Nature's Masterpieces: 10 Most Naturally Beautiful States

[@Official_Imperial_Business]

I was a state park ranger in Texas for 8 years and remember a time we had a visitor from Switzerland visit the park. The gentleman was saying how impressed he was by the beauty of the state and I was honestly confused how the plains and hills of Texas could compare to the Swiss Alps. I explained how surprised I was at his opinion and he told me that he grew up with the mountains and was used to them, but he had never seen the sky look so large as it did in Texas and he thought that it was absolutely stunning and beautiful. Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

[@esotericsolitaire]

Truly

[@billricheter5678]

To me most of Texas is pretty ugly tbh

[@icosthop9998]

Yep

[@piglet7943]

It really is because I’m from Texas and I would never compare Texas with the majestic Alps.

[@bukboefidun9096]

No surprise. I lived in Colorado and my boss was a native Colorado.. born and raised on the eastern plains... he despises the mountains and trees.. he said they blocked his view of the sky

[@gnichopd]

I was surprised that Glacier NP was not mentioned in the review of beautiful places in Montana. Highly recommended!

[@cbrue1896]

I have to say that I am surprised that Washington did not make this list. Washington has one of the largest temperate rainforests in the country (Hoh Rainforest) located in Olympic National Park. Just like Oregon, Washington has a rugged coastline that's far less populated than Oregon's, especially the northernmost part. Then there's Mt. Rainier National Park which is a big tourist draw as well as Mt. St. Helens. The San Juan Islands is another fantastic location to visit which can be reached by the state ferry system, which is the largest ferry fleet in the US. On the east side of the state, you have Palouse Falls State Park, the massive Columbia River gorge, where the Gorge @ George Amphitheater is located. This area is the land of coulees and dry falls. Fantastic scenery carved by the massive Missoula Floods. Plenty of fishing, white water river rafting, camping, and hunting in the east part of the state. The Palouse to Cascades trail is a fantastic cross-state bike trail that runs from about North Bend all the way to the Idaho border following an old railroad line. The wine region of Washington runs from roughly the Yakima area south to the Tri-Cities in the south-central part of the state. There's so much more to the state than just Seattle with a ton of things to see and do all year round.

[@mariest.george4443]

Yes! I was shocked that Washington wasn't on the list... Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park... all stunning

[@JimPippin-wc7fq]

Proof positive that one bad apple (Seattle) does indeed spoil the whole bunch ( the rest of the state).

[@xdoemama]

@@JimPippin-wc7fq You could say the same about Portland. but Oregon still made the list. Sad to not see WA on here.

[@mikenb11_51]

I was thinking that WA should be on the list myself. I do think Oregon should absolutely be on the list, but I would say that Washington has a similarly nice coast, though I would rank OR slightly higher, but Washington also has the San Juan Islands, which in my mind perhaps propels WA a little higher overall when it comes to oceanic beauty. I would say Washington's mountains are at least as nice as Oregon's, anyone ever driven all the way through North Cascades National Park on Hwy 20 over to Winthrop on the east side, let alone the Olympics and Mount Rainier. I do like Eastern Oregon a little more than Eastern Washington for natural beauty, as they have more high elevation areas with pine trees etc. Is Michigan really nicer than Washington overall (I do think it is very nice)? Is Montana really nicer (I really like Montana as well)?

[@thatguy8869]

@@mariest.george4443 Even the places that aren't national parks; the cathedral-like fir forests, San Juan Islands, Depeption Pass, plus in the east some gorgeous areas around the Snake and Columbia rivers.

[@nikiyoussef55]

United States have so much natural beauty and diversity of nature

[@Swenson1970]

True -- but some parts of our country are more beautiful than others. The areas that have been left untouched, unspoiled, and well preserved are the ones that still deserve to be called naturally beautiful. I live in NJ near NYC, and some places in the metro area -- such as the beaches, the Palisades, and much of Manhattan with its stunning skyline -- are still considered beautiful. However, there are also some highways in both NJ and NYC and many towns in NJ which have, sad to say, been transformed into a mess of urban decay over the past several decades. Route 95 from the Cross Bronx Expressway to the northern portion of the NJ Turnpike is an example of one of the ugliest scenes in the U.S. NJ has also had serious issues with air pollution, litter and landfills; does not have enough land dedicated to parks, and has become overpopulated in more recent years. However, the town that I live in, near the Palisades, is lovely and boasts one of the best school systems in the state, if not the country.

[@kenadams9725]

That's why Americans don't know much about outside of USA, bcoz America is so huge they have everything they need. All kinds of weather, natural beauty, my dream destination

[@rjflores438]

Mount Shasta also deserves a mention as well. A beautiful 14'000ft volcano. The view you get in the distance on the freeway as you approach Mount Shasta is breathtaking!

[@TheWill0fStrength]

Yes California is best!

[@stevedietrich8936]

I think Arizona got missed in this poll. Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Saguaro NP, several national monuments, Petrified Forest NP, the intense colors of the Sedona area, amazing sunrises and sunsets, you get the point. Briggs didn't mention it when he talked about Montana and Wyoming but one of the absolute best mountain drives in the US is US 212 from Red Lodge MT over the Beartooth Mts. into Wyoming and the northeast entrance to Yellowstone NP.

[@TJMTBChannel]

I think it should replace Michigan for sure. Michigan is cool but Sedona alone beats the whole state

[@gsjackson34]

I thought it would be in the top 3.

[@budgetprepper8810]

You forgot Sedona.!

[@PHXez7939]

Monument Valley

[@calminacrisis126]

Arizona has a few beautiful things and a massive amount of boring desert you have to travel to get to all of them.

[@dmitriyvasechko173]

Washington state should be in the top 3, with its mt Rainier National Park and a huge amount of lush green landscapes

[@JohnGrady-sz9er]

Totally agree, WA is just majestic

[@holdencoalfield8033]

Also, Olympics NP is a wonderful place to see

[@ag8782]

I live in Oregon and can’t believe Washington didn’t make the list! Washington is beautiful.

[@brendaduncan4347]

That's what I thought.

[@Daddynfhjncftv]

Washington is overpopulated and the state is not good anymore. Oregon has half the population and cleaner. 3:05

[@michellejohnson2233]

I've lived most of my life in California and it's truly a breathtaking state. Washington has some beautiful forests. Though Oklahoma ranks low with a lot of folks, the huge high sky over vast plains makes the state worth a visit. The lightning storms, stars at night and clear summer skies are awesome.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Agree with Michigan and Maine, Oregon etc but feel California is over ranked due to it shear size. Briggs forgot to mention the Michigan "Sleeping Bear Dunes" National Park which was rated number one by "Good Morning America" television program as the number one national park in America, beating out Yellow Stone. Also Holland Michigan was rated the happiest city in America. Anyhow great job Briggs 👍. Yes, Mackinac island Michigan is super. No cars allowed, clean and relaxing. Rated number one again this year too by USA Today news. Traverse city, Michigan is also too. It's where many celebrities either have a 2nd home or vacations. Mm

[@PETER394100]

Oklahoma is Tornado Central though. Nobody wants that!

[@angelcitygirl]

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia Have you been to California? Big Sur? Monterey? California is stunning. And has nothing to do with size.

[@sheilaholmes996]

I live in California and I think we have everything, we have mountains and beaches sun and surf and sking.

[@PETER394100]

@@sheilaholmes996 ….. I agree wholeheartedly! I had the pleasure of living in San Diego for 2 years back in the 80’s. Stuck in Florida right now but will retire soon and head back to California! It can’t come fast enough!👍👍😁

[@peewee7530]

Born and raised in California and besides being beautiful the weather is fabulous!

[@sundinfamforlife4129]

I am glad Michigan got some love on this list. Theres so much to this state outside of Flint and Detroit.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Agree with Michigan and Maine, Oregon etc but feel California is over ranked due to it shear size. Briggs forgot to mention the Michigan "Sleeping Bear Dunes" National Park which was rated number one by "Good Morning America" television program as the number one national park in America, beating out Yellow Stone. Also Holland Michigan was rated the happiest city in America. Anyhow great job Briggs 👍. Yes, Mackinac island Michigan is super. No cars allowed, clean and relaxing. Rated number one again this year too by USA Today news. Traverse city, Michigan is also too. It's where many celebrities either have a 2nd home or vacations. Ceey

[@sundinfamforlife4129]

I live In Holland,Michigan lol Well like 15 minutes into Holland and then Grand Haven to the opposite direction. I wouldve put Cali like number 5 probably and Washington as number 2 and Alaska as number 1.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

@@sundinfamforlife4129though I Ike the states that you mention, Michigan can beat out each one. Minnesota is a beautiful but under rated state too

[@m.h.8084]

Hawaii is beautiful in every way. People are in my experience very kind and forgiving to our ignorance, and as if you went back into some kinder times in the countryside, with kids calling you auntie and uncle, and treating you with respect. And the nature is beyond amazing. It's a very healing place. HIKING is fantastic. Snorkeling is great, but these were some of my favorite hikes. Some of it is not for everyone, as it can get dangerous, especially after rain. Such as absolutely stunning Mt. OLOMANA. The last bits to the peaks are difficult and dangerous, but even if you don't go to the very peak, it's more beautiful than most places I've seen. Also, MOUNT OLYMPUS, WAIMANO FALLS, MOANALUA, ROUND TOP FOREST RESERVE (many trails), etc. All that on a small island. For easy walking, there's Ho'omaluhia Botanical gardens plus the nearby Memorial Park cemetery. There are many more advanced hikes in that general area (even google maps will show them, and all are pretty such as Old Pali and Likelike Falls) The only bad place on Oahu for me was getting stuck in traffic on my way to a hike 😅 once in a blue moon. Also, the message on the concrete slab at Ka'Ena Point back then said :"And you drove how far?" 😅😂 Very adequate. It's a long, dry, thirsty walk with low vegetation over volcanic rock to really no special endpoint/reward, seeing the ocean, often in distance, and being unable to touch it. Bring plenty of water. It's still interesting, but probably not one a one-time week-long visitor should do.

[@stevensnk]

As a Michigander, my favorite fact about Michigan is that you are never more than 6 miles from a body of water or 85 miles from a Great Lake.

[@danielyoung3426]

Kind of disappointed Washington didn't make the list. With Olympic, Mount Rainier, and North Cascades National Parks, Ross Lake, Lake Chelan, and Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Areas, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and the northern half of the Columbia River Gorge, plus many National Forests and State Parks, Washington is full of beautiful sights. In fact, right outside our front room window 5,300 foot Mount Stickney puts on a snowy coat every winter.

[@JB-sg1vy]

Go cry a river.... which should not be hard since Washington is the MOST gloomy state.

[@mdslax0172]

I would have swapped Colorado for Washington. It just doesn’t have the beauty most of the west does imo

[@Griffin-58]

@@mdslax0172get rid of Michigan instead

[@nicklibby3784]

Yeah, Washington is a very beautiful place that no other place can match in views - from a major city area, at least. Seattle has a view of the Olympic mountains 🌄 to the west ⬅️ across the puget sound / salish sea 🌊🚢 with tons of sea lions, seal, almost every type of whale, giant pacific octopus etc. etc. Then to Seattles east ➡️ is the Cascade mountains 🏞️. Then to Seattles south ⬇️ is Mt Rainier 🏔️. Then to Seattles north ⬆️ is Mt Baker 🗻. It is really the only city where EVERY direction you look has a picturesque view. It is SURROUNDED by mountain ranges on every side, and has a small sea with beautiful water & sea creatures everywhere. The beaches are FULL of clam shells and muscle shells and all sorts of things. On top of that is the forest. The city is full of trees and tropical plants due to the warm environment year round caused by the salish sea & mountains. Even palm 🌴 trees are all around. The plants are 90% evergreen plants that dont lose their leaves, gigantic western swordferns, Pacific madrones, cherry laurels, holly trees, magnolias, and MANY other briadleaf evergreen teees etc. etc even the grass is green year round. The forests surrounding Seattle are the tallest and biggest trees in the WORLD 🌎 outside of California too. The size of the trees is insane. Washington has many champion and world record trees. Not many other states or cities have everything that Seattle has combined. I also forgot to mention the desert 🏜️ of eastern Washington and the Columbia river, gorges, canyons etc. The sage brush sea, and praires, and sometimes just dirt, sand and even sand dunes. Also cant forget the dry side of the Cascades, east cascades. Which js totally different from the lush west cascades that is almost like a rainforest. The east cascade mountains are much drier, barren, very rocky and covered in orange bark ponderosa pines 🌲 and also Aspens in the valleys. Also cant forget the larch trees, which are conifer 🌲 trees that shed their needles every year like a normal decidous broadleaf tree. These pine trees turn yellow and orange in the fall, shed their needles, and re grow them every single year. They are found in the high elevations and near those many mountain lakes with turquoise waters. Also the wildlife of Washington is amazing, on par with California almost and better in maby ways. Washington is extremely wild still with tons of untouched lands, being one of the last places settled in the USA, the lands were protected before people got to them. Washington has wolf 🐺, big coyote 🐺, black bear 🐻, grizzly bear 🐻, cougars/mountain lion 🐆🦁, Roosevelt elk 🫎, rocky mountain elk 🫎, Moose 🫎, mountain goat 🐐, bighorn sheep 🐏, Pacific Tree 🌲 🐸 frog, Bobcat 🐯, Red foxes 🦊, Canadian Lynx 🐆🐱, Caribou 🦌, Beaver 🦫, Badger 🦡, Wolverine, Olympic Marmot, FLYING 🪽 🐿️ Squirell, Pronghorn 🐐🦌, and almost every single type of deer + some: Whitetail deer, Mule Deer, Black Tail Deer AND Columbian white tail deer - a unique species of deer that only lives near the olympic coast. Then there is MANY MANY MORE animals to list....... Anyway, Washington state has it ALL....AND SOME! Washington state is above and beyond anywhere else when it comes to landscapes, bio diversity, animal diversity, geographic diversity. Only California can come close.

