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]]>Gorgeous grandeur is all around us here, and these stunning Alpine Lakes in North America (quite literally) top our list of the most beautiful places to explore.
Have you gotten to go to see any of these natural wonders all around the country? Let us know what you thought of them and which one was your favorite in the comments section. We love hearing about your experiences! If you haven’t had the opportunity yet, which ones are at the top of your travel bucket list?
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]]>Between the beautiful views, unique natural features, and nearly endless activities available at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, it’s clear that this is a true hidden gem along the nation’s northern coast. Just don’t forget a camera when you come to explore!
General Information:
Accessibility: Although ice and snowy conditions can make parts of the park inaccessible during winter, Pictured Rocks administrators have worked hard to create an environment that is wheelchair accessible via several paved trails and overlooks, handicapped-accessible campsites, picnic sites, and beachside paved sidewalks. Interagency Visitor Center, Munising Falls Interpretive Center, and Miners Castle Information Station in Munising, as well as the Grand Sable Visitor Center in Grand Marais, are all wheelchair-accessible. For more accessibility information, visit the official website.
Pet Friendly: Pets are allowed in certain areas of the park, but not all of them. Watch for signs. All pets must be on a six-foot leash at all times.
Parking: You can access the west side of the park via Michigan highways M-28 and M-94. You can also access spur roads off Alger County Road H-58 that lead to parking spaces next to overlooks, trailheads, beaches, and campgrounds.
Seasonal Access: You can explore this park any time of the year, and there are activities for every season and type of outdoor adventurer. Some roads and access points may be closed during the winter. It is closed during major holidays.
Cost: The park costs no fees, but they do sell America the Beautiful Passes. Special programs and tours may have a small fee. You can learn more on the National Park Service website here.
Feeling inspired to fill up your Bucket List? Check out our previous features of Red River Gorge in Kentucky, Big Bend National Park in Texas, and the beautiful Columbia River Gorge in the Pacific Northwest, then subscribe to our weekly Bucket List newsletter to discover new destinations across the country that definitely deserve a visit.
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]]>We’ve heard of waterfall chasers, but these superlative destinations are sure to turn you into a waterpark chaser, too. Now the only question is: which of these best waterparks in the USA will you tackle first?
For more bucket-list-worthy summer adventures across America, you’ll definitely want to visit these extraordinary beaches.
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]]>There’s nothing quite like Mother Nature’s glorious cascades, and we guarantee that these waterfall swimming holes will surely ignite your waterfall-chasing wanderlust in the very best and most delightful way.
Have you ever been to any of these waterfall swimming holes? If so, which ones were your favorites? Would you agree that they are among the best USA swimming holes? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!
If you’re still in the mood for more across-America adventures, take a look at this video:
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]]>However, there’s another type that sees the same big, beautiful body of water and thinks, Challenge accepted. These are the rough-and-rugged types always looking for a waterfall to swim in or the next big adventure. And that’s what today’s Bucket List is: that next big, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We searched all across the country for the most epic river expeditions, from whitewater rafting and record-breaking floats to multi-day, multi-terrain, test-your-grit wilderness excursions on rivers in the U.S. Of the 17 expeditions listed below, a few are on the Midwest’s Great Lakes, bodies of water we consider to be every bit as epic as their river brethren. And here’s the thing: even if you’re more of a river lounger than a Class V rafter, we think you’ll still be able to find an adventure tailor-made for your ability and adventurous acumen here!
So, there you have it — adventures on some of the most magnificent rivers in the U.S. Go out there and surprise yourself — you are so much stronger and more capable than you think. And this spirit of discovery is the heart of our Bucket List features; it’s the wonder and awe that fans and feeds our insatiable wanderlust.
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The U.S. is home to some of the most beautiful places on Earth, and these canyons are some of our country’s most transcendent treasures.
Have you taken a road trip to any of these beautiful canyons? We’d love to hear from you – let us know! Want to know the best hikes with the best overlooks? Check out the Canyon Rim Overlook Boardwalk in West Virginia, it will not disappoint.
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]]>No matter the time of year, check one (or several) of these islands in the U.S. off your bucket list, and know that no matter where you are in the U.S., you’re never far from paradise.
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When you’re looking for your next big adventure, bypass the ordinary for the extraordinary. Now is the time to plan an epic, soul-filling retreat — in this case, to one of the above cabins USA that offer unbelievable, inimitable, and wholly incredible experiences.
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While some of these beautiful beaches may challenge your very conception of a beach, the fact remains that all of these places make for incredible waterside retreats. Craggy coastlines, pebbly sands, waters in every blue and aquamarine hue, horizons dotted with sea stacks and lighthouses – you’ll find all of these things at America’s beaches. Don’t be limited by definitions; be open to expanding your horizons. Because that’s when you’ll discover some of the most spectacular places in the entire country.
If you’re looking for more beautiful beaches in America for your bucket list, be sure to check out these crystal clear lakes across the U.S.
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One of the things that makes the U.S. so wonderful is how very diverse it is. Each state has its own climate, geography, and identity, and is full of so much hidden wonder and potential. This is evidenced in the list above; no matter which of these best resorts in the USA you decide to visit, your experience will most definitely be unrivaled, unexpected, and completely unforgettable.
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