South African Reacts To Top 25 Places To Visit In The USA
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- So after I uploaded the Beautiful Places in America a few people commented and suggested watching this video instead, so here is my reaction to the top 25 places to visit in the USA.
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Notice how..everywhere the orator went.. 'was his favorite place'. lol. lucky him.
I’ve lived in the Florida Keys for 20 years. It’s paradise!
You nailed it. You could spent your whole life's worth of vacations/holidays just roaming around the US. Many Americans do. It's great to travel the globe to get perspective on other countries and cultures as you find that people all over aren't very different at all. But you don't have to leave America to see unending beauty.
You really dont have to leave the U.S to experience a ton of cultures from around the world too. We have every demographic of people you can think of. Daniel Tosh has a great bit about how we are one of the only countries with real diversity and uses the olympics as an example lmao
@@thorkagemob1297 I love that bit of his. The Chinese gymnastics team? You guessed it. What's also hilarious is I was just having a comment chat with someone about Tosh. Kismet!
A friend and I did a road trip from LA to San Francisco. My favorite stop was Big Sur. The only mistake we made was not renting a convertible. My favorite place on the East Coast is Cape Cod.
Yellowstone does have hot springs that you can swim and relax in
This guy left out some of the most beautiful places. Colorado (my home) and Utah (the most beautiful place Ive ever been, Arches)
walking through the redwoods with a joint in the morning would be peak vibes lol
There is wonderful movie from the mid-80''s "Never Cry Wolf" that features Alaska. It is underrated, family-friendly, one of my favorite films.
Each state may have 25 places to visit on it's on...it's a great big playground to choose from. My home state, Alabama, has mountains-a coast-black belt agriculture-woodlands-rivers-caverns-hunting-fishing-hiking...it has something for everyone. And the FOOD!!! I lived in California as well....and can say it is just too beautiful. The redwoods, Yosemite and the glaciers! I got to visit them all when I lived there...it's a memory I cherish
Wouldn't suggest sitting in a hot spring. The water is boiling, and some number of people each year at Yellowstone accidentally fall in or chase a pet that gets loose into those springs with unfortunate results.
I go to Alaska every year, have great friends from there, and am amazed by the beauty.
He totally skipped over the Great Lakes and the Midwest. Yes, there are beautiful places here too! Been to a lot of the places on this video. Yes, they are beautiful but there are some lesser known, less famous, less traveled beauties out there too.
It's a list of HIS favorite places, not just random beautiful places.
@@patrickseidel8625 That’s true. He does have an impressive list and have to agree with him. All beautiful places.
@@manxkin I live in Wisconsin, love the UP Superior and lake Michigan. But for different reasons than your average beach bumming rock climber...I think that the Uppermidwest of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota, Illinois and indiana is God's Country. But it's more so because of the people here that will help you on the side of the road any random day...that's our beauty first and foremost
@@bradbutcher8762 Hi, I’m in northeast Illinois but spent many a summer in northern Wisconsin and the UP. Went to Northland College in Ashland and was a frequent backpacker in the Porkies and scuba diving in Whitefish Bay. Love it.
@@manxkin Cheers. As I've said, upper midwest peeps all chill together. The vast majority work, hunt, fish and camp
Colorado also has Great Sand Dunes. Those dunes are 700 ft tall. And they are against the rocky mountains.
Crater lake in southern oregon is a great place to visit
This is a really great list and showcases a lot of amazing places here in the US yet there are still SO SO many more notable areas and places in the country that he didnt touch on here since it was basically a personal list of the places he has been to. I recommend reacting to more similar videos like this such as the best national parks!
United States is massive take one region at a time. Don’t think you can go from New York to Florida to California. It’s much too vast, but there’s so many good things in each region get into the culture of it and have fun!
I think that’s the narrator jumping that car in NYC
I live in Oregon 60 miles from the Pacific. It is Heaven on Earth here. You can see desert, snow, beaches, and rainforests all in the same day.
