Nature's Masterpieces: 10 Most Naturally Beautiful States

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🌿 Immerse Yourself in the Breathtaking Beauty of America's Most Scenic States! 🏞️
Get ready to embark on a visual journey that will leave you in awe of the natural wonders the United States has to offer. In this captivating video, we're counting down the 10 most naturally beautiful states that boast stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and picturesque vistas that will take your breath away.
🏔️ From Majestic Mountains to Pristine Beaches:
Discover the diverse range of landscapes that make each of these states a masterpiece of natural beauty. Experience the majestic allure of towering mountain ranges, like the Rockies in Colorado and the Cascades in Washington. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of pristine beaches along the coasts of Hawaii and Florida. Marvel at the unique rock formations and canyons in Utah and Arizona that seem like they're straight out of a painting.
🌲 Unspoiled Wilderness and National Parks:
Explore the untamed wilderness of states like Alaska and Montana, where vast stretches of untouched nature reveal themselves in all their glory. Dive into the wonder of iconic national parks such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite, where breathtaking landscapes and vibrant wildlife create a symphony of natural beauty that's unparalleled.
🌸 The Beauty of Every Season:
Witness the enchanting transformation of each state through the seasons. From the vibrant hues of autumn foliage in Vermont and New England to the snowy wonderlands of Alaska and Colorado, these states offer a kaleidoscope of colors and experiences that will make you fall in love with nature all over again.
📸 Capturing the Essence:
Through stunning visuals and mesmerizing drone footage, experience the beauty of these states up close and personal. Let the sights and sounds of nature transport you to a world of serenity and wonder. Learn about the unique features that make each state a natural treasure and a must-visit destination for anyone seeking solace in the great outdoors.
Whether you're an avid nature enthusiast, a travel junkie, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the world around us, this video is a celebration of the stunning landscapes that define the United States as a true masterpiece of nature's artistry.
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@Tunakoyo 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Truly

@billricheter5678 10 ай бұрын

To me most of Texas is pretty ugly tbh

@icosthop9998 10 ай бұрын

Yep

@piglet7943 10 ай бұрын

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

@bukboefidun9096 10 ай бұрын

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

@cbrue1896 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@xdoemama 10 ай бұрын

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

@mikenb11_51 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@stevedietrich8936 10 ай бұрын

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.

@TJWallace1998 10 ай бұрын

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

@gsjackson34 10 ай бұрын

I thought it would be in the top 3.

@budgetprepper8810 10 ай бұрын

You forgot Sedona.!

@PHXez7939 10 ай бұрын

Monument Valley

@calminacrisis126 10 ай бұрын

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

@rjflores438 10 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

Yes California is best!

@michellejohnson2233 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Oklahoma is Tornado Central though. Nobody wants that!

@angelcitygirl 10 ай бұрын

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

@sheilaholmes996 10 ай бұрын

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

@PETER394100 10 ай бұрын

@@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!👍👍😁

@dmitriyvasechko173 10 ай бұрын

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

@JohnGrady-sz9er 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree, WA is just majestic

@holdencoalfield8033 10 ай бұрын

Also, Olympics NP is a wonderful place to see

@ag8782 10 ай бұрын

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

@brendaduncan4347 4 ай бұрын

That's what I thought.

@hiviolet007 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@peperboy6264 10 ай бұрын

Excellent list, I agreed!

@icosthop9998 10 ай бұрын

@@SteveTudesco 😢

@cathleenweston3541 10 ай бұрын

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

@thatguy8869 10 ай бұрын

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

@stevensnk 10 ай бұрын

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.

@rayyoung7780 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

What is it that you love about AZ scenery?

@lillyann2042 9 ай бұрын

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

@aimeekreutzer-malkawi 9 ай бұрын

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

@nachoandsancho5218 8 ай бұрын

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

@markmilitant 10 ай бұрын

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

@rabidgoon 10 ай бұрын

too bad it's filled with pennsylvanians

@wertz987 10 ай бұрын

Pennsylvania is a beautiful state but not in the top 10

@OtisFlint 10 ай бұрын

@@SteveTudesco Name the state that doesn't

@wertz987 10 ай бұрын

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

@PomegranatesWeather 10 ай бұрын

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

@sundinfamforlife4129 10 ай бұрын

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

@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 10 ай бұрын

@sundinfamforlife4129 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@charlesmak534 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@lucasmooibroek1171 10 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@danielyoung3426 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@mdslax0172 10 ай бұрын

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

@griffincoyne6459 8 ай бұрын

@@mdslax0172get rid of Michigan instead

@nicklibby3784 2 ай бұрын

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.

