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Everyone should experience Yosemite National Park at least once in their lifetime. Even as you’re driving into the valley you can get impressive views from the road. The landscapes, granite cliffs and dramatic waterfalls (including many of the tallest cascades in California) – have world-class beauty that is unsurpassed. But don’t just stop by to see the big hitters like Yosemite Falls – make sure to check out all ten of these amazing viewpoints. 1. Tunnel View Yosemite’s most famous viewpoint, Tunnel View, gives you a perfect vista of El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Half Dome. It’s located by the…

In northern Oregon, Mount Hood looms 11,250-feet high overhead as one of the most iconic natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest. It’s surrounded by the lush Mount Hood National Forest, with miles of trails for both new and experienced hikers. You don’t even need to go hiking for views of this peak – just driving the Mount Hood Scenic Byway will take you past the massive volcano up-close. But if you do love a good adventure (especially ones that lead out to a pristine lake), try taking on some of these trails for the mountain’s most picture perfect viewpoints. 1.…