Picturesque Chapman Falls and scenic stone potholes. Great riding on Hopyard Road, Haywardville Road, Grassy Hill Road, Route 82, and Mt Parnassus Road.
Stunningly beautiful rocky coastal ride on the Park Loop Rd. Lots of hiking, climbing, boating, camping, and other outdoor activities scattered throughout the park lands and Mt. Desert Isle in general.
Interesting rock formation looming over the road at a curve along the cliff.
A natural rock archway created by tidal action.
Scenic chasm that you can walk through. Hiking, rappelling, climbing, rafting.
90 foot high falls. Parking is limited.
An immense cliff 4,000 feet above sea level, overhanging Johns River Gorge 3,000 feet below. The phenomenon is so called because the rocky walls of the gorge form a flume through which the northwest wind sweeps with such force that it returns light objects cast over the void.
There is an admission fee and a 15 min self-guided trail.
A 5-mile gorge, plunging to 1650 feet, in this “Grand Canyon of the South.” Lots of hiking and boating opportunities.
Roadside waterfall famous for being able to drive behind it.
Bryce Canyon National Park
There is plenty to do in Bryce if you are staying for a while and want to get sweaty, with many hikes available to view the various hoodoos and other rock formations. But it is also worth a few hours for the casual motorcyclist visitor passing through, Highway 63 provides an easy out-and-back route down along the rim of the canyon, with many stunning scenic viewpoints.
The speed limit is low, traffic can be thick, and the road is well-patrolled so plan for the time needed to do the whole thing and stop for photos.
Tip: To help avoid traffic, try to arrive when the park opens in the morning and make a beeline straight for Rainbow Point at the end of the road. Enjoy the vista there, then take your time coming back along the park road, against the flow of the other tourists.
An 80-passenger cable car brings visitors to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada! At the summit, you’ll find spectacular scenic walking paths, a 360 degree observation deck, a cafeteria, bar and restrooms.
Situated on a hilltop with a panoramic view of Grand Monadnock, the Cathedral of the Pines is a breathtaking open-air cathedral and meeting space on 236 acres. Our historic monuments honor the service of American men and women—both military and civilian.
One-way 3.5 mile hike over seaside cliffs and pathways, over public right-of-way through mansion properties. Plan your parking and getting back to your vehicle.
Enjoy some of the finest natural scenery in the East as you travel through spectacular Crawford Notch – past sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks and streams, panoramic mountain vistas, and across the famed Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge – enroute to Crawford Depot or Fabyan Station. Live commentary covers history and folklore of the railroad and area, as well as points of interest
Refuge used in Last of the Mohicans movie.
Lots of sightseeing, hiking, paddling, tubing opportunities – research recommended before you go. This is the visitor center at the southern end of the National Recreation area near I-80.
It’s a large field of ice-age dunes outside Freeport, ME
An 800-foot gorge that extends from the base of Mount Liberty. Geological formation, Scenic/historic walking area, Waterfall
Great place to see and learn about the tidal bore.
Privately owned acreage within the state park lands. There is a hefty per-person admission fee to drive your own vehicle in, which grants you access to the summit, rugged hiking trails up on the ridge, a swinging bridge, a museum and a wildlife habitat center.
Bruce Peninsula National Park – 45 minute hike out to a scenic shore cave containing a pool of blue water. Parking space is limited and quickly fills up. A new reservation system for the 4 hour Grotto parking time slots allows you to plan your trip in advance.
Extreme tidal range presents many interesting opportunities for learning and fun. Rent kayaks, walk the seabed, etc.
Explore these great underground caves. What is a stalagmite?
Scenic gorge with three major waterfalls (and other overlooks) to gawk at, right from the road. Miles of hiking trails, camping, whitewater rafting and hot air ballooning are all available.
Tour of underground caverns.
Popular roadside waterfall.
Great swimming hole and scenic rapids area of the Swift River. Restrooms.
Huge cavern system with guided tours.
The Madison Boulder is one of the largest known glacial erratics in North America and among the largest in the world; it is preserved in the 17-acre Madison Boulder Natural Area in Madison, New Hampshire.
Mountain created by rebound of meteorite impact in the center of the Charlevoix crater. Viewable from some of the area roads.
Interpretive exhibits about Mount Mitchell and local geology & fauna.
Opened in 1861, the Mt. Washington Auto Road is America’s Oldest Manmade Tourist Attraction. Experience the wonders of Mt. Washington’s weather, scenery and history.
The Cog Railway is one of the world’s great railway adventures. The track runs up a three mile-long trestle with a maximum gradient of over 37%, making it the second-steepest mountain climbing train in the world and the only one entirely built on a trestle.
The 215-foot tall Natural Bridge is a limestone arch carved out by Cedar Creek. 30 minute hike from visitor center.
Interpretive guides and exhibits about the New River Gorge.
Natural wonder.
A very large waterfall, taller than Niagara. The park offers several ways to enjoy the falls, including a tram to the top, suspension footbridge and several different viewpoints on both sides of the river.
Hiking trails and suspension footbridges over a scenic gorge.
Join in the fun as we take a 2 1/2 to 3 hour journey through the majestic White Mountains in our air conditioned bus in search of the gentle giant of the North Country. Our nightly excursions feature a guided tour of the local area, a video about Moose, and interesting historical sites along the way.
12 waterfalls, rugged gorge, and great swimming hole
Massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species, and breathtaking “See 7 States” panoramic views
Foot bridge over a scenic rocky gorge. Mile long hike around a fishing pond. Restrooms available.
The nation’s tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public. Cave tours and ziplining.
Beaches, boating, hiking, a fort, old missile bases, and a lighthouse.
The road cut through this unique hill formation exposes very old rock layers of geologic interest. This I-68 rest area in the pass has interpretive exhibits.
.8 mile hike to see the natural stone bridge formation.
Natural waterslide down a slippery rock waterfall.
Consult the tidal charts to find the best time to walk the ocean floor out to sea caves, caverns and arches.
Rugged hike up to see the Earth’s exposed mantle.
Visitor center in downtown Ticonderoga, next to Bicentennial Park and LeChute Falls. I
Series of five waterfalls along the LaChute River Walk Trail (3 miles).
Famous portage place for Native Americans and Armies moving from Lake Champlain to Lake George.
Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies, falling 811 ft. This waypoint provides trail access to the 411 ft upper falls.
Don’t miss this spectacular gorge hike.
A scenic fjord within Gros Morne National Park, explorable via hiking trail or guided boat tours. There is a 45 minute walk to the boat dock from parking area.