@nimrodsson4029 agreed ! I've lived in California , Oregon , and Washington and have traveled up and down the coast countless times. Even traveled the train up to Seattle and couldn't imagine a more beautiful trip. Although that was 1968 and the route might have changed since then. I've also traveled through the Sierra , high and low deserts , lake Tahoe , and the southern deserts. Lots of awesome spots on the entire coast.
I worked and lived in Glacier National Park for 3 years. Spend hundreds of hours hiking the trails. It’s honestly the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. I was in awe literally every single day. It never gets old. If you can, I would highly recommend visiting at least once in your life. Great video!
Totally agree, I have been to most, Glacier stands heads and shoulders above them all. Just be mindful of the bears 😮 Follow by Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Zion, Yosemite, Monument Valley, and Mt Rainier.
Kia Ora from a Kiwi living in the States! I've been to 41 of the 50 states and I have to admit, this country is amazing in its natural beauty. Volcano National Park in Hawai'i, is mind blowing in the variety of landscapes within the park, including the Ka'u desert, the only desert in Hawai'i. Death Valley also blew me away. Honestly, this video barely touches how beautiful the US is.
America has literally every environment. You can go from frozen tundra, to wetlands, to desert, to tropics, to sunny beaches, to snowy forested mountains, & on & on.
And this is why most Americans do t even have a passport we can see so much and never cross borders most of us will never even see all we want to see in the USA so why would we leave
You are so correct in this. The American West has unbelievable beauty and diversity packed into it. I've been blessed to travel much of the world, and I've personally seen no place that remotely compares for variety and magnificence.
@@carlamiller9848Nahhh even for congress it’s almost entirely impossible to sell off national parks. Maybe VERY small sections that bleed onto actual civilization but these ain’t going nowhere. However there are some secret underground military bases in some of these and some that are weirdly extremely protected by the US military. Like extremely protected. Literal no fly zones in some parts of Grand Canyon, can’t even fly a drone in some parts. It’s strange. They’re protecting something.
I went to Glacier National Park about a month ago. Words simply don't do it justice. Every where you look, the entire time you are going through the park, is a visual you will never forget. If you every have the opportunity, go.
G'day from California. I am surprised Yosemite National Park didn't make the list. It's the second closest National Park to me, a 4 hour drive from where I live. Pinnacles National Park is an hour away. Anywho, I've been to your beautiful Australia many times, visiting all of your states at least once.
I used to be stationed in Great Falls! Was at either at one or the other several times a month. Was great when a speeding ticket only cost $5 and no driving points!
We are spoiled for choice here. The lower 48 itself is amazingly beautiful but adding the spectacular beauty of Alaska and Hawaii I think makes America the most beautiful country in the world
I recently drove form Boise to Eugene. I Treked over the blue mountains just over the Oregon boarder is MAGICAL. It is shocking how far the drop is from the Mountains into the Columbia basin. Snow covered Mountain beauty is always striking.
I went to Carlsbad, Grand Canyon and the Great Me teor Crater, and Petrified Forrest on one vacation, and I still have the stich on embroidery patches from the trip. Also helped Mom pan for gold above the Artic circle. Military family, we were everywhere.
I was like 8 years old when I 1st went to Meteor Crater. The main building had just recently opened its doors for the 1st time. It's one of my favorite childhood memories
Glacier National Park is simply stunning; it leaves you speechless. From all of the diverse wildlife Grizzly Bears, Bison, Wolves, Elk, Deer, Mountain Goats, the list is almost endless. The Geysers, Hot Springs and Petrified Forest alone are worth the trip. It’s like you stepped back in time. If at all possible, you should definitely visit.
I've been through Glacier National Park - the views are stunning! Utah has nice scenery, northern California and Minnesota are beautiful, I could go on and on!
Glacier National Park is my favorite! The photos in the video don’t do it justice. It’s way more stunning in person!! If you make it to America, it should be at the top of your list!! We have found that mid July is a really great time to visit. ❤
Glacier National Park and Montana would love to have you visit. There are many beautiful landmarks and parks here. I've lived all over America, but my home will always be Montana.
For a smaller but still intense sand dune experience there is also Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes along the coast of Lake Michigan. L Michigan and L Huron are geographically the same lake, and (together) the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the world. The sand dunes are left from the grinding of the last ice ages' glaciers... over 500 feet high in places. In some, the pale golden sand plummets almost straight down, and there are ongoing land slides across the face as the sand endlessly slides down into the water. In others, it's possible to climb them - if you don't mind slipping i step down for every 2 you take up.
Where Can I Go Sandboarding in the US? The United States of America is truly a melting pot of all things, including sports. While many places in the US are known as snow havens, it is proving to be another great country with an increasing number of amazing sandboarding spots. Here are some of the places to go to if you ever want to go sandboarding in the US: Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Kanab, Utah Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon Great Sand Dunes National Park in Duncan, Colorado Monahans Sandhills State Park in Monahans, Texas Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, North Carolina Silver Lake State Park in Mears, Michigan Ehrenberg Sandbowl in Ehrenberg, Arizona Hot Well Dunes in Safford, Arizona Parker Dunes - Cactus Plain in Parker, Arizona Yuma Sand Dunes - Yuma Desert in Yuma Arizona, Makena Big Beach in Kihei, Hawaii Papakolea Green Sand Beach in Ka Lae, Hawaii Bruneau Dunes State Park in Bruneau, Idaho Anthony Sand Dunes in St. Anthony, Idaho Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton Indiana Baldy - Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan City, Indiana Cape Cod Sand Dunes in Provincetown, Massachusetts Nellis Dunes and Amargosa Sand Dunes in Las Vegas, Nevada Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon Little Shara Sand Dunes and Sand Hollow State Park in Utah
Yes it is from sea to shining sea. There are so many places you can come across that just sucks the breath from your lungs. All of which man had no part in.
I was visiting the Grand Canyon and went to the rim early to view the sunrise. There was a professional photographer who had 3 impressive looking cameras which he triggered at sunrise to each shoot 36 exposures and hopefully capture something special. I chatted with him while he was taking down his set up about the parks. He said he moved around all the parks in the western US. He told me to see Glacier NP. He told me it is by far the most visually awesome.
I took that same picture of lower Grinnell lake at 9:16 two months ago. The hike up to the glacier was incredible. 10/10 must see scenery. Truly the crown of the continent.
