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Maine is known for a few things: its thriving fishing industry, its title as the northernmost state in the continental U.S., and its beaches. All along Maine’s coast, you’ll find beautiful beaches worth visiting. From natural beaches that show no…

Dry Tortugas National Park comprises a cluster of 7 islands and protected coral reefs. This park is only accessible by seaplane or boat and offers incredible historic sites and islands to explore. Each year, Dry Tortugas National Park brings in…

North Cascades National Park is known for its magnificent peaks, glacial lakes, old-growth forests, and cascading waterfalls. This hidden treasure of the U.S. becomes more popular every year. See how you can experience the beauty and adventure waiting in North…

Chicago is one of the most popular cities to visit in the U.S., but it’s not the first place people think about when they’re planning a beach vacation. However, just because Chicago doesn’t border an ocean doesn’t mean it lacks…

Bryce Canyon National Park is set high on the edge of Utah’s Paunsaugunt Plateau and is 4 hours northeast of Las Vegas. This park is a continually changing landscape of immeasurable chasms, rising pinnacles, lush forests, and unique geologic formations….

Canyonlands National Park includes canyons, sandstone cliffs, mesas, buttes, and arches carved by the Colorado and Green Rivers. This spectacular park brings in nearly 750,000 visitors annually. If you are seeking a vacation filled with adventure, natural beauty, and wonder,…

Rhode Island might be the smallest state in the U.S., but it still tops many people’s travel lists. Its popularity comes, in large part, from its beaches, which are some of the best on the East Coast. It has 400…

Crater Lake National Park was established in the Cascade Mountains of southern Oregon in 1902. This park stretches over 183,000 acres of evergreen forest, mountains, streams, and a magnificent lake. The Crater Lake area was formed over 7,700 years ago…

Pinnacles National Park was formed by numerous volcanic eruptions that took place nearly 23 million years ago. What was left after these explosions is the remarkable landscape that now makes up the park. This park is filled with immense monoliths,…

Alabama might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about a beach vacation, but that’s a mistake. This southern state is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the U.S. However, it can…

Death Valley National Park stretches across both California and Nevada. This national park is the hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the United States. It’s also the largest national park in the lower 48 states and contains nearly 1,000…

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is shared by Tennessee and North Carolina and sprawls over half a million acres of lush green forests, trickling streams, majestic mountains, and vast valleys. This park brings in over 14 million visitors each year…

The Caribbean is a tropical paradise in the Atlantic Ocean. With 700 islands, it’s a beach haven for people on the hunt for sand, sun, and beautiful water. There are 13 sovereign states and numerous other territories, each of which…

Badlands National Park is located in South Dakota, 75 miles east of Rapid City. This area of the U.S. was entirely formed by erosion and is called the Badlands because these were and are bad lands to travel over. This…

New Jersey is one of the most popular places for New Englanders to go if they want to have a beach getaway. Despite being one of the smallest states in the country, New Jersey has numerous lakes and hundreds of…

Everglades National Park stretches across 1.5 million acres of South Florida across 3 counties: Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Collier. Visiting Everglades National Park allows visitors to explore the diverse flora and fauna of different ecosystems, including freshwater sloughs, marl prairies, pinelands,…

With Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket all within Massachusetts borders, it’s not surprising it’s one of the most picturesque beach locations in the country. However, those aren’t the only beaches in the state. Most people overlook that there are…

Grand Canyon National Park stretches over 1,904 square miles and includes the Colorado River, the Colorado Plateau, and the ancestral homelands of 11 different tribes. The park’s namesake Grand Canyon is one of the most remarkable examples of natural erosion…

Though Virginia might not be the first place most people think about when it comes to U.S. beaches, this coastal state has some of the best beaches in the country. It’s not hard to see why when you consider the…

Shenandoah National Park is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. This incredible national park is home to an abundance of historical sites, overlooks, mountain views, and waterfalls. Each year nearly 1.5 million visitors come to experience the…

Portugal has quietly become one of the best places in Europe to visit on a beach vacation. From going on walks on the sand to professional surfing, Portugal’s coast can offer you whatever beach vacation you might be looking for….