Add this scenic drive to your next U.P. roadtrip, where you can hike to five waterfalls, admire lush forest, and end your journey lounging by Lake Superior.

That’s Shawnee National Forest for you—a sprawling 289,000-acre paradise tucked away in southern Illinois near Herod that somehow remains one of America’s most underrated natural wonders.

Vermont is probably more well-known for its beer and ice cream than its waterfalls, but just because they aren’t famous doesn’t mean they aren’t beautiful. We’ve explored dozens of Vermont waterfalls ...