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14. Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
- - Smith Rock State Park is less than 30 minutes north of Bend. This destination is world-famous as a rock-climbing destination. If you climb, you’ll enjoy the view from the top. If you don’t, you’ll marvel at watching the pros scaling such locations as the scary, steep Monkey Face outcropping.
15. Big Island of Hawaii
- - While the Big Island doesn’t have as many beautiful beaches as Oahu (the birthplace of yours truly), the Big Island has its own charms. It features Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, thundering waterfalls ensconced in the verdant jungle, and the opportunity to actually swim with manta rays at night.

14. Smith Rock State Park, Oregon

Smith Rock State Park is less than 30 minutes north of Bend. This destination is world-famous as a rock-climbing destination. If you climb, you’ll enjoy the view from the top. If you don’t, you’ll marvel at watching the pros scaling such locations as the scary, steep Monkey Face outcropping.

15. Big Island of Hawaii

While the Big Island doesn’t have as many beautiful beaches as Oahu (the birthplace of yours truly), the Big Island has its own charms. It features Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, thundering waterfalls ensconced in the verdant jungle, and the opportunity to actually swim with manta rays at night.