3 natural wonders of Western United States

Grand Canyon

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The Canyon is carved by the Colorado River over millions of years as it cuts through the Colorado Plateau.

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Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park was visited by 3.29 million people in 2022 and 4.86 million people in 2021.

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Hawaiian Islands

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The Hawaiian Islands are exposed tops of an underwater mountain range.

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However, its elevation above sea level is 13,803 ft (4,207 m).

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