I've been to all 50 states. Here are the 10 best states to visit if you love the outdoors.

Katherine Parker-MagyarMay 18, 2023, 18:42 IST

I've been to all 50 states in the US and many of them are incredible for visiting if you love the outdoors.Katherine Parker-Magyar

I've been to all 50 states in the US, and some are better for outdoor lovers than others.
The untouched desert of Arizona and Nevada offers a secluded retreat in the great outdoors.

The United States is beautiful from sea to shining sea, but the great outdoors is greater in some states than others.

As a travel writer who's visited all 50 states, I've floated in a hot air balloon above the Nevada desert, lived aboard a sailboat for two weeks off the Maine coast, and off-roaded in an ATV through the Hawaiian rainforest. So, as you can imagine, I have my top recommendations for fans of the outdoors who want to travel to a state with lots of opportunities to immerse themselves in nature and venture into the wild.

Here are the 10 best states to visit if you love the outdoors.

The romance of Montana, and the American West in general, is never-ending.

I've spent time at Lone Mountain Ranch in Montana.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

Alaska's untouched wilderness is an opportunity to venture into the wild.

I've been to Alaska during the summer and spent time casting lines.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

Maine is a true Vacationland for lovers of New England's nature.

Boating in Portland in the fall was incredible.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

Arizona's magnificent nature radiates a healing and spiritual energy.

I've been on a restorative retreat in Sedona.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

The islands of Hawaii are paradise.

I've woken up early to see the sunrise over Sweetheart Rock in Lanai.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

Michigan is a mecca for Great Lakes and the great outdoors.

The Sleeping Bear Dunes took my breath away.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

California dreaming consists of ancient forests and Pacific Coast sunsets.

I've had glorious afternoons skiing in California.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

The cattle outnumber the people in Wyoming.

I loved exploring Grand Teton National Park.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

Florida's eternal sunshine is a haven for snowbirds of all species.

I loved the sunset views from Marco Island.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

Nevada is the perfect place to find yourself in nature

I went parasailing in Lake Tahoe.Courtesy of Katherine Parker-Maygar

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