I can assure that the "Boa ston" accent is real lolol
And yes, Americans probably travel way more than Europeans do. Most of us haven't even seen our whole country yet.
Very true! I am from Gloucester, Massachusetts but moved as a kid. To this day, decades later, I still have my 'New England Brothers as my dad called it.
Brogue not brothers! Autocorrect is a pain!
I'm Boston bred and our accent most certainly is very very real 😂😂 I always find it super funny to make fun of people who say the are when they're talking about watching the movie "The Departed". That's just simply not how you pronounce it. It's "the Depahtehd" 😂😂😂
@@nancystanton955I was going to say I hope you didn't get rid of any of your brothers on your way out of New England 😂😂
When planning a trip to the US, focus in on a particular area or region. Research all the attractions in that region and plan from there. The country is massive and distances between cities or attractions can be daunting. If you want to visit a state like Texas, keep in mind it's over 850 miles wide from East to West. Driving that distance could take 16 hours. As for metropolitan areas, check out the places within each city that are safe for families to visit. Many areas should be avoided, during the day but especially at night. Get guide books, ask for info from a good travel agency, or get info on the internet. Research!
I grew up in Lake Tahoe (South Shore) it is probably one of the most beautiful places I've been to. I have been Stationed in Europe and Asia while in the Military, but Tahoe is just amazing
He hit on Seattle, but he left out some best parts that are aren't that far is Mt. Rainier area and national park, and the San Juan Islands. Seattle has many islands near it on the straits and sounds, outdoors to your hearts content, you can camp and watch whales swimming by. I live in Ohio, one of so many beautiful states that aren't on the big time tourist places. Any of us from any state can tell you, no matter where you go, every state has gorgeous nature, wildlife and historical things.
Agreed, he did skip over the best draws of the Puget Sound area. The whole place is like a national park.
Hoh National Forest and The San Juans!!
I lived in south Florida (Cutler Bay area) for 16 years and the drive to the Florida Keys never gets old. It’s a beautiful drive. I love seeing tourists drive and just be in awe. There’s also a bridge next to the seven mile bridge which is the original bridge and is where True Lies bridge explosion scene was filmed. You’d have to also stay for the sunset at Mallory square. It’s a little crowded at times but the sunset is worth being in a crowd. Just imagine you’re in a sporting event.
Much better vid and I can't post links "25 Best National Parks in the USA" , love your channel and passion Jono. Peace friend.
From Oregon,
Peace to you and yours brother.
The list should also include the Appalachian Mountain range and trail, including the Blue Ridge/Great Smoky Mountains portion.
I worked in Yosemite for a number of years. Its incomparable. I know there are alpine valleys elsewhere, but nothing matches it in the springtime when all the waterfalls are at their peak. Its almost like a real life Rivendell from Lord of the Rings. 😄 California in general is just packed with so many beautiful and interesting places and climate zones. A lot of it has a climate very much like the Western Cape of your country.
The only time I have ever been afraid of an earthquake was when I was 12 I was on the valley floor...the trees bent down and the granite above me shook....terrifying....Yosemite is still one of my favorite places...but Calaveras Big Trees was my backyard growing up and owns my heart
@@sequoiasong4970 Grew up in Oakdale so I was near both!
I live near Yosemite and I can't get over Autumn there. The colors are amazing! We stay there for our anniversary every year.
Lake Tahoe is large and has several towns around it . With an elevation around 8 - 9 thousand ft its known for skiing with about 15 ski resorts in the area .
Hiking & 4x4 in the summer Great area 👍
Lots of open large roads in the US . This with cheap gas, long distances of wilderness and bad public transportation is why we Americans love our vehicles and a good old road trip ..
New subscriber here in Arkansas USA. I'm totally with you on the cities! Give me small towns and countryside any day! I hate being crowded. My happy place is the beach. I wood love to live near the beach some day
Key West is awesome look it up !
