The places that first come to mind are those that provide a distance barrier, if not a physical barrier, between the stresses and the individual or group. For this reason, areas spanning large distances, such as overlooks, mountains, wilderness, deserts, islands and large state parks, accommodate this need. The visual aspect of this physical removal is the first aspect to cover. Scenery, showing the features of a beautiful, natural landscape, can be one of the most awe- inspiring things available to man, at no cost. There is the fact that nature itself is just breathtaking.
Nature is beautiful in different ways to different people.
Perhaps it is the nothingness that one feels when comparing one's self to the vastness of earth and space. Some appreciate just being out in nature's confines, where no other human beings are. Others like the awesome sight of nature's natural formations, green foliage, or just the clean smell. The visual impact of nature, however, is one of the greatest reasons that one desires to isolate oneself away from the everyday urban world. As I stood on that mountain top, one of the tallest around, the air was clear and clean, the visibility went for miles and miles.