10 of the most beautiful places in the US, according to someone who's been to all 50 states

Emily HartJan 16, 2024, 08:29 IST

North Cascades National Park in Washington is one of the most beautiful places I've traveled to.Emily Hart

I'm a solo traveler who's been to all 50 US states and nearly every US national park.
The beauty of Glacier National Park has brought me to tears on several occasions.

Growing up in the Midwest, I often saw photos on calendars or computer-screen wallpapers that seemed like they couldn't be real.

The towering mountain peaks, jagged coastlines, and unique rock formations were so different from what I saw in my daily life that I couldn't imagine they existed.

As I started to travel more in my 30s, eventually to all 50 states and nearly every United States national park, I found that not only did they all exist, but that there was an almost never-ending list of beautiful places.

Here are the 10 most beautiful spots I've visited in the US.

I’ve been to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming over a dozen times.

There are over 200 miles of hiking trails in Grand Teton National Park.Emily Hart

Seward, Alaska, offers both stunning views and lots to do.

Seward, Alaska, is located on the Kenai Peninsula.Emily Hart

The Georgia coast is full of unique beauty.

Cumberland Island is one of my favorite places to visit.Emily Hart

Visiting California's Yosemite National Park is at the top of many people's bucket lists.

Yosemite National Park is located in California's Sierra Nevada mountains.Emily Hart

Telluride, Colorado, offers adventure, luxury, and stunning views.

Telluride is one of many beautiful places in Colorado.Emily Hart

Sedona, Arizona, is known for its impressive red rocks.

Sedona, Arizona, is located just two hours north of Phoenix.Emily Hart

North Cascades National Park in Washington is a true hidden gem.

North Cascades is typically one of the least-visited US national parks.Emily Hart

New Hampshire's White Mountains are especially beautiful in the fall.

Franconia Notch State Park is located in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Emily Hart

California's Highway 1 to Big Sur makes for a stunning road trip.

Bixby Creek Bridge is a great spot to stop for a photo.Emily Hart

The beauty of Montana's Glacier National Park has brought me to tears.

Glacier National Park stretches across over 1 million acres of land. Emily Hart

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