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[@loriannepraznovsky2164]

Thanks!

[@royclifton3300]

You should check out the best state parks in each state

[@larryprice5658]

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[@vincentdarrah]

This is why everybody should include Theodore Roosevelt as one of our greatest Presidents. It was due to his efforts the National Parks, National Forests, and National Monuments were created

[@Big_Tex]

Plus he was the Chuck Norris of Presidents

[@trappestarrgaming3422]

Parks are great dont gett me wrong they help save alot of wildlife but let's not forget how much of a racist and sexist the dude was. I mean mfer invaded Panama and kicked the natives out just 2 make a canal and st eal all the money for america becuz "those savages wouldnt know what to do with money"

[@grantwlms]

Go hawks lmao

[@nickinskeep]

I'll add John Muir as an honorable mention!

[@swordsmancs]

21:04 never thought I’d get to hear my home state be said in a European accent lmao Mammoth Cave is insane, you don’t really get a good sense of just how giant it is until you get inside. I went on a tour in a couple of the different branches, and when they turn the lights off it’s completely pitch black, some of the purest darkness possible nowadays I also had a persistent cough in my childhood that went away when I first visited the caves so I’m convinced they’re at least a little bit magical lmfao

[@JohnnyMalkav]

Mammoth Caves is an awe-inspiring visit all around! I also remember the lights out cave, stunning time!

[@here_we_go_again2571]

I remember that tour! Kentucky is spectacular in a lower-key sort of way (than the big parks out west) *Kentucky is just plain beautiful!* And, there is the historic link between the original 13 colonies and the first settlers who moved westward. Not to mention that it was a border state during the Civil war.

[@mikeadair3341]

I am an American all my life. Because of your reactions I have started to appreciate how lucky we are to live here. Thank you.

[@genghispecan]

Don't sleep on Death Valley - when those wild desert flowers come in its amazing. Right now is a rare opportunity. So much rain that its flooded with a shallow lake that reflects the scenery - first time since 2003 and probably be another 20-50 years before it happens again.

[@irakopilow9223]

I retired from working for the National Park Service. Though I was just an IT specialist, I still felt proud to have been a part of such a wonderful organization. Every now and then, I got to travel to some of the parks to help them with their computer systems. The National Park Service manages 428 individual units (parks, monuments, memorials, recreation areas, battlefields, etc.) covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories. Deleware is the only state that does not have a "National Park," but it does have some National Historic Parks and National Historic Trails, which are under the umbrella of the National Park Service. The Tetons received their name from French-Canadian trappers who accompanied the earliest British expeditions into this territory. As they approached the range from the west, they beheld three towering mountains upon which they bestowed the name of "Trois Tetons" ("Three Breasts").

[@jeffhampton2767]

Just remember there are hundreds if not thousands of exceptionally beautiful areas throughout the entire United States, and in every state that have not been shown in this video.

[@hilarytimpe7056]

Turkey Run in Indiana, Gooseberry Falls in Two Harbors MN, and BWCA Ely MN, to name a few.

[@Big_Tex]

A road trip idea I like for a foreign visitor is: fly into Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rent a vehicle, work a clockwise square-ish circuit going west to Arizona, turn North to Utah, turn East to Colorado, then south back to Albuquerque. You could hit the highlights in a week, or you could spend a month devoting quality time to all the sites and parks.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

@ Big_Tex That's a good idea

[@joeg5414]

Nice drive. I've done it quite a bit actually when I used to haul cars around. Live in southwest Colorado

[@Majorpain32677]

When you see grand canyon in person it will sometimes bring tears

[@renaissanceman7145]

You are absolutely right, every state in the US has it's own unique beauty that sets it apart from the rest. I have been to exactly half of the states, I need to make it a priority to visit the other half.

[@cden409]

South Dakota, famous Black Hills, Mount Rushmore - has president heads carved into the mountain. Sioux Indian tribe lands as far back as hundreds of years.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

There is also that huge Crazy Horse* carving! It is being paid for entirely by voluntary donations * "Crazy Horse" was a Lakota/ Oglala (Sioux) Native American Chieftan who lived 1840--1877) He fought against European/ American settlers encroaching on the Native people's territory. "Crazy Horse" means "His horse is crazy" Native Americans have special nicknames -- I am not sure how the tribe decides these nicknames.

