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  1. #1 Lake Tahoe Notable for its clarity and surrounding mountain landscapes. 100% liked · 11 votes
  2. #2 Pikes Peak Famous landmark with a highway and cog railway to summit. 100% liked · 11 votes
  3. #3 Mount St. Helens Famous for its catastrophic eruption in 1980. 88% liked · 8 votes
  4. #4 Mount Rainier Massive stratovolcano, most prominent mountain in the contiguous U.S. 88% liked · 8 votes
  5. #5 Lake Michigan One of the Great Lakes, known for size and beautiful beaches. 86% liked · 7 votes
  6. #6 Mauna Loa World's largest shield volcano in terms of volume and area. 100% liked · 5 votes
  7. #7 Kilauea One of the most active volcanoes on Earth, on the Big Island of Hawaii. 100% liked · 5 votes
  8. #8 Ruby Falls Largest underground waterfall open to the public in the US. 100% liked · 4 votes
  9. #9 White Sands Desert Rare white gypsum sand dunes. 100% liked · 4 votes
  10. #10 Olympic National Forest Diverse ecosystems including temperate rainforests. 80% liked · 5 votes
  11. #11 Sierra National Forest Stunning mountain scenery, home to General Grant Tree. 80% liked · 5 votes
  12. #12 Waikiki Known for its long rolling break, ideal for beginners and longboarders. Oahu, Hawaii 80% liked · 5 votes
  13. #13 Huntington Beach Dubbed 'Surf City, USA', known for its pier and consistent waves. Huntington Beach, California 80% liked · 5 votes
  14. #14 Lake Mead Largest reservoir in the U.S. in terms of water capacity. 100% liked · 3 votes
  15. #15 Mount Shasta Potentially active volcano, prominent peak in Cascade Range. 100% liked · 3 votes
  16. #16 Lake Travis Popular recreation spot near Austin, known for boating and water sports. 60% liked · 10 votes
  17. #17 Carlsbad Caverns Famous for its large underground chamber, the Big Room. 75% liked · 4 votes
  18. #18 Yellowstone Caldera Known for geothermal features and as a supervolcano. 75% liked · 4 votes
  19. #19 Mojave Desert Famous for Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Park. 75% liked · 4 votes
  20. #20 Rockaway Beach NYC's most popular surfing destination with consistent waves. New York City, New York 75% liked · 4 votes
  21. #21 Banzai Pipeline Famous for its huge waves and hosting world's top surfing competitions. Oahu, Hawaii 75% liked · 4 votes
  22. #22 Cave of the Winds Range of tours including the thrilling Lantern Tour. 100% liked · 2 votes
  23. #23 Three Sisters Complex of three volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range. 100% liked · 2 votes
  24. #24 Crater Lake (Mount Mazama) Caldera formed by the collapse of Mount Mazama. 100% liked · 2 votes
  25. #25 Lake Havasu Known for the London Bridge and as a spring break destination. 100% liked · 2 votes
  26. #26 Mauna Kea Dormant volcano, world's tallest mountain from base to summit. 100% liked · 2 votes
  27. #27 Painted Desert Famous for its colorful and eroded landscape. 100% liked · 2 votes
  28. #28 Willamette National Forest Cascade peaks, rivers, diverse wildlife. 100% liked · 2 votes
  29. #29 Black's Beach Famous for powerful waves and beautiful scenery. San Diego, California 100% liked · 2 votes
  30. #30 Cocoa Beach Popular East Coast destination, known for its small, fun waves. Cocoa Beach, Florida 100% liked · 2 votes

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