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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.

If a place has one of the “best drives on earth”, you’d be mad not to check it out.

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

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

Sitting on top of Capitol Hill is a Washington landmark that’s been the home of American democracy for more than 200 years.

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

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

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

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

Discover shipwrecks, tour old lighthouses, learn about local marine life and spend a day on the beach when you visit Oregon\'s long and diverse coastline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pay tribute to fallen heroes at a thought-provoking monument to those who lost their lives during the three- year Korean War.

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