From the Great Smoky Mountains to Yellowstone, explore the best of America’s natural wonders.

Visits to these recreational havens provide the ideal escape for anyone seeking more peaceful surroundings.

The majesty of its miles of rivers and streams is only amplified by its lush forests and plentiful wildlife.

Sunrise at Mount Rainier in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

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With 25 named glaciers, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S. Drive to the summit of the Haleakala crater for the most picturesque sunrise above the clouds.

A path going through the trees of Sequoia National Park, California

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Scenes from Maggie Valley, North Carolina and Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Snow capped mountains in Denali National Park

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A scenic view of a straight road through the Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

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Scenic view of mountains against sky in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington

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Crater of Haleakala volcano at sunrise, Haleakala National Park, Hawaii

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Sunset over Yosemite

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Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

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Looking through flowers at the Great Teton Range

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The rugged coastline along the shores of Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

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Aerial view of Grand Prismatic hot spring at Yellowstone National Park

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West Glacier in Glacier National Park, Montana

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