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can be seen near the visitor center at the in Gaylesville, Ala. Visitors can drive for beginning with a view of the Little River Falls from afar and ending at Eberhart Point Overlook.

Denali, the highest mountain in North America, is located in in Alaska. The park is 6 million miles of land where visitors can hike, view wildlife, or even mountaineer. For the best weather, visit

is a situated in the Colorado River near , in the . Horseshoe Bend's rock walls are made up of a variety of minerals, including hematite, platinum, and garnet.

After a rainfall, to see a number of waterfalls along the in St. Joe, Ark. Visitors can also float down the river starting in the spring.

Travelers can marvel at sequoias (redwood trees), in the in Northern California. Research has shown that makes people feel better, so these forests could be a good vacation stop for those looking for stress relief.

Practically anywhere in Colorado's offers a stunning view, but the lake and peaks of are particularly photogenic. The site is located 10 miles west of Aspen in a glacial valley. There is restricted access to the area during the summer and fall, and visiting mid-week will offer the most privacy. Visitors can take to Maroon Bells from mid-June through early October.

Visitors can hike a quarter-mile trail alongside the water at in Kent, Conn. During the summer, the park is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.—get there early to get a parking spot.

The , one of the oldest lighthouses in the state, is silhouetted as the sun sets at in Lewes. The park also has a designated swimming beach that provides a lifeguard between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.

There's nothing like a serene walk on the beach. Located on the west coast of Florida, features the Gulf Coast's signature white sand beaches and picturesque sunsets.

Blood Mountain is the tallest peak on  north of Helen, Ga. Visitors can hike to the summit along the .

The —which was a —offers a stunning view of cliffs and shoreline on the . is the only way to access the coast by land. Visitors can also glimpse the rugged landscape by helicopter or boat.

The sun shines down on at the —formerly the Galena Summit Overlook—about an hour from Sun Valley. From this vista, the entire valley can be seen; visitors can stand at 8,701 feet to get a view of the Sawtooth Mountains.

Guests can explore the rocks and waterfalls at in Oglesby, Ill. Located about 90 miles southwest of Chicago, the destination is a draw for city dwellers who want to explore nature—whether that's venturing through its 13 miles of hiking trails, or boating and fishing in the Illinois River.

is about an hour drive southeast of Chicago. Visitors can stroll along 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan, .

The , which extends over the Des Moines River Valley between Woodward and Madrid, Iowa, is illuminated with LED lights at night. The —which spans 25 miles and runs through five towns and four counties—includes this half-mile, 13-story bridge sponsored by the Iowa National Heritage Foundation.

The Milky Way is visible above in Oakley, Kan. The structure is that settled 80 million years ago. While the rocks are on private property, the owners allow visitors.

, located in south-central Kentucky, is the world's longest-known cave system with more than 400 miles of tunnels. Activities vary by season, but visitors can take ranger-led cave tours, hike nature trails, or canoe down the Green River.

A leads to Goldfish Island at . The 1,300-acre park has open green space including a botanical garden, sculpture garden, and paths for biking, running, or walking.

Waves crash against the coastline at in  along the Atlantic coastline in Maine. This is a popular spot for in the fall, but summer is a great time for visitors to go on , hike trails, fish, or take in some birdwatching.

A northern shoveler walks across ice at in Dorchester County, Md. This site is a great spot to see .

The glacially formed are located along the beach in Aquinnah—formerly Gay Head—on the island of . The cliffs are on the land of the Wampanoag people, a federally recognized tribe .

The runs along Lake Superior from Munising to Grand Marais in Michigan. Visitors can take in the cliff views, , camp, or just enjoy a picnic.

The is located on Lake Superior near Two Harbors, Minn. The lighthouse, after a storm damaged 29 ships, is a great spot to learn some history and take in a view of

, which are all that remains of the Windsor Plantation built in 1861, are a designated landmark in Port Gibson, Miss. Visitors can see these towering columns every day from dusk till dawn at no cost.

is located in the southwest Ozark hills in Cassville, Mo. Visitors can fish for rainbow trout, hike, swim, or camp overnight.

