America the Beautiful

updated 7:07 p.m. ET Nov. 20, 2009

.box-hdr { background: #7C6240 url(http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/i/msnbc/SiteManagement/SiteWide/SectionSlice/ssheadbg1.jpg) repeat-y scroll left center; } .box-hdr .opt-size{ display: none; } .box-hdr .ctrl1{ display: none; } #ss_141{ display: none; } #noscript-warn{ border: 2px solid #F0AC3C; background: #fdf7aa; padding: 10px; width: 800px; } #noscript-warn p{ font-family: Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif; color: #000; line-height: 1.4em; font-size: .9em; background: url(http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/CSS/img/warn.gif) no-repeat center left; padding-left: 50px; } #noscript-warn strong{ font-weight: bold; } #noscript-warn a, #noscript-warn a:visited{ font-weight: normal; color: #114477; text-decoration: underline; } #tab-box{ display: none;} #ad-showcase, #AdShowcase_F{ display: none; }

You don't appear to have javascript enabled. Some parts of msnbc.com may not display correctly. Javascript allows for features such as personalization and a customized layout based on your interests. Learn how to enable javascript.

advertisement | your ad here

Going over the edge, and into the Grand Canyon

TODAY Travel editor Peter Greenberg shares his grand guide to when and what to see of the park's mesmerizing sights.

Photo credit: Merisa Brod Vinick

Top 10 national park lodges
These splendid spots make 'roughing it' in the wilderness downright comfy

Visiting the old and new of New Orleans
Travel Editor Peter Greenberg on the city's sights and 'cultural gumbo'

Go South! Discover 6 New Orleans recipes
Enjoy the variety of Southern cuisine with 6 recipes from two star chefs

Yellowstone: Discover where the wild things are

Make the most of your national park vacation

Discover the exotic, hidden treasures of Hawaii

California dreamin': The majestic coast highlights

Ride along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway

America's heartland: Guide to enjoying the 50 state fairs

Amber waves of grain: Discover America’s farmland

Major league trips: Discover legendary stadiums

Navigating the history, heritage of Arlington

Touring the history, old charm of Charleston

'Steal' this succulent fish, rice recipe

Get wet: Do Niagara Falls on $50 or less

Ultimate visitor's guide to Niagara Falls

Remembering ‘America the Beautiful’

Sept. 14: TODAY anchor Meredith Vieira takes a look back at the viewers’ photos from our series and our top ten destinations. Play video

The Grand Canyon is our No. 1 pick

Have a Grand Canyon adventure

TODAY's No. 2 pick: The Gulf Coast

TODAY’s No. 3 pick: Yellowstone

Great getaways of Yellowstone

Aloha! Hawaii is our No. 4 pick

California cruisin’: Explