Want to get away from it all? Joshua Tree National Park has many isolated areas that give a sense of being in another world.
alarmingly friendly chipmunk with the absolutely gorgeous crater lake in the background.
A hiking trail stretches northward along the narrows of Bowman Lake, and an hour's long walk might fail to bring you to the shore, since the woods are so dense. Bowman Lake is probably the quietest part of Montana's Glacier National Park.
Skull Rock, found in Joshua Tree National Park near 29 Palms, California is an impressive stop for those that venture into the park. The other worldly formations are something to behold as you travel the place where "the streets have no names." (Thank you to U-2 from providing some perfect travel music!)
Of course, no visit to Joshua Tree National Park would be complete without taking the time to spend some time admiring the namesake of the park. The landscape and unique vegitation makes you truly feel as though you are visiting another world.
Go to a desert... Need to find an oasis.
As you walk down to the rugged shoreline, you'll be rewarded by paying some attention to the grasses and small plants and lichens that cling to the rocks. Remember: it's the North Atlantic out there!
Komodo National Park is home to world's biggest lizards, the Komodo Dragon.
These monsters can grow up to 10 feet long and are known for their appitite
The lizards on the island all look well fed. They have gigantic claws, they can apparently break your legs with a sweep of its tail and are obviously the rulers of this island.
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
Campsite at Saw-Mill Campground, a walk-in in the northeastern part of Yosemite National Park.