50 US States.
How many have you visited?

Unique fact: Has more coastline than all other US states combined and is so large that if superimposed on the lower 48, it would stretch from coast to coast. Alaska contains 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the United States.

Why visit: Watch massive glaciers calve into the sea with thunderous roars and spot grizzly bears fishing for salmon. Experience 24 hours of summer daylight and cruise through fjords surrounded by breaching whales.

Unique fact: The only US state that grows coffee commercially and is made up entirely of volcanic islands and it's still growing as Kilauea continues to erupt. Hawaii has its own time zone and no daylight saving time.

Why visit: Stand at the edge of an active volcano and snorkel with sea turtles in crystal-clear waters. Learn to surf on Waikiki Beach, attend a traditional luau, and drive the scenic Road to Hana.

Unique fact: Home to the largest migratory elk herd in the nation and has more cattle than people. Montana's nickname "Big Sky Country" comes from its vast, unobstructed horizons that seem to stretch forever.

Why visit: Explore Glacier National Park before climate change claims its namesake glaciers. Only 25 of the original 150 remain. Fish blue-ribbon trout streams, spot wolves in their natural habitat, and experience true American frontier culture.

Unique fact: The only state with five national parks, known as "The Mighty Five," and contains the highest concentration of slot canyons in the world. Utah's Great Salt Lake is saltier than the ocean.

Why visit: Hike through otherworldly red rock formations and squeeze through narrow slot canyons carved over millions of years. Mountain bike the famous Slickrock Trail, ski the "Greatest Snow on Earth," and marvel at ancient petroglyphs.

Unique fact: The closest US state to Africa and produces 90% of the nation's lobster supply. Maine has more than 60 lighthouses dotting its rugged, rocky coastline.

Why visit: Feast on fresh lobster pulled straight from the ocean and watch the first sunrise in the continental US from Cadillac Mountain. Explore quaint fishing villages, hike Acadia's granite peaks, and sail past harbor seals.

Unique fact: The only US state with parishes instead of counties, a legacy of its French colonial past. Louisiana's wetlands contain 40% of America's coastal marshes and the largest swamp in the country.

Why visit: Experience the magic of Mardi Gras in New Orleans and taste authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine passed down for generations. Take a swamp tour to spot alligators, dance to live jazz on Frenchmen Street, and explore plantation history.

Unique fact: The least populous US state with under 600,000 people, fewer than the city of Denver. Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote and is home to the world's first national park.

Why visit: Visit Yellowstone's geysers, hot springs, and abundant wildlife, then marvel at the Grand Tetons rising dramatically from the valley floor. Experience authentic dude ranch culture and witness some of the darkest night skies in America.