Nothing manmade can rival Mother Nature at her finest. May 28, 2014— -- intro: Nothing manmade can rival Mother Nature at her finest, and this summer is a fabulous time to visit the country's ...

From mountain ranges to lakes to national parks, the western United States has an abundance of staggering natural beauty. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking – and ...

"Stunning" was the term Mike Hayden used to describe the places chosen in 2010 as winners of the Kansas Sampler Foundation's "8 Wonders of Kansas Geography" contest. "Kansas is a beautiful and ...

What is the first landmark that comes to mind when you think about Arizona's natural wonders? It's likely the Grand Canyon. We don't blame you — it's the inspiration for our state's nickname. It's ...

Woodstock artist Ann Litrel and AJC "Wild Georgia" columnist Charles Seabrook have collaborated on an art book highlighting the state's natural beauty.

Yes, that Nebraska. Listen, we’re not here to convince you that purple mountain majesty is out. We’re just saying that the fruited plain has more than meets the eye. Especially if you just rolled that ...