An abundance of rock chimneys fill several natural amphitheaters which comprise Bryce Canyon National Park.
The aptly-named Horseshoe Bend looks almost as if a giant horseshoe has been embossed into the Earth.
From every angle, Antelope Canyon is totally mesmerizing, with its rippling sandstone walls taking on myriad organic forms.
The landscape only gets even more stunning when you throw in candyfloss clouds and pink-tinged light at sunset.
The minerals it left behind – gypsum, halite (common table salt), and small concentrations of potassium and magnesium – form the salt crust.
The long-underrated Palouse is finally beginning to get the attention it deserves for its breathtaking beauty.
So when you combine them with a smattering of rocky islets and the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains, the full effect is astounding.
Filled with jaw-dropping scenery at every turn, Kenai Fjords is easily one of Alaska’s most picturesque national parks.