[@harrynutz4550]

Living in California, I agree there are a lot of beautiful places to visit

[@frankihatch]

​@@SteveTudescocause it's the best

[@TheWill0fStrength]

Best!

[@jamasmith9236]

I can't believe Tennessee wasn't in this list! We have the Great Smokey Mtns with amazing views, hiking trails and waterfalls. There are numerous beautiful lakes, rivers and cool geographical rock formations too. Beautiful trees, mountains, flowers, wildlife, botanical gardens, bird sanctuaries and so much more can be found in our gorgeous state! 🤩😃😍

[@billporemba8368]

Hey Briggs, Upstate New York and Massachusetts in Fall are spectacular. Oregon was my no.2 until I went to California and it changed my perspective. The Sedona area in AZ at Dusk or sunrise hold the most magical views in the desert. I hold the desert as the best sunsets but haven’t been to Key West or Hawaii. Park city Utah is gorgeous as Colorado. Upper Cali with the Redwoods or even Tahoe is just breathtaking.

[@robkorensky3278]

I am surprised to not see Washington, Vermont, Pennsylvania or Upstate NY get a nod somewhere here. That’s probably a testament to how many beautiful places there are in the US

[@rayyoung7780]

I grew up in Arizona. Can’t believe it didn’t make the list. It is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.

[@garytheprogressivelibertar560]

I think its just who watches these videos. Most are under 50 years old and I'm guessing most in Arizona are over that 😂Washington should be on here to but they have a large elderly population too.

[@elOratorio]

What is it that you love about AZ scenery?

[@lillyann2042]

Arizona?? It's ugly... mainly desert

[@aimeekreutzer-malkawi]

@@lillyann2042have u nvr drove thru AZ? Apparently not! I live in the largest ponderosa pine forest in the US. It’s beautiful here!

[@nachoandsancho5218]

@@lillyann2042 I wish! If everyone else felt the same way I could have it to myself...sorry honey and kids

[@zachvanarsdale7065]

As a long-term raised Coloradoan, I absolutely adore our mountains, many of us often times forget about their beauty or take them for granted because they're always RIGHT there; however more recently I've been admiring our prairies and grasslands to the eastern half of our state. I think a lot of people overly fixate on our mountains (for good reason, they're absolutely stunning) but forget about the beauty out east. Big sky, big clouds, rolling hills, buttes and bluffs, rocky canyons; check out Pawnee National Grasslands in the NE and Comanche National Grasslands in the SE.

[@1stfeather]

Hubby & I just got home from a cross-country drive for highway 1. The absolute beauty of Northern California was breathtaking! After every turn, my mouth would open & a gasp, it's impossible to hold it in. I can't wait to do it again someday.

[@brendaduncan4347]

Colorado is awesome. I think it should have ranked higher. The most beautiful place, in my opinion, is the train ride from Durango and Silverton.

[@janet8418]

A friend from Oregon came to visit me in Louisiana for the first time. She was so excited to see the swamps and thought they were beautiful and she loved how green everything was. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

[@vickygray4268]

Yes, Utah is gorgeous--great skiing and hiking.

[@roydavis2242]

We flew to Alaska several years ago and rented a RV and drove up to Denali the on to Fairbanks then back to Anchorage.. Great trip and we saw a lot of nature. I think West Virginia is the most overlooked state for natural beauty.

[@brendaduncan4347]

I have heard that Vermont is so beautiful in Autumn. I have a friend who went there every year. I have always wanted to go to Alaska, but never did. I am glad you got to drive it and take it all in!

[@Couffee]

West Virginia is Americas best kept secret and I hope it stays that way.

[@levistokes3960]

I live in Arizona and in my opinion it's one of the prettiest states. My favorite state personally. The mountain peaks of flagstaff to the desert of Phoenix and Tucson woth the huge Saguaro cacti. The grand canyon is also stunning. I do agree with hawaii and Alaska though. Two very beautiful states. Honestly West Virginia is very pretty too. They don't call West Virginia "Wild and Wonderful" for nothing. If you can look past the extreme poverty in the state the natural beauty is awesome. The Appalachian mountains are literally hugging you in WV. They're huge and you're close to then wherever you go.

[@nhuyle8248]

Arizona is beautiful but California has more beautiful scenery famous than Arizona such as Yosomite, Big sur is a wonderful coast drive, Golden gate in San francisco is very interesting ,Los Angeles, San Diego where people can watch Whale and games show, giant trees in Red wood, Death valley. Lake tohoe. California has everything: mountain, beaches, river...even entertainment ,beautiful houses, Castle, farm,flowers ....easy to find the job ,many people want to live in California. Weather is great in four seasons, flowers, trees are everywhere. Arizona has beautiful mountain and desert where for visiting only. No water, no flowers, weather is super hot in summer.

[@BrandonJXN2]

I lived most of my life in Southern California. And I have been all over the state from Blythe to Davis and points in between. People love to hate it but you cannot deny it's beauty. Honorable mentions: Arizona, New Mexico, and Illinois.

[@JudgementDay829]

I was nodding my head in agreement until you said Illinois. That was one steep drop off once you mentioned Illinois.

[@hiviolet007]

Of all the states I’ve been to, my top prettiest are California, Maine, Washington, New Hampshire, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, Colorado, Vermont, and the Reno/Tahoe area in Northern Nevada. I lived there for 5 years and it is gorgeous.

[@jimmydelia8956]

Vermont is beautiful . I am going to maine for the first time in a couple of months.

[@peperboy6264]

Excellent list, I agreed!

[@icosthop9998]

​@@SteveTudesco 😢

[@cathleenweston3541]

Haha you grew up out here! That's pretty close to mine.

[@thatguy8869]

I have to concur about California being in the top spot, mostly because of the Redwoods and Yosemite National parks.

[@ARandomDonut]

As someone who grew up in Iowa, I'm so glad I did because it makes basically the rest of the states look amazing.

