Which breathtaking natural wonder is in your state?

Which breathtaking natural wonder is in your state? - Many people have lived in one state for years and know the streets inside and out, but they often aren't aware of the magnificent land and lush wilderness that forms the foundation of their home. Check out this gallery, based on a compilation by Weather.com, and be awestruck at the stunning and lesser-known features of the country.

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Alabama: Noccalula Falls - Located in Gadsden, this 90 ft waterfall is best seen after traversing a gorge trail that winds through its basin. You can also brush up on your American Indian, pioneer, and Civil War history with old forts, homesteads, and carvings in the area.

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Alaska: Mount McKinley - One of many natural wonders in Alaska, this mountain is the tallest peak on the continent. It’s in Denali National Park, where you’ll also find beautiful glaciers and wildlife.

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Arizona: The Wave - Thought you’d see the Grand Canyon, didn’t you? The Wave is Arizona’s underrated natural wonder. The intersecting U-shaped troughs of sandstone, found on the Coyote Buttes, are an incredible sight.

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Arkansas: The Ozarks - The vast stretch of deciduous forest transforms throughout the year, warming into the reds and oranges of autumn in a sight that will melt your heart.

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California: Yosemite Valley - Though it’s hard to decide on the greatest of California’s bounty, this valley in Yosemite National Park, in the western Sierra Nevada mountains, is widely recognized as one of nature’s finest.

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Colorado: Garden of the Gods - The red rock formations of this National Natural Landmark, situated in Colorado Springs, formed millions of years ago in a geological upheaval, as if some divine force struck the ground!

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Connecticut: The Sleeping Giant State Park - Hamden is home to this two mile stretch of mountaintop which amazingly resembles a sleeping giant from both north and south sides.

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Delaware: Lum’s Pond State Park - Located in New Castle County, this 1790-acre park boasts the largest freshwater pond in Delaware and a ton of recreation to help you enjoy it.

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Florida: Everglades - This wild animal refuge, the only place where you’ll find both alligators and crocodiles, and natural oasis is the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the country.

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Georgia: Providence Canyon - Fondly known as "Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon," this natural wonder was formed with the help of humans and their erosive farming practices in the 19th century.

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Hawaii: Haleakala National Park - Maui’s highest peak sits in the Haleakala National Park, which translates into ‘House of the Sun’ in Hawaiian. The name is appropriate as it’s one of the best places to watch the sunrise.

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Idaho: Snake River - The Snake River slithers through Hells Canyon on the border of Idaho and Oregon, making it beautiful both visually and poetically.

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Illinois: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site - This historic site in southern Illinois is the largest prehistoric structure made from soil north of Mexico, and it sits on an ancient American Indian city.

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Indiana: Dunes - It’s taken thousands of years to form these large sand dunes, reaching 200 ft over Lake Michigan, and now there’s 2,182 glorious acres of the stunning primitive landscape to enjoy.

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Iowa: Loess Hills - These picturesque hills, made almost entirely from windblown soil, stretch for 200 mi along the Missouri River, from Westfield, IA, to Mound City, MO.

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Kansas: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve - One of the eight wonders of Kansas is situated in the Flint Hills region and is home to the expanding Tallgrass Prairie bison herd.

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Kentucky: Mammoth Cave - The name is self-explanatory for the longest cave system known in the world, boasting more than 390 mi of passages.

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Louisiana: The bayous - Louisiana’s marshes are an essential representation of a uniquely American environment, where the waters move slow and are home to alligators and catfish.

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Maine: Acadia National Park - This park off the Atlantic coast is home to Mount Desert Island, as well as woodlands, lakes, mountains, and a wide variety of wildlife.

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Maryland: Assateague Island - Marshes, bays, and coves set a dreamlike background for the hundreds of wild ponies roaming the island.

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Massachusetts: Cape Cod National Seashore - Nothing beats a sunset along 40 mi of Atlantic seashore.

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Michigan: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - A combination of beaches, forests, dune formations, and ancient glacial geological phenomena make this an endlessly beautiful site.

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Minnesota: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness - This massive area has over one million acres of land, over 2,000 campsites, and more than 1,000 lakes. It’s also the most visited wilderness in the US.

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Mississippi: Petrified Forest - Petrified wood is when tree-like vegetation transforms into stone through fossilization. This particular forest was formed millions of years ago.

