11. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
Located in the Tularosa Basin, White Sands National Monument is a 275 square mile desert of gypsum sand. It’s the planet’s largest gypsum dune field. Gypsum is a rare mineral that dissolves in water, but it thrives in this dry climate.
12. The Everglades, Florida
The oft’times mysterious Everglades is a large subtropical wilderness of wetlands located in southern Florida. The Everglades National Park is but a small part of this place. Visit during the dry season between November and April. There are fewer mosquitos, and the temperature is lower.
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