I've been to all 50 states. Here's one thing I recommend doing in each.

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Emily standing in front of a body of water and waterfall in Yosemite National Park in California.
As a lover of the outdoors, my favorite attractions often involve some adventure.

Emily Hart

I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.

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On the left, Emily wearing a hat, sunglasses, a backpack, a tank top, and a smart watch, with mountains in the background. On the right, Emily staring out at the trees and mountains while wearing a pink jacket and a backpack with patches.
Over the past 10 years, I've traveled to all 63 US national parks.

Emily Hart

The most famous athlete born in every state

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Split Image: Alyssa Naeher posed with the 2019 Women's World Cup trophy, Michael Jordan posed with his NBA MVP Award in 1998, and Serena Williams posed with her Wimbledon trophy in 2016.
Great athletes were born all around the US.

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The best taco spot in every state, according to Yelp

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Carne asada taco and adobada taco from Los Tacos No.1.
From taco trucks to elevated restaurants, here's where to find the best tacos in every state.

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The most famous author from every state

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Author of contemporary horror, Stephen King is a guest on GOOD MORNING AMERICA, 11/2/15,
Maine native Stephen King has set almost all of his novels in his home state.

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I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

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Emily taking a selfie in front of the Southernmost Point in Key West, Florida, with the ocean in the background.
I wouldn't plan trips around some of the major US tourist attractions.

Emily Hart

After traveling to all 50 US states, these are the 6 major cities I have no plans to return to

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A sign surrounded by palm trees that says,
I have no plans to return to Las Vegas.

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How every state got its nickname

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Grinnell Mountain in the background with Grinnell Lake and Lake Josephine in the middle ground and trees and foliage in the foreground.
Montana is nicknamed the "Treasure State."

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A Gen Xer who traveled to all 50 states shares his top 5 — and the 5 he won't rush back to

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Patrick Forhane at Crater Lake National Park
Patrick Forhane visited all 50 states, noting that Oregon is one of his favorites because of Crater Lake National Park.

Patrick Forhane

I visited all 50 states and ranked them from my least favorite travel spot to my top pick

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Emily standing on a boulder staring out at a lake in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness.
It was difficult to rank them all, but there was still a clear winner in my eyes.

Emily Hart

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