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Alabama - The highest point in the state is Cheaha Mountain, located in the Appalachian Mountains.

Alaska - The state has over 100,000 glaciers, including the largest glacier in North America, the Bering Glacier.

Arizona - The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, is located in this state.

Arkansas - The Ozark Mountains and the Ouachita Mountains run through the state, providing a diverse landscape.

California - Death Valley, one of the hottest and driest places in the world, is located in California.

Colorado - The highest paved road in North America, the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, is located in this state.

Connecticut - The New Haven Green, a historic and urban park, is located in the heart of downtown New Haven.

Delaware - The Pile Marks Monument, located near Lewes, marks the spot where Delaware was first settled by Europeans.

Florida - The Florida Keys, a chain of tropical islands, are located off the southern coast of the state.

Georgia - Stone Mountain, a large granite mountain with a carving of Confederate leaders, is located near Atlanta.

Hawaii - The Mauna Kea volcano on the Big Island is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from its base at the ocean floor.

Idaho - Shoshone Falls, known as the "Niagara of the West," is located in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Illinois - The Chicago River is a unique feature that runs through the city of Chicago and is famous for its green dye on St. Patrick's Day.

Indiana - The Indiana Dunes National Park, located along Lake Michigan, features unique sand dunes and beaches.

Iowa - The Loess Hills, a unique land formation created by wind-blown silt, run along the western border of Iowa.

Kansas - Monument Rocks, a rock formation in western Kansas, are a natural wonder and a designated National Natural Landmark.

Kentucky - Mammoth Cave, the world's longest cave system, is located in south-central Kentucky.

Louisiana - The Louisiana bayous, a network of swamplands and wetlands, are a distinctive geographical feature in the state.

Maine - Acadia National Park, located on Mount Desert Island, features rugged coastline, forests, and mountains.

Maryland - The Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States, is a prominent geographical feature in Maryland.

Massachusetts - Cape Cod, a peninsula in southeastern Massachusetts, is a popular tourist destination known for its beaches and lighthouses.

Michigan - The Great Lakes, including Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario, are a defining feature of the state.

Minnesota - The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a designated Wilderness Area, is located in the northern part of the state.

Mississippi - The Mississippi River, one of the longest rivers in North America, forms the western border of the state.

Missouri - The Ozark Plateau, a region of rolling hills and forests, covers much of southern Missouri.

Montana - Glacier National Park, known for its stunning mountain scenery and glaciers, is located in northwestern Montana.

Nebraska - The Sandhills, a region of grass-covered sand dunes, cover much of north-central Nebraska.

Nevada - The Black Rock Desert, home to the annual Burning Man festival, is located in northwestern Nevada.

New Hampshire - The White Mountains, known for their rugged peaks and scenic beauty, are located in the northern part of the state.

New Jersey - The Pine Barrens, a unique ecosystem of pine forests and wetlands, cover much of southern New Jersey.

New Mexico - White Sands National Park, home to the largest gypsum dune field in the world, is located in southern New Mexico.

New York - Niagara Falls, one of the most famous waterfalls in the world, is located on the border between New York and Ontario, Canada.

North Carolina - The Outer Banks, a chain of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina, are known for their sandy beaches and historic lighthouses.

North Dakota - Theodore Roosevelt National Park, named after the former president who loved the rugged landscape, is located in western North Dakota.

Ohio - The Hocking Hills, a region of rocky gorges and waterfalls, are located in southeastern Ohio.

Oklahoma - The Ouachita Mountains, a subrange of the larger Ouachita Mountains, run through southeastern Oklahoma.

Oregon - Crater Lake, a deep blue lake formed in the caldera of an ancient volcano, is located in southern Oregon.

Pennsylvania - The Appalachian Mountains, a major mountain range in the eastern United States, run through central Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island - The Green Animals Topiary Garden, located in Portsmouth, features over 80 topiary sculptures and is the oldest topiary garden in the United States.

South Carolina - The Congaree Swamp, one of the largest intact old-growth bottomland hardwood forests in the southeastern United States, is located in South Carolina.

South Dakota - Mount Rushmore, a monument featuring the faces of four iconic American presidents, is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.

Tennessee - The Great Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the larger Appalachian Mountains, straddle the border between Tennessee and North Carolina.

Texas - The Big Bend National Park, located along the Rio Grande in western Texas, features dramatic canyons, desert landscapes, and the Chisos Mountains.

Utah - Arches National Park, known for its stunning natural arches and rock formations, is located in southeastern Utah.

Vermont - Lake Champlain, a large freshwater lake that forms part of the border between Vermont and New York, is a prominent geographical feature in the state.

Virginia - Shenandoah National Park, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers stunning views and hiking opportunities along the Skyline Drive.

Washington - Mount Rainier, an active stratovolcano and the highest peak in Washington, is a prominent landmark in the state.

West Virginia - The New River Gorge, a deep canyon carved by the New River, is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in West Virginia.

Wisconsin - The Apostle Islands, a group of 22 islands in Lake Superior, are known for their sea caves, sandy beaches, and lighthouses.

Wyoming - Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world and home to unique geothermal features like Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring, is located in northwest Wyoming.