The United States is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, and the Pacific Ocean on the Wests. Two states, Alaska and Hawaii, are not a part of the continental 48 states. Two major mountain ranges lie in the USA; the Appalachians on the east, and the Rocky Mountains in the west. Major rivers like the Mississippi and Ohio are used as shipping routes through the interior of the nation. The famous Grand Canyon, one of the seven wonders of the world, lies in Arizona. Redwood National Forest, Yellowstone National Park and Yosemite are all American favorites with breathtaking scenery.