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The hiking trails, waterfalls and mountains full of diverse wildlife make this national park one of the country’s most picturesque.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Discover thousands of plants inside the historic centerpiece of San Diego’s Balboa Park, which was originally built for the 1915 Panama–California Exposition.

Prepare to be awestruck by the national parks, scenic byways and beautiful towns in this region of diverse and wondrous natural scenery.

This picturesque Tennessee town bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers acres of wilderness, breathtaking scenery and lots of adventure activities.

Look out across the Atlantic Ocean from Portland’s iconic white lighthouse, which has presided over the southern Maine coastline since the 18th century.

Look through the eye-like circular holes known as the Spectacles for a glimpse into the otherworldly realm of red arches.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

Strange and beautiful natural wonders pepper the landscape of Utah, a state known for its five breathtaking national parks and creative capital city.

Experience a surge of amazement when you visit this lookout that offers views of significant portions of this famous park. 

From celebrity-spotting to clothes shopping, the fabled heartland of the film industry offers substance as well as style.

A popular base for exploring the scenic Olympic Peninsula, this small town is also famous as the setting of the popular Twilight book series.

This part of Death Valley National Park is made up of an otherworldly terrain of clay, sand and the surrounding mountains.

Relax and enjoy the surroundings as you soak in these soothing mineral-spring pools in a stunning forest setting.

The Treasure State is a treasure indeed, a land of rugged, glacial beauty with mountainous peaks, thrilling wildlife and rolling prairies that are rich with history.

Relax and enjoy the surroundings as you soak in these soothing mineral-spring pools in a stunning forest setting.

The sun always seems to shine in Southern California, where you can enjoy some of the country’s best weather on gorgeous beaches, in family theme parks and at iconic landmarks. 

Relax and enjoy the surroundings as you soak in these soothing mineral-spring pools in a stunning forest setting.

Walk amid some of the finest redwood scenery on the planet and then visit a waterfall via this natural path.