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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Home of the famous cheesesteak, the City of Brotherly Love is rich in American history and culture. 

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. 

Pack your shorts or bikini and surf, swim, or just sit back under a palm tree and enjoy the Aloha spirit at Hawaii’s most famous beach.

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.

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

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

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

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