@robkorensky3278 10 ай бұрын

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

@timthompson8297 10 ай бұрын

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

@levistokes3960 10 ай бұрын

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 4 күн бұрын

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.

@Baconcatboy 10 ай бұрын

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

@ARandomDonut 10 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

@@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 Ай бұрын

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

@vivianmalhiers 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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

@wentzdub 10 ай бұрын

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

@jenniferhansen3622 10 ай бұрын

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.❤❤

@roydavis2242 10 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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!

@m.h.8084 9 ай бұрын

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.

@zachvanarsdale7065 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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.

@harrynutz4550 10 ай бұрын

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

@frankihatch 10 ай бұрын

@@SteveTudescocause it's the best

@TheWill0fStrength 3 ай бұрын

Best!

@Heavywall70 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Washington is in too 2 for certain.

@moe4meswtdg 9 ай бұрын

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

@jacksonfl 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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

@hankb27 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@funkymonk816 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Wyoming does not exist. Do not bring people here

@queenshay8457 10 ай бұрын

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

@JB-sg1vy 10 ай бұрын

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

@benjamingreen7079 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 10 ай бұрын

Nah it sucks

@gregthompson8062 10 ай бұрын

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

@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 10 ай бұрын

@nikiyoussef55 10 ай бұрын

United States have so much natural beauty and diversity of nature

@Swenson1970 6 ай бұрын

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.

@johnkorth8599 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@JustMe-vn5pq 10 ай бұрын

@@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 10 ай бұрын

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

@jeaniepemberton9535 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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.

@BrandonJXN2 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@georgiajent6133 10 ай бұрын

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!

@j.patrickmoore9137 10 ай бұрын

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.

@billporemba8368 10 ай бұрын

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.

@piglet7943 10 ай бұрын

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

@3RayJ3 10 ай бұрын

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

@mikenb11_51 10 ай бұрын

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

@bjs301 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@michaelgodwin6158 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 10 ай бұрын

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

@PitbullyNJ 10 ай бұрын

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

@spellerlittlewing 10 ай бұрын

Right on

@michelletidler6773 10 ай бұрын

Love North Carolina!!! Gorgeous state!!!

@greenbrown7776 10 ай бұрын

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

@galfromwi 10 ай бұрын

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

@sundinfamforlife4129 8 ай бұрын

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

@williamamick9925 10 ай бұрын

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.

@CharlesWillisBonsai 10 ай бұрын

10 Maine 9 Montana 8 Wyoming 7 Michigan 6 Oregon 5 Utah 4 Colorado 3 Alaska 2 Hawaii 1 California Not too surprised at the list, other than Michigan. Nothing against Michigan, but I would have though Arizona or New Mexico would be on the list in it's place.

@Milestonemonger 10 ай бұрын

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

@JB-sg1vy 10 ай бұрын

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

@Milestonemonger 10 ай бұрын

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

@remaguire 10 ай бұрын

Utah is spectacular. I used to live in the DC area and worked with a woman from Utah. Never having been to Utah, I would tease her asking what the heck is in that state. She just laughed, probably thinking "what a jerk! He just doesn't know!" Well, now I do. I live in southern Nevada and when I want a dose of nature's finest creations I head to places like Capitol Reef, Glen Canyon, Zion, etc., etc., etc. The list can go on for quite a while! One tip I have for those who visit Utah and its very, VERY busy NATIONAL parks. Instead of heading to those, go to the STATE parks close by or right next to them. Take Canyonlands. Right next to Canyonlands is Dead Horse Point State Park. Just as beautiful with far fewer people. I also wait until the off season and go during the middle of the week. One of the perks of being retired.

@angelcitygirl 10 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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

@chuckles1357 8 ай бұрын

I was so proud to see my home state, California, in #1 position... and well earned at that! We have it all there, and I am so happy to see an acknowledgment of its good points instead of hearing the continual nausea about politics and homelessness. Thank you! As a Northern Californian transplanted to Oregon, I thank you!

@velvetbees 6 ай бұрын

California is the jewel in the crown.

@DialloMoore503 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! I love beautiful landscape and scenery!

@carriesimons 10 ай бұрын

Born and raised in Michigan and I'm glad to see this on your list. The UP is absolutely stunning!!