[@CougarFan827]

I lived in Omaha right on the Missouri river for 4 years. The rest of my life has been split between Utah and Colorado with a few years in Idaho. I truly love all 3 of those states, but I LOVED driving across the farmland in the summer in Nebraska and Iowa. In my humble opinion, driving on highway 34 across Iowa in the summer is absolutely gorgeous!

[@GoldOnSilver708]

@@CougarFan827 That's a sentence that I never expected to read. I grew up in southwest Iowa and traveled 34 in all types of weather. Some of my family lives in a small town on 34. Another has a home in the country a couple of miles off 34. I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@AFellowCyberman]

Worse than Kansas, Louisiana, Illinois, and most of the Dakotas? I think your IQ is lower than room temperature mate.

[@cavecookie1]

Don't be too down on your state. One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen is in Iowa. The Kinnick Wave brings me to tears every time I see it. I even stand and wave at the kids on the TV with all the folks in the stadium.

[@ARandomDonut]

@@cavecookie1 lol ok uiowa boy sorry your comment was too cheesy not to make fun of

[@m.h.8084]

Am I the only one who thinks PENNSYLVANIA is gorgeous? Mountains and water everywhere are just magical.

[@PitbullyNJ]

I’m very Surprised West Virginia or North Carolina didn’t make the list!! Both are very beautiful states

[@spellerlittlewing]

Right on

[@michelletidler6773]

Love North Carolina!!! Gorgeous state!!!

[@greenbrown7776]

@@michelletidler6773 / Agree on North Carolina. Probably the most diverse Southern state.

[@galfromwi]

Agreed! I vacationed in NC last year and the views from the Blue Ridge Mountains were breathtaking!

[@sundinfamforlife4129]

West Virgina is a beautiful state. It has a lot of problems but it’s beautiful landscape has never been one of them.

[@georgiajent6133]

My husband and I got married last year, eloping off the coast of Oregon in Yachats/Cape Perpetua. We had never been to Oregon before, but the pictures were incredible so we took a chance. Cape Perpetua is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been. Can’t wait to go back!

[@williamamick9925]

One of the most spectacular views I have ever seen wS diving from Reno Nv to California and coming across the high Sierra's and rigbt below us was Lake Tahoe surrounded by tall evergreens. Simply phenomenal.

[@jacksonfl]

Greetings from Jacksonville Florida USA. I was born and raised in Upstate New York. Together with most of Pennsylvania and Western Massachusetts, one of the most underrated scenic places in the country.

[@joeuser2360]

Raised in upstate, moved away and returned. I agree with you that it is underrated which I'm ok with. Let's not spoil a good thing with overcrowding like most of the big name places. But I can't argue with the top 10 listed here.

[@youtubehatesus2651]

New England is lovely, Travelled through from Canada to east coast several times. Ferry from Bar Harbor to Nova Scotia at end to cross over back to Canada

[@thatguy8869]

Western Massachusetts is simply gorgeous, and the Appalaichans and Smokey Mountains are some ot the most beautiful areas in the US. I haven't been to upstate NY and just barely passed through Pennsylvania. Last of the Mohicans was shot in NY or in NC(?) I also haven't been to Vermont and wonder how they placed.

[@joeuser2360]

@@thatguy8869 Much (all?) of the Last of the Mohicans was filmed in NC because that was the only place they could get Appalachian vistas that didn't have traces of modern civilization (roads, clearings, powerline cuts, etc).

[@PomegranatesWeather]

I agree never been to Massachusetts but upstate NY all of rural Pennsylvania breath taking beautiful

[@johnkorth8599]

Growing up in Kansas I actually have a fondness for the open prairie and the vast expansions of mostly grassland but the mountainous terrain is also super cool

[@tinicoleofficial]

I’m from & still live in MO. I can honestly appreciate the scenery in KS

[@JustMe-vn5pq]

@@tinicoleofficial I grew up in South Jersey. The pine woods there, made up of trees only about 12 feet tall, were so boring that I thought Kansas was pretty attractive by comparison. At least you could see into the distance.

[@kevinstoneburner8775]

I've lived in both Kansas and Oklahoma... Oklahoma is much more beautiful than Kansas

[@jeaniepemberton9535]

I currently live in the woodsy part of Indiana and I feel claustrophobic. I haven’t seen the sky in years. Moving to the flat part of Nebraska in a couple of years. I can’t wait!

[@refused76]

Kansas has very nice prairie. Once you get in to extreme western KS and Colorado though the prairie starts to become ugly. Just too dry I suppose.

[@charlesmak534]

Colorado is my vote for a Mid-Atlantic resident. Driving up Pikes Peak was one the most exciting and dangerous things I've ever done. The state is beautiful.

[@billricheter5678]

Come back. Pikes peak is probably the ugliest mountain in the state. Go to the San Juan’s or central part of state.

[@lucasmooibroek1171]

@@billricheter5678I was working all summer in COS. Now that we’re finished working, we are spending a week in the San Juans. How could somewhere be so beautiful?? The San Juans have exceeded the hype.

[@Colorado_Native]

If you want a breath-taking experience, take the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge railroad trip. I grew up in the southwestern part of Colorado, Durango, Telluride, Ouray, and can tell you that trip is over the top, even for someone from Colorado. There are several great videos on youtube. Also take the Engineer Mountain Pass and the Black Bear into Telluride. Well worth it. While you are there, go to Lake City. Ophir and the surrounding area.

[@michelletidler6773]

@@Colorado_Native We did the Durango to Silverton trip when I was a teen. I just remember how much cooler the temps were than where Im from as we went in the Summer. It was absolutely gorgeous.

[@Colorado_Native]

@@michelletidler6773 Thanks for the reply. There's an old James Garner movie, Support Your Local Gunfighter, that used portions of that trip for their intro. If you watched True Grit with John Wayne, that was filmed near the same area.

[@realgamerguyvlog32]

Been a Michangander almost all my life, the Upper Peninsula truly feels like a step into the great unknown. I love the small town feel. And the feeling of isolation

[@OurPeople-us]

Any names?

[@phobowl]

40 yrs and I’m still exploring my beloved CA. There’s so much variety here u can spend a lifetime exploring its treasures.

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

I grew up in western Oregon. I spent a summer doing an internship in Oxnard, CA, and for several years, every time I dreamed about being on vacation, I dreamed about the palm trees lining C Street in Oxnard. I have been to Alaska twice, it's beautiful but I saw a lot of litter along the roads. It makes sense that recycling is not a big thing there - too expensive to ship materials for recycling - but at least they could dispose of their garbage properly. Hawaii is beautiful, I would happily go again.

