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1、 Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone, widely held to be the first national park
2、in the world, is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake
3、 is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the worlds geoth
4、ermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. Yellowstone national parks logo is a bear. There are more than 200 black bears and more than 200 grizzly bears. Also there are all kinds of wi
5、ld animals Statue of Liberty The world-well known Statue of Liberty, standing on the island of freedom in New York harbor, symbolizings that the American fighting for the noble ideals of freedom. The statue of liberty has a full name which is the bronze statue of liberty national monument, and its o
6、fficial name is Liberty Enlightening the World .It is desiged by Frederic auguste bartholdi and was located in New York city harbour of liberty island near the Hudson Riveron October 28, 1886.Nowadays it is known as the symbol of the United States.In 1984, it was put into the world heritage list. Ba
7、ckground Origin External Structure Statue of the statue of liberty is 46 meters high, 10.6 meters wide,even its mouth is 91 centimeters wide.The torch which the right hand holding meaning of freedom, as long as 12.8 meters, 12 person can stand on it; Its add-base is about 27 meters high, 93 meters w
8、ide, weighs 225 tons. Moments of Beauty At the end of September 2010, in a storm night,Jay Fine ,a photographer coming from New York,settled his camera in battery park in Manhattan, waiting for nearly two hours, finally, he took more than 80 photoes,which snapped the exciting moment that a bolt of l
9、ightning hit the statue of liberty. 8 Wonderful Moments Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon is located in the northwest of the State of Arizona, formed by the Colorado River after millions of years of erosion, colorful and steep cliffs. In 1979 Grand Canyon was chosen in the World Heritage Gorge cut by th
10、e Colorado River, northwestern Arizona, U.S. Noted for its rock formations and coloration, it is about 0.118 mi (0.229 km) wide and extends from northern Arizona to Grand Wash Cliffs, near the Nevada border, a distance of about 277 mi (446 km). The deepest section, 56 mi (90 km) long, is within Gran
11、d Canyon National Park, which covers the rivers length from Lake Powell to Lake Mead. The surrounding plateau is 5,0009,000 ft (1,5002,750 m) above sea level, and the canyon is in places more than a mile (1.8 km) deep. The national park, now containing 1,904 sq mi (4,931 sq km), was created in 1919.
12、 The former Grand Canyon National Monument, established in 1932, was added, with other lands, in 1975. In 1979 the Grand Canyon was designated a World Heritage site. Grand Canyon Skywalk known as the eighth wonder of the world. Visitors standing in the Grand Canyon Skywalk , you can enjoy a 720 degr
13、ee angle of the Grand Canyon spectacle. Carved into a corner of the Arizona plains, the great roaring river, towering rock formations and breathtaking vastness of the Grand Canyon serve as a monument to the bold and enduring spirit of America. Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is the collective name for t
14、hree waterfalls that straddle the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. They form the southern end of the Niagara Gorge. The best views on the American side are from the Prospect Point Observation Tower (daily; 50), and from the area at its bas
15、e where the water rushes past; Terrapin Point on Goat Island in the middle of the river has similar views of Horseshoe Falls. Even at night the Falls are impressive. The nightly illumination means you can enjoy them anywhere you have a Falls view - from your Niagara hotel, restaurant, cocktail loung
16、e or observation deck. Every Friday-Sunday during the summer months and on special occasions, Falls Fireworks add a little extra colour to the display. As you look on in awe, reflect that youre seeing only about half the volume of water - the rest is diverted to hydroelectric power stations. I could
17、 see a huge flow of water, coming down fast from very high. I had no idea of shape, or situation, or anything. It was just so big. - Charles Dickens Hawaii Hawaii is the most recent of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in
18、 Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists Paradise on earth, also known as the Hawaiian Islands,
19、a pleasant climate and scenery of airports, is embedded in the central part of the South Pacific shining pearl, with a total area of over 16,000 square kilometers, The United States is also one of the final state - the 50th state Hawaii exceptional climatic conditions, and creating a mix of the natu
20、ral landscape. In this confused place arbitrary nature of the uncanny workmanship carved sway the Earth, and all kinds of things here enrichment. Unique climate, beautiful natural scenery and the people of Hawaii and the hospitality of the Casino spirit of Hawaii has become a tourist destination in
21、three great conditions. Today from people around the world, can feel her unique and lively temperament and style. You can find every kind of Japanese food,an array of regional Chinese cuisine, spicy Korean specialties, native Hawaiian dishes and excellent Thai and Vietnamese food Fresh fish is readi
22、ly available throughout the islands as well as an abundance of fruit including avocado, coconut, guava, mango and papaya Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. st
23、ate of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone, widely held to be the first national park in the world, is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. Yellowstone National Park sp
24、ans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an ac
25、tive volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the worlds geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The statue of liberty
26、has a full name which is the bronze statue of liberty national monument, and its official name is Liberty Enlightening the World .It is desiged by Frederic auguste bartholdi and was located in New York city harbour of liberty island near the Hudson Riveron October 28, 1886.Nowadays it is known as th
27、e symbol of the United States.In 1984, it was put into the world heritage list. Background Origin Gorge cut by the Colorado River, northwestern Arizona, U.S. Noted for its rock formations and coloration, it is about 0.118 mi (0.229 km) wide and extends from northern Arizona to Grand Wash Cliffs, near the Nevada border, a distance of about 277 mi (446 km). The deepest section, 56 mi (90 km) long, is within Grand Canyon National Park, which covers the rivers length from Lake Powell to Lake Mead. The surrounding plateau is 5,0009,000 ft (1,5002,750 m) above sea level, an
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