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Travel next to this long mountain range to see wildlife, observe beautiful scenery and take photos. Explore its peaks, lakes and waterfalls in any season.

Be humbled by nature at its most impressive in these two breathtaking national parks, home to some of the largest living things on this planet.

Enjoy the New York panorama from the site of an iconic photo depicting workers taking a lunch break on a construction beam high in the sky.

Discover natural diversity ranging from the arid Great Sand Dunes National Park to the rushing Rio Grande River in this spectacular region of Colorado.

Much of the nation’s produce comes from the fertile valleys in this area bordered by the Sierras and the Pacific Crest Trail.

Pamper yourself at this luxury retreat on the shores of Lake Tahoe, where mountains promise adventure activities, beaches are inviting and social life glitters.

Venture to the wild heart of California, a land of abundant natural beauty, vast national parks and towns steeped in Gold Rush history.

Just outside Oakland, discover a natural oasis filled with towering redwoods, lush meadows, trickling brooks and miles of hiking trails. 

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

Get your camera ready for the panoramic vistas from atop the Black Mountains, widely considered some of the best views in Death Valley National Park.

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

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

Forests of towering redwoods, dramatic seascapes, a thriving arts scene and premier local wines; this community hits the perfect balance between rugged and refined.

Set in the Saratoga Hills, this tranquil replica of a Japanese samurai estate is the perfect place to reconnect with your inner zen. 

Stand on the lowest elevation in North America when you visit this spectacular salt flat beside the Black Mountains in the heart of Death Valley.

California’s capital and its surroundings have attractions for all interests, from cultural destinations, to clear lakes, to a history riddled with gold. 

Historic human artifacts complement the fascinating geologic features formed millions of years ago in this park of red cliffs and white rock. 

Study a massive impact crater, created by a meteorite in the northern Arizona desert that hit earth about 50,000 years ago.

Stand on the lowest elevation in North America when you visit this spectacular salt flat beside the Black Mountains in the heart of Death Valley.

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

The answer to a mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades lies in this dry lakebed, which is speckled with rocks that seem to move by themselves.

Rise early to come to this scenic waterfall for the best chance of seeing the beautiful rainbows that give it its name.

Discover palatial mansions, lush golf courses and a wild stretch of coastline inhabited by sea lions on a road often dubbed one of the world’s most scenic drives.

Luxury, leisure and nature come together at this historic sardine-canning district, which is one of Monterey’s most acclaimed recreational areas.