[@markmilitant]

The entire state of Pennsylvania has beautiful scenery State Game Lands, Rivers, Cornfields, Farms, Amish country, History, steel country & modern cities 🌃

[@rabidgoon]

too bad it's filled with pennsylvanians

[@wertz987]

Pennsylvania is a beautiful state but not in the top 10

[@OtisFlint]

@@SteveTudesco Name the state that doesn't

[@wertz987]

@OtisFlint there are a few that don't, it seems they congregate In certain city's

[@PomegranatesWeather]

​@wertz987 that happens in every state that has a popular major city i.e. nyc Philly San Francisco LA Chicago

[@nancyl6745]

Agree, California is second to none in beauty and diversity, you can see everything there! I was born and spent most of my life in California and I still didn’t get to every single place, I wanted to go to. people think it’s all Hollywood but it’s actually a huge agricultural state and besides so much natural beauty everywhere, not just state parks. I would add Mammoth Lakes, but really too much to list.

[@benjamingreen7079]

Glad to see Michigan getting the appreciation it deserves. We had my family reunion at a cabin near Lake Huron a few years back and it was incredible. Visited Mackinac, drove up to Lake Superior, played on the beach at Lake Michigan. Interestingly, a few months later we tried talking my wife’s family into taking a trip there (we’re from Utah), and their reaction was basically “Michigan? Why would we EVER want to go there?!” So I totally agree with you when you say that most people tend to think of Detroit and Flint when they think of Michigan, which is a shame.

[@traveldreamer4616]

Michigan is a beautiful state. It has amazing nature experiences. The Detroit river walk is considered one of the best in the US. The Upper Peninsula is breathtaking. Light houses are numerous and wildlife abounds. The Henry Ford is an awesome museum. Make Michigan a part of your travel experience.

[@Rvalencia07]

I grew up in Michigan; I love my beautiful state! Often overlooked, but the UP is incredible, especially Munising and the Pictured Rocks..

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Nah it sucks

[@gregthompson8062]

@@DENVEROUTDOORMANI agree it sucks for sure and not even ranked in the top 20 imo

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Agree with Michigan and Maine, Oregon etc but feel California is over ranked due to it shear size. Briggs forgot to mention the Michigan "Sleeping Bear Dunes" National Park which was rated number one by "Good Morning America" television program as the number one national park in America, beating out Yellow Stone. Also Holland Michigan was rated the happiest city in America. Anyhow great job Briggs 👍. Yes, Mackinac island Michigan is super. No cars allowed, clean and relaxing. Rated number one again this year too by USA Today news. Traverse city, Michigan is also too. It's where many celebrities either have a 2nd home or vacations. Note

[@benfrey2025]

Good list. Honorable mentions are Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Arizona, and East Tennessee/Western North Carolina with the smokies and appalachians as well as West Virginia and Virginia. This country truly has so many beautiful places.

[@JB-sg1vy]

and don't forget my bunholio!!! It the MOST pretty okurrrr!!! Come sniff it!

[@Baconcatboy]

All of America's states have natural charms that make them unique and beautiful

[@trailrvs]

I will never forget my trip 45 years ago to Glacier National Park in Montana. Just stunning!!!

[@scvcebc]

The glaciers there are rapidly melting, so it is good you got to see it then.

[@PacRimElectric]

I am a California native and a truck driver at that I've been to SoCal NorCal but what I find really intriguing about the state is actually north north california like on the border of Oregon and California. It's really pretty up there

[@feleciawallace8420]

Agree the trees up near Oregon border are enormous and beautiful ...

[@JB-sg1vy]

That's where all the lotLizrards do really kinky stuff for cheap money and then they disappear okurrrr. What are you hiding?

[@andrewbaek6691]

Mt Shasta ❤

[@DialloMoore503]

Thanks for this! I love beautiful landscape and scenery!

[@hankb27]

As someone who’s lived in Alabama, Cali, Oregon, and Wyoming… I must say Wyoming is the most beautiful. So much diversity in natural beauty. Oregon is definitely my second favorite for beauty.

[@JB-sg1vy]

my bungholio is even MORE beautiful than ALL~~~~!!!!!

[@funkymonk816]

I live in Oregon and have been to Wyoming... I'd say Oregon is more beautiful. Oregon has more diversity in natural beauty - mountain ranges, volcanoes, rugged Pacific coastline, temperate rainforests, high desert canyons, Crater Lake, Alvord desert... the list goes on

[@climberis1]

Wyoming does not exist. Do not bring people here

[@queenshay8457]

I’m going to Wyoming around Xmas time. Would you say that’s a good time?

[@JB-sg1vy]

@@queenshay8457 no ma’am!!! Very dangerous

[@glt-e3n]

Happy to see that Michigan, my beautiful state, made the list 😊

[@angelcitygirl]

Native, second generation Californian here. I love my state. Politics aside - this is a gorgeous state! Big Sur, Monterey, San Diego, Carmel, Cambria, Ojai - we have the mountains, Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead -we have the deserts -we have the National Park Sequoia National Park. Lake Tahoe is stunning. LOVE my state. 💗💗💗💗

[@maryherrera8603]

I wish I could move back. California is the most beautiful state.

[@Heavywall70]

I knew it would be California, how could it not, but seriously, How is Washington State NOT on this list!!! The Cascades are PHENOMENAL. Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker even Mt. St. Helens. are all gorgeous. The Puget Sound and all it’s wildlife and shoreline are breathtaking. I ain’t sayin it’s #1 but Michigan is on this list for cryin out loud!!

[@billricheter5678]

Washington is in too 2 for certain.

[@moe4meswtdg]

I think idaho should have been on there too!@@billricheter5678

[@vivianmalhiers]

Washington State! I’m from Miami, FL but live in Seattle, WA. The everglades & Florida beaches are fun but nothing compares to WA’s diverse geography; Cascade mountains, Olympic mountains (and the rainforest), Puget Sound, Columbia river basin & the deserts in the south east just to name a few. I’ve been to 25 states and apart from CA nothing even compares. Edit: I haven’t even mentioned the waterfalls, Lake Chelan, & the Islands sandwiched between Pudget sound and the Olympic rainforest, or the Pacific coastline. WA truly is one of the most beautiful political subdivisions this planet has to offer.

[@emilywhitney5308]

I can’t believe WA wasn’t on the list! I thought for sure we’d be in the top 5! We have a rainforest for crying out loud!

[@miamivicefanatic9736]

@@emilywhitney5308 Yes, I was really surprised not to see Washington. One of my favorite national parks is Olympic, just from the sheer variety of its scenery. And taking a ferry through Puget Sound is amazingly beautiful.

[@deirdre108]

I agree with you but am prejudiced as I'm also a WA resident!

[@wentzdub]

Agreed, can't take this list very seriously when WA isn't on it

[@jenniferhansen3622]

I thought for sure we'd be number one. If not, at least in the top three. But all that matters is we know how beautiful our state is.❤❤

[@brendanbressler9807]

So glad to see Michigan make the list. It really is a beautiful state and underrated/overlooked. The UP is a true gem.

