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• Enjoy a unique glamping experience in a glass dome • Perfect for a relaxing reset after busy travel days • Features amenities like a bar and a fire pit

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• A scenic stop on the way to Bryce Canyon • Admire stunning red rock formations • Pull over to take pictures and enjoy the view

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• Admire the unique geological formations known as hoodoos • Offers breathtaking panoramic views • Great for hiking and photography

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• Bike along scenic roads with towering cliffs • Explore various trails and viewpoints • Known for its stunning red rock formations and canyons

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• Go sand sledding on vibrant pink sand dunes • Try an ATV tour through the dunes • The sand is very fine, like on Mars

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• Use this trail for the descent after climbing the Manitou Incline • About 4 miles round trip from the Incline to the trailhead

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• Climb the tallest staircase in the USA • 2,768 steps with 2,000 feet of elevation gain over 4 miles • Free shuttle to the trailhead from Manitou Springs

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• View 7 states from one spot: Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia • Explore unique rock formations and lush gardens • Perfect for panoramic photos

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• Popular area for dirt bikes and ATVs • Features unique, natural ramps and challenging terrains • Offers an adventurous playground for off-road enthusiasts

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• Stay in luxurious mirror houses with desert views • Features modern amenities including a sauna • Offers a unique, isolated experience with Martian landscapes

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• Panoramic views resembling the moon's surface • Ideal for sunrise and sunset photography with dramatic colors • Offers a sense of isolation and otherworldliness

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• Site where scientists simulate living conditions on Mars • Unique opportunity to see a real-life space exploration facility • Go at sunset for vibrant colors on the surrounding rock formations

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• Massive, isolated mountain in a flat desert landscape • Resembles something out of a sci-fi movie or 'Stranger Things' • Best visited during sunrise or sunset for stunning lighting

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• Alternative to the Mars Desert Research Station with similar Martian landscapes • Offers challenging off-road driving and adventure opportunities • Features stunning multi-colored rock formations

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• Thousands of mushroom-shaped hoodoos • Explore the valley on foot, feeling like an alien playground • Stay at the yurts for an immersive experience

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• Small town in Utah known for its Martian-like landscapes • Serves as a base for exploring the surrounding desert attractions • Features a few restaurants and gas stations for travelers

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• Zipline from the summit of Mont Tremblant • Fly directly over incredible fall colors • Course is nearly 4 KM long with ziplines over 1 KM • Reach speeds of up to 100 KM/H

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• Experience ziplining over stunning fall colors • Speeds up to 100 KM/H over 5 ziplines • Course covers almost 4 KM • Best to visit when colors are at their peak

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• Catch a sunrise from various pull-offs along the road. • Offers an accessible alternative to hiking or driving to Cadillac Mountain. • Enjoy coastal and forest views.

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• Drive to the summit for sunrise views. ✓ Vehicle permits are required and can be difficult to get. • This is the official first sunrise location in the U.S.

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• Best hiking option for sunrise views. • The trail offers an adventurous ascent. • Experience stunning views from the summit.

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• See the first sunrise in the United States. • Enjoy vibrant fall foliage during autumn months. • Options for sunrise viewing include driving or hiking.

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• Step into a massive, cathedral-like cave carved into the cliff • Offers a cool respite along the Colorado River • A popular stop for river rafters

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• Discover a multi-tiered waterfall in a verdant grotto • Features cool, clear water cascading into a tranquil pool • Access requires a short scramble

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• Swim in the milky blue waters where it meets the main river • The color comes from limestone minerals • Access is often part of a Grand Canyon river rafting trip

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• Hike down into the canyon from the South Rim • Hiking to Ooh Aah Point is a moderate intensity hike • Carry plenty of water for this strenuous journey

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• See where the Colorado River and the Little Colorado River meet • Often visited as part of a multi-day rafting trip • Features dramatic canyon walls

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• Visit for the iconic turquoise waterfalls cascading into pools ✓ Backpacking permits are required, sell out quickly on Feb 1 at 8 AM Arizona time • Create an account on the reservation website before permits go on sale

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• Explore the unique geological formations and dam remnants • Offers insight into engineering within a natural landscape • Often visited during a longer river journey

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• Explore the vast canyon, including areas below the rim • Features waterfalls, oases, and rock formations • River rafting trips offer unique perspectives