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Missouri: Elephant Rocks State Park - The string of Precambrian granite boulders in the Saint Francois Mountains resemble a train of pink circus elephants!

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Montana: Glacier National Park - This natural wonder stuns by the numbers alone: over one million acres of land, two mountain ranges, over 130 lakes, and more than 1,000 different animal species.

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Nebraska: Chimney Rock - Western Nebraska hosts this incredible landmark which rises almost 300 ft over the North Platte River Valley.

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Nevada: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area - Large red rock formations soar up to 3,000 ft high, drawing in millions of visitors to hike and climb this wondrous area.

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New Hampshire: Mount Washington - Sitting comfortably at 6,288 ft, this mountain in Coos County is the highest peak in the northeastern United States.

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New Jersey: The Jersey Shore - No, not the show, though that is also a natural phenomenon of wilderness. This scenic wonder is the 130 mi stretch along the Atlantic Ocean.

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New Mexico: Carlsbad Caverns - Beneath the Guadalupe Mountains lies a dark but beautiful tangle of over 100 caves.

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New York: Niagara Falls - Receding glaciers left room for this giant natural wonder, boasting the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the world and a drop of over 160 ft.

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North Carolina: Shadow of the Bear - Not a place, but rather a natural phenomenon that occurs for 30 minutes at 5:30 pm from mid-October to early November, which you can see off the side of Highway 64 near Cashiers.

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North Dakota: Theodore Roosevelt National Park - It’s all about wildlife in this natural wonder, including bison, wild horses, elk, bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer and hundreds of birds like golden eagles, sharp-tailed grouse, and wild turkeys.

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Ohio: Mohican State Park - Traverse the Hemlock Gorge Trail to see the park’s waterfalls, ravines, rare white pines, and the Clear Fork of the Mohican River.

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Oklahoma: Natural Falls State Park - A serene oasis is nestled in the Ozark Highlands region, featuring a 77 ft waterfall cascading through rock formations.

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Oregon: Crater Lake - Deep blue water enclosed by miles of cliffs and trees make this site a must-see. It’s also the deepest lake in the country, and the ninth deepest in the world!

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Pennsylvania: Susquehanna River - One of the oldest existing rivers in the world, the Susquehanna flows through three states and into the Chesapeake Bay.

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Rhode Island: Cliff Walk - One of the top attractions in Newport, the Cliff Walk is nationally recognized for its beautiful vistas, winding paths, and lovely climate.

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South Carolina: Twin Falls - Two of the many gorgeous waterfalls in South Carolina are located in the Eastatoe Valley, and they cascade over slabs of granite to form Reedy Cove Creek.

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South Dakota: Black Hills - One of South Dakota’s most picturesque areas consists of miles upon miles of canyons, grassland parks, bubbling streams, rugged rock formations, and blue lakes.

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Tennessee: Great Smoky Mountains - This natural wonder has one of the most diverse ecosystems in North America and nearly 200,000 acres of old growth forest.

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Texas: Big Bend National Park - Not only is it ecologically diverse, with more than 450 species of birds, 56 species of reptiles, and 75 species of mammals, but it’s also the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert in the US.

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Utah: Monument Valley - Utah's vast and stunning sandstone buttes, some reaching 1,000 ft high, have become a symbol of the American West.

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Vermont: Green Mountain National Forest - Breathe deep in these lush woods alongside amazing wildlife like beavers, moose, coyotes, black bears, and deer.

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Virginia: Natural Bridge of Virginia - Wedged between the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of the country’s oldest tourist attractions, a natural arch of 215 ft serving as inspiration for modern man-made architecture.

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Washington: Mount Rainier - With an elevation of 14,411 ft, this massive stratovolcano is the most prominent mountain in the contiguous US. It's also deemed one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.

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West Virginia: Blackwater Falls - This rugged waterfall of 62 ft is unsurprisingly one of the most photographed sites in the state.

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Wisconsin: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Unique rock formations and sea caves are met with diverse plant species at this natural playground in Lake Superior.

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Wyoming: Old Faithful - Yellowstone National Park hosts this predictable cone geyser that erupts almost every 91 minutes, shooting thousands of gallons of boiling water over a hundred feet in the air.

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