[@paulinesoares3594]

Europeans say Americans don’t see the world. Why should we? We have oceans, lakes, waterfalls, caves, rainforest, snow capped mountains, sand dunes, salt flats, deserts, glaciers, swamps, rock canyons, national forests, volcanos, vast wildlife, etc.

[@uwbadger79]

I'm an American and I want to see the world. There are places in the world (cultures, archeological sites, etc) that you can't see here.

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

@@uwbadger79 even most europeans never see the world. the average european has seen eight countries, all of them european.

[@melissalamfalusi8208]

French wine.

[@dr_tate]

Andre is an American impersonating a Russian impersonating a Potuguee

[@european-reacts]

😅

[@Big_Tex]

Driving Arizona, in the space of about 3 to 4 hours you can pass 1) Petrified Forest 2) Painted Desert 3) the Meteor Crater and 4) the Grand Canyon.

[@itsahellofaname]

The Grand Canyon is one thing in pictures, but something much more incredible in person. Absolutely breathtaking!

[@karenjayne24]

The Grand Canyon cannot be appreciated until you are there. I have been blessed to have visited multiple national parks, and all are beyond amazing. I have found that I had a different sense of awe at each one. The Grand Canyon was almost like a "religious experience" for me. Another thing to be aware of is you can visit many of the parks from other vacation destinations. For instance, I visited Bryce, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and the Mojavi Desert from Las Vegas. The same in Northern CA. You need to rent a car and take advantage of information online when planning your trip and also take advantage of some of the guided tours available within a few hours of your "home-base".

[@jeffhampton2767]

I backpackd the Grand Canyon after we graduated high school in 1978 I and a friend of mine quit our jobs and went there for a month. He just died this past December at the age of 63 but I am still kicking for now 🤔

[@karenjayne24]

@@jeffhampton2767 What a wonderful trip you had. It is obvious that taking that trip is still very much alive inside you. I still feel how I was humbled by simply standing there. I took the risk, as I was 21 at the time and not yet married or with children and i took the plane ride into the canyon. I cannot even describe the thousands of times I literally was in awe of the magnificent and stunning views. The connection that I had there at that time made a lifelong impact on who I am. I remember my spiritual connection to Yosemete and how my time there helped heal a massive hurt inside my heart. I could go on. Like you, I am in the senior crowd as I graduated high school in 1969 😀. I was so blessed to have a career that I loved and with it, I got to travel all over the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. I am now homebound and disabled and have outlived my family. But, my life is still so very much alive within me including the Grand Canyon and, of course, my partner in crime, the amazing Katie the kitty. Thank you so much for sharing your comment. I felt it. Blessings ~ karen

[@Alex-dh2cx]

Death valley has blooms of wildflowers each year, some years is massive and they call it a super bloom. Look up Death Valley superbloom, it's beautiful.

[@Pauba1946]

I am from California and I recommend the state you visit first is southern Utah- Zion, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capital Reef, the Grand staircase, and also in Utah, Arches NP.

[@eugeneariz4395]

We truly are blessed with beautiful scenery in the United States. Unfortunately there are entities here who wish to exploit these treasures for commercial and financial benefits such as oil drilling and strip mining for minerals. Fortunately for us people like yourself aid in the appreciation for these natural beauty and help make others aware of what we have to lose through mismanagement so I am thankful for that.

[@Navybrat64]

Right! This country is rich enough. We don't need to destroy our land.

[@jeffclark4870]

The Grand Canyon is like many of these places(maybe more) the pictures are absolutely fantastic, but until you see it in person you don't understand the absolute glory of these places.

[@reba1030]

I loved seeing you appreciate the beauty of the American landscape. You are correct when you say it’s diverse. It goes from one extreme to another. Thanks for another fun video.

[@ins1981Lest]

Small thing- the oldest trees are not redwoods, but are still in California- the Bristlecone Pine tree, which is found in the White Mountains on the California/Nevada border.

[@bugvswindshield]

Washington State is the only state to have both Glaciers and Rain Forest. Very diverse. I grew up in Washington, lived in Montana, California and now reside in Oregon. I've been to every state west of the Mississippi and a few easts. I have no desire to leave this continent. I could spend the last 30 years of my life traveling it and never, not ever close, see all of its wonders. Thanks for your reaction.

