North America Water sports + Winter pictures

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Whether you’re a sport enthusiast or a culture buff, this city offers something for everyone, all set against the backdrop of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains.

Find some of North America’s most spectacular landscapes and parklands in this vast region of mountains, lakes, wilderness and wildlife.

Come to the land of the midnight sun, where North America’s tallest peak reaches toward the lights of the aurora borealis.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

Bring your shorts or bikini and your shades along and surf, swim or just relax under a shady palm tree, while you let the Aloha spirit wash over you.

Experience the beauty and adventure of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in this magnificent national park.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

Find out why this national park is named after a Cree word for awe and wonder when you see its sheer rock walls, waterfalls, deep-blue lakes and wild rivers.

This vast Alaskan wilderness of rock and ice includes hiking trails, grizzly and black bears and the highest mountain in North America.

As Hawaii’s dreamy state capital, Honolulu is an irresistible mix of big city fun and laid-back island life.

This vast Alaskan wilderness of rock and ice includes hiking trails, grizzly and black bears and the highest mountain in North America.

View a tranquil scene of a fisherman in a river that reflects snow-capped mountains. Photograph this serene and majestic setting. 

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

Visit this tranquil lake with its mysterious underground chasms, where the water seems to disappear by magic.

Surrounded by the Great Lakes, this Canadian region offers plenty of freshwater sporting opportunities as well as exciting urban cultural delights.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

A cool spot where you can play volleyball, sample some music or enjoy a picnic by day, then drink and dance in the bars by night.

Cruise along this northern coastline to enjoy scenic views and learn about Alaska’s interesting history.

Feel the reinvigorating power of the great outdoors on Vancouver Island, a vast swathe of nature on the doorstep of metropolitan cities.