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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.

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

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.

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

Move aside stars of stage and screen! At the Griffith Observatory you\'ll see the awe-inspiring sights of moons, stars and planets.

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

Discover the stunning natural beauty and fascinating history of this paradise island, the largest in the United States.

Make it to the “hump” of Phoenix’s highest point for amazing views across the Valley of the Sun.

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.

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

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

Move aside stars of stage and screen! At the Griffith Observatory you\'ll see the awe-inspiring sights of moons, stars and planets.