1) It’s so big….
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2) I mean like REALLY big…
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3) It’s got every kind of terrain you could possibly want
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4) And the best outdoors shops in the world
This REI in Denver, Colorado has a climbing wall in the middle of it!
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5) It’s the home of surfing…
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6) And climbing…
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7) Road trips…
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8) And the Wilderness Act
…Which means 109.5 million acres of wilderness are protected from human activities
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9) It’s got some of the most epic campsites on earth
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10) And some of the best breakfasts as well
Can I have a side of bacon with that?
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11) You can watch a geyser explode in Yellowstone National Park
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12) Hike the Pacific Crest Trail in California like Cheryl Strayed…
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13) And recreate your favourite movie scenes in New York
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14) Everyone here is outdoorsy…
In some respect…
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15) You can go from snowy mountain peaks to Death Valley, the hottest place on earth in no time at all
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16) Oh yeah, and did we mention the food?
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17) You get 90 tourist visa to travel where you please. Tempted yet?
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