@Tommy_Two_Two 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

yes i love my cali

@bingyoung3228 17 күн бұрын

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.

@brendanbressler9807 10 ай бұрын

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

@travelwithtrey8561 10 ай бұрын

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.

@elguapo90 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Overrated slightly better than the South

@PacRimElectric 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@JB-sg1vy 10 ай бұрын

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

@andrewbaek6691 10 ай бұрын

Mt Shasta ❤

@lucasmooibroek1171 10 ай бұрын

Glad to see Michigan get some respect 😤 Growing up in Indiana, it was always our vacation spot. Now that I’m traveling more and living elsewhere, people always seem shocked that I like MI. I don’t know if it can exceed places like Montana 😅, but it is generally very underrated!! Sleeping bear dunes national lakeshore is picture perfect

@huxleyginsberg13 10 ай бұрын

I just went last month and stayed in St. Joseph for most of it. I really loved western Michigan and was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is.

@lucasmooibroek1171 10 ай бұрын

@@huxleyginsberg13 St. Joseph is awesome!! Many day trips there. I would say the further north you go, the more beautiful it gets

@susannpatton2893 10 ай бұрын

I was up around Manistee and went to some dunes

@Rvalencia07 10 ай бұрын

I grew up in Grayling; it’s a beautiful area with two rivers that run through it. Plenty of fly fishing and kayaking. The UP is beautiful and has untouched beauty.

@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 10 ай бұрын

@realgamerguyvlog32 10 ай бұрын

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

@Stories_Galore2024 2 ай бұрын

Any names?

@XiongBearTravel 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Ooohhh... Alaska ❤❤❤

@XiongBearTravel 10 ай бұрын

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

@icosthop9998 10 ай бұрын

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

@tinicoleofficial 10 ай бұрын

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

@jongallardo8006 10 ай бұрын

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

@bab3132 5 ай бұрын

I'm in Australia and have visited several states in the USA over the years, but the one place that has impacted me was Alaska. The pure beauty of it and the vastness of it. I went to Katmai and Brooks Falls and flew around Mt Denali. It is No 1 on my list. I've definitely left a bit of my heart there.

@roymeyer6837 10 ай бұрын

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.

@phobowl 10 ай бұрын

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

@mikenixon2401 10 ай бұрын

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.

@davidtran2026 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@IAmTheEg7 10 ай бұрын

I would absolutely love to see some 50 state video rankings from your channel more often. Even if there's not much to say, it is still really nice to see them.

@saywhatyouwill405 10 ай бұрын

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.

@sketchyskies8531 10 ай бұрын

Ah yes good old Nature111

@WorldAccordingToBriggs 10 ай бұрын

F*CK! I screwed that one up.

@hardyk2010 10 ай бұрын

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

@AdamCrazyDude2007 10 ай бұрын

Nature111 looks like a username lol

@WorldAccordingToBriggs 10 ай бұрын

That was the file name while editing.

@HazMat1012 10 ай бұрын

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.

@skoop7641 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Most of Wyoming is really ugly

@Wyoboy7220 10 ай бұрын

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

@vladlek6042 10 ай бұрын

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.

@DanielRWomack 10 ай бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

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@NoHypebeastZay 10 ай бұрын

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

@MerynMTG 10 ай бұрын

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

@windellstephens9359 10 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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.

@annhowcroft9493 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@rexx9496 10 ай бұрын

The beauty of America is highly concentrated in the western states. Not that eastern and southern states don't have beautiful areas but awe inspiring nature is mainly out west.

@greenbrown7776 10 ай бұрын

It's definitely grander and more dramatic out West. But I also like the more subtle offerings of the South and East, too. In fact, some of my favorite parts of the South are the little mountain ranges almost unknown outside their states, such as the Uwharries in North Carolina.

@henryplummer4084 10 ай бұрын

Agreed. Coming from the East & seeing the West from western SD to the Pacific coast is mind blowing. The East is picturesque but the West is spectacular. As Chuck Berry said "anything you want we got it right here in the USA."

@JB-sg1vy 10 ай бұрын

Agree although I loved Savanah GA

@dennisw.truman3325 10 ай бұрын

Good evening Briggs! Have a great day!🎚️🇺🇸🪖👮‍♂️

@benfrey2025 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@garypeacock5919 10 ай бұрын

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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

@devildog5354 10 ай бұрын

Best to get to Yellowstone before the caldera and supervolcano decides to set off...

