Top 8 interesting facts about natural destinations in the US

Grand Canyon is bigger than Rhode Island: Arizona's famous Grand Canyon wonder is so vast that many people know. However, people will still be surprised when making comparisons. Because, with an area of ​​4,931 square kilometers, this majestic rocky landscape is larger than the entire US state of Rhode Island (the smallest state in the country). The work of mother nature has a depth of about 1.6 km.

The Great Smoky Mountains are "the salamander capital of the world": More than just a sanctuary with forested peaks and a variety of iconic American wildlife like elk, deer, and black bears The Great Smoky Mountains are also known as "the salamander capital of the world". About 30 species and 5 families of this amphibians thrive in the park. Including the rare red salamander, which can be seen wriggling through the forest floors or frolicking in creeks and streams.

Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world: Mammoth Cave in Kentucky is named the longest cave system in the world, stretching 676 km, a new record number was recorded after adding 13 more. km in the mapping in the fall of 2021. This cave has a complex and impressive structure with stalagmites and stalactites. Visitors can join ranger-led cave tours.

Some parts of the Black Canyon in Gunnison receive only 33 minutes of sunlight a day: Colorado's Gunnison Black Canyon was made up of ravines and cliffs for millions of years. This place is a paradise for hikers. However, the place of the abyss is often shrouded in darkness. The deepest parts of the canyon are so low that they receive only 33 minutes of sunlight per day at certain times of the year.

Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth: The sizzling Death Valley, across the California-Nevada border, is a desert region considered the hottest place on the planet. On July 10, 1913, at Furnace Creek, the world's highest air temperature was measured, reaching 57 degrees Celsius. Even so, some animals such as desert turtles survived the conditions. this harsh.

There is a waterfall that "burns" in Yosemite: When the right conditions are met, Horsetail Falls looks like it's on fire. The strange sight in California's Yosemite National Park occurred when the waterfall was backlit by the fiery sunset light - a phenomenon that usually occurs in the second half of February.

Tiny Ice Worms Live Inside Glaciers in Alaska: The glaciers in Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve are breathtakingly beautiful. However, not many people know that hidden in that thick layer of ice are "small inhabitants". Microscopic iceworms (a relative of the common earthworm) live in ice, eat snow algae, and thrive in freezing temperatures.

Sequoia National Park is home to the world's largest living tree: All the trees in the "Giant Forest" section of California's Sequoia National Park are shot straight up into the sky. In which, General Sherman is the largest tree. This tree grows to 84 m tall and the base measures 11 m in diameter, making it the largest tree by mass in the world.