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Big Bend National Park, Texas

Balanced Rock

This gravity-defying rock formation is one of Big Bend’s natural wonders.
Epic views of the “Grand Canyon of the Ozarks” along the Scenic 7 Byway in Jasper, Arkansas.
Itinerary

9 Amazing Arkansas Adventures Along the Scenic 7 Byway

Thermal springs, monk-brewed beer, and “spudnuts”
Surrounded by the natural wonders of the Ouachita National Forest, the Talimena National Scenic Byway in western Arkansas is packed with quick stop-offs and daylong adventures.
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Talimena Scenic Byway: 6 Essential Stops for Your Arkansas Road Trip

Epic views, fried catfish, and historic sites
Pensacola, Florida

Johnson Beach

A pristine beach on the Gulf of Mexico with deep ties to Pensacola’s Black community.
A trunk so wide it makes people look like miniatures.
nature

Meet General Sherman – the Largest Tree in the World (By Volume)

This Giant Sequoia contains California history, Civil War history, and a whole lot of wonder, all within its ultra-thick bark.