[@deanneparis8888]

This is why Americans don’t need passports. We have so much here that going overseas just isn’t necessary.

[@bethlovcy1276]

The best time to view the desert is in the spring, in my opinion. It is cooler, things are starting to come to life with blooms and color. I visited Death Valley in the spring and it was very nice, weather wise.

[@alboyer6]

Isle royale is Michigan is also the least visited national park in the lower 48 states but also the MOST recisted of ALL the parks. Got to go there this past summer. It was amazing.

[@QwarkE1]

The Shoshone are believed to have lived in and around the Teton range for as long as 10,000 years calling the range “Teewinot”, which translates to “many pinnacles”.

[@romarobbins270]

I have been to 49 of the states so far, with Alaska as my last to visit. I agree, each one has its own special beauty. I just spent two days in the Everglades and, except for the mosquitoes, it was amazing!

[@Big_Tex]

I have 3 left to visit, but they’re spaced apart as much as can be - Alaska, South Dakota, and Vermont.

[@matthewhigh8188]

He actually missed a few! There's Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, Gateway Arch National Park in Saint Louis, MIssouri. He mentioned Glacier Bay NP in Alaska, but there's also Glacier NP in Montana, which is one of the most visited parks in the nation. Indiana Dunes National Park on the north shore of Indiana, New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia (America's newest park), Shenandoah National Park in Virginia - the video actually missed alot. Currently 63 National Parks in total, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to national parks, the National Park Service (government agency) is also responsible for a grand total of 420-plus units, including many dozens of National Monuments, National Historic Sites, National Lakeshores and Seashores, National Recreational Areas, Parkways, Trails and Preserves. Many of these are just as stunning - or more stunning - than the national parks themselves.

[@Navybrat64]

That's what I was saying.l too. There's so much more.

[@SherriLyle80s]

I've been to Haleakalā Crater at the national park. Some fun facts: Because its above the clouds, very unique plants called Silver Swords grow there and have adapted to grab water vapor from a passing high cloud. Each island has their own unique plants that grow no where else 😊

[@drainbramagebrandon1047]

The photos of the Grand Canyon don't do it justice. You have to see it in person.

[@jonsinclair3997]

The reason Michigan doesn't have a lot of national parks is because it's 53% forest which is 19.3 million acres.

[@disseria]

As beautiful as Alaska is, it is not an easy place to visit. It will take a lot more planning than visiting another state, and will be more demanding in various ways. If your goal is national parks, I would definitely say Utah should be your first choice. There are five parks, relatively close to each other, but also quite different, so you would be able to see quite a bit, even if you only spend 2 weeks there. My second choice would be California, with it's nine national parks, but I would definitely recommend not trying to visit all of them in one trip. If you stick to Southern and Central California, you could visit Joshua Tree, Death Valley, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, and then end your trip with Yosemite, or you could reverse the order and go from north to south. Again, you would want to spend at least 2 weeks doing this, but keep in mind that you could just as easily spend 2 weeks in a single park like Yosemite or Yellowstone.

[@BTinSF]

Kindly notice in that video of the Gunnison River Canyon in Colorado one of the Amtrak trains that Europeans don't think America has. I believe that train is the California Zephyr between Chicago and San Francisco (a 2-night trip).

[@davinasampson6557]

I took the Amtrak from Denver to wa state in the early 80's, it's a beautiful trip.

[@BTinSF]

@@davinasampson6557 Sadly, you can't do that now without a transfer. It's one of the routes railfan's are trying to get brought back. But for now all the routes west of the Mississippi are east-west except the Pacific Starlight on the west coast and the Texas Eagle from San Antonio to Chicago. So to go from Denver to Seattle you'd have to take the California Zephyr to San Francisco (Emeryville, across the Bay, actually) and then catch the Pacific Starlight to Seattle there. Both the Zephyr and the Starlight are, however, "beautiful trips". The Starlight used to be pretty plush, too with a bar car and free wine in 1st class but Amtrak has done away with most of the luxuries.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

I took that trip about 30 years ago. It was great!

[@davinasampson6557]

@@BTinSF what a shame, that was such a fun trip.

[@thecoolestquackduck]

Portugal and California are both west coasts that share the Mediterranean climate type

[@TomGorham]

I've gone picnicking and hiking many times at Cuyahoga Nation Park in Ohio. Many wonderful times.

