1 The attraction: Acadia national park, Maine (3.5m annual visits) The alternative: Voyageurs national park, Minnesota (237,000 visits) Location: Northern Minnesota, on the Canadian border Best place to stay: Camping near Kabetogama lake, for the incredible quiet Best entry point: Start paddling from Ash river visitor center When you think of stunning waterscapes, places like Acadia national park in Maine and Olympic national park in Washington.
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The anthropomorphic characters of Beatrix Potter s world have an undeniable, irresistible charm. Rendered in whimsical yet sophisticated detail and characterized by forgivable foolishness, childlike silliness, and plenty of naughtiness, Potter s depiction of English countryside wildlife appeals to children and adults alike. It seems only fitting that the origins one of the most successful literary franchises of all time would have sprung from the imagination of a woman whose only childhood friends were her pets and who grew up to be one of the greatest conservationists of the 20th century.
Indeed, Potter s childhood drawings and paintings of plants and animals reveal an early fascination with the natural world that would continue into adulthood fueling her professional life, personal pastimes, and, ultimately, her conservation of England s Lake District. Here, a look at the pivotal developments in Potter s life that cemented her legacy of en