You MUST stay on the walkways around the hot springs in Yellowstone. There have been many deaths of visitors from falling into the hot springs from straying off them.
If you get to Washington state you have to see the Olympic Penusula, Olympic Mtns, the coastline & rain forest. Beautiful scenery every where you look. Good for hiking & camping. You can drive down Hwy 1 in Washington to Oregon & then down into California.
I noticed that some of the places that he lists are expensive to go to : Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Hawaii & New York. The Salt Flats are used to set vehicle land speed records. A good movie to watch for this is "The world's fastest Indian" starring Anthony Hopkins. Based on true story.
18:41 it left out a lot in Idaho, Idaho is extremely beautiful with some of the most beautiful hiking spots and great hunting and fishing
The Pikes Place Fish Market is interesting because a part of their routine is them tossing fish around the market. They made a video that Fortune 500 companies show as part of their new employees orientations to demonstrate a positive attitude and a sense of humor can make a menial job fun and something to look forward to doing.
(8:36) This was a (PBS) show from the '60s, I think. He Filmed himself all the way from selecting which trees to cut down, to living a fairly comfortable life. Made what little money he needed from selling the films. His brother had a float-plane and would visit to bring supplies and take back whatever Dick had to sell. "Dick Proenneke - One Man's Alaska" is one of his films.
That waterfall was Multnomah Falls. It's a beautiful park.
When travelling here, I recommend sticking to one state only. Maybe two. Like you said, America is really big and some states are as big as countries. You dont want to spend your entire vacation in the car.
Great places. We have pretty much anything you want in the US. I am from Michigan and if you love lakes, we have the big ones. We have watersports, fishing, hunting, camping in beautiful forests and rivers to canoe or float along. We have sand dunes and sandy beaches, especially on the west side. Our lakes are massive. There are points where it is 295 km across to Canada. It does get cold here, but in the summer it is GREAT!!
Every state has places to visit with breath taking views. I live in West Virginia and the mountains and waterfalls are amazing. Great hiking and camping.
I was a Boy Scout in my youth, and there is nothing better than that Campfire smell, the smell of pine in the air, and getting that morning coffee on a brisk Michigan morning. In the fall (autumn) in Michigan the color of the leaf changes are unmatched. The Upper Pennisula of Michigan is absolutely stunning with places like Pictured Rocks and Isle Royal. As a Michigander, I recommend anyone to visit the historic Detroit, Mi. At one point this was one of the Richest Cities in the world, and you can tell by the skyscrapers made of Marble. There is a world class Art Museum called the Detroit Institute of Art. If you like Motown Music this is the birthplace of this genre of R&B, and much of the music can be heard throughout the city. Then there is the Henry Ford Museum that is iconic for displaying that American Industrial Spirit of the Automobile Industry in Dearborn, MI.
Where the hot springs empty into the rivers hot pots develope for blended enjoyment!
My parents owned a house in Lake Tahoe when I was young, and it definitely was and is this beautiful. Great place to grow up.
5:59 The lighthouse seen here is the Heceta (hay-SEE-tah) head lighthouse, the most photographed spot on the entire Oregon coast and one of the most photographed lighthouses. Built in 1894 the light from it's first-order Fresnel (FRAY-nel) lens can be seen up to 21 miles out to sea. One of the original two lighthouse keepers' houses is still there and is a B & B. I have stayed there, in the bedroom that communicates with the attic where the ghost lady was seen by a workman.
I live an hour and half from Yosemite and two hours from the ocean the other direction. We go to Yosemite in Autumn for our anniversary every year. The colors are amazing!!
If you want to sit in hot springs- you gotta go to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Yellowstone you cannot leave the paths and boardwalks; people die when they do. It’s actually pretty terrifying.