[@JulieFox-h3w]

Have been to most of the states and many of the national parks. The California parks from Joshua tree to all the redwoods and sequoias are incredible. Oregon is really beautiful as is Washington. Yellowstone is in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho; all three of those states are wild and beautiful! Colorado is just south of Wyoming and above Arizona. The western United States has so much to offer with very few people. Towns are few and far between. I live in Idaho near the Sawtooth Mountains and not far from Craters of the Moon National Monument, a lava flow that is really fun to visit.

[@jeffclark4870]

I camp near the General Grant tree, 12 or 15 minutes. It is perfect with multiple giant seqoia trees and a year round stream with no other campers close enough to here. There isn't even a nightly fee.

[@frankymr2]

California is very similar to the Mediterranean , its on a Mediterranean climate similar to south spain ,italy and grece. If i remember right if you draw a line across the globe from california it will go through the Mediterranean .

[@Perfectly_Cromulent351]

The Mediterranean climate is found all over the globe from South Africa, to Chile and Australia.

[@BTinSF]

The climatic similarity between Spain (and Portugal) and southern/central California probably has more to do with ocean currents than actual latitude. In both the North Pacific and North Atlantic oceans, the currents are clockwise and bring polar water farther south than it otherwise would be along the eastern coastlines of the water body. This tends to moderate temperatures and leads to the wet winter/dry summer patterns.

[@suefantastic4584]

Not just because it is beautiful in landscape, but beautiful in multi cultures.. see why we defend her so zealously? Much love.. xo

[@chrisrenemans5026]

I will mention, there is one more national park that was not mentioned. Glacier national park (not to be confused with glacier bay) is in Montana and is famous for its glacially carved mountains (more of a U shaped than V with steeper sides) and glaciers.

[@pauladuncanadams1750]

Utah and Colorado are nex to each other. Washington and Oregon are next to each other. Depending on how much time you have to visit and how big the state is that you want to visit, you can pick two or a few. I know that you want to see EVERYTHING! Most people do. But it's really best to pick an area and vacation there, visiting places in that area. When you can come back, pick another area to visit. Imagine having a week in Portugal, and the next week, you are in Bulgaria. You are going to miss a lot in between and be very stressed from all the travel. Believe me when I tell you that almost everywhere you go in the US has something worth stopping for.

[@BTinSF]

Absolutely it's true the name "Grand Teton" means "large breast" (or more specifically nipple). Teton in French means nipple and sometimes is used for the whole breast.

[@Rose-z4h6k]

When your family and ready and able you need to come to America. Pick an area with a bunch of National Parks, like the Pacific Northwest, the Four Corners, or the Carolinas and Tennessee. Buy a National Park annual pass; you only have to pay entrance fees to 3 or 4 parks for the pass to pay for itself.

[@authenticthreads]

California gets a lot of bad press from the rest of the country but the incredible geographical diversity of the state is part of what keeps people coming here and staying here.

[@BTinSF]

If you start in the far south at the Salton Sea and move north through Death Valley, Josua Tree, Big Bear Lake, Sequoia National Park, Big Sur, the Paso Robles/central coast wine country, the Hetch-Hetchy and Yosemite region (the park is only a small part), the San Francisco Bay Area, the North Coast (SF to the Oregon border), the Napa/Sonoma/Mendocino wine country, Lake Tahoe, Clear Lake, Lassen Peak, Mt. Shasta (volcano similar to Mt Rainier) and so on, CA is probably the most diverse and beautiful state. A lot of these areas aren't "National Parks" but have other designations from "National Seashore" (Bay Area) to National Forest (Sequoia) to State Parks and so on, and some are just in private hands (but with conservation easements) or belong to non-profit land trusts so don't appear in videos like these. CA state law preserves most of the state's coastline from private ownership or development so even without being in a park it will stay pristine and open to the public forever. The bad press is just politics, mostly from rightish sources who hate the states leftish politics. It has no effect on its beauty.

[@Big_Tex]

As a dreaded Texas Republican, I’m happy to confirm California’s great natural beauty. I lived in San Diego for 3 years, and one of my most epic vacations was a 2-week road trip up to Big Bear, then up the east side to Lone Pine and Whitney, then crossed through Yosemite, then to Mt Shasta, and I think I hit Monterey on the way back South. Even in 2 weeks I barely scratched the surface.

