The most breathtaking natural wonder in every state

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What makes the US so beautiful is how its topography varies so dramatically from state to state. No wonder it's called "America the Beautiful."

From arid deserts to lush forests, America's landscape is as varied as it is stunning.

Picking 50 wasn't easy, but here are the most beautiful natural attractions in each state.

ALABAMA: The Heart of Dixie is home to Noccalula Falls, a 90-foot waterfall that has its own gorge trail that passes by an aboriginal fort, a pioneer homestead, Civil War carvings, and caves.

Source: National Park Service

ALASKA: Our northernmost state is the only place in the US where the Northern Lights are a common occurrence. Known as the aurora borealis, this natural light show is caused by the collision of solar wind with particles in our atmosphere.

Source: Alaska Tour Jobs

ARIZONA: The Grand Canyon is Arizona's best-known natural beauty, but it isn't the only one. The Wave is a sandstone rock with thousands of linear carvings caused by time and erosion.

Source: TheWave.info