Outdoor Recreation -- Scenic Drives and Viewpoints


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This viewpoint had a movie named after it, but the movie had nothing whatsoever to do with Death Valley.
Zabriskie Point, Death Valley NM, CA (1986).


A few western trees, such as these black oaks, display brilliant fall colors.
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP, CA (1977) Photograph by Hugh P. Bain..


Mirror Lake has gradually became a marsh, but there are still some reflections.
Mirror Lake, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite NP, CA (1979).


Some say the best views of all are from a hot air balloon.
west of Convict Lake, near Mammoth Lakes, Mono County, CA (1989).


Highways have sometimes been built specifically to provide scenic views.
Crown Point, Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway, WA (1984).


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