[@Navybrat64]

​@Big_Tex hi there! From a Californian ... I want to let you know that I stand with Texas. Us border states need to stick together. Newsom needs to get off the pot. We have illegals coming in from boats by the boatloads. Go Texas!

[@BTinSF]

@@Big_Tex I'm the mythical species (I have a pet unicorn), the Republican-leaning Californian. I'm registered Democrat so I can vote in Democrat primaries which tend to be the REAL elections in CA (often no Republicans even run), but my default has been to vote Republican all my life though, in the end, I'm willing to consider either party based on issues.

[@BTinSF]

@@Navybrat64 Newsom isn't President . . . yet (I fear that may happen in 2028). So what does he have to do with what's happening now? The Supreme Court just made it clear immigration is a federal matter. And the Babylon Bee reports: {{quote}}In a stern warning to Texas and other states standing in support of razor wire barriers at the Southern border, President Biden said that Texas has until the end of the day to remove it or else frinlerbagsuzzit dorblelerg. The governor of Texas has defied the gribblegarg of tortlshwaligglbuther. I'm giving Greg Abbot until sundown today to remove thrigldiffin or else frinlerbagsuzzit dorblelerg. Not a joke!{{unquote}}

[@starparodier91]

Colorado welcomes you! I feel very lucky to have been born and raised here. Love that I’ve gotten to visit most of the places on this list as well, as well as many places abroad. 😊

[@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu]

I lived in Colorado for three years and loved it there. One thing I vividly remember is being at a roundup with a huge BBQ party. Before the meal we "foreigners" were introduced to the local's unique song titled "If God Doesn't Live In Colorado, I Bet That's Where He Spends Most Of His Time".

[@littlebirdie2]

Plight has killed so much of the pine forest… So sad!

[@unity1016]

I saw the Grand Canyon when I drove from Colorado to California. I stood on the east rim just before and during sunrise. The feeling was so uplifting and spiritual. Pictures can't do the Grand Canyon justice.

[@4potslite169]

Teton is a French word…it means nipple. They jut up in pointy peaks. In the same way that the “Pap” of Glencoe is a peak that pops up in the Scottish Highlands.

[@marksmith4892]

Hey Andre, Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio barely received a mention in this video but I actually live IN the park and it is really spectacular. It does not have the grandeur of the parks out West but it is full of lush green forests and rivers and creeks and waterfalls, but the best part about it is that it weaves all throughout the suburbs of Cleveland. Cleveland within city limits is a dump but the suburbs are where the real economic activity is at and they are all beautiful, like the park. My point is that we all vote to be taxed heavily for this park. It is massive/sprawling and extremely interactive, by which I mean the people responsible for maintaining the park keep it perfect at all times and offer TONS of community activities throughout the park grounds. Everybody loves it and they travel 4-5 hours away just to spend a day in the park system. Indeed, the Metroparks recently won an award for the best maintained parks IN THE ENTIRE COUNTRY. The park system is enormous and filled with community engagement of all ages. Indeed the demographic here is young so people use it all the time.

[@crystallynnesmilezz7682]

Thank you! I appreciate every centimeter of our country! I’ve never even wanted to travel the world! Being active duty army for many years of my life….. I really don’t want to leave! I watch videos like yours and I realize how many take it all for granted! Not me brother!!!

[@alisonmarusak3137]

I went to Utah a few months ago. (I live on the east coast) We did a lot of hiking in Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park....unbelievable. It absolutely changed my life. It was amazing.

[@RamblingRose08]

Colorado is awesome. So is Oregon. This was a great reaction. It's nice to see you so happy watching a video.

[@jamesleyda365]

North Cascades NP and Olympic in Washington State are both very underrated. The forests of them are the most beautiful in the United States easily and Olympic NP has the last primeval coastline in America and the only true temperate rainforests in America outside southern Alaska. Then there are the many majestic mountain peaks in both, with many in North Cascades having more VERTICAL rise from their base then most in the rockies

[@bonniejohnstone]

I was just up the hill in Estes Park by Rocky Mountain National Park for 3 nights. As usual lots of Elk, about 12 big wild Turkeys and large deep blue with white chest magpies. Sprinkled snow…so beautiful. Next week all sun 60 degrees at 5000 ft feels warmer!