I have traveled into Europe, quite a while ago, starting in Italy and in 5 weeks time, traveled across Europe to England! But…. You made a good point that there’s so much to see in our own country!! It’s so so vast!!!! I’ve been to many of the states but money and time is a limitation for traveling everywhere. You would love Point Reyes National Seashore just north of San Francisco! It’s a huge peninsula that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. So many varied landscapes in one area! Many many hiking trails that lead to beautiful and varied scenery, including vast stretches of beaches at the Pacific Ocean. There are pristine forests to hike in as well! You do such a good job with your reaction videos! I hope when you come to the United States you can plan, just right, to take in your most hoped for experiences! The US land mass is huge and certain places are more ideal at certain times of the year. I’m excited to see where you get to go! Your subscribers would be more than happy to give you their best tips and help!
As a person who lived the majority of my life within 1.5 hours of Yosemite, take this advice. If you want to see the waterfall at their peak, visit between the middle of May and the middle of June. That time frame is when the weather heats up, and the snow is melting fast. You might be ok at the end of June, but late July and August the falls are at their lowest flow.
More advice, if you are traveling Highway 1 from Monterey to Moro Bay you can either go North to South or South to North. If you are traveling with a partner, try driving North to South, this will provide the best views for the passenger looking West toward the Pacific Ocean. If you are driving solo, travel South to North to see the best views, but keep your eyes on the road there are lots of curves.
For a not so filled tourists place near Seattle, I would say Wallace falls or Snoqualmie falls. Wallace falls you can hike up alongside a 3 tiered waterfall and once you reach the top you can touch the waterfall. Wallace falls also allows you to stop at the different tiers to have lunch.
There are other places to visit in NYState than New York City. There are beautiful State parks and camping trails.
Yes lake George area Adirondack’s the finger lakes etc etc
If you want to see the Redwoods, look up Montgomery Start Park/Woods and Orr Springs Hot Springs. There is limited parking but if you can. It is so worth it. There is one tree that the bark is so thick because it's so big, you can free climb it. And then just dive highway 1 from the Golden Gate and head north until it turns into highway 101 and keep going. Some of the most beautiful sights and some beyond awesome camp sites.
Yes camping is so much fun. I love it!
I live in New York State and I think sometimes people forget that there’s a whole state and just see it for the city. But within New York State there are over 20 national parks. So, plenty of outdoor to experience. My favorite to visit is Letchworth State Park.
Heck... as a San Diegan, I have been truly spoiled. It's a beach town (with the complete and utter lack of any noticeable weather, think French Riviera, or Sydney Australia, the only places to share such a mild environment), but I can drive east for half an hour and go to MT. Laguna in the winter, and play in the snow (and bring the snow back, for a snowball fight on the beach). Summer time it's a lush green place, right on the border of the desert highlands. You can stand under the trees at it's highest point and look over the vast desert to the east. Keep driving east for another half hour and you'll enter the highlands (think of all the old spaghetti westerns) where it's all scrubland desert, but at 4000 ft. Continue east down the hill another half hour drive and you hit the flatlands. Once scrubland desert, now all farmland where the world gets most of it's fruit. Continue past El Centro (just north of El Centro is the Salton Sea. Not exactly picturesque, but interesting none the less), for about another hour, and you find Galamis. Dunes straight out of any movie or picture of the Sahara. Beyond that is the Colorado River, and me ole pappy's favorite fishing spot (total about 2 and a half hours drive to Yuma Arizona).
If I go north, inland a bit we've got those picturesque small towns. Julian the most popular among them. Apple cider and Apple pie is literally everywhere, falling from the trees pre-made!~
Between Julian and Santa Ysabel, is a 500 foot waterfall that not many people know about. It's seasonal, so only flows during the rains, but I have never seen more than half a dozen (6 for euros) people there any time I made the drive over the 14 mile (20km?) dirt road to get there. If you go for the long drive (like the full trip east, 2.5 hours) You get Big Bear Mountain. World class ski resort to rival anywhere else in the world, even the Alpines (well maybe not that great).
