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The largest city in Maine is a gateway for island hopping in summer, skiing in winter and a thriving cultural center year-round.

Surrounded by lush conifer forest, this surreal, lunar terrain boils and bubbles with mud pots and steaming geysers. 

Watch mountain peaks reflected in calm water and enjoy recreational activities, such as canoeing and hiking, at this picturesque lake.

Hear the roar of cracking ice on a boat tour around glaciers and find beaches and mountain forests in the state parks of this vast region.

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

Founded in 1896 by steel baron Andrew Carnegie, this contemporary art institution boasts an impressive fusion of painting, sculpture, architecture and furniture.

Visit charming oceanfront towns full of art, history and majestic panoramas. Zigzag through trails and mountains on the South Oregon coast.

Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Embark on a thrilling outdoor adventure at the oldest and largest national park in the United States. You’ll come across one magnificent view after another.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.

With its craggy rocks and towering trees that are centuries old, the rugged California coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border truly must be seen to be believed.

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

Perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find a spectacular window into life both above and below the waves.

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

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

Hawaii\'s legendary beach is a great place to surf, swim or simply lay back and enjoy the atmosphere.

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

Venture to the northern stretches of New Jersey to find abundant nature, close-up views of Manhattan and some impressive museums.