The most breathtaking natural wonder in every state

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The Wave, Vermillion Cliffs, Arizona

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The Wave.

The United States is a nation of spectacular natural, geological, and cultural diversity.

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The third largest country by size in the world, the US contains landscapes as varied as the vast white sand dunes of New Mexico and the watery wilderness formed by trees and marshland in Florida.

Picking 50 wonders wasn't easy, but here are the most beautiful natural attractions in each state.

Melissa Stanger and Sophie-Claire Hoeller contributed reporting to a previous version of this post.