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Ahead of the United States' 250th birthday, we asked celebrity outdoor enthusiasts—athletes, environmentalists, travel experts, advocates, and more—to each pick an American natural wonder, large or small, that they believe says something special about the country. The responses took us from Maine to California, and from Alaska to the Gulf Coast, making up a pretty incredible travel bucket list. See the full list here: