Most scenic state in the contiguous U.S.?
Muddy
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I'll say contiguous because I feel like Alaska would be a thread killer. I still haven't been there, would love to visit but hate to live there. Anyway lets keep it to the lower 48...
Despite being from the east, I'll be honest in this department I really think the western half of America really runs away with it IMO. I haven't been to Idaho or Montana yet but I feel like they would be in the discussion too I had been. For me it's between Colorado, Oregon and California. Colorado if it wasn't so God Damn isolated (nearest next major city is awhile away) I'd probably like to live there. Those mountains are incredible and driving anywhere through that state is a trip. Oregon I don't think I could ever live in Antifa's homeland but talk about an underrated state physically. The Oregon coast is so cool, you never hear about it either.
Ultimately though I'll give it California, in a lot of way it's because of it's beauty that caused it's downfall, if it looked like some random midwestern state people wouldn't tolerate the bullshit. But for me it's hard to beat Coastal California in the looks department.
Every likes different shit though, I would like to what you guys think
Despite being from the east, I'll be honest in this department I really think the western half of America really runs away with it IMO. I haven't been to Idaho or Montana yet but I feel like they would be in the discussion too I had been. For me it's between Colorado, Oregon and California. Colorado if it wasn't so God Damn isolated (nearest next major city is awhile away) I'd probably like to live there. Those mountains are incredible and driving anywhere through that state is a trip. Oregon I don't think I could ever live in Antifa's homeland but talk about an underrated state physically. The Oregon coast is so cool, you never hear about it either.
Ultimately though I'll give it California, in a lot of way it's because of it's beauty that caused it's downfall, if it looked like some random midwestern state people wouldn't tolerate the bullshit. But for me it's hard to beat Coastal California in the looks department.
Every likes different shit though, I would like to what you guys think
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Glacier Park itself makes the state number one. Jaw-dropping scenery.
But additionally, a small portion of Yellowstone is located in Montana and breathtaking Beartooth Highway which connects Yellowstone with Red Lodge is one of the most beautiful drives in the country
The Red Rock formations in Utah, Nevada, wherever else they are... I definitely admire the beauty, but want nothing to do with the heat and dryness.
The Mountains along Montana and Wyoming....
Badlands in Dakota...
Lake Coeur d'Alene in Idaho...
And in Oregon the scenery of the Northern California coast just gets better. But Eastern Oregon, and Washington, is more tumble weed blowing across the plains kinda place... (the only place I've seen 4 foot balls of tumble weed blown down the road...)
But a lot of this is in extremely rugged places that's a challenge to live with.
And, Oregon? scared of Antifa? You must really watch fox news too much... And have no idea of the level of activity from extreme right wing groups in that state....
(not to mention the whole history with Rajneeshpuram...)
That said, I spent some time ranging around New Mexico and Arizona. Those are also beautiful states.
Florida
North Carolina
Mississippi
Arizona
For an underrated area, I’ll give a shout out to the Texas Hill Country. (Though it’s less underrated than it used to be)
But if I have to choose, I’ll go ahead and vote California. It’s definitely the most diverse scenery when driving straight through. I do want to explore more of that state as a tourist.
I don't think any one state has a lock on "the most beautiful" appellation. They all have their attractions.
There's also redwood forests, sand dunes and numerous coastal communities that are all different.
That being said, I have driven back roads in Colorado between Denver and Durango in 4 corners. That was a very cool drive.
I also drove back roads between Phoenix and Lake Tahoe. I madea stop at the Grand Canyon and Cedar City Utah. I took backroads over the mountains and drove on the "Loneliest Highway in America" Highway 50 out of Cedar City to Carson. Driving that road you don't see I ther cars for hours and have to pee on the side of the road. There was one stop that warned you several times to stop for gas because only have one stop for gas for hours.
Only regret I had on the drive was picking up a sad looking German dude at the gas stop. He was nice enough and gVe me a warm beer but he wouldn't shut the fuck up for hours.
I drove this in July and caught snow in Tahoe on July 7th. Was a cool adventure in my early 20s.
It's a beautiful drive along the St. Laurence river near Quebec City, but I guess that's cheating.
This wouldn’t be my pick but I’d have to say Utah was unlike any other state I’ve been in and that makes it so unique to me. I’m used to being surrounded by trees and grass so going somewhere like that is so different.
After reading all the responses I’m struggling to accept why I live where I do. Not very exciting compared to other places mentioned but I’m sure many of us are in the same boat.
I lived in a coastal area of Maine, and the beauty was unexpected, as the rocky coast and ocean come together beautifully. Acadia is beautiful as well.
If you take Rt 80 towards the NJ/Pa border, there are beautiful views of the rugged mountains by the Delaware Water Gap. If you go a little farther into Pa, Bushkill falls is very nice.
I’ve been to the mountains of Utah and it is impressive as well. The areas in Idaho can be impressive as well. It is almost a view from out of this world, moving up to the Ketchum area of Idaho.
One place that impressed me with its beauty was the Lake Tahoe area. I only spent about an hour there as a 12 year old kid, but I remember the scenic beauty of the lake and the mountains even to this day.
I’ve never seen the Grand Canyon, and it’s one place on my bucket list. I wouldn’t go Brady Bunch and take a donkey to the bottom - but I’d love to see it.
California 9
Alaska 8
Utah 5
Colorado 4
The answers are, in no particular order:
Utah
California
Montana
So, whether you're enjoying glistening bubble butts of Latina beauties swaying down Miami beaches, or the rosy pink glow of freshly sun burnt European MILFs lying on the beaches of Sarasota, or the bouncing titties of nubile FSU coeds frolicking in the surf at Panama City beaches, it's hard to beat the views in Florida.
Plus the state probably has the most strip clubs, especially nude, of any state.
Now they don't have glaciers or geysers, but if you prefer butts to buttes, Florida can't be beat.
Fuck Connecticut.