welcome to mojo travels and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10
underrated us destinations 2021. are you a fan of our videos be sure to subscribe to mojo travels
and ring the bell to be notified about our latest videos for this list we're looking at locations
across america that don't get quite as much tourism as they should number 10. kashikatui tent
rocks national monument new mexico new mexico itself is an underrated vacation destination
whether you're staying for an extended period or passing through on a road trip kasha katui needs
to be on your radar translating to white cliffs kasha katui is distinguished by its unique geology
which is derived from volcanic eruptions through erosion and weathering the surrounding area
eventually developed light-colored cone-shaped formations that stand out in more ways than one
the monument provides an alluring backdrop for hiking bird watching and creating instagramable
memories although kasha katui doesn't get as much attention as some other rock formations
at least this means the site is rarely crowded number nine knott's berry farm california
california is amusement park central but in recent years knott's berry farm has lived in the shadow
of disneyland and universal studios knott's berry farm actually pre-dates its main competitors
branding itself as america's first theme park while it doesn't have as many iconic attractions
the park does offer a wide variety of roller coasters family friendly dark rides and water
rides the highlight is arguably timber mountain log ride which has been a staple since 1969
while knott's berry farm provides year-round fun we'd recommend visiting in october when the park
is transformed into knott's scary farm with the 2020s marking its 100th anniversary amusement park
junkies should definitely book a trip especially if you're also a snoopy fan who isn't number eight
alaska national parks alaska when people think of national parks green grass tall trees and babbling
brooks come to mind when they think of alaska it's hard for some to picture anything other
than blizzards as such tourists don't always put alaska and national parks together they're missing
out however on some of america's most naturally beautiful destinations denali national park offers
an ideal balance with snowy mountains up high and the tiger forest below if you're visiting for the
wildlife you can count on spotting a brown bear trying to catch sockeye salmon at katmai national
park since alaska is famous for its icy landmarks be sure to check out the glaciers at kenai fjords
it's not all ice either as sand dunes await at kobach valley number 7. the oregon coast oregon
if life is a highway then you can live it to the fullest on the oregon coast when it comes
to travel driving is the activity that most of us look forward to the least this isn't at all
the case when you're driving across the us route 101 in oregon visitors are treated to 363 miles of
coastline views it takes about eight hours to drive though but the various pit stops will
motivate travelers to take their time on your road trip pull over to explore cannon beach
lincoln city newport and other scenic vistas after all it's not about the destination it's about
the journey right on the oregon coast though the journey and the destination are one and the same
number 6. governor's island new york new york has so many iconic destinations that a few are bound
to go overlooked governor's island might not get as much attention as staten island or long island
but that's part of its appeal for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city
this new york harbor island provides a refreshing escape of course you can still get incredible
views of several neighboring new york landmarks including the statue of liberty and manhattan
skyline however you can also take in the local sites such as fort jay and castle williams the
island's 52 landmark buildings are shrouded in american history and the public park offers a
quaint charm you won't find in central park hop aboard a ferry already number 5. joshua
tree national park california yosemite is the most visited national park in california but it's far
from the golden state's only spot for nature lovers if yosemite is like a blockbuster then
joshua tree national park would be an experimental art house picture it's a strange wildness that
doesn't fit the conventional definition of a park anyone looking for a different kind
of outdoors experience though will find it in the joshua trees that give the park its name
there's something haunting yet beautiful about the park's desert landscape which is populated
by eye-catching rock formations and of course the unusual plant life for campers backpackers and
anyone who owns an rv or van you couldn't ask for a more otherworldly spot to escape to number four
petrified forest national park arizona we're not sure why petrified forest doesn't get more love
maybe it's because no arizona landmark can really compete with the gravitas of the grand canyon
maybe it's because petrified isn't the most attractive word this national park proves
however that beauty can flourish in the most unlikely places while the park is painted with
multi-colored mountains it's the petrified wood that distinguishes the area above all else the
region is rich with these unbelievable fossils which encompass all the colors for a radiant
sunset don't take any home with you though because you'd be robbing the park of its defining feature
just appreciate the park's geology as you hike cycle or horseback ride through this bleak yet
splendorous wildness number three bear butte south dakota just as arizona is synonymous
with the grand canyon south dakota will always be best known for mount rushmore heck it's called the
mount rushmore state south dakota has another geological landmark though that's every bit as
majestic if not more so in any case bear butte is easily south dakota's most striking natural wonder
explorers are immediately drawn to bear mountain which formed over millions of years in the
black hills buffalo can be found wandering below while religious offerings are left at the summit
a special place for various indigenous people visitors are asked not to interfere with religious
offerings beer butte has a way of bringing out any traveler's spiritual side giving a chance to
commune with nature number 2 white sands national park new mexico for underrated desert locals you
can't go wrong with great sand dunes national park in colorado or death valley on the california
nevada border however there isn't another u.s park quite like white sands before it was populated by
white sand dunes the land was once dominated by grass bodies of water and creatures from
the ice age the area changed with the climate amounting to a vast wilderness of white sand
made from gypsum crystals the park is at its most captivating when the sun begins to set dipping the
sand in pink and blue hues aesthetically white sands is reminiscent of the desert the beach
and a winter wonderland a destination this distinctive deserves more of a following number
one devil's tower wyoming devil's tower is such a powerful imposing and unique landmark though we
can't imagine why it hasn't quite achieved iconic status especially given the monument's presence in
close encounters of the third kind granted roughly 400 000 people drop by yearly but that's only a
fraction of the annual visitors that the grand canyon or rocky mountain attract then again we
suppose devil's tower is an intimidating sight and not merely due to its name only one percent
of its annual visitors are willing to accept the climbing challenge with an elevation of five
thousand one hundred and twelve feet not everyone has what it takes to conquer this mighty butte
however that doesn't mean visitors can't still enjoy the hiking trails and the magnificent
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