Screw ever leaving the country, I dont need to leave my corner of the state. (although a 2 and a half hour drive could probably get ya from Rome to Munich if they had our Freeways. (Hyperbole of course, as it's 170 miles to Yuma, and nearly 600 from Rome to Munich))
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Red woods are some of my favorite things to see in the US. Most of those 'Hot Springs' in Yellowstone are too hot and acidic for people to hang out int. few years ago a person fell into one trying to save their pet and only few parts of the clothing was left after few hours.
Ty Pigpatrol for awesome American fishing
I went to university in the redwoods, well more specifically HSU. Had redwood treed right outside my dorm windows.
If you are dragged to NYC by your wife two places to visit are Ellis Island and Liberty Island. Liberty Island has the Statue of Liberty on it. Ellis Island was the first stop for immigrants to the US. When the names of people coming through were difficult to pronounce the workers would sometimes change the name. My wife’s family’s name was Mintz and was changed to Minus.
Lake Superior is over 1,300 ft deep. It would also qualify for a ocean if it wasn't landlocked. It's bordered with Michigan and Canada.
Going back to Washington State, check out the 'Hoh Rainforest,' 'North Cascades National Park' or just the 'North Cascades,' and 'Gifford-Pinchot'
I've got a couple hometowners that live in Key West. One of them was a neighbor that ran a Tiki Bar, called Sunset Pier. Named as such because it was on the north western side of the island that had the best sunset view on the island. This fella was just a year older than me, was best friends and classmates with my next door neighbor and we use see to play football and wiffleball (a nerf-like version of baseball for kids played with plastic bats and balls) in my front yard. The other guy that's down there is a classmat of mine who runs a food truck that made it into an episode of the Food Channel's "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" (aka Triple D). I think it was Season 19, Episode 3 or 4. It was a Key West-centric episode. He specialized in Fish and Korean BBQ Tacos. It aired back in 2014, and I think he's doing something slightly different now. I n asked my neighbor is he's still at the food truck, and he said no, but I forgot what it was he said.
Watching this I thought of a video you might like Yosemite Dome....I can't think of the climbers name,
But he scaled the Dome, solo climb with No Safety Ropes. Amazing to watch and the scenery is Beautiful...
One of the reasons I recommended this video is because I wanted to point out that your experience might be very different. Everywhere this guy went was such a small piece of the whole.
If you ever visit. I recommend getting a car or van and just traversing across the country yourself. You will find hundreds of places to just pull over, enjoy nature, and you'll not see many people along the way it's just so spread out. You may even find spots you haven't seen in videos. It will feel neverending.
If you come to Colorado, it has, Hot Springs, Mountains and Sand Dunes.
If you don't like crowds, when visiting the big parks, go during the fall or early spring
So many people go that it's hard to get a really peaceful moment where you can really soak in the ambiance and feel part of something bigger than you.
This video is a great starting point. He did miss many places. But he did a good job. Check out some more southern states like Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee, etc.
My husband and I had the great privilege to travel for 5 years through the US. I hate crowds and shopping so we spent 2 months on the coast of Oregon at the beach. then in the woods. We were able to hit every state but due to the crowds and commercialism along with prices we did not stay in the big cities. Give me a camp spot in the woods and listen to the wild life I am a happy person. We have a life time of great tales and great experiences. But alas our money ran out. But we got to see it all. Do try to come we can put you and your family up show you the great lakes!
There is a cliff-face in Southwestern Virginia USA/Tennessee USA, on the border, but over millennia, the wind cut channels into the cliff. The Channels, its otherworldly there. Just give 'The Channels, Virginia' a search, its hard to describe.
Great place to visit for sure
8 1/2 miles from NYC is Sandy Hook New Jersey. It’s part of Gateway National Recreation Area and there you have white sand beaches and deer, red foxes, eagles and coyotes. You just need the right info to enjoy yourself while your wife and daughter do the shopping in NYC.
