MACKINAC ISLAND, MICHIGAN

Nestled in the deep, icy waters of Lake Huron, Mackinac Island boasts a unique frontier for those traveling the less-worn path. No automobiles are allowed on the island and the closest you’ll find to modern transportation is a horse-drawn carriage. The lack of trucks and cars along with the lush green landscape make Mackinac Island a stunning place to truly getaway.

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PAGE, ARIZONA

Often overlooked due to the flashy tourist draw of the Grand Canyon, Page offers all the breathtaking views of the nearby attraction, without the unbearable crowds.

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THE SALTON SEA, CALIFORNIA

This shallow, saline rift lake within the Coachella Valley has experienced a tourism resurgence as of late, as eclectic artists have chosen it as home base for eccentric art installations, like this one.

Garden of the Gods Park

GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK, COLORADO

Living up to every syllable of its moniker, the Garden of the Gods is a stunning sight to behold. After two surveyors came across the park in 1859, one suggested it would be an excellent place for a beer garden. Dumbfounded by the understatement, his companion rebuked his claim, calling the place—notable for its sandstone rock formations—worthy of a gathering of gods. Hence, the Garden of the Gods Park was born.

Lake Michigan coast, Door County, Wisconsin

DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN

An idyllic peninsula resting between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, Door County, Wisconsin cuts jagged cliffs and rocky coastline into the Green Bay harbor. Door County is dotted with lush evergreens and in the summer, makes the perfect swimming hole destination for locals and tourists alike.

The calm before the storm over lighthouse and pier

KELLEYS ISLAND, OHIO

Situated in the murky waters of Lake Erie, Kelleys Island packs boundless beach town charm into just a little more than four square miles. The pint-sized isle boasts quite a history, from serving as a military rendezvous point, to undergoing three name changes. Today, Kelleys island offers a quaint getaway for Midwesterners.

FORT BRAGG, CALIFORNIA

The California coastal city’s seafront, studded with jagged rocks, is reminiscent of the famed Laguna Beach coast far to the south. The Northern California beach town is a sleepy cove with all the charm you could ask for, complete with an inn that’s been a town staple since 1902.

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KANAB, UTAH

Taking its name from the Paiute word for “place of the willows,” ironically, Kanab was originally established as a defensive point against the Native American population from whose language its name stems. Now known by locals as “little Hollywood” due to its popularity among Western filmmakers, Kanab’s sights have served as the backdrop for films like The Lone Ranger and Gunsmoke.

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Kodiak Grizzly Bears

KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA

Located off the south coast of Alaska, Kodiak Island is the second-largest island in the United States and 80th in the world. Mountainous with dense forests, Kodiak is the native home of both the Kodiak bear and the king crab.

Jekyll Island Stars

JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA

An entirely self-governing, self-sustaining island located off the Georgian coast, Jekyll Island is known primarily for its driftwood beaches that give the coast an eerie yet beautiful veneer.