[@travelwithtrey8561]

I agree! I recently went to Traverse City for the 4th of July. First time being in Michigan, and absolutely loved it. This is also coming from a Buckeye lol.

[@WalksandSuch]

he did not show the more elevated terrain in michigan and there's just no other state that has so much fresh water coastline so that alone makes michigan stand out.

[@tdr9204]

The UP is great. If you get lost up there, you don't care. Everything is beautiful... except for that gigantic pit mine that you can see from space.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Overrated slightly better than the South

[@HazMat1012]

I love Oregon. Went camping at Champoeg State Heritage Area along the Willamette River. I have lived in California most of my life, near San Diego. I tell people if they visit in winter, they can see the beach, snow in the mountains, and desert in a roughly 2 hour drive.

[@DanielRWomack]

I'm sure it was mentioned by someone but for Michigan, one of the places on my bucket list is Isle Royale National Park. As a native Californian I'll second Big Sur and add the Mendocino Redwood Coast, Beaches and diving on one side, redwood and fern forest on the other. It's truly amazing.

[@cindyguillard216]

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[@pamelamays4186]

When I went to visit my Dad in Denver when I was a kid in the 70's, I couldn't believe just how green it was. So many trees. I took a drive up to the Colorado mountains with Dad. Gorgeous scenery. I even enjoyed the snow the one and only time I spent my Christmas vacation in Denver. The cold water that came out of the spigot so very cold, and it tasted so fresh and clean, so unlike the San Diego tap water I had grown up with.

[@JaKingScomez]

Your old

[@feleciawallace8420]

San Diego tap water - is terrible tasting ....

[@tdr9204]

I heard someone say the same thing years ago about Colorado being green, but he said 'until June', then it all turns brown.

[@firefighter1c57]

​@@JaKingScomez his old what? What? I've got to know... finish the sentence!

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

​@tdr9204 yup unless it was a warm winter

[@NoHypebeastZay]

Yosemite & Lake Tahoe have a special place in my heart 🩵💙 I live 2 hours away from Lake Tahoe , and 3.5hrs from Yosemite. I’m truly lucky

[@cavecookie1]

I have lived in Montana, Utah, California, and Colorado, and currently live in Oregon. Never lived in Wyoming, just every state that borders it, only 6 miles away in Nebraska. There is a certain quiet beauty in the prairie, if you can learn to appreciate it. I love the west...so beautiful and so big, and so empty! LOL! I'm surprised Arizona didn't make the list; as a resident there for 15 years, I can attest to it's beauty, as well!

[@bjs301]

I'm kind of surprised Michigan made the list and Washington didn't. Michigan's a beautiful state, but my daughter just got back from Washington, and sent me some beautiful pictures. I'd love to visit there again.

[@646464mario]

I just moved to Utah from northern Michigan. Michigan is probably the prettiest state in the Midwest, but it does not compare to where I am now.

[@feleciawallace8420]

@@646464mario -- I'd love to spend time visiting the great state of UTAH...

[@michaelgodwin6158]

As a Washingtonian I'm kinda glad that a lot of the country doesnt seem to know about us. I've been to most US states and in my eyes WA is definitely one of the most gorgeous, but especially in the west in the Puget Sound area it's starting to feel overcrowded.

[@piglet7943]

@@michaelgodwin6158oh most of the country knows about the beauty of Washington state trust me. I think the real hidden gem is Idaho.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

No way Michigan is breath taking but I would easily rank Washington over California. I like Washington. It's beautiful

[@scottchristensen4081]

Hey Briggs. I just wanted to say that I absolutely love flat, wide open plains and farmland. I have always loved the wide open spaces where you see crop land for miles. One of my favorite regions is the Arkansas Delta in the northeastern part of the state where they have miles of rice and soy bean fields. I also really love the widwest cornbelt, the Great Plains, and even the Texas Panhandle when it’s green. It honestly shocked me to hear that so many people don’t like wide open plains and I kind of think they have a narrow view of beauty. I won’t judge if you don’t like the plains, but there is definitely a sense of beauty and serenity even in the stark, wide open farmland.

[@feliciasampson8032]

Good point. It's good to expand our views on what is aesthetically pleasing.

[@valour4494]

The plains are plain. A "plain Jane" is an alternative way to say "unattractive woman." "Plain" means not decorated or elaborate; simple or ordinary in character.

[@feliciasampson8032]

@@valour4494 Ouch! I'm a "plain Jane" - I am just now learning that I'm unattractive...oh the pain of being plain!

[@valour4494]

@@feliciasampson8032 pain?!?? Lol, what? Okay.

[@feliciasampson8032]

@@valour4494 lol...I was fine with being plain until I found out it was a euphemism for unattractive! It's a little bit like finding out you were adopted...hahaha

[@saywhatyouwill405]

Thank you Mr Briggs for always entertaining and informative videos. You do great work. Maybe it should have been a top 11 best states to include Washington as its a stunning state too. But the US has so many beautiful places. We are just so fortunate.

[@topplacetoLive]

Great video for retirement plan dreams! Nature's beauty at its best. Can't wait to explore these states.

[@garypeacock5919]

Really interesting video. I've been fortunate enough to have visited 44 states since I've been visiting from Scotland since 1984. My top 5 in no particular order are, Maine, California, utah, montana and Oregon, with a special mention for Vermont and New Hampshire. We're back on vacation on August 31st, visiting the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and Glacier NP. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

[@xiongbear.travel]

It's amazing that the United States has a huge variety of awesome landscapes and natural beauty throughout the country. For me, Hawaii, Utah, and Alaska are the most beautiful and have the best nature and landscapes. I'm actually going to Colorado soon as well, heard it's great there too!

[@ruthrecord6430]

Ooohhh... Alaska ❤❤❤

[@xiongbear.travel]

@@SteveTudesco I will be spending more time exploring the Mountains and national parks, not in Denver ☺

[@icosthop9998]

​@@SteveTudesco Homeless on CO. Never heard of that B4 🤔 😒

[@tinicoleofficial]

That’s so true! We’re honestly spoiled here. Can’t wait to hit all 50 states. Been to 21 so far

[@jongallardo8006]

All of the Front range is basically California 2.0. My recommendation is any (or all 4) of our national parks , buena vista /Salina and the San Juan’s on the western slope

[@nancygreen8186]

The state that I find so beautiful is Pennsylvania. So Green ,so tranquil and the farm land is like a patchwork of different colors looking down off the moutain . Autumn brings trees of pink burgundy orange yellows and also Fields of tall sunflowers. The winding roads brings a constant view of a different scene. The covered bridges, the Clydesdale horses pulling a plow in the Amish communities. The woodlands covered in a velvet Moss with a trickling of water in a brook. Just a small list of the beauty of Pennsylvania.

