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A visit to the country’s first park (in 1864 President Lincoln signed a bill to preserve it and maintain the space for public use) might also involve a stunning cosmic encounter like the one featured above.

If you have a flair for wide open spaces but a disdain for dirt, try portaledge camping. Better yet, take these guys’ advice and give it a try at Yosemite National Park.

Just one of California’s natural gems.