Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo land near Page Arizona, in the American Southwest. It has two slot canyon sections – Upper and Lower Antelope, each one containing amazing passages carved in sandstone due to flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Usually, in the monsoon season, rainwater infiltrates in these canyons, picking up speed as it rushes into the passageways. Without a doubt, Antelope Canyon is one of the most thrilling and breathtaking destinations, but it also represents a danger for tourists. People are attracted by the canyon’s beautiful lights and shapes. Photographers are the most common visitors, although taking pictures in the Antelope Canyon is difficult due to the wide exposure range made by light reflections (10 EV or more). The access is allowed only through  guided tours offered by Navajo Tribal Park, because Antelope Canyon is a very unpredictable place, with a high risk of flood.

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The Zion Narrows is a fascinating canyon section situated in Zion National Park (near Springdale, Utah, USA), on the North Fork of the Virgin River.With its soaring walls, sandstone grottoes, hanging gardens and natural springs, the Zion Narrows is one of the premier hikes on the Colorado Plateau. Having a 6 km long section between the end of the Riverside Walk Trail and Big Springs, about 60% of this hike is spent wading, walking and sometimes swimming in the stream (depends on the season).

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It is a real adventure to cross the Narrows because it has no maintained trail and the only route is the river. During the rainy season, the Virgin River triples its volume creating powerful currents, the water is cold and the rocks are slippery. In these situations, the hike presents constant dangers such as flash flooding or hypothermia. For such an adventure in Zion Narrows, all hikers should take some extra safety measures starting with a good planning, choosing the proper equipment and sound judgment that are essential for a safe and successful trip. And just to make an impression about this destination, it is important to say that hiking the Narrows was rated # 5 in the National Geographic ranking of America’s Best 100 Adventures. More information about the Zion Narrows here.

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Location.  The Burning Man Event is held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, United States.

Unusual. At the first impression, the following pictures might seem like they were taken in an unworldly place, with absurd characters and surreal structures. Well, this event really exists and already has more than 20 years of history. Burning Man (its name cames from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy) is a week-long annual event which starts on the Monday before, and ends on the day of the American Labor Day holiday. This event is considered an experiment in community which challenges all the participants to express themselves and to learn how to rely on themselves. The result of this experiment is the ephemeral Black Rock City, home to the Burning Man event.

Only last year, more than 50,000 people came to Burning Man to escape from the urban boundaries. In the Black Rock City, creation is everywhere and includes innovative sculpture, installations, performance, theme camps, art cars and even costumes. Beside this incredible art manifestation, the “city” offers many parties, interactive games, rides with some weird vehicles or other crazy activities.

More information about Burning Man here.

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Congaree National Park is situated in Richland County, South Carolina (the nearest city is Columbia).

 The park preserves the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States, and the lush trees which are some of the tallest in the Eastern side, forming one of the highest natural canopies in the world. From its total surface of 89 km², about 70 percent of the national park is a wilderness area where large animals like bobcats, deers, feral pigs, feral dogs, coyotes, and turkeys can be spotted. Its waters contain diverse species like amphibians, alligators, turtles, and many types of fish (largemouth bass, panfish, catfish or bowfin).

Things to do. In Congaree National Park, primitive camping is available. There are many hiking trails where hikers may spot deers, opossums, raccoons and even bobcat tracks. Many of the visitors choose to walk the Boardwalk Loop, an elevated 2.4 mile walkway build to protect plant life. There are also canoe rides through the swamp, including a 32 km marked canoe trail on Cedar Creek, and few places for bird watching.

More information about the park here. Enjoy the photos of Congaree National Park and drop a line if you’ve traveled there!

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