I live N.E. Washington many things to see. The Columbia River, alot of parks. Swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing. Winter snow skiing, snowmobiling, and more. Try the Cascades Mountain range.😊
Or the coast, driving around the Olympics and the lakes is a favorite of mine or going over the mountains to see Dry Falls to get a change in scenery. So many options and if you like mountains, lots of choices from popular tourist places to backyard popular getaways.
The PNW is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. You can add whitewater rafting, thousands of miles of hiking/biking trails, and one of the world's top windsurfing locations. The deepest gorge in America on the border of Oregon and Idaho. You can even go landsailing on Oregon's Alvord desert. Me, I like eating Dungeness crab and Pacific scallops 😋😋
Yes, they do have weddings at Multnomah Falls. It is also part of the Columbia River Gorge, which is one place everyone who visits me in Oregon, USA wants to see. Thank you for reminding me of some of the beauty in my own country. I often take it for granted. If you ever come to Oregon, shoot me a text and I’ll be your tour guide.
@ , for sure! Except for the mosquitoes 🤣🤣🤣. Oh, Timberline Lodge is also a fun visit and would be a great wedding location. Of course, being a native Oregonian, I am a little prejudiced FOR my state. Except the current poli … nope, not going to go there today.
I moved to Oregon 7 years ago from NJ and fell in LOVE with all of the natural beauty here. Btw still living in Oregon, about 20 minutes from beautiful Smith Rock, which I am sure you have visited. If not, I definitely recommend it.
@ , have been to Smith Rock, but not for a long while. I’m born and raised in Oregon - 4th generation Oregonian from the northeast corner. I ❤️ my state. The politics - not so much. But it is a beautiful state. I just found out today Oregon has the 9th highest average elevation of the 50 states. Kind of cool.
Yellowstone Park was a big revelation to me when I first saw her in 1975. There are I think hundreds of smaller hot springs lakes all over the basin where Grand Prismatic Lake is located, each with unique colors depending upon the rock that surrounds them. Word has it that the first white man to see these springs was someone got lost from his party of fur trappers approx 215 years ago. When he finally made his way back to his encampment, the descriptions he gave his fellow trappers of the Yellowstone area sounded so fantastic that his mates thought he'd just gone crazy for lack of food at the time.
I've been to Glacier back in 1990 and I've driven Going to the Sun Highway. It was breathtaking and quite memorable. I've also been to Multnomah Falls and been quite impressed with the upper and lower drops and the pool between. We have an embarrassment of riches in our naturally beautiful places, it's hard to choose a favorite.
the fact that Havasu Natl Park, Sedona Arizona, Sequoia National Park, Acadia Natl Park and the Adirondacks werent included is a travesty lol but Glacier and Zion Natl Park are STUNNING.
You really should visit. I saw it in 1977, and I was absolutely amazed at how beautiful it was. Try the" Going to the Sun" road. Unless you're afraid of heights. I'd love to see it again.😊
@@judydavis7993yes you should. It’s not just Going To The Sun Road. The lakes in the North Fork area, especially Bowman Lake. Lake McDonald, Logan Pass, Many Glacier area, Two Medicine area. St. Mary’s Lake on the east side. Chief Mountain on the way to Waterton Lake national park in Canada is great.
Interesting point : Glacier National Park has been affiliated with Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada just over the border since 1932. Together they form Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park. They're connected by road and a ferry across Waterton lake.
I’ve been to Glacier and Waterton. My mother worked at Many Glacier hotel in Glacier. Apparently, sometimes workers from either side can also work on the other side, so apparently under some conditions they can share staff so to speak. I don’t remember exactly how that works though.
It feels like so many of these 'most beautiful places' disdain trees and other living things. At most, the plants are treated like they are visual garnishes. Great Smoky Mountains are a rainforest and it can be hard to fully appreciate the multilayered beauty, like the auroras and fireworks: you need the immersive experience of being there.
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN I understand the majesty of big mountains, but a rain forest is an even more special place. You feel isolated and insulated from the madness of the world.
I've been lucky to visit Glacier, Zion, Yellowstone and Bryce (not mentioned) National Parks, and grew up near Watkins Glen. Glacier was always at the top of my list.
I’m so happy that you were able to see so many parts of American beauty. When you come to visit, and we hope you do, California has the Pacific Ocean, Mountains with peaks over 14,400 ft (Mt Whitney in the Sierra Nevada range), and only 80 miles from there is Death Valley which has spectacular views, the deepest Valley, sand dunes and wonderful places to go, along with growing dates, from the palm trees. (just don’t go in the summer!) So many magical places in the White Mountains, like the Bristlecone Pine trees that grow between 9,000 to 11,000 ft elevation and live from 3,000-5,000 years, wild Bighorn sheep, Eagles, and wild Mustang horses. Also in the Sierra the Sequoia National park will make you feel so tiny standing next to these Sequoia trees, tall and wide magnificent beauties, not to forget so many lakes from the winter snows. From there you can continue across the USA and discover so much! I’ve always wanted to visit Australia, but I’ve never been. My children have been there often, and the love it. This world has so much to offer, if people will go out for adventures close by or far away. Life is too short, don’t miss this Created, mind blowing world we live in.
3:08 during the spring for a short time there’s a river that runs along the front of the sand dunes that you can wade through and play in people also use sand boards to surf the sand
Such gorgeousness. Went out west with my husband who wanted to show me the West. I am a born Floridian and only lived in N Carolina for 3 months while my dad worked on rebuilding homes after Hurrican Hazel destroyed the Atlantic coast. He was raised in California and every summer his parents took the kids by various routes back to Arkansas to see the rest of the family. We met in last yr of high school when his dad went from working on experimental aircraft to Cape Canaveral missile launches. I got lucky with my fellow - had 48 yrs together before he died after 10 yrs of stage 4 colon cancer. On our 2 trips we saw Devil's Tower in Wyoming, Yellowstone, the Rocky Mountains west of Denver where it snowed on us July 1 - we were in the Miata with the top down, the Painted Desert, Bryce Canyon (stunning), took a hike along a trail of interest in Utah which turned out to be remains of cave dwellers, saw Arches, and Canyonlands, Dinosaur National Park, Zion National Park, went on the edge of the Grand Canyon, walked across the Royal Gorge Bridge at the time the highest - we drove our Miata across the wooden bridge there in Colorado, Steve took me to a section of New Mexico where extinct volcanos had spread glassy black lava from long ago across the landscape. It's known for its Ice Caves, you walk across the landscape in the summer - hot as hell - see the steps down 30 ft to the ice caves frozen since before the birth of Christ. Totally unreal. I believe that it is part of national parks now. Probably one of the most beautiful places was when we went scuba diving off the Florida Keys - huge growths of coral in all the colors and shapes, same for the fishes and the wildlife there - breath-taking, glad we had our air tanks. We camped at Big Pine Key - dove for lobsters under the bridges (they have a 7-mile bridge from one key to the next), did a night dive and were surrounded and stabbed by the unicorn shrimp running into us by the thousands. Water there is the most beautiful light blue-green. Small Key deer run around the camping area. A funny story about a trip my mom took my brother and I from Orlando, FL to California by plane. We were flying over an incredible landscape when the pilot said, "If you look out your window, you can see the Grand Canyon." Mom looked out and said, "Which one is it?" I told her, "All of it."
Everyday I am amazed I live in Florida. I never get tired of it. Yesterday I saw a huge flock of sand cranes.I've never seen so many together before. Beautiful.
So true...I'm in philly, but lived In NoCal while in the service...We have the Poconos here in PA and They call them "mountains" but; when you see the Rockies or Tahoe or the Tetons you know what REAL mountains look like...If you're mountains don't show thousands of feet of snow in July or the tops are hidden in the clouds; they aren't mountains.
As someone that lives in Portland. It doesn't freeze at multnomah falls often. The area is very moderate with its weather. It's also kind of annoying that they focused on the one tourist attraction water fall instead of the entire columbia gorge which is MASSIVE.
Hey Lyle…hope you are well. I’ve seen Yellowstone, one of the most fascinating places I’ve ever seen. All the geysers, hot springs and wildlife make it so beautiful and interesting. I’ve also seen Carlsbad Caverns, it is so cool. I live in Colorado so I’ve been to the Great Sand Dunes. It is not my favorite but interesting. Haven’t seen any of the falls mentioned on here. They look beautiful. I agree with you that Glacier National Park looks the most beautiful. I haven’t been but would love to go someday. My son has been there and saw lots of moose. There are lots of Grizzly bears there so you have to be careful. Good one Lyle!!! Also not a mention of Alaska…would love to go there.
America is huge (bigger than a lot of people realize). I love it when foreigners say, “just walk there.” Dude, I’m not walking 30 miles one way to work and 30 back after a long day lol. There are so many gems here ❤️
I remember hearing about a German couple who were visiting the Twin Cities in MN. They told their friends they were planning to take a day trip to Arizona! Their friends had to break it to them--America is far far larger than they could fathom.
@@thephilosophicalagnostic2177 I can picture them like the hobbits in Lord of the Rings trekking across mountains, deserts and bodies of water to try to make it there lol. That's cute, though, they wanted to do that. ♥
Live in Oregon and only a 40min drive from Multnomah Falls. You made the comment about having weddings there. This waterfall is one of hundreds in the area. One particular waterfall is called Bridal Veil Falls. There is a post office there that many people have their wedding invitations sent from so it gets the Bridal Veil stamp on it. Oregon has 1000's of waterfalls in the entire state and many of them are super tall like Multnomah. Come for a hike, you won't be disappointed.
You are lucky. My brother moved to Oregon, it takes him 30 minutes just to get the nearest store. So an hour round trip for a Slushie. Luckily he works from home.
My fiancé and I are HUGE Jurassic Park and dinosaur lovers and for our honeymoon we’re doing the “Jurassic Falls” helicopter tour. The idea of going in a helicopter normally would terrify me, but I’m so excited to go on the iconic helicopter ride that I fell in love with when I was only 3 years old!
The whole state of Alaska eclipses all for the grandeur of its mountains and wilderness areas and the size of its wildlife. Every time I leave my house I am in awe of this place.
Multnomah Falls is in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. I live just a few miles outside of it, near the town of Hood River, Oregon. There are many falls nearly as impressive as Multnomah in the area which are also worth a look and other features like large monolithic rocks (Rooster Rock, Beacon Rock, etc).
Glacier National Park (the US side of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - Canada owns the northern part) is absolutely amazing. For my own personal preference, I think it's my favorite National Park in the 48 contiguous US states. I'd argue that Denali or Katmai are the most impressive, provided we're including Alaska a well.
There are so many beautiful places in the USA and to think there are hardly any people in those majestic mountains and valleys. Glacier National Park is absolutely beautiful. Lake McDonald is 10 miles long but looks about a mile. My husband and I drove along the lake and it was a 10 mile trip.
There is so much public land in America that is easily accessible. It's really one of our best-kept secrets. Our national parks - regardless of which state you go to - are incredible.
My personal favorite location in all the USA is Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah boarder. It absolutely took my breath away and touched me to my core. I will never forget how it made me feel.
My favorite would have to be Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Volcano, Hawaii. A mere 8 miles west of where I resided 2011-19, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Fun fact about Baker. Holds the title of the greatest amount of snowfall in one year. Im sure glad I didn't have to shovel this! The Mt. Baker Ski Area in Washington state holds the world record for the most snow ever recorded in a single season, with 1,140 inches (95.0 ft; 29.0 m) during the 1998-99 winter
Carlsbad is one of my favorite places. There are great pictures but seeing it in person is awe inspiring. If you ever go, be warned that the path is steep and one direction, so if you have a bad knee or anything it’ll take a toll. I learned the hard way. And it gets very cold no matter how hot it is outside, so bring a sweater.
You are just going to have to make a grand trip to America and take in some of these beauties! Of course, you'll have to coincide your trip with one of David Phelps' Barn Bashes! There are some gorgeous areas to see in his part of the country also. I'm in New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns being 4 hours or south of me, and it's a gem to visit. There are some other awesome sand dunes, White Sands National Monument (you should look that up--not a great place in the heat of the summer because it is scary hot) being one in New Mexico in the southern part of the state (can take that in along with Carlsbad Caverns), some in Michigan off Lake Michigan and some others around the country. Add all the above to your bucket list and make it happen!
I lived in the Colorado mountains for years. There are soooo many places in the west to visit and enjoy that are never covered by 'creators' (as if more than 2% ever got out of Mon's basement.) It would be nice if so many 'reactors' were able to connect with peeps on this side and travel to the 'unknown' areas as guests vs. everyone just watching the same old, tired footage. That's not a crack on you or others, you can only 'see' and react to what you are 'shown'.
I’ve lived in Colorado my entire life (minus 6 years in Japan) and my dad is a geotechnical engineer that knows multiple owners of abandoned mines and just cool places in general. My mom would have a heart attack if she knew the places my dad took me to explore as a kid!
That is a good start. I would recommend a tour of all of our national parks. The Smokey Mountains are in my state. About a 4-5 hour drive from my home.
There are too many to list, and of course, pictures/videos will never be able to compare with being in those places. Australia has stunning landscapes as well. Glad our National Parks systems protect these areas.
Hehe I was born in Oregon, near the Pacific coast, and going to Florence every year for vacation is a beautiful thing. We used to stop at Devil's Cauldron on the way so I got a lot of seal gazing in as a kid. I miss it a lot, and want to move back some day. Oregon is so pretty, and even the little waterfalls along the way to the coast are nice to see. :3
A top-10 list here isn't anywhere near enough; there are so many incredible places. Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge Parkway combine for almost 600 miles of scenic drives along the Appalachian Mountains with absolutely stunning fall colors if you time it right. In Utah, Zion (where Angel's Landing is) is very pretty, but there's also Arches, Bryce Canyon's bizarre rock formations carved by the constant freeze-thaw cycles of water in the rocks, and Canyonlands' steep cliffs and deep gorges.
The Grand Canyon, the Tetons, the Big Five parks in Utah, all the parks in Alaska, the Redwoods, Yosemite, among others, should all be on the list.
100% exactly what I would say
Exactly!
Even Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, porcupine mountains, isle royal, sleeping bear dunes in Michigan are beautiful.
YES!!!! Couldn't agree more!!!
yep, all those you mentioned. As well as Monument Valley and Crater Lake.
The California coast and the red wood forest really should be on anyone's list.
I'd put lake Tahoe above the red wood forest
@andrewtodd9103 as beautiful as Tahoe is I have to disagree , but I suppose it's a matter of opinion.
Northern California and Oregon have some of the most beautiful open country in the entire mainland US.
@nimrodsson4029 agreed ! I've lived in California , Oregon , and Washington and have traveled up and down the coast countless times. Even traveled the train up to Seattle and couldn't imagine a more beautiful trip. Although that was 1968 and the route might have changed since then. I've also traveled through the Sierra , high and low deserts , lake Tahoe , and the southern deserts. Lots of awesome spots on the entire coast.
For CA, I'll keep the Redwoods, drop the coast, and take "anywhere in the Sierra Nevada mountain range," as things to see.
this is a good start but there is so much more
Glacier Park is the crown jewel in my opinion
Agreed. It is breathtaking.
I want to go! 😎
Been there. Agree. Absolutely gorgeous. It would be my choice on this list.
The most beautiful state to see!
Agreed. I have been to many National Parks and Glacier is amazing... in the summer! Way too cold in the winter.
The Appalachian mountains in the fall cannot be beat
@@terrisalser7721 Great Smoky Mountains 🏞️ National Park
And they are our oldest mountains and have a great hiking trail.
As someone who's seen em, I'd say mt rainier national park or the hoh rainforest both beat it.
@@CLPanda98I completely agree!
@@CLPanda98In your opinion.
I worked and lived in Glacier National Park for 3 years. Spend hundreds of hours hiking the trails. It’s honestly the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. I was in awe literally every single day. It never gets old.
If you can, I would highly recommend visiting at least once in your life. Great video!
Glacier National Park should be #1!!! It’s beyond stunning and gorgeous!!!
I live in Utah with some of the most beautiful national parks and scenery and Glacier National Park just dwarfs them all.
Totally agree, I have been to most, Glacier stands heads and shoulders above them all. Just be mindful of the bears 😮 Follow by Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Zion, Yosemite, Monument Valley, and Mt Rainier.
Kia Ora from a Kiwi living in the States! I've been to 41 of the 50 states and I have to admit, this country is amazing in its natural beauty. Volcano National Park in Hawai'i, is mind blowing in the variety of landscapes within the park, including the Ka'u desert, the only desert in Hawai'i. Death Valley also blew me away. Honestly, this video barely touches how beautiful the US is.
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Have you been to Grand Canyon? No matter how many photos and videos you've seen, it's mindblowing.
America has literally every environment. You can go from frozen tundra, to wetlands, to desert, to tropics, to sunny beaches, to snowy forested mountains, & on & on.
And this is why most Americans do t even have a passport we can see so much and never cross borders most of us will never even see all we want to see in the USA so why would we leave
Also the only temperate rainforest in the world in Washington.
And that's just in California
The most beautiful country in the univers❤
From polar bears to rain forests without passing through customs
I've traveled the world, the concentration and diversity of natural wonders of the western part of North America is hard to match.
You are so correct in this. The American West has unbelievable beauty and diversity packed into it. I've been blessed to travel much of the world, and I've personally seen no place that remotely compares for variety and magnificence.
Ther are so many more places just as spectacular.
Redwood trees just majestic and awe inspiring. Northern California
We are truly lucky to have so much beauty in our country.We need people like you to show us and remind us of this fact. Thank you.
My fear is the land will be sold off for drilling
@carlamiller9848 I fear that also.
@@carlamiller9848Nahhh even for congress it’s almost entirely impossible to sell off national parks. Maybe VERY small sections that bleed onto actual civilization but these ain’t going nowhere. However there are some secret underground military bases in some of these and some that are weirdly extremely protected by the US military. Like extremely protected. Literal no fly zones in some parts of Grand Canyon, can’t even fly a drone in some parts. It’s strange. They’re protecting something.
Many people argue that Glacier is our best national park. I am always amazed at the diversity in our landscapes.
Ive been to most National parks... Zion is my favorite NP.. Glacier was dissappointing cause the glaciers and almost all gone
Too many gorgeous places in the USA to list.
I went to Glacier National Park about a month ago. Words simply don't do it justice. Every where you look, the entire time you are going through the park, is a visual you will never forget. If you every have the opportunity, go.
G'day from California. I am surprised Yosemite National Park didn't make the list. It's the second closest National Park to me, a 4 hour drive from where I live. Pinnacles National Park is an hour away. Anywho, I've been to your beautiful Australia many times, visiting all of your states at least once.
Wow! I’m a Cali, I’m surprised as well. We are so blessed to live here.
I live between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park here in Montana.. Their both beautiful parks..❤❤😊
I used to be stationed in Great Falls! Was at either at one or the other several times a month. Was great when a speeding ticket only cost $5 and no driving points!
@tonidarcy5515, yes, they're both beautiful parks.
I live between both, too, and I feel so lucky to have been to both parks probably twenty times each. Always beautiful
But as you Montana folks know. 95% of Yellowstone is in Wyoming. :)
@@dustinh818 I always laugh at videos that show Montana and then show Old Faithful or Grand Prismatic...um...not Montana.
We are spoiled for choice here. The lower 48 itself is amazingly beautiful but adding the spectacular beauty of Alaska and Hawaii I think makes America the most beautiful country in the world
I've been to every state in the U.S. via RV. WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY! SPECIAL PLACES EVERYWHERE 🤗🥰
They’ve been saying the glaciers will be gone in 12 years for 70 years now.
One glacier that they said would disappear because it was shrinking actually started to grow again.
They just want money. They lie.
The glaciers are dramatically shrinking, still.
@@Anon54387 Citation needed.
@@justintime41776 How would someone make money by saying glaciers are shrinking?
She didn’t even scratch the surface of the natural beauty in our national and stark parks not to mention national monuments and forests aswell
She didn’t choose the locations, she narrated it. Calm down.
Grand Canyon should be on everyone's bucket list. No photo or video can prepare you for it. It just absolutely blows you away.
Not to make light of your take , I disagree.
The "Grand Canyon" is a "ditch"
As Rogan jest, the sky is filled with billions of explosions .
I recently drove form Boise to Eugene. I Treked over the blue mountains just over the Oregon boarder is MAGICAL. It is shocking how far the drop is from the Mountains into the Columbia basin. Snow covered Mountain beauty is always striking.
My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Glacier National Park. It was absolutely stunning.
I went to Carlsbad, Grand Canyon and the Great Me
teor Crater, and Petrified Forrest on one vacation, and I still have the stich on embroidery patches from the trip. Also helped Mom pan for gold above the Artic circle. Military family, we were everywhere.
I was like 8 years old when I 1st went to Meteor Crater. The main building had just recently opened its doors for the 1st time. It's one of my favorite childhood memories
Man I wish they had mentioned Crater Lake ! I saw it when I was a child, took my breath away
Carter or crater?
@ Crater. As in meteor crater. Thanks
Agree! I've been all over the country and to more than half of these listed, but Crater Lake always remains a favorite of mine. 🍻
Glacier National Park is simply stunning; it leaves you speechless. From all of the diverse wildlife Grizzly Bears, Bison, Wolves, Elk, Deer, Mountain Goats, the list is almost endless. The Geysers, Hot Springs and Petrified Forest alone are worth the trip. It’s like you stepped back in time. If at all possible, you should definitely visit.
Glacier is stunning, but when visiting be mindful of the grizzlies.
Favorite of list was:Glacier national park, places of intrest red wood forest, Appalachian Trail, (Moab, Utah), I-70 from denver to grand junction
I've been through Glacier National Park - the views are stunning! Utah has nice scenery, northern California and Minnesota are beautiful, I could go on and on!
Glacier National Park is my favorite! The photos in the video don’t do it justice. It’s way more stunning in person!! If you make it to America, it should be at the top of your list!! We have found that mid July is a really great time to visit. ❤
Glacier National Park and Montana would love to have you visit. There are many beautiful landmarks and parks here. I've lived all over America, but my home will always be Montana.
For a smaller but still intense sand dune experience there is also Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes along the coast of Lake Michigan. L Michigan and L Huron are geographically the same lake, and (together) the 2nd largest freshwater lake in the world. The sand dunes are left from the grinding of the last ice ages' glaciers... over 500 feet high in places. In some, the pale golden sand plummets almost straight down, and there are ongoing land slides across the face as the sand endlessly slides down into the water. In others, it's possible to climb them - if you don't mind slipping i step down for every 2 you take up.
Arizona is a mind blower all it's own. Roads on the side of mountains, The Grand Canyon, Cacti. Rivers...
I have been sand surfing at Great Sand Dunes National Park. Sooo much fun, totally worth the visit
Where Can I Go Sandboarding in the US?
The United States of America is truly a melting pot of all things, including sports. While many places in the US are known as snow havens, it is proving to be another great country with an increasing number of amazing sandboarding spots.
Here are some of the places to go to if you ever want to go sandboarding in the US:
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park in Kanab, Utah
Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon
Great Sand Dunes National Park in Duncan, Colorado
Monahans Sandhills State Park in Monahans, Texas
Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head, North Carolina
Silver Lake State Park in Mears, Michigan
Ehrenberg Sandbowl in Ehrenberg, Arizona
Hot Well Dunes in Safford, Arizona
Parker Dunes - Cactus Plain in Parker, Arizona
Yuma Sand Dunes - Yuma Desert in Yuma Arizona,
Makena Big Beach in Kihei, Hawaii
Papakolea Green Sand Beach in Ka Lae, Hawaii
Bruneau Dunes State Park in Bruneau, Idaho
Anthony Sand Dunes in St. Anthony, Idaho
Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton Indiana
Baldy - Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan City, Indiana
Cape Cod Sand Dunes in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Nellis Dunes and Amargosa Sand Dunes in Las Vegas, Nevada
Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, Oregon
Little Shara Sand Dunes and Sand Hollow State Park in Utah
@@al81007wow, i never knew that there are so many dunes in the US
SO many amazing places not on this list. but i do love that i have been to every one of these places. Zion National park is one of my favorites
Yes it is from sea to shining sea. There are so many places you can come across that just sucks the breath from your lungs. All of which man had no part in.
I was visiting the Grand Canyon and went to the rim early to view the sunrise. There was a professional photographer who had 3 impressive looking cameras which he triggered at sunrise to each shoot 36 exposures and hopefully capture something special. I chatted with him while he was taking down his set up about the parks. He said he moved around all the parks in the western US. He told me to see Glacier NP. He told me it is by far the most visually awesome.
I took that same picture of lower Grinnell lake at 9:16 two months ago. The hike up to the glacier was incredible. 10/10 must see scenery. Truly the crown of the continent.
As a fellow Aussie, I was expecting some pottymouth exclamations. Pretty amazing natural wonders.
@Jordy120, true. These days, channels like that aren't hard to find, sad to say.
I live N.E. Washington many things to see. The Columbia River, alot of parks. Swimming, boating, water skiing, fishing. Winter snow skiing, snowmobiling, and more. Try the Cascades Mountain range.😊
Or the coast, driving around the Olympics and the lakes is a favorite of mine or going over the mountains to see Dry Falls to get a change in scenery. So many options and if you like mountains, lots of choices from popular tourist places to backyard popular getaways.
The PNW is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. You can add whitewater rafting, thousands of miles of hiking/biking trails, and one of the world's top windsurfing locations. The deepest gorge in America on the border of Oregon and Idaho. You can even go landsailing on Oregon's Alvord desert. Me, I like eating Dungeness crab and Pacific scallops 😋😋
@@mescko dungeness crab cakes 👍
Yes, they do have weddings at Multnomah Falls. It is also part of the Columbia River Gorge, which is one place everyone who visits me in Oregon, USA wants to see. Thank you for reminding me of some of the beauty in my own country. I often take it for granted.
If you ever come to Oregon, shoot me a text and I’ll be your tour guide.
Don’t forget Crater Lake.
@ , for sure! Except for the mosquitoes 🤣🤣🤣. Oh, Timberline Lodge is also a fun visit and would be a great wedding location. Of course, being a native Oregonian, I am a little prejudiced FOR my state. Except the current poli … nope, not going to go there today.
I moved to Oregon 7 years ago from NJ and fell in LOVE with all of the natural beauty here. Btw still living in Oregon, about 20 minutes from beautiful Smith Rock, which I am sure you have visited. If not, I definitely recommend it.
@ , have been to Smith Rock, but not for a long while. I’m born and raised in Oregon - 4th generation Oregonian from the northeast corner. I ❤️ my state. The politics - not so much. But it is a beautiful state. I just found out today Oregon has the 9th highest average elevation of the 50 states. Kind of cool.
Yellowstone Park was a big revelation to me when I first saw her in 1975. There are I think hundreds of smaller hot springs lakes all over the basin where Grand Prismatic Lake is located, each with unique colors depending upon the rock that surrounds them. Word has it that the first white man to see these springs was someone got lost from his party of fur trappers approx 215 years ago. When he finally made his way back to his encampment, the descriptions he gave his fellow trappers of the Yellowstone area sounded so fantastic that his mates thought he'd just gone crazy for lack of food at the time.
I've been to Glacier back in 1990 and I've driven Going to the Sun Highway. It was breathtaking and quite memorable. I've also been to Multnomah Falls and been quite impressed with the upper and lower drops and the pool between. We have an embarrassment of riches in our naturally beautiful places, it's hard to choose a favorite.
the fact that Havasu Natl Park, Sedona Arizona, Sequoia National Park, Acadia Natl Park and the Adirondacks werent included is a travesty lol but Glacier and Zion Natl Park are STUNNING.
And at least a dozen places in Colorado. I think the list should be separated State by State ❤
I've been to a few of our National Parks but Glacier National Park is one I need to see before I die.
You really should visit. I saw it in 1977, and I was absolutely amazed at how beautiful it was. Try the" Going to the Sun" road. Unless you're afraid of heights. I'd love to see it again.😊
Thank you for featuring the beauty of America. There are other videos that feature more of America's beauty hopefully You will get to those someday😊
@@judydavis7993yes you should. It’s not just Going To The Sun Road. The lakes in the North Fork area, especially Bowman Lake. Lake McDonald, Logan Pass, Many Glacier area, Two Medicine area. St. Mary’s Lake on the east side. Chief Mountain on the way to Waterton Lake national park in Canada is great.
My brother and I made the hike to the top of Multnomah falls last time we were there, it is stunning.
Interesting point : Glacier National Park has been affiliated with Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada just over the border since 1932. Together they form Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park. They're connected by road and a ferry across Waterton lake.
Such a cool fact I didnt know until recently
The view on Waterton Lake is spectacular.
very valuable information, love our neighbors in the great white north!
Waterton is lovely!
I’ve been to Glacier and Waterton.
My mother worked at Many Glacier hotel in Glacier.
Apparently, sometimes workers from either side can also work on the other side, so apparently under some conditions they can share staff so to speak.
I don’t remember exactly how that works though.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder . I love the Grand Canyon!
So many places left off this list. Too many to mention them all, but the Great Smokey Mountains should have been top 5 for sure.
True
It feels like so many of these 'most beautiful places' disdain trees and other living things. At most, the plants are treated like they are visual garnishes. Great Smoky Mountains are a rainforest and it can be hard to fully appreciate the multilayered beauty, like the auroras and fireworks: you need the immersive experience of being there.
or new river gorge, or north cascades, or anything in Alaska
Nope way overrated...Rockies way better
@@DENVEROUTDOORMAN I understand the majesty of big mountains, but a rain forest is an even more special place. You feel isolated and insulated from the madness of the world.
Great Smokey mountains
Never Just Manitou Springs with the mineral water and the Manitou Incline beats everything
I've been lucky to visit Glacier, Zion, Yellowstone and Bryce (not mentioned) National Parks, and grew up near Watkins Glen. Glacier was always at the top of my list.
Funny, being a sports car nut, I only knew about the track. Didn't know The Glen was actually a lovely spot. 😎
if you can after they recover go to Biltmore Estate in Asheville it is gorgeous
I’m so happy that you were able to see so many parts of American beauty. When you come to visit, and we hope you do, California has the Pacific Ocean, Mountains with peaks over 14,400 ft (Mt Whitney in the Sierra Nevada range), and only 80 miles from there is Death Valley which has spectacular views, the deepest Valley, sand dunes and wonderful places to go, along with growing dates, from the palm trees. (just don’t go in the summer!) So many magical places in the White Mountains, like the Bristlecone Pine trees that grow between 9,000 to 11,000 ft elevation and live from 3,000-5,000 years, wild Bighorn sheep, Eagles, and wild Mustang horses. Also in the Sierra the Sequoia National park will make you feel so tiny standing next to these Sequoia trees, tall and wide magnificent beauties, not to forget so many lakes from the winter snows. From there you can continue across the USA and discover so much! I’ve always wanted to visit Australia, but I’ve never been. My children have been there often, and the love it. This world has so much to offer, if people will go out for adventures close by or far away. Life is too short, don’t miss this Created, mind blowing world we live in.
3:08 during the spring for a short time there’s a river that runs along the front of the sand dunes that you can wade through and play in people also use sand boards to surf the sand
No offense to horseshoe bend but it doesnt even belong on the top 10, let alone number 1.
Facts! It’s just 1 overlook….
There’s national parks that are hundreds of thousands of acres!! That have dozens of overlooks that rival horshoe bend
I'd agree... there are countless other Parks or natural landmarks that are far less recognized and appreciated that easily surpass Horseshoe
And how is that not offensive?
@judeless77 who's to say? However, why allow subjective opinions from anonymous randoms offend you?
Totally agree, Antelope Canyon right down the road is much more beautiful, as is the Wave in Coyote Butte, also nearby.
yes, these places are as beautiful as the photos and as like every amazing place around the world, pictures don't do it justice
Such gorgeousness. Went out west with my husband who wanted to show me the West. I am a born Floridian and only lived in N Carolina for 3 months while my dad worked on rebuilding homes after Hurrican Hazel destroyed the Atlantic coast. He was raised in California and every summer his parents took the kids by various routes back to Arkansas to see the rest of the family. We met in last yr of high school when his dad went from working on experimental aircraft to Cape Canaveral missile launches. I got lucky with my fellow - had 48 yrs together before he died after 10 yrs of stage 4 colon cancer. On our 2 trips we saw Devil's Tower in Wyoming, Yellowstone, the Rocky Mountains west of Denver where it snowed on us July 1 - we were in the Miata with the top down, the Painted Desert, Bryce Canyon (stunning), took a hike along a trail of interest in Utah which turned out to be remains of cave dwellers, saw Arches, and Canyonlands, Dinosaur National Park, Zion National Park, went on the edge of the Grand Canyon, walked across the Royal Gorge Bridge at the time the highest - we drove our Miata across the wooden bridge there in Colorado, Steve took me to a section of New Mexico where extinct volcanos had spread glassy black lava from long ago across the landscape. It's known for its Ice Caves, you walk across the landscape in the summer - hot as hell - see the steps down 30 ft to the ice caves frozen since before the birth of Christ. Totally unreal. I believe that it is part of national parks now. Probably one of the most beautiful places was when we went scuba diving off the Florida Keys - huge growths of coral in all the colors and shapes, same for the fishes and the wildlife there - breath-taking, glad we had our air tanks. We camped at Big Pine Key - dove for lobsters under the bridges (they have a 7-mile bridge from one key to the next), did a night dive and were surrounded and stabbed by the unicorn shrimp running into us by the thousands. Water there is the most beautiful light blue-green. Small Key deer run around the camping area. A funny story about a trip my mom took my brother and I from Orlando, FL to California by plane. We were flying over an incredible landscape when the pilot said, "If you look out your window, you can see the Grand Canyon." Mom looked out and said, "Which one is it?" I told her, "All of it."
Everyday I am amazed I live in Florida. I never get tired of it. Yesterday I saw a huge flock of sand cranes.I've never seen so many together before. Beautiful.
Go to Glacier. Drive the going to the sun road. Stay at the lodges. Great hiking. Very accessible.
Photos don't even come close to doing justice to and hold a candle to the experience of seeing these places in person.
So true...I'm in philly, but lived In NoCal while in the service...We have the Poconos here in PA and They call them "mountains" but; when you see the Rockies or Tahoe or the Tetons you know what REAL mountains look like...If you're mountains don't show thousands of feet of snow in July or the tops are hidden in the clouds; they aren't mountains.
Southern Utah in the Midwest is freaking GORGEOUS. I visited Zion National Park a year ago. It changed my perspective on life.
What I love about our beautiful country is every State and Territory has a unique and beautiful natural location!
As someone that lives in Portland. It doesn't freeze at multnomah falls often. The area is very moderate with its weather. It's also kind of annoying that they focused on the one tourist attraction water fall instead of the entire columbia gorge which is MASSIVE.
I’ve had the pleasure to backcountry camp in Glacier. It is storybook beautiful. Unreal.
Hey Lyle…hope you are well. I’ve seen Yellowstone, one of the most fascinating places I’ve ever seen. All the geysers, hot springs and wildlife make it so beautiful and interesting. I’ve also seen Carlsbad Caverns, it is so cool. I live in Colorado so I’ve been to the Great Sand Dunes. It is not my favorite but interesting. Haven’t seen any of the falls mentioned on here. They look beautiful. I agree with you that Glacier National Park looks the most beautiful. I haven’t been but would love to go someday. My son has been there and saw lots of moose. There are lots of Grizzly bears there so you have to be careful. Good one Lyle!!! Also not a mention of Alaska…would love to go there.
Glacier National Park is my number one! It’s so beautiful I was literally brought to tears while visiting there. My second is Yellowstone.
Glacier National Park is beautiful, vacationed there and have property nearby.
America is huge (bigger than a lot of people realize). I love it when foreigners say, “just walk there.” Dude, I’m not walking 30 miles one way to work and 30 back after a long day lol. There are so many gems here ❤️
I remember hearing about a German couple who were visiting the Twin Cities in MN. They told their friends they were planning to take a day trip to Arizona! Their friends had to break it to them--America is far far larger than they could fathom.
@@thephilosophicalagnostic2177 I can picture them like the hobbits in Lord of the Rings trekking across mountains, deserts and bodies of water to try to make it there lol. That's cute, though, they wanted to do that. ♥
Live in Oregon and only a 40min drive from Multnomah Falls. You made the comment about having weddings there. This waterfall is one of hundreds in the area. One particular waterfall is called Bridal Veil Falls. There is a post office there that many people have their wedding invitations sent from so it gets the Bridal Veil stamp on it. Oregon has 1000's of waterfalls in the entire state and many of them are super tall like Multnomah. Come for a hike, you won't be disappointed.
You are lucky. My brother moved to Oregon, it takes him 30 minutes just to get the nearest store. So an hour round trip for a Slushie. Luckily he works from home.
The island of Kauai is actually where they filmed "Jurassic Park".
My fiancé and I are HUGE Jurassic Park and dinosaur lovers and for our honeymoon we’re doing the “Jurassic Falls” helicopter tour. The idea of going in a helicopter normally would terrify me, but I’m so excited to go on the iconic helicopter ride that I fell in love with when I was only 3 years old!
Which is where the Natalie Coast is
Glacier national park is so beautiful, we spent the whole day just swimming in Macdonald lake
This video should be shown to all the uk guys on youtube that talk about Americans not being well traveled.
Right! I mean most people will never travel all 50 states in their lifetime 😢
The whole state of Alaska eclipses all for the grandeur of its mountains and wilderness areas and the size of its wildlife. Every time I leave my house I am in awe of this place.
In my mind Glacier National Park was number one. Been there many times
You are absolutely right glacier national park should be number one. But that is just her opinion and the company she works for.
Yes America is beautiful 🇺🇸 0:27
Yes it is. From shore to shore ❤
I'm partial to glacier because I live in Montana. Another one to check out is the Chinese Wall in the Bob Marshall wilderness.... Stunning sight.
Multnomah Falls is in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. I live just a few miles outside of it, near the town of Hood River, Oregon. There are many falls nearly as impressive as Multnomah in the area which are also worth a look and other features like large monolithic rocks (Rooster Rock, Beacon Rock, etc).
Glacier National Park (the US side of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park - Canada owns the northern part) is absolutely amazing. For my own personal preference, I think it's my favorite National Park in the 48 contiguous US states. I'd argue that Denali or Katmai are the most impressive, provided we're including Alaska a well.
Glacier National Park is phenomenal!
If you liked the Glacier Park lake, then you should love Lake Louise, near Banff, Alberta Canada.
All the national parks including bryce, zion, tetons, sequoia, yosemite, etc.
Connecticut in the Fall
But I am a beach lover.. but how did they miss Niagara Falls?
They limited themselves to only 10 places, a drop in the bucket.
Niagara Falls! Slowly I turned,...
There are so many beautiful places in the USA and to think there are hardly any people in those majestic mountains and valleys. Glacier National Park is absolutely beautiful. Lake McDonald is 10 miles long but looks about a mile. My husband and I drove along the lake and it was a 10 mile trip.
There is so much public land in America that is easily accessible. It's really one of our best-kept secrets. Our national parks - regardless of which state you go to - are incredible.
My personal favorite location in all the USA is Monument Valley on the Arizona-Utah boarder. It absolutely took my breath away and touched me to my core. I will never forget how it made me feel.
My favorite would have to be Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Volcano, Hawaii. A mere 8 miles west of where I resided 2011-19, on the Big Island of Hawaii.
It also bordered the neighborhood with an abandoned trail, about a half a mile from one of our lots.
Glacier park , Montana of course. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I love their nature beauty
I live near the base of Mt.baker in Washington state very beautiful.
Fun fact about Baker. Holds the title of the greatest amount of snowfall in one year. Im sure glad I didn't have to shovel this!
The Mt. Baker Ski Area in Washington state holds the world record for the most snow ever recorded in a single season, with 1,140 inches (95.0 ft; 29.0 m) during the 1998-99 winter
Carlsbad is one of my favorite places. There are great pictures but seeing it in person is awe inspiring. If you ever go, be warned that the path is steep and one direction, so if you have a bad knee or anything it’ll take a toll.
I learned the hard way. And it gets very cold no matter how hot it is outside, so bring a sweater.
You are just going to have to make a grand trip to America and take in some of these beauties! Of course, you'll have to coincide your trip with one of David Phelps' Barn Bashes! There are some gorgeous areas to see in his part of the country also. I'm in New Mexico, Carlsbad Caverns being 4 hours or south of me, and it's a gem to visit. There are some other awesome sand dunes, White Sands National Monument (you should look that up--not a great place in the heat of the summer because it is scary hot) being one in New Mexico in the southern part of the state (can take that in along with Carlsbad Caverns), some in Michigan off Lake Michigan and some others around the country. Add all the above to your bucket list and make it happen!
I lived in the Colorado mountains for years. There are soooo many places in the west to visit and enjoy that are never covered by 'creators' (as if more than 2% ever got out of Mon's basement.) It would be nice if so many 'reactors' were able to connect with peeps on this side and travel to the 'unknown' areas as guests vs. everyone just watching the same old, tired footage. That's not a crack on you or others, you can only 'see' and react to what you are 'shown'.
I’ve lived in Colorado my entire life (minus 6 years in Japan) and my dad is a geotechnical engineer that knows multiple owners of abandoned mines and just cool places in general. My mom would have a heart attack if she knew the places my dad took me to explore as a kid!
Exactly and metro Denver has Dinosaur Footprints...way better than Florida
That is a good start. I would recommend a tour of all of our national parks. The Smokey Mountains are in my state. About a 4-5 hour drive from my home.
My parents met on a train trip to Glacier back in 1950. Both of them worked at the resort there that summer.
There are too many to list, and of course, pictures/videos will never be able to compare with being in those places. Australia has stunning landscapes as well. Glad our National Parks systems protect these areas.
Hehe I was born in Oregon, near the Pacific coast, and going to Florence every year for vacation is a beautiful thing. We used to stop at Devil's Cauldron on the way so I got a lot of seal gazing in as a kid. I miss it a lot, and want to move back some day. Oregon is so pretty, and even the little waterfalls along the way to the coast are nice to see. :3
A top-10 list here isn't anywhere near enough; there are so many incredible places. Shenandoah and the Blue Ridge Parkway combine for almost 600 miles of scenic drives along the Appalachian Mountains with absolutely stunning fall colors if you time it right. In Utah, Zion (where Angel's Landing is) is very pretty, but there's also Arches, Bryce Canyon's bizarre rock formations carved by the constant freeze-thaw cycles of water in the rocks, and Canyonlands' steep cliffs and deep gorges.
Yeah trees ablaze in the fall beat red rocks to me all day long.
Nope overrated
Australia is also an amazingly beautiful land and I hope to visit you true blue legends one of these days. hopefully live there for a few years.
Yosemite is pretty stunning to see in person. The redwoods as well.