A marmot poses in front of Hidden Lake and Reynolds Mountain in in Montana. Guests can travel along the , , or .

The sun sets at in the in northwestern Nebraska. Guests can visit, or camp, 24 hours a day. The park is only 2 miles from the , an archaeological site where there is ongoing excavation.

Sand dunes abound at , where temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Most visitors tour the park by car, but whether driving or traveling on foot, make sure to bring plenty of water.

The sun sets in front of Kancamagus Pass in the . The forest is located in eastern New Hampshire—and western Maine. Activities vary by season, but visitors can hike, bike, boat, and ski.

The sits on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in New Jersey. The Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; visitors can enter the lighthouse from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit to see a large gypsum sand dunefield in the northern Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico. Visitors can along five trails, but the park recommends not setting out for a hike if temperatures are above 85 degrees Fahrenheit. before heading out.

Go for a swim and take in the waterfalls at in Ithaca, N.Y. To enjoy the park out of the water, get on a bike, hike, or go camping.

Climb a half-mile to the top of  to get a 360-degree view of the in Forneys Creek, N.C. While the view can extend more than 100 miles on a clear day, often limits visibility.

The , which was built in 1937, is located in in western North Dakota. Get a view of the Little Missouri Badlands or head out on a variety of hiking trails. The park .

Sun shines through the trees on Old Man's Cave at in Logan, Ohio. Hikers and nature lovers can stroll through 2,356-acres of cliffs, waterfalls, and gorges.

Fog rises on the Mountain Fork River in in Broken Bow, Okla. Summer visitors can cool off by water skiing, canoeing, or taking a float trip down the river.

, home to the only year-round ski resort in North America, is reflected in Mirror Lake in Oregon. The mountain is located about 20 miles north of Portland, where visitors can still see this perpetually snowy peak.

The Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, is almost 50 miles long and over 1,000 feet deep. Visit in October to get the best views of fall foliage.

The Castle Hill Lighthouse, built in the late 1800s, stands on Narragansett Bay in Newport, R.I. Visitors can't explore the inside of the lighthouse, but the grounds adjacent to the Castle Hill Inn and Resort are open to the public.

is a 50-foot waterfall in Walhalla, South Carolina. While the area is always scenic, the best views come after a rainfall. The site is accessible from the Yellow Branch Picnic Area and Nature Trail and Yellow Branch Falls Trail.

protects 244,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie that is home to bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets. Tour the park , or pack plenty of water and explore the landscape on foot.

Glorious sunsets can be seen near Mt. LeConte in the near Gatlinburg, Tenn. To get this panoramic view, travel about 9 miles from the Sugarlands Visitor Center and follow the for 5.5 miles.

The Rio Grande runs through the Santa Elena Canyon at in western Texas. Visitors can float down the river, drive through the park, or explore deserts and mountains .

There is no denying the beauty of near Springdale, Utah. Visitors can in the park. For those who want to see , the narrowest section of Zion Canyon, explore on foot or or obtain a permit to .

Climb up to to get an expansive view of the  in Vermont. There are eight designated wilderness areas in the forest. Visitors can snow and .

A hiker takes in the view at the summit of Old Rag Mountain in in Virginia. Urbanites from Washington D.C. are only 75 miles away from the park, where they can camp, hike, or .

The Palouse River runs through a narrow cataract and drops 200 feet at in Starbuck, Washington. The highest viewpoint of the falls is at the Fryxell Overlook. Palouse Falls was named Washington's state waterfall in 2014, when the state legislature passed a bill written by local schoolchildren.

The , located just north of Fayetteville, W. Va, is popular spot to photograph. To view the bridge from up top, stop by the overlook at the . Drive to the  to catch a glimpse from underneath the bridge.

The sun sets in the North Bay community of . This Midwest destination has 300 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan and offers vacationers everything from .

The sits on Mormon Row with the Teton Range in the background in Wyoming. Backpackers and camping enthusiasts flock to . Make sure to and pack a bear canister if you want to spend the night in the park's backcountry.