@pamelamays4186 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

Your old

@feleciawallace8420 10 ай бұрын

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

@tdr9204 10 ай бұрын

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

@firefighter1c57 10 ай бұрын

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

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 10 ай бұрын

@tdr9204 yup unless it was a warm winter

@jetsons101 10 ай бұрын

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....

@mikethomas1081 10 ай бұрын

My top 10 would have been Utah Montana Alaska Washington Arizona Colorado Maine West Virginia New Hampshire Vermont But of the 5 states I've never been to, Hawaii is one of them so I'd have to combine NH and Vermont into one to make room for Hawaii.

@KristNi 10 ай бұрын

Arizona. Nah. It's a beautiful state but it's not gorgeous.

@pdxmtngoat 10 ай бұрын

Montana is my personal favorite. The Big Sky Country. I just spent 2 weeks there. It's size and topography are vast indeed. Glacier and Yellowstone are jaw dropping. It has the most wilderness areas outside of Alaska. Colorado and Utah get honorable mention. Oh, and how is Washington state not on that list at all?

@marysegura5157 10 ай бұрын

Fr it’s one of the most beautiful states

@SC-gw2kf 10 ай бұрын

Montana still feels wild. I love that!

@justinblake6543 10 ай бұрын

Too many shitholes in WA

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 10 ай бұрын

Politics

@DannerBanks 10 ай бұрын

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

@JB-sg1vy 10 ай бұрын

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.

@OutAllDay 10 ай бұрын

Great video. I agree with number one!

@devildog5354 10 ай бұрын

Prairie and mountains combined are awesome too. I live on high prairie but have 130 miles of mountain views...

@user-rp1mx3qx6f 7 ай бұрын

Im always amazed that my state for the past 5 years (New Mexico) is almost never mentioned. I moved here after being raised in Hawaii and California, then living in Florida for 40 yrs. Yes, the crime is pretty bad in Albuquerque, but the rest of the state (Taos. SantaFe, and Silver City where I now live. It is absolutetly Beautiful w Aweome mountaints, plentiful hiking. Skiing and Native history! I def dont miss Florida anymore, esp since Ron DeSanctimonies moved in😢

@trailrvs 10 ай бұрын

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

@scvcebc 10 ай бұрын

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

@jamasmith9236 2 ай бұрын

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! 🤩😃😍

@janet8418 6 ай бұрын

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.

@Mike-gn4mh 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@JesseA22 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@jessicakeskemety22 10 ай бұрын

Always love your videos Briggs!

@liveinlove5958 10 ай бұрын

Many thanks as always Briggs..crack me up😂on the real gotta hit up the wife's BFF and ask where all our crabs went dang it..hope you guys are well..bustin on midwest dang..I happen to be land locked here currently..it has its own unique things in the plains..😂the food is fantastic is some places..kayaking not to bad..have a good one if it be the Lords will ill be back one ocean or another eating seafood and drinking tea..😂much love..respect

@masonat76 10 ай бұрын

Washington is easily top 5, arguably top 3. C'mon guys.

@bradford9086 10 ай бұрын

As a Montanan, I'd say the best our state has to offer is #1 material for sure (especially the Cabinet Mountains in the northwest corner of the state), but the eastern half of the state does understandably bring us down a bit.

@gregthompson8062 10 ай бұрын

How is Idaho not on this list? Anyone that knows anything about Idaho know it is probably the most underrated state in natural beauty

@michaeltrace1109 10 ай бұрын

I typically don't care for driving Interstates as they are boring and bypass the most interesting parts of the country. However, I-90 at Wallace, ID is my favorite stretch of Interstate, right up there with I-70 in Glenwood Canyon in CO. A favorite stretch not on an Interstate in MT and ID is MT/ID-200 along the Flathead River on the way to Sandpoint, ID. Might be the only area that would pull me away from Northwest Arkansas.

