It’s the New Year, which means most people have a whole new set of vacation days to plan for. The opportunities are endless for where you could go. But before you get your sights set on somewhere far-fetched like Italy, Thailand, or Australia, consider something a little…closer to home. You won’t believe what’s right in your backyard.
From incredible waterfalls to cool parks, these amazing natural wonders are all in U.S., believe it or not. So grab your road trip playlist, some friends, and get to know the great U S of A. It won’t disappoint.
1.) Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park, Arizona
2.) Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, California
3.) Homestead Crater Pool, Midway, Utah
4.) Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California
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5.) Monument Valley Park, Arizona and Utah
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6.) Havasu Falls, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
7.) Fly Ranch Geyser, Washoe County, Nevada
8.) Haiku Stairs, Oahu, Hawaii
9.) Mendenhall Ice Caves, Juneau, Alaska
10.) Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
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11.) Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
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13.) Watkins Glen State Park, New York
14.) Crater Lake National Park, Oregon
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15.) The Wave, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona
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16.) Hamilton Pool Preserve, Dripping Springs, Texas
17.) Carlsbad Caverns, Eddy County, New Mexico
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18.) Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California
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19.) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado
20.) Arches National Park, Utah
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21.) Oneonta Gorge, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon
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22.) Skagit Valley, Washington
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23.) Thor’s Well, Cape Perpetua, Oregon
24.) Jacob’s Well, Wimberley, Texas
25.) Mount Si, North Bend, Washington
26.) Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
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27.) Bonneville Salt Flats, Tooele County, Utah
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28.) Margerie Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska
29.) Eagle Lake, Acadia National Park
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30.) Garden Key, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
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Wow. All I know is I have to get moving if I’m going to hit all of these places before I die. Which ones are you headed to first?