I am so fortunate to be a citizen of the United States. I have traveled to all the states except three. Alaska, Maine, and Hawaii are still on my bucketed list.
From your comments I think you'd like the mountain towns of Colorado. Ouray has non sulfur hot springs. Called Little Switzerland due to scenery. Only in July or August. Hit Durango for the trails and tubing on the Animas River. Rocky Mountain National Park. Many places all in Colorado. Oh and eat Mexican food. Yum😊
Some of the hot springs in Yellowstone are near boiling and some are naturally highly acidic - and some are both. They tend to be off-limits to people partly to protect eh springs and partly to protect the people.
You have to visit the great lakes in Michigan the biggest fresh water lakes in the world its beautiful their. Especially in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and especially in the fall when the leaves turn colors from green to yellow orange and red. And there is abundant wild life. From bear and deer, wolves and moose. And the 5 mile long bridge the mighty Mackinac bridge.
Wow. Still no Crater Lake?
I’m totally with you my man I’m from a small city of like 630,000 ish people and it’s the perfect size I wouldn’t wanna live or visit anywhere larger really
I live within a 2 hour drive from Yosemite national park, Sequoia national park and Kings Canyon national park.
When you do Yellowstone another park north of it is Glacier National Park which is one of the most beautiful places.
big bend national park in texas .... you can see the milky way and the rest of space with the naked eye ... like being in space but still on earth surrounded by mountains
My grandparents took a “ honeymoon” trip to Alaska and they brought back a rock from a souvenir shop. I have never been to Alaska. But, because of my grandparents I technically own a piece of Alaska. 😂
His list is phenomenal and many of his would be on my list also. My list would have The Everglades in Florida, The Appalachian Trail, The Fingerlakes in New York State, Letchworth State Park in New York just to name a few
I live in NE Tennessee... in a little town, in a valley, surounded by beautiful mountains... the Appalachian Trail comes by our valley... goes from Georgia, to the NE states... people come from all over the world to hike it. Think you would love it. Check it out some time ❤
The Bonneville Salt Flats is where they hold the world speed records for vehicles I believe the speed record now is well over 700 miles an hour
The crazy part is, that is a VERY SMALL percentage of the awesome stuff in the U.S.
You mentioned loving the Bostonian accent and I thought of the videos by Eric Singer called "Accent Expert Gives a Tour of US Accents (2 parts)" - check them out - I think you will find it fascinating and just plain cool!
I live in Washington state on an island. Stay out of big cities😅 and watch for bear when camping. 😅 I was surprised to hear one man say when visiting he didn't realize how much travel time was required in the states. Good luck! I hope you have a wonderful time.
That video is pretty good. But left out sooooo many other places like glacier national Park in Montana and Rocky mountain national Park in Colorado. The Grand canyon in Arizona, the Everglades in Florida. Great! Smoky mountain national Park Island Royale national Park in Michigan and many more
I lived in Key West and the Fl. Key's from 1998-2001 , it's a great place to vist, if you drive from Miami, hit the Seven Mile Bridge at Sunrise. Both the East Coast and West Coast, have so many great inland and coastline destinations , from Fl. To Maine US Highway 1. The best way to visit Anerica , is to visit in the winter and summer months. I really do hope that You and Your Family Member's, eventually make it to America for a nice long trip, preferably a road trip. Oh sadly NYC like many other large U.S. Cities have become dangerous to visit. If you visit , be forewarned.
When you all coming your always welcome at our BBQ cookout.
I've been to Lake Tahoe and you would love it.
However, it is expensive. I suggest you hit either New Hampshire or Maine if you want to fish, crabs, and lobster.
I currently live in NH.
Seattle is a cesspool these days along with Portland - do not go there!
NYC is similar to the above. Unfortunately, politicians have destroyed it.