@gregthompson8062 10 ай бұрын

@@michaeltrace1109 Check out the Frank Church Wilderness. These youtube Heros have no clue what real wilderness is aside from Alaska. Ketchum Idaho is a super amazing spot. Ooops in have published this. Idaho is a top 7 for me in the lower 48 for beauty and i have been all over the USA

@JB-sg1vy 10 ай бұрын

to many hoe's in Idaho

@bingyoung3228 17 күн бұрын

It is underrated for a couple of reasons. First is that most people that drive through it see only the desert-like parts of the Snake River Plain from the Interstates in the south. Idaho's scenic wonders are a little more work to get to and it is not obvious when driving thru Boise, Pocatello, or Idaho Falls that there is some incredible stuff not very far away. The central and northern parts of Idaho have some of the most incredible scenery in the lower 48, if you know where to go. And I-90 in the North is a pretty beautiful drive, even if only 90 miles in Idaho The second reason I think Idaho is underrated is because Idaho is the only Western state that never got a national park. (They even finally got one in Nevada.) OK, Idaho has a few acres of Yellowstone due to some boundary quirk. And the Tetons WOULD/SHOULD be in Idaho if politicos had followed the continental divide when creating the boundary with Wyoming--which had been the case for a while in territorial days, and the original intent. But I digress. The politics in Idaho forever opposed what should have been Idaho's "no-brainer" national park-- the Sawtooths and Stanley Basin--due to the influences of the extractive resource industries. Eventually, in the 1970s it became a national recreation area, in a sort of compromise, and now many parts are designated wilderness areas. But it is administered by the Forest Service (Dept of Agriculture) not the Park Service (Interior). And it is a compromise that the rich folks in Sun Valley to the south like, because they (and people in growing Boise) can kind of keep it to themselves without it being trampled to death by hordes of people. But the fact that it isn't a "national park" means that it isn't on lots of people's bucket lists to see. Basically all of Idaho north of the Snake River Plain is pretty amazing, most of it not very crowded, with lots of spectacular rivers and canyons and big lakes in the north.

@foolmetwice374 10 ай бұрын

Having been to every state but Alaska and lived in the Northwest, Southwest, Gulf Coast, and Midwest, I would point out that the Midwest is not really as flat as it looks on a map. The Missouri River flood plain, for example, has some bluff hills on either side, so that Nebraska/Iowa actually have some pretty good hiking areas with sinusoidal rolling hills that could pass for upstate New York at times. The sheer amount of water that had to traverse this area to deposit these wide loess ridges is staggering to consider when looking out over its width. And the greenery of the area is stunning, far more lush than you would see in most of the semi-arid, dry or often burnt-up West. Yes, there are some occasional very flat areas, but the central California valley actually seems way flatter than Iowa. I think every landscape has aspects of beauty that can be appreciated, ecologically and geologically.

@AFellowCyberman Ай бұрын

Iowa is far from the flattest state, it's only the 18th flattest.

@Azraelleah 10 ай бұрын

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

@bingyoung3228 17 күн бұрын

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

@peewee7530 8 ай бұрын

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

@carlosbaucom 10 ай бұрын

Out of this list, I was only surprised at Maine and Michigan. I would thought Washington, Arizona and/or Minnesota woulda made the list

@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia 10 ай бұрын

Minnesota agree with you. 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.

@RetNemmoc555 10 ай бұрын

Poll results are odd sometimes. Obviously fewer people voted for Washington State, so it didn't make the list. It was a good list, but when I think of beautiful places, I think of regions more than states. When it comes to the Pacific Northwest Washington, Oregon, British Columbia come to mind. East of the Cascades (including Idaho) are all beautiful and diverse landscapes.

@SilentoneearedKen-bt1fo 10 ай бұрын

Very cool video.Thanks✌

@glendatelgenhoff6514 10 ай бұрын

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

@shybard 10 ай бұрын

Have you thought about covering Australian states or cities/regions? I've always wanted to visit Australia, so I'd be happy to have someone point me in the right direction.

@TheDCGuitar13 10 ай бұрын

Genuinely shocked west Virginia didn’t make the cut. Been to most of these places and i can honestly say that none made me lose my breath like wva or colorado

@DAnielIvey1 10 ай бұрын

I thought the same. I'm going to watch one of his old video on West Virginia to see if I'm losing it. ^_^

@greenbrown7776 10 ай бұрын

West Virginia is stunning, especially when you get away from human development. Or in the case of Harper's Ferry, nature and manmade stuff combine very nicely!

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely not

@stevemoore9951 10 ай бұрын

GREETINGS FROM THE PPRC GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. WE MADE number one on a best list.🇺🇸🍺🍺👍

@BillKing3456 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning Amtrak a couple of times!

@jimmydelia8956 10 ай бұрын

As someone who has traveled a bit around the usa , Im sad Arizona didnt make the list . It just means Ill have to explore these states…. Im from connecticut.