[@sabliath9148]

Oregon has only one national park, Crater Lake. However, it has plenty of state parks, many of which are also quite nice. Silver Falls State Park, which is a few miles east of the state capital of Salem, is great place to hike and enjoy some beautiful waterfalls.

[@willcool713]

Did you know that as a US citizen, once you establish residency in Alaska, you get paid a share of oil profits just to live there?

[@quasicrystal5166]

Just about every state has beautiful areas no matter where you are in the country. Some are more grand than others though.

[@european-reacts]

True ❤️

[@debbyplank2189]

OK, 4 it is. It's so nice to see the beauty of your country in someone else's eyes. It makes you realize how far your pride really extends. I really hope someday soon you can visit or maybe even stay.

[@wandak7577]

Grand Teton National Park is named after the tallest mountain in the Teton Range, which is called Grand Teton. The name of the mountain is attributed to early 19th-century French-speaking trappers who called it les trois tétons (the three teats) The name was later anglicized and shortened to Tetons

[@Niteowlette]

Pinnacles and Redwood National Parks in California are the newest ones. Pinnacles has a large population of the endangered California condors, and the Yurok tribe in Redwood recently received 2 cohorts of condors from the captive breeding program. The Yurok are schedued to receive more condors this year to repopulate the condor to their ancestral homeland. I recommend watching and reacting to a video of how the California condor was brought back from the brink of extinction in the wild, thanks to the captive breeding program.

[@alanrogers7090]

I live in Portland, Oregon and we are an hour from Mount Hood National Forest, an hour and a half from the Pacific Ocean and Haystack Rock, and several hours from Crater Lake. Going orth, two hours for m Mount Saint Helens. It's beautiful here, and Oregon has no sales tax. By the way l, Colorado and Utah are next to each other. I have been lucky enough to visit both states. In fact That have been to thirteen states by driving across the country. Not to be missed if you have the time. The Redwood National Forest is an hour south of Crater Lake. Well worth the drive.

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Probably the best way to experience the Grand Canyon is to do the Rim to Rim hike, or if you wish, the Rim to Rim to Rim. It's about 18 miles one way. But in order to really get a sense of what all those rock formations look like, yoh need to see them from various elevations as you hike the trail. There's many videos on KZbin recording their hikes, just search for Grand Canyon Rim to Rim, and you should find them. They're very interesting to watch as it gives youna totally different sense of the "attraction" than if you just look at it from the touristy paths along the top of the rims. I'd love to see you react to one of these hiking videos.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

A person could spend an entire week at the Grand Canyon and not experience all of it.

[@jefffitzgerald8410]

As a teenager I spent 2 weeks canoeing through Voyageur National Park(A very expensive thing that my Aunt paid for.) We even went into Canadian waters a couple times. That area is my type of place. Minnesota is known as the land of 10 000 lakes.

[@gmiedona]

If you’ve never experienced the Great Lakes, you are missing out.

[@hilarytimpe7056]

When I was a salesperson in Chicago, I was host to an international business student (🇮🇪 )for a "ride along". Took her up LSD. She looks at Lake Michigan, looks at me, and in the most perfect Irish accent say "That's a lake?"

[@carolinelawson9981]

true about the Grand Tetons. Teton means nipple in French. Named by French explorers. Visit Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico and you won't be disappointed by the high mountains, deserts and unique landscapes. Every state has natural beauty and numerous state parks that preserve that beauty.

[@Alex-kd5xc]

If you are ever in New Mexico, feel free to reach out and I can show you the three national parks that are relatively close to where I live: White Sands Natl. Park, Carlsbad Caverns, and Guadalupe Mountains!

[@KarenCatMom2]

Did I miss the Great Smoky Mountains National park? I did not see it on this video which is surprising because it is the most visited of all the national parks. It's located in the Appalachian Mountains between Tennessee & North Carolina. There are some great tourist towns near there including Gatlinburg Tennessee and Cherokee North Carolina where people like to stay who are visiting the park. It is to me just as stunningly beautiful as the much taller and more rugged peaks out west. There's diverse wildlife but the park is best known for its black bears. There are also a couple of places where you can ski during the winter, and some lifts or trams that you can ride up to the top of the mountains to get a beautiful view. We love to go to the Gatlinburg area and rent a cabin that overlooks the mountain range. When you go up in the park there are several observation points where you can look out and just see for hundreds of miles across two different states looking across the mountain tops It's beautiful especially when the fog and the clouds roll through there and then you see why the native name name the mountains as they did.

