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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.

Combine beaches, theme parks, big-city excitement and outdoor recreation in one popular region with great weather and a laid-back lifestyle.

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

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.

The big skies welcome visitors for year-round outdoor activities: spring rafting, summer camping, fall hiking and winter skiing.

Check out Nebraska’s capital city, its oldest town and its largest city, as well as a landscape entwined with the Lewis and Clarke story in the state’s eastern region.

This picturesque town bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers miles of wilderness, breathtaking scenery and lots of options for adventurers.

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

Discover the geological wonders of North America’s hottest and lowest national park, packed with raw, wild and untouched landscapes ripe for exploring.

Find contrasting opportunities to explore outstanding outdoor attractions and appreciate LDS culture when you visit this western state.

With charm and a beautiful shoreline, this Maui town is filled with fun and unusual attractions worth a daytrip or a lengthy stay.

Inspiring architecture, magnificent museums and the icons of American history await on Washington’s famous two-mile (three-kilometer) strip. 

One of the National Mall’s more austere pieces of architecture, the Jefferson Memorial pays homage to one of America’s greatest presidents and visionaries.

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

Experience the otherworldly landscapes of this sandy beach and wander between the skeletons of gnarled trees and sun-bleached branches.

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

Explore the prehistoric lakes, lily-speckled waterways and dense jungles of a landscape known to the Creek Indians as the Land of the Trembling Earth.

Hawaii’s “Magic Isle” is known for its terrific beaches, blue water, abundant marine life, the volcanic Haleakalā National Park, quaint towns and scenic drives.

Flavor and fragrance is everywhere in this part of Florida, from the Latin spice of Miami, to the Margaritaville vibes of Key West, to the eucalyptus-scented Everglades.