colourful rocks, dramatic cliffs and stunning ravines.

The 1.6-kilometre-deep and 16-kilometre-wide Grand Canyon is a testament to 2,000 million years of geological history. Along the Colorado River that snakes its way through this National Park, visitors can take boat trips.

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