[@clubsodavids]

Sounds like he missed Glacier in MT too and called Glacier Bay in AK Glacier?

[@JenniferBarrier1]

I agree. I live in NC. Our mountains are beautiful and is typically left out of these videos. Ive only seen 1 or 2 videos where they mention the Great Smoky Mountains. Ive only ever seen them mention Shenandoah Valley on the TV side and Linn Cove Viaduct in Grandfather Mtn, NC. Guess I'm just biased. 😊

[@jimgreen5788]

Andre, does the word 'Acadia' sound familiar to you? It's the area of Canada where the Cajuns of Louisiana originated. In fact, 'Cajun' is a decades-long morphing of 'Acadian'. Visited Arches, Badlands, Biscayne, Black Canyon of the Gunnison (River), Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capital Reef, Congaree, Cuyahoga next summer, Death Valley, Denali, Dry Tortugas (like the Overseas Hwy. to Key West, the blueness of the water is caused by how shallow it is), Everglades, Grand Canyon [I backpacked to Phantom Ranch at the bottom 3 times]), Grand Teton (yes, the story you've heard is correct--it means 'big breast' in French; the Voyageurs apparently hadn't seen a female in a looong time, and started envisioning anatomy in this range of mtns.), Great Sand Dunes, Haleakala, Hawaii Volcanoes, Isle Royale, Joshua Tree, (Alaska isn't outside of the US, it's just not in what they call the Lower 48; Hawaii calls that the Mainland), Mammoth Caves, Mesa Verde, Petrified Forest [and Painted Desert], not Redwood N.p., but Muir Woods at the north end of Golden Gate Bridge, Rocky Mtn., Saguaro, Sequoia, Shenandoah planned for '25), Voyageurs [the same French guys who named Grand Teton], Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion [rhymes with 'lion', and is named after the huge hill in Jerusalem, Israel], Great Smoky Mtns. in '25.

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[@ruth2141]

He left out some of my favorite parks. When he didn't show Glacier National Park in Montana, but introduced Glacier Bay in Alaska as Glacier, I pulled up an alphabetical list of parks and kept track. He left out Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands in New Mexico, where I used to live, Gateway Arch in St Louis and New River Gorge in W. Virginia.

[@agirlnamedbrett.]

New River Gorge does not get the love it should that place is incredible. WV as a whole is an extremely underrated state. one of the first times i saw the milky way was when i was staying in WV. xoxo

[@jilliant.4550]

I stayed until the end, so 4. I missed seeing the salt flats in Utah, they are part of death valley. A field of white salt in the desert. Its so unique. So many beautiful places. I have been all over this country, in every state, but it doesn't matter how much you travel in this country, or how old you get, you will never live long enough to see it all. Happy travels

[@bonniejohnstone]

Utah and Colorado are two sides of the Rocky Mountains. Montana and Wyoming are North of Utah and Colorado with the Rocky Mountains. California, Oregon, Washington Nevada and Idaho (?) have other coastal mountain range, Sierras and others.

[@jackiebinns6205]

Evil Kenivel jumped the grand canyon somewhere near snake river ?? I remember when I was a kid , but I've never been there only seen it on TV or heard bits 😂

[@sherryjoiner396]

Snake River canyon in Idaho

[@62impalaconvert]

There are also 6972 State Parks in the USA, and also National Monuments and National Scenic Areas. Obviously, you could not visit them all in a lifetime.

[@patrickrutherford1934]

I live with in an easy drive of the first shown park - “ nicknamed the little Grand Canyon”. It’s awesome to see it on your program. By the way my wife and I are going to Portugal soon

[@Eagerstriker]

Love you enjoying national parks! I hope to get to a point where I have time and money to go to some of the other parks. I live by the redwoods in northern california.

[@Crzserbianguy]

I’m absolutely enjoying watch all of your reactions especially the ones that display nature. Please keep them going my friend 😊

[@kreg517]

I love how every video you watch, you say how beautiful it is. They never show the other side of life in America!! It’s not all beautiful, so just keep that in mind when watching!!

