33. Alvord Desert, Oregon
Reminiscent of the Atacama Desert in Chile, this stark mountain-fringed landscape is nestled in the Pacific Northwest. It is an arid lakebed that receives less than seven inches of rain annually. The dry, cracked earth is dotted with several natural springs.
34. Devils Tower, Wyoming
You really can’t miss Devils Tower. This rock towers 1,267 feet into the sky. It’s a sacred site to over 25 different Native American tribes. You probably recognize it from the classic Steven Spielberg sci-fi movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
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