Places to see in the USA

People enjoy the wonders of nature practically in every state. The Appalachians and the Rocky Mountains, forests, plains, prairies and even deserts, wonderful lakes, waterfalls and rivers cover the American territory that equals about 9.4 million square kilometres. Among the most famous sites of interest are the Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco and others. There are many beautiful National parks and protected areas of wilderness in America.

Natural wonders of The United States. The Cordilleras are made up of three long ranges that reach north-south and nearly parallel each other. This district, part of which lies in Arizona, is famous for its natural wonders. One of the greatest natural wonders of the world is the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. It is two hundred miles long and in some places it is eighteen miles wide. The large territory of the canyon is a wonderful sight. But the greatest beauty comes from the bright colours of the canyon wall, which continually change in the sunlight. The rock of the canyon walls shows many chapters of the earth history. Scientists find here different animals which were turned to stone. The Grand Canyon is the world`s greatest geological laboratory.

Yellowstone Park is known for its geysers. There are about 200 geysers in Yellowstone National Park. The Giant Geyser throws water about 175 feet into the air, but it does not erupt regularly.

Niagara Falls are the best known natural wonder in the USA and Canada. It is situated on the Niagara River between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the Unites States. There are really two giant waterfalls divided by a small island. The one, in Canada, is called the Horseshoe Falls. The other, in the United States, is called the American Falls. Niagara is an Indian word which means “roaring waters”. Indeed, the roar of the falling water can be heard at a distance of 25 kilometres. A mass of water is falling over a cliff 90 feet high (27 metres) with a terrible noise. Niagara has very great power. It can move big rocks and throw them into the waters. Niagara Falls is beautiful and all the time changing. The Niagara river gives electric power too. More than a million horse power is produced now at Niagara for local use and is sent to cities and towns in New York State and to Canada.

Mount Rushmore is an interesting place to visit. It is in South Dakota, USA. It`s a granite mountain. Four faces are carved on the mountain. They are the faces of four famous presidents. The presidents are Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt. The faces are sixty feet high. Many people come to visit this place every year.

Hollywood is synonymous with the American motion-picture industry. It is a very special city in Los Angeles, California, and it attracts lots of people. It`s easy to see where Hollywood is. There is a big sign on the hills: HOLLYWOOD. The letters are fifty feet tall. Once it was a farmland. Southern California`s climate was perfect, and the area had settings for just about any movie – mountains, desert and ocean. By 1910, filmmakers began moving there, and the first film studio was established in 1911. Soon about 20 companies were producing films in the area. With the advent of television Hollywood began to alter its function. By early 1960s, it had become the source of much of American network television entertainment. Today, it is possible to make a trip through Universal Studios Hollywood. It becomes a journey through a hundred film fantasies. An open-air tram takes visitors through the Studios, and, along the way, they experience recreations of classical movies special effects.

Disneyland. As a father raising young daughters, Walt Disney grew frustrated by the lack of places that provided entertainment for the whole family, places that adults as well as children could enjoy. So he created Disneyland. The Magic Kingdom, opened in Anaheim, California, became an immediate sensation, and remains, more than 30 years later, one of the most popular places in America. More than 270 million people from every country around the world have visited Disneyland since its gate opened in 1955. It is at once an enormous amusement park and a celebration of the playfulness and inventiveness of the Walt Disney spirit. Four attractive 'lands' – Fantasyland, Frontierland, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland are there. A thickly forested wilderness, a picturesque southwestern desert, a dense equatorial African jungle, a space centre, a Caribbean village, and an ancient European castle – all can be visited and admired in a single day.