[@paisleyjane9606]

Don't forget, Portugal is also beautiful! Amazing wildflowers (before they have to be mowed because of the fire danger in summer). My daughter-in-law's parents grew up there.

[@nyxknight7555]

You can go from park to park sleeping in your car it’s a great experience if your up for it

[@robertzimmerman6772]

Andre, it is great to hear you talk about how beautiful our parks are in America. I spent most of my adult life living in Minnesota. Northern Minnesota is one of the most beautiful places in the world if you like woods, water and nature. I lived on a lake where the water was crystal clear, and it was in the middle of chippewa national forest. Stunning. But winters can be very harsh.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

I think the most beautiful states are Oregon and Washington. Of course, all states have beautiful areas.

[@newgrl]

The Tetons received their name from French-Canadian trappers who accompanied the earliest British expeditions into this territory. As they approached the range from the west, they beheld three towering mountains upon which they bestowed the name of "Trois Tetons" ("Three Breasts").

[@nolame100]

I have lived in Maine now for over 23 years, and being a southerner originally, will never go anywhere else to live. So clean, fresh, seasonal nonstop beauty!!! Cost of living cheap to reasonable in most areas. Mainers are the best, sweetest, honest loving people ever! Due to hardly any crime, one of the best states for raising a family!

[@melodyspoor3127]

I was born and raised in Michigan but had to move away to appreciate its beauty. Now I can't imagine moving away again.

[@Athena540]

What does the name Teton mean? The Tetons received their name from French-Canadian trappers who accompanied the earliest British expeditions into this territory. As they approached the range from the west, they beheld three towering mountains upon which they bestowed the name of "Trois Tetons" ("Three Breasts").

[@kiddocter13]

I watched to the end. I enjoy your enthusiasm for natural wonder and beauty...I say you should react to more videos like this!

[@dopeshow103]

The badlands in South Dakota been there several times you can even climb those rock formations and stuff in some parts. It is very beautiful..

[@Plastikdoom]

My point is sequoias and redwoods don’t just grown in California, they still grow in their native homelands of the PnW.

[@oskney3329]

Love watching your videos and seeing how much you appreciate our incredible nature. I hope you can visit one day with your family and see everything in person!!

[@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu]

My husband's career kept us moving frequently which allowed us to visit 18 of these parks plus a couple you didn't mention. The most spectacular of course is the Grand Canyon. Its magnificence throws most visitors into jaw dropping silence. Now at nearly 80 I do my traveling with you as you explore the USA via videos.

[@lauriegoodson]

4 --I am definitely enjoying your channel!

[@jolaynecooper5254]

I am from Utah and love the national parks. Bryce Canyon is my favorite, I grew up not too far from there and we went hiking in the canyon often.

[@elizabethbenson9019]

A great not too expensive trip is to fly into Las Vegas and drive over to Zion National Park and then the next day take a short drive to Bryce Canyon. They are so close to each other and both are so beautiful!

[@gracierenee2PaulaBradley]

Bryce Canyon is the only NP that I've been to that took my breath away and I was speechless for several minutes. My jaw just flat out dropped the first look I had of it. You don't even know it's there until you're out of your car and walk up to the edge. It's incredible!

[@davinasampson6557]

I grew up in Tacoma Wa, been to Mt Ranier a thousand times, and yes its very beautiful, if you go its best to go after the 4th of july to mid oct.

[@beckywhiteside8147]

Colorado - been there many, many times. Fly into Denver, get a rental vehicle, and drive a loop around the state . Take your time, but don't go in the winter unless you want to ski. Altitude sickness is a real thing there! My favorites are to go to Golden first, drive the Peak to Peak Highway to Rocky Mountain National Park, and drive across the main road to the west (if it's actually open - closes in the winter). The high mountains get snow from late August to May/June. And just go from there. Black Canyon of the Gunnison has boat tours at the bottom - with a 200+ stairway both directions. But really worth it!

[@george217]

We also have even more State Parks...

[@daleowen2606]

Briggs also just did a virtual tour of American cities as well. I think he did them by population by order

[@jburnett8152]

Grand Tetons. Native American named. True. Don't know if they still are doing this but Europeans came to Death Valley in the highest temperatures. Usually July. Does not cool off at night. They would have their pictures taken with a thermometer in the 120s or higher. One German family never made it out. They got lost. It can be very dangerous if you don't know what your doing.