[@Redacted724]

My duty station is in utah, my first time getting up there since I was a little kid blew me away I love it.

[@Tommy_Two_Two]

A lot of states have something that makes them beautiful, but California has the most. It's kind of the jack of all trades. We have beaches, forests, deserts, lakes, rivers, mountains, plains, farmlands, etc. We've got it all. Plus I think our small towns are completely overshadowed by the bad reputation of the big cities like San Fran and LA. If you had to pick just one thing that's the biggest must-see in California, I would say the Pacific Coast Highway.... Honorable mention would be the Pacific Crest Trail. Let's not forget the poppy superblooms in the Spring. There's just so much geographical diversity here.

[@ednadelacruz6419]

yes i love my cali

[@bingyoung3228]

It helps when you have a long coastline and a very big state with lots of mountains and lots of amazing geology. That said, it is strange that as big as Texas is, it really can't muster up much outside of Big Bend NP----interesting but not compelling compared with most other Western states. With all of Cali's wonders, it also has it's share of boring and "ugly" areas too--you just never see lots of pics and publicity of it, not when you can show pics of SFO and Lake Tahoe.

[@denriquechiang6917]

Gonna be on a 3 month road trip next year across colorado wyoming montana idaho washington oregon california nevada utah cant wait to see all the mountains there

[@mikenixon2401]

I worked in Oregon in the 1970s and have to agree it has an amazing coastline. Hiking the Cascades was amazing too. Now, in all fairness to people in eastern Oregon, it does have its own rustic (as in rural and cowboy rustic) beauty. It would be interesting to list most diverse states. I place my home state of Texas on that list. Surpising to some.

[@Milestonemonger]

I've been to all 50 states. My top 3 are: Montana, Alaska and Hawaii.

[@JB-sg1vy]

what about the bottom 3? lol... Mine are Lousisiana, anything in the midwest, and anywhere cold. okurrrr

[@Milestonemonger]

@@JB-sg1vy lol 😄 Ok, bottom 3 are: Oklahoma, Indiana and Missouri.

[@TBIhope]

The Tetons are beautiful, and the Big Island and Kauai have so much beauty (in Hawaii). I love Mackinac Island in Michigan, Zion National Park in Utah, California sunsets, and a nice sunset over fields of crops in many different states!

[@billricheter5678]

Love Yellowstone for interesting topography but Tetons are just ok Canadian Rockies blow them away. If you hike high up in the Tetons it’s better. North cascades are impressive and Alaska is fantastic

[@robertensign8786]

You have great taste!!

[@thephantomeagle2]

Mackinac Island is truly amazing. I spent a week there once, and we walked around the island and biked it as well.

[@billricheter5678]

@@robertensign8786 thanks, not sure about that. Tetons are real nice they just don’t seem as impressive as many other places I have seen. Actually the cirque of towers in Wyoming is more scenic to me as well.

[@billricheter5678]

@@thephantomeagle2 I need to spend more time in Michigan. Fall is very nice there

[@imstephbella]

I KNEW California would make this list!!!! LOVE california soooo Gorgeous me being a southern gal from new orleans i never imagined seeing California in my life it was like a dream come true soooo beautiful!

[@roymeyer6837]

I'd also love to see a video of the most surprisingly beautiful states that don't usually make lists like this, and what natural beauty they have that flies under the radar.

[@MoonlightXYZ]

I just visited Maine for the first time. August 7th. Omg i loved the coastal rockies.

[@sketchyskies8531]

Ah yes good old Nature111

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

F*CK! I screwed that one up.

[@hardyk2010]

​​@@WorldAccordingToBriggsOregon has good stuff.. such mishaps are bound to happen 😂 Well hello from Hillsboro OR

[@AdamCrazyDude2007]

Nature111 looks like a username lol

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

That was the file name while editing.

[@20thcenturytunes]

Being from Michigan, I am a Great Lakes fan myself, the forests of Maine might be a close second, no need or desire to visit beyond, I can watch on KZbin

[@annhowcroft9493]

My husband was one of those people that loved the open spaces. I am a tree person so I want those mountains! I am surprised that Maine was not higher up on the list, we drove around the state and it was just amazing.

[@elOratorio]

Less population, so less votes, otherwise both Maine and New Hampshire would have been closer to the top

[@daruckus49769]

7:35 is where I salmon fish, it’s in Petoskey and it’s expensive, the “Gold Coast”

[@timthompson8297]

California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, idaho, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah

[@indianastan]

Kauai The most beautiful island. 🌴

[@MerynMTG]

For me personally, Yosemite and Grand Teton are the 2 most beautiful places in the USA.

[@anitahamlin2411]

Often I forget where I live and why I came here while living in the sprawl of the San Fernando Valley. Thanks for the reminder.

[@tim.kaiser_aka_timmaay]

Agree with most, just flip Utah and Colorado. Utah is beautiful in any direction. Eastern half of Colorado just falls into the Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas category.

[@davidtran2026]

Big thumbs up to the suggestion Briggs did in the Colorado segment - the Amtrak. Specifically the California Zephyr train line. I went on it earlier in the year in the latter end of the winter season and it was pristine. Highly recommended. Now the full train experience was hit or miss, but the scenic experience is really unbeatable.

[@richardrose2606]

A beautiful part of the train trip that he didn't mention is Glenwood Canyon.

[@homespunhomefragrance5659]

I’m from NE Montana and I MUCH prefer the prairies to the mountains. What can I say, it’s comforting. It’s home. It feels like “Little House on the Prairie” there and you can literally see FOR MILES! Also, the flatness makes for absolutely STUNNING sunsets, sunrises, and even northern lights when you can see them! 😍😍

[@TheTrex9000]

Washington and Arizona totally got overlooked!

[@Azraelleah]

I love Alaska! ♡ I would also love to visit Montana and Vermont in the winter. 🌨

[@bingyoung3228]

Then I highly recommend West Yellowstone and Butte if you really want to get to some cold places in Montana.

[@jetsons101]

Briggs, I've been to every state on this list except Alaska. This vid hits the nail on the head. There is beauty in every state but Yosemite and Yellowstone, for me, are the top two. Thanks for posting....

[@JesseA22]

Sitka is in Southeast Alaska, but not on the Inner Passage. They sit right on the open Pacific, making for less cruise ship traffic than the other towns you mentioned. My favorite town in the world!

[@deirdre108]

Love Sitka and honorable mention goes to Petersburg which isn't on the cruise ship line.

[@Mia-C-Crest]

Thank you!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

You're welcome!

