United States
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Top Photography Spots in and near United States
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Fort Stanton, New Mexico
Explore Fort Stanton Historic Site
Get started at the visitor center to get the lay of the land. Then, take your time visiting all the historic buildings that are open to the public. This is a great family stop on a road trip as well as a good place to escape the heat during the summer.Read more -
Silver Peak, Nevada
Explore the Ghost Town of Blair, Nevada
During a boom in gold mining around the towns of Tonopah and Goldfield, Nevada, a mining town called Silver Peak was established about 25 miles west of Goldfield. Land speculators purchased much of the area surrounding Silver Peak, and when the Pittsburg-Silver Peak Gold Mining Company sought a s...Read more -
New Shoreham, Rhode Island
Explore Block Island on Mopeds
Block Island offers beautiful beaches, lighthouses, cliffs, and harbors - but what's the best way to see them all? Mopeds of course! We went through Island Moped & Bike but there are other options if you want to shop around. We chose them because they had a special rate for an afternoon/eveni...Read more -
Edgartown, Massachusetts
Visit Edgartown Lighthouse
If you're looking for a quick way to get your steps in while taking in beautiful ocean views and the salty air, the walk to the Edgartown Lighthouse is the perfect activity. It's an easy, straight-line trail that will take you directly onto Lighthouse Beach. In the summer, the beach is a beauti...Read more -
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Effigy Mounds South Unit
4.47 mi / 682 ft gainEffigy Mounds provides some of the best hiking opportunities in Iowa. It is located in the state’s northeastern most county, Allamakee County, along the Mississippi River. There are several units, the most notable being the north unit, located right next to the visitor center, and the south unit,...Read more -
Juneau, Alaska
Hike to Eagle Glacier Cabin
11 mi / 300 ft gainEagle Glacier cabin is one of twelve different backcountry cabins in the borough of Juneau, Alaska that are cared for by the National Forest Service and DNR. Some are perched near lakes, some have views of glaciers, others near rocky beaches and salt water. To stay at any of these cabins, you...Read more -
Delaware City, Delaware
Hike Michael Castle Trail
5.012.4 mi / 288 ft gainThis trail welcomes people of all skill levels. It’s mostly flat with just a few inclines and is nicely paved. It’s a relatively wide trail, leaving enough room for multiple walkers, hikers, skaters, or bikers. It’s the perfect trail for those looking to train long distances, whether running or...Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Washington Park Loop
2.34 mi / 72 ft gainWashington Park in located near Denver South High School is the perfect spot for a run, walk, or an afternoon picnic! This paved loop is just over 2 miles and offers up scenic views of both Grasmere Lake and Smith Lake. This is also a family-friendly destination with a playground for the kids and...Read more -
El Paso, Texas
Hike the Tom Mays Trail
2.6 mi / 502 ft gainHike this trail from the entrance of the State Park all the way to the parking lot of the Schaeffer Shuffle Trail. There are good views of the Franklin Mountains and lots of cacti and wildflowers to enjoy. This trail intersects with the Aztec Cave Trail and the Mundy Gap Trail.Read more -
Sevier, Utah
Photograph Big Rock Candy Mountain
As you head south on Hwy 89 south of I-70 in central Utah, you wind through a picturesque canyon along the Sevier River. As the canyon opens up, Big Rock Candy Mountain's caramel colored hillside comes into full view. The caramel color is a stark contrast to the other mountains covered in pinion ...Read more -
New Shoreham, Rhode Island
Explore the South East Lighthouse
If you're visiting the Mohegan Bluffs, you should take the extra time to see the Lighthouse next to them. There's a beautiful overlook looking out onto the Atlantic and a bench to relax in the grassy hill. It's free to walk around the grounds and it's only about 2 miles from the town the ferry po...Read more -
Richmond, Indiana
Bike or Run on the Cardinal Greenway
62 miThe Cardinal Greenway has a number of access points within the city of Richmond. The furthest southern access point is off of Test Road just east of the intersection with Abington Pike. There is ample parking here and will allow you to enjoy a short section along the Whitewater River that include...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Descend Lost and Found Canyon
4 mi / 600 ft gainFor this descent you will need two 60 meter ropes, an Arches National Park canyoneering permit, be comfortable with 4th class slick rock, and have your usual canyoneering kit. This canyon does require some basic chimneying and canyoneering climbing techniques as well. The trailhead can be reache...Read more -
Church Rock, New Mexico
Explore Kit Carson Cave
0.6 mi / 65 ft gain...When you research hiking gems to explore in New Mexico, this cave most likely won't be one of the first ones to pop up. This amazing landmark, called Kit Carson Cave, is a short drive off the I-40 and is located near the town of Gallup. After a long day of driving, or if you're just looking ...Read more -
Hartsville, South Carolina
Kalmia Gardens
2.14 mi / 131 ft gainA very nice hike down to the river behind the Hart Plantation home. Explore this very historic home from the Civil War along with the Jacob Kelley House a mile away. The trail goes down a well maintained walkway seeing many different flora and fauna along the trail. As the river winds around ...Read more -
Silverton, Colorado
Photograph Moose of the Animas River
Between the city of Silverton and prior to reaching the ghost town of Animas Forks a wonderful area of alpine beaver ponds that are teaming with trout, many species of ducks, beavers, and moose. Along the forest road in the early morning and evening many moose can be easily seen from the road wa...Read more