This tucked-away Texan escape hugs the state’s border with Louisiana. It’s an ethereal mix of swampy bayous, ponds and cypress trees, which rise from the water and drip with Spanish moss.
Palm-fringed beaches and teal waters are pretty much a given in Hawaii. But often that comes hand-in-hand with large crowds and bustling resorts.
The Chisos Mountains meander through this vast national park in southwest Texas. It also encompasses swathes of the Chihuahuan Desert, though you’re unlikely to meet any small dogs out here.
Kenai Fjords is one of Alaska’s smallest national parks, though it punches above its weight when it comes to adventure and gaspingly beautiful scenery.
The Grand Canyon is visited by nearly five million people each year, but thankfully it’s vast enough for the truly determined to escape the crowds.
Open roads, snow-capped mountains and tree-hemmed trails whispering to be explored: Grand Teton National Park is the embodiment of the great American escape.
California’s Highway 1, or Pacific Coast Highway, is one of the world’s most famous road-tripping routes. It ends in Mendocino County, merging with the 101 freeway.
Why did the crocodile cross the road? Because, in Everglades National Park, stuff like that just happens.