Discover Usa: Hiking Trails, National Parks and Scenic Byways

Usa encompasses nature, trail and cultural destinations.

Hiking between short walks and long stages

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a public footpath extending for more than 2,100 miles along the ridgelines of the Appalachian Mountains between Maine and Georgia. To put a tour into perspective, the total length of the trail must be distinguished from a single day stage. Information on getting there is available for travel on foot, by car, bus, train or plane.

At the Grand Canyon, the Rim Trail extends from the Village area to Hermits Rest and offers easy walks with peaceful views of the inner canyon. The Bright Angel Trail offers day hikes of up to 12 miles round trip. When planning a day, it should be taken into account that the distance includes the return journey; the stated range therefore refers to the complete hike on that day.

Scenic byways and viewpoints

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile scenic byway connecting Shenandoah National Park with Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Blue Ridge Parkway has 382 viewpoints offering views along the road. For planning a road trip, the total length of 469 miles therefore represents a separate time frame.

National parks, rock landscapes and giant sequoias

The National Park System of the United States comprises 433 units and covers more than 85 million acres. Its units extend across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the US territories.

Yosemite Valley is known for its impressive waterfalls, meadows, rock walls and unusual rock formations. The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite and is home to more than 500 mature giant sequoias. The figure of more than 500 refers to mature giant sequoias in the grove.

Culture and offerings for different travel groups

The Statue of Liberty is accessible by ferry and was designated a National Monument in 1924. The Discovery Center at the National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, offers visitors of all ages hands-on, interactive experiences. The ferry should therefore be planned as a separate part of the journey.

The Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum is a museum in the vicinity of the United States. The Independence Historical Museum is also located in the vicinity of the United States. Crossroads of Community Christ is a church in the nearer vicinity of the United States. Allin Hill is a mountain in the vicinity of the United States.

Additional regional destinations

For regional orientation, you will also find Utah, Montana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Mexico, North Carolina, Nevada, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Maine, Minnesota, Washington, Alaska, Tennessee, Colorado, California, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Idaho.

For the higher-level travel overview: North America.