Places Chillgirl Wants to Go

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

Since World War II people have been decorating this stretch of the Yuma desert with signatures arranged out of rocks.

Catch beautiful views at the graffitied observation deck on this mountain top.

A startling waterfall, not far from a roadside viewpoint.

This sandstone marvel of nature is worth a stop along Highway 65.

The highest waterfall between the Rockies and the Appalachian Mountains.

These waterfalls can be twins or triplets, depending on how much it's rained recently.

In the Ozarks, a waterfall shoots out from a glorious hole.

This impressive ledge seems to float above the Upper Buffalo Wilderness.

Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.

The highest point in Maryland is only accessible by hiking through another state.

This harrowing climb along West Virginia's jagged spires is one of the only Via Ferrata on America's east coast.

The home of possibly the least-loved U.S. president stands as a sort of unpopular Monticello.

Otherworldly rock formations and ancient fossils abound in this unique stretch of Nebraska badlands.

Meet cowboys and ancient beardogs at this one-of-a-kind crossroads of Western history.

A whimsical monument marks the highest point in Kansas, not that you could tell by the looks of it.

Stripes of flowers bloom each spring in a 50 acre rainbow of color.

This abandoned Navy base was transformed into an off-grid alternative living community for thousands of people.

A hand-built folk art installation covered with messages of God's love.

This Pringle-shaped ledge makes for the perfect photo op.

Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.

Hike amid the palm trees that thrive among Southern California's Indio Hills.

This naturally heated mountainous creek has created a group of neon blue pools of potentially deadly boiling water.

Eastern zen meets Western grit in these four little trees growing out of a rock on Lake Tahoe’s Nevada shore.