Goblin Valley State Park rivals Bryce Canyon National Park in terms of beautiful rock formations. In addition to the beauty of the park, there are also several incredible things for visitors to do within the park as well. In this Goblin Valley State Park guide, I will spotlight the many spectacular viewpoints, trails, and activities that are available to travelers who visit the park.
Southern Utah is one of the most breathtaking regions of the United States. With five beautiful national parks, many national monuments, and incredible state parks, it’s full of beauty. In fact, there are so many incredible things to see that it is hard to know where to start. That is why I have put together this list of the top 15 most amazing Southern Utah attractions that visitors should plan to see. By using this list to plan your trip, you can be sure not to miss any of Southern Utah’s top sights.
If you are into hanging out by the lake, camping out on a beautiful summer night, and doing some challenging hiking, then you will absolutely love Indiana Dunes. The park has some of the most beautiful beaches in the great lakes, which should come as no surprise as the park is known for its gigantic coastal sand dunes. These same dunes create some of the most unique and beautiful landscapes for hiking as well.
In case it doesn’t look familiar, this is the stretch of coastline that was featured in the iconic 1980’s movie, “the Goonies”. You know, the stretch of coast that hid the treasure of the famed pirate One-eyed Willie. It’s easy to see why they picked this location to film.
When it comes to beautiful lighthouses, you can’t find many that are more beautiful than the Heceta Head Lighthouse on the coast of Oregon in the United States. In my opinion, it is the prettiest lighthouse in North America. Perched up on Oregon’s rocky Pacific Ocean shoreline, the lighthouse is the definition of postcard material. It is especially pretty at sunset or when large waves are crashing against the rocky shore.
If you like wildlife, especially marine wildlife, the state of California in the United States has some absolutely wonderful wildlife viewing experiences available to visitors. One of my favorite of these experiences is seeing the large Northern Elephant Seals along the coast of the state. It really is impossible to appreciate how large and powerful these seals are until you see them on a beach with your own eyes.
Split Rock Lighthouse stands high above the cliffs of Minnesota’s North Shore, and it’s one of those places that immediately pulls you in with its history, scenery, and sense of place. This guide brings together Split Rock Lighthouse and nearby Gooseberry Falls—two of the most iconic stops along Highway 61—and sets the stage for exploring one of the most beautiful stretches of Lake Superior’s shoreline.
Door County, Wisconsin Travel begins with a feeling more than a destination—a sense that you’ve stepped into a place where time slows down just enough for you to savor it. The peninsula stretches between the calm waters of Green Bay and the open expanse of Lake Michigan, creating a landscape shaped by lighthouses, orchards, and shoreline villages that feel both timeless and refreshingly alive. Travelers arrive for the scenery, but they stay for the small-town warmth, the coastal charm, and the way each community has its own personality tucked into the bends of the shoreline.
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