In Zion there are tons of hanging valleys and cirqs, usually with falls into the canyon bottom. If you can find your way up, those places are amazingly idyllic, like, there's a primordial, untouched, sheltered feel. Many have legacy camp areas, places that have been visited for thousands of years, yet the environment feels completely removed from society. Good places to maybe catch glimpses of big cats, and other animals. No real fishing, they don't stock ponds or streams in Zion, so the higher you go, the less fish. Even a short backpacking trip through Zion can be life-changing. But you can really have incredible experiences all across the West, easily, in virtually any National or State Forest, Wildlands, or Park. The US's largest National Park, Wrangell-St Elias, alone is bigger than Belgium. Yellowstone and Death Valley are both bigger than Wales. There are huge public tracts all across the West, especially Alaska, but in all the states from the Rockies westward.
I agree, midwest has alot to offer. And I follow Zach fowler too.
If you get a chance , check out a video on the state parks, they are huge and some just as beautifully too. I live in Shawnee forest state park.
If they want New York I'd recommend staying near Times square (get a cheese cake, go to a show) for one night.. Visit Central Park, but then get out and you can visit a LOT of nicer places with just a day's drive, or if you take the train you can get to boston!!!! A great city to take a walking tour of many historical things and go to a Pub for a beer. Then it's not far to the ocean.. many spots.
Bryce Canyon , you should check it out , it's the finest of all the parks , and he left it out LOL
You might actually like Pike Place Market. It's not like a mall or a shopping center. It's more like a village market. All kinds of handcrafted arts and clothing. Locally grown or made food items, like fresh cheeses, locally grown berries, ethnic bakeries, fresh caught salmon, etc.
As far as Hawaii? 50 years ago, it was beautiful. Now? You can't even see the Waikiki beach until you're standing on it, and it's dirty. What used to be a nice stroll to and from the beach, is all hotels and shopping centers now. Little of what is in the shopping centers can't be bought at home, much cheaper. If the Mrs MUST see Hawaii, go to one of the other islands. My favorite was Kauai. That was a lot of years ago though.
I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Out in the wilderness, yes there are several natural hot springs that you can soak in... there's no one way out there to say you can't (except the occasional bear or cougar). It's a good place to party naked with a group of friends.
That's why it's called Half Dome
Jono, since you are an "outdoors" kind of guy:
Funs facts about "Redwoods":
There are actually 2 related species called "Redwoods",
The "Coast Redwood" - Sequoia Sempervirons,
and the "Sequoia" - Sequoia Gigantia.
Firstly, these trees are not even considered to be "mature" until they are at least 500 years old.
An immature tree reaches a very large size (compared to most trees) relatively quickly, but they have the classic conical "Christmas Tree" shape.
at around 500 years of age they begin shedding their lower branches.
The lowest branch on a "mature" Redwood is commonly 100 feet (30 meters) above the ground.
Oddly enough, these trees carry their seeds in some of the smallest cones of any coniferous tree - and the actual seeds a very small.
The "Coast Redwood" is more common - Ranging along the coastal mountains from the area of Monterey (California) in the south,
into parts of southern Oregon in the north.
They are very distinctive by height - and comparatively slender form when compared to the Sequoia.
The Sequoia (also called the Sierra Redwood) only grows on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range,
at altitudes roughly between 4,600 feet and 7,000 feet (1400 - 2150 meters)
they tend to be larger in girth, than the "Coast Redwood" with distinctly larger branches (some have branches exceeding 10 feet (3 meters)
They are shorter than the Coast Redwood (which can exceed 100 meters in height), the tallest Sequoias all being between 80 and 85 meters...
though it is interesting to note that what seems to limit their growth is the fact that all of the tops of the tallest trees have been damaged by lightning -
which is much more common in the Sierra Nevada, than in the coastal mountain ranges.
1:49 it is up by me in Northern California. I am a couple hours away