Natural Wonders List Continues
We’ve got 50 Natural Wonders to go through and we’ve only covered 12 so time to continue on. Besides, My life is boring. Who wants to hear about my issues with Medicare and unemployment. Beautiful sights to see are far more interesting.
13. MAINE – Cadillac Mountain
Maine is one of my favorite states. It’s got lighthouses and rugged , scenic coastline. It’s even got Puffins but you need to take a special trip across the Bay of Fundy to see them. Fun fact- tides in the Bay of Fundy are the highest in the world! They can reach an incredible 53 ft.! Now which thing is the Natural Wonder for Maine?
Photo credit- Deb Neumann 2016
According to the list its Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park . During certain times of the year, it is the first place to see the sunrise in the US.
Photo credit- Joe St Jean- 2012
14. New Hampshire – Flume Gorge
Staying on the East Coast we’ll head to New Hampshire. That’s the Live Free or Die State. Another excellent state to explore with the beautiful White Mountains, The Kancamagus Highway and lovely lakes, streams and waterfalls. The Flume Gorge is located in Franconia Notch State Park , Lincoln NH. Yes I’ve been there. Its an uphill walk with lots of stairs but I survived it and so can you. It’s beautiful. Very primal.
Photo Credit Deb Neumann 2011
15. Hawaii – Diamond Head
You are talking my language now. I love Hawaii although Diamond Head is on Oahu which is my least favorite of the main Hawaiian Islands. It’s the most cosmopolitan. If you miss crazy traffic and City life then Oahu is the island for you. Diamond head is the image everyone has of Hawaii. You know that post card image with high rises, white sand and a mountain.
We drove up into the crater but did not climb the stairs to the top. I liked snorkeling in Hanauma Bay more than I liked Diamond Head.
16. West Virginia – New River Gorge
You got me on this one. I haven’t been to West Virginia so I haven’t been to New River Gorge.
The picture is gorgeous and I’d love to capture something similar but when I googled the New River Gorge Bridge it seems the thrill seekers have taken over. They banned bungee jumping after an accidental death deemed bungee jumping as unsafe but they still allow base jumping and rappelling! No thanks. I admit I like an adrenaline rush as much as the next person but I still want to be safe!
That about wraps up todays post. More to come next time.