United States
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Top Photography Spots in and near United States
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Camp Creek, West Virginia
Photograph Mash Fork and Campbell Falls in Camp Creek SP
5.0Right off interstate I-77, Camp Creek State Park has two waterfalls that you can easily access: Mash Fork Falls and Campbell Falls. These falls can both have very low flows in late summer, so try to plan your visit for times of higher flows (early spring or after a rain). Mash Fork Falls is in th...Read more -
Phoenix, Arizona
Apache Wash Loop Trail
4.05.79 mi / 541 ft gainThis hike begins at the Apache Wash Trailhead where you will find restrooms and a covered rest area. This loop is simple to follow and offers various shortcuts along with an access to an optional summit climb. The loop begins from the north-east end of the parking lot near the restrooms. Turn l...Read more -
Linville, North Carolina
Hike the Flat Rock Trail (NC)
5.00.6 miFlat Rock Trail is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 308. There is a pull-off from the Parkway with a sign designating the location. There are several picnic tables around the pull-off, but I would recommend taking your lunch up to Flat Rock. The wide, clear trail is practically flat...Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Devils Kitchen
5.00.35 mi / 23 ft gainGreat spot for photos, and is at the beginning of one of the best trails in Sedona. The parking lot can get full easily, since this is a very popular trail. The sinkhole is close to the trailhead, but I encourage you to continue on down the Soldier’s Pass trail. As with all outdoor advent...Read more -
Ewing, Virginia
Backpack to White Rocks in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
6.4 mi / 2000 ft gainCumberland Gap National Historic Park encompasses more than 20,000 acres of mountainous terrain spread out across Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. The park offers miles of trails and many historic curiosities, including the actual saddle where pioneers first found their way over the Cumberland ...Read more -
Lynd, Minnesota
Hike the Dakota Valley Trail at Camden State Park
5.02.4 mi / 200 ft gainThe easy 2.4 mile hike follows the route of the Dakota Valley trail. Beginning at the swimming beach, located at the very bottom of the Redwood River Valley, the trail slowly climbs, winding its way through all of the different ecosystems the park has to offer. It summits at an overlook where you...Read more -
Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
Rattlesnake Falls (CLOSED)
3.71.4 mi / 256 ft gainIMPORTANT NOTICE: This trail is on private property and is now closed to the public. Do not access this waterfall unless you have the owner's permission. Rattlesnake Falls is a scenic waterfall near Mount Pleasant, Tennessee that features a beautiful cascade and is known for turtles basking on t...Read more -
Round Mountain, Texas
Explore Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center
0.7 mi / 80 ft gainLocated about 25 miles from downtown Austin, Westcave Preserve is a beautiful and family-friendly day adventure. The trail is out-and-back about .7 miles long. It leads down into a very lush green canyon filled with a variety of plant species and ferns. At the end of the trail is the main feature...Read more -
Davis, West Virginia
Dolly Sods Wilderness North Loop via Rocky Ridge Trail
5.012.78 mi / 1378 ft gainThe hike begins at the "Dolly Sods Trailhead Parking" location easily found on Google Maps. The lot is big enough for about 6-8 vehicles. Begin walking at the end of the gravel parking lot/road for about 0.5 miles until you enter the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in a small grassy field where sever...Read more -
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
Hike Leonard Harrison SP's Overlook Trail to Otter View
4.30.6 miThis is a simple .6 mile trail that starts around the bathrooms and loops past Otter View.The trail itself is an easy hike. Otter View is a great spot for a family hike. By the bathrooms are different spots to get amazing views. The upper level is handicap accessible and there are steps down to a...Read more -
Fallon, Nevada
Catch a Sunset at the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
1 mi / 0 ft gainFrom Fallon, Nevada on US-Hwy 50, head east for 5 miles to NV-116. Turn Left onto NV-116 and take this road for 12 miles until you reach the Stillwater Wildlife Refuge. From the intersection of Stillwater Rd and Hunter Rd, you can head North on Hunter Rd, which leads to hiking trails or you can c...Read more -
Basalt, Colorado
Hike Hay Park
Head south out of Carbondale on Highway 133. Two miles from the Main Street roundabout, take a left on Prince Creek Road. Follow this road up to Dinkle Divide and follow the signs to Dinkle Lake. Continue up the road until you see a large, fenced in parking area with a toilet on the left. This is...Read more -
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Paddle The Cheoah River
5.0The Cheoah River is a dam controlled section of whitewater that has become one of the "bucket runs" for Western, North Carolina. Located near Robbinsville, NC, the Cheoah is a non-stop class IV+ classic of constant gradient that delivers a Southeastern whitewater experience like no other. There...Read more -
Biloxi, Mississippi
Deer Island
5.0Having once been part of the mainland, Deer Island is no more than a 5-minute paddle from Biloxi Beach. The island has been lengthened hundreds of feet in the past decade to protect against hurricane damage. Breakwaters/berms have also been created to reduce the effects of erosion on the island. ...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Climb to the Top of the Cape Henry Lighthouse
4.3Visit not one, but two of the most historic and important lighthouses to our great nation. The original Cape Henry Lighthouse was the U.S. Governments first construction project authorized under the constitution. President George Washington himself authorized the project and Alexander Hamilton o...Read more -
Kalispell, Montana
Backpack to Clayton Lake
9 mi / 1500 ft gainFrom the Camp Misery Trailhead (elev. 5,717 ft) take the left Trail 8 for .6 miles. At the junction continue left for a 1.3 mile gently ascent into Jewel Basin. Nearing Twin Lakes continue left on Trail 7 for .6 miles until you reach Trail 55. Continue right, and make sure that after a short .3 m...Read more