Zion National Park, Utah

Much like Dorothy in OZ, following the red roads into Zion National Park means you’re on your way to the adventure of a lifetime. Even driving into the park offers insane views of cream- and red-colored rocks filled with hanging gardens, and you might even see (and hear) the big horn sheep facing off in the valleys below (some straight Nat Geo stuff). Adventure hounds are going to go bananas with hikes to Angels Landing, short (or long) water hikes in The Narrows, or insanely famous (and highly skilled) jaunts to The Subway. Only at Zion can you raft the Virgin River in the morning and climb a red rock face in the afternoon. And don’t even get us started on the canyoneering; perfection. The entire park is connected by a timely shuttle system to get you where you need to go and the little town of Springdale is the perfect spot for organic fare and tasty brews after your adventures. Zion will become your OZ! After returning from one visit you’ll find yourself saying “there’s no place like home" in hopes of being transported back.