Massive sand dunes, Lake Michigan shoreline, northern hardwood
Migratory birds, shifting sand dunes and hundreds of gray seals
Migratory birds, wooded lakes and rolling hills
Spectacular fall colors, moose and stunning vistas
Thousands of seabirds, geologically young island formations and saltwater marshes
Flat-topped mesas, steep cliffs and feral hogs
Hemlock thickets, sandstone arches and scenic river vistas
Geode-laden streams and Karst topography
Carved ridges, bird-watching, massive sandstone formations
Deep river gorge, Seven Devils Mountains, ponderosa pine
Erupting vents, Mauna Loa, shadeless lava fields
Rugged terrain, tall peaks, Wild and Scenic Chattooga River
Tropical climates, pine rocklands, Florida panther
Small, island, pelicans
Bighorn sheep, spectacular rock formations, alpine foothills
Glacially smooth, expansive, Pacific Crest Trail
Sandstone bluffs, pine-hardwood forest, steep slopes
Hikers and runners are trying to cover the country's longest, most iconic trails, faster than anyone ever has before
Maine's "most famous natural phenomenon" is also a reminder about responsible land use
Smithsonian Best Small Towns 2014
From country music to herbal cocktails to horseshoe crabs to Rodin, our third annual list takes you to cultural gems worth mining
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