4.America's Best National ParksPacific:Yosemite National Park,California
Closest city:Oakland,Calif.(3.5-hour drive)
This Golden State treasure has thick forests and rock formations like the Half Dome-a naturalist's dream in winter,spring,summer or fall."Anytime of year,it's such an important park,"says Patricia Schultz,author of 1000 Places to See Before you Die.She recommends taking a tour with a naturalist guide to learn about the reintroduction of wolves into the park.
Pacific:Denali National Park,Alaska
Closest city:Fairbanks,Alaska (two-hour drive)
Denali National Park includes the towering Mt.McKinley.At 20,320 feet,it's America's tallest peak."But the park's real glory is the wildlife viewing in a setting that is vast,terrific and pristine(原始的),"says Schultz.
West:Grand Teton National Park,Wyoming.
Closest city:Jackson,Wyo.(45-minute drive)
Home to ski paradise Jackson Hole,the Grand Tetons offer a charming Wild West view in any season.Schultz especially likes the park for its cross-country skiing and wildlife sighting opportunities.
East:Acadia National Park,Maine
Closest city:Bangor,Maine (45-minute drive)
A former haunt(消磨時光的去處) of an older generation of America's wealthiest,this stretch of coastline once played host to Rockefeller,Astor and Vanderbilt.Easy hiking trails(小道) lead through forests dotted with small lakes.
21.Half Dome is probably the name ofD.
A.a(chǎn) city B.a(chǎn) forest C.a(chǎn) national park D.a(chǎn) rock formation
22.According to Schultz,the best thing to do in Denali National Park isA.
A.watching wild animals
B.walking in the forests
C.climbing the mountains
D.enjoying pristine scenery
23.What's special about Acadia National Park?D
A.It is very close to the city.
B.It has a wide variety of forests.
C.It is in the east of the U.S.
D.It attracted many famous rich people.