[@Mike-gn4mh]

I’m surprised Arizona isn’t on this list . As far as California is concerned, I particularly love the Mojave Desert , Joshua Tree National Park , and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. I also would like to add that California has some of the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets anywhere.

[@slimreaper1911]

Yes! The place I would’ve recommended people check out if I participated in the survey is a camping trip under the stars of the Joshua Tree skies. Remote camping, rocks and cliffs you can literally walk up (I don’t understand how the rocks there have so much grip 😂), stunning sunrises and sunsets, some of the clearest night skies in all of socal, and a vast, beautiful desert backdrop. The absolute perfect weekend.

[@mikebeckum5693]

Wyoming has a lot more to offer than just the 2 national parks. Wind river and bighorn ranges come to mind also the little town of Saratoga.

[@JB-sg1vy]

Nothing at all in that state.... Ugh. Hard pass

[@joshuaduff7439]

Absolutely Casper has a great frontier trail museum that is free. Cheyenne has a neat rail museum and a cool opportunity to tour a decommision ed missle launch bunker and a great opportunity to tour the city of Cheyenne. Also Fossil Butte National monument and an opportunity in Thermopolis to assist ppl to dig for dinosaur bones. Absolutely a ton of stuff you can do in Wyoming.

[@Swenson1970]

I have never been to Wyoming, but I was watching another video in which the states were ranked for natural beauty based on factors such as percentage of land dedicated to parks and "Wallet Hub Green Score" factors such as air quality, litter control, and number of landfills per kilometer. In this video, Wyoming ranked 7th most beautiful for its cleanness, open space, and diverse wildlife. And I am sure it has more tourist attractions than just Yellowstone Park.

[@bocephus517]

Great video! But, no Washington? No New Hampshire? Maybe they are too close to Oregon and Maine?

[@SamphosDit-j4v]

Hello friend how are? Wow natural beautiful ❤

[@skoop7641]

Wyoming is my favorite state. Being born and raised in Florida, it’s as different as it can get and I love it. While there’s things I think I would like to see in California, I just don’t think I could ever cross that state line. Like you said Briggs, they got 4 or 5 truckloads of problems.

[@billricheter5678]

Most of Wyoming is really ugly

[@Wyoboy7220]

Thanks we love our state. And I agree with not entering California

[@vladlek6042]

Thats so funny to read, don’t go to Skid row and the Tenderloin and you will be fine, trust me the ghetto of Miami is not pretty either.

[@piglet7943]

I see that Idaho is still a hidden gem for the most of Americans.

[@3RayJ3]

Yep stay where you are there's nothing to see here. 😉

[@mikenb11_51]

They don't call it the Gem State for nothing!

[@edruttledge342]

As an Oregonian (who has been fortunate to have traveled extensively), I am surprised Oregon did not rank higher on this list. Even when the rains are drenching us all west of the Cascades, there is easy escape to the areas near Bend, Hood River, Enterprise/Joseph, etc. My belated vote is for Oregon. BTW - the Haystack Rock shown at 11:25 in the video is the one located at Cape Kiwanda at Pacific City. I live three miles north of this location and know it well.

[@cathleenweston3541]

Shhh. Don't tell! And pray it doesnt burn!

[@ruthrecord6430]

Darryl fishing in Pacific City!!

[@TheSportsPROgram]

I agree. I've been all over Oregon and it is Amazing

[@danielstevens3869]

@ruthrecord6430 I love Pacific City. Go watch the dory boats launch in the mornings is awesome

[@danielstevens3869]

Mine too, but you forgot to mention the southeast part. I lived in burns for a year. I loved it cause it's a small town. However, not having a vehicle was getting to me, so I moved to beaverton.

[@OutAllDay]

Great video. I agree with number one!

[@Laz3rCat95]

Honestly exploring the nature in California sounds a lot more enjoyable than going to Disneyland. Lots of beautiful sights to see, relaxing and not overcrowded with whiny kids...

[@JB-sg1vy]

or democraps

[@windellstephens9359]

Great video, although I was surprised parts of New England didn't make the cut. Granted I've not travelled extensively in the West but the East has some awesome landscape also. Many people don't realize the beauty of the diverse landscapes we have in this country. Wisconsin comes to mind when thinking of underappreciated beauty. We have a long road trip (three weeks) planned next year. Spending a week in Kanab, Utah and planning to hit as many of the National Parks as possible plus the Grand Canyon. Then it's up through Colorado to Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills.

[@Swenson1970]

I was watching another video ranking the top ten most beautiful states based on interesting factors such as percentage of land dedicated to parks, air quality, and amount of trash and number of landfills for every square kilometer (aka "Wallet Hub Green Score"). Two New England states made the top ten on that list, Connecticut and Maine. Connecticut may not have a lot of known tourist attractions but has a lot of hidden gems, open countryside, state parks, and rivers and is very clean. I have not been to Maine since I was little, but I heard it has a beautiful, rocky coastline and amazing beaches. Vermont and Massachusetts got honorable mention with Vermont ranking 11th on that same list and Massachusetts 14th. I live in NJ and think that it does offer some stunning places, such as the Palisades and beaches, but as a whole state, it does not make the cut. It is very overpopulated, with a lot of industrialized, run-down cities, and litter and pollution are a big problem. There are too many landfills for a state of its small size and not enough land dedicated to parks.

[@IgnoretheButter]

Im from the U.P (Upper Peninsula of Michigan)... its beautiful and is as beautiful of a place as any place you'll see. Autumn is a perfect time to visit. Also, the most populated place there is Marquette Michigan with roughly 32,000 people. Otherwise, its all small towns. I'll hopefully be moving back next summer. I long for the summers and 7mo winters lol

[@Shadownian]

You asked if anyone likes open land over mountains.... Yes! Im from Massachusetts and your lucky half the time if you can see past your neighbors house. Its all hills and all and you really cant see anything. Having open land is peaceful. You can see a storm coming from a mile away. The really green grass going on for miles is amazing to look at for me. Seeing a rainstorm...well raining in the next town over is amazing to me. Having everything blocked by buildings or other man made objects....mountains...etc, just takes away from your view of the nature around you. Now yes a mountain can be epic to look at your first few times seeing it....but eventually its just a rock. Give me a wide open view of grassland and maybe some farmland and to me thats epic...thats peaceful...thats nature at its best. I am so sick of looking out my windows and only seeing my neighbors house....maybe a tree or two. I cant wait to get out of Mass and their 50 million rules on everything. They act like your two and aren't intelligent enough to make a decision for yourself. Id take just about anywhere over Mass at this point.

[@DannerBanks]

Shocked to see Michigan on here and not Washington. Northern Idaho is stunning as well

[@JB-sg1vy]

The dems have ruined Michigan plus it is way to cold. No ocean. And the accent of people there that leave them sounding dumb AF.