In 2009 Afghanistan designated a portion of the Hindu Kush Mountains, known as Band-e Amir, their first national park. The park contains six deep blue lakes, Band-e Gholaman, Band-e Qambar, Band-e Haibat, Band-e Panir, Band-e Pudina and Band-e Zulfiqar, all of which are separated by natural dams. Afghanistan Geography. About the size of the U.S. State of Texas, most of Afghanistan is a rugged, inhospitable mountainous landscape. More than 50% of the total land area lies above 6,500 ft. (2,000 m).
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is a national monument protecting the Missouri Breaks of central Montana, United States. It is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Mark Twain National Forest. Mark Twain National Forest (fs.usda.gov) covers 1.5 million acres in southern and central Missouri. The Ava ranger district, about 20 miles east, and the Cassville district, encompassing most of Table Rock Lake to the west are the closest units to Branson. Both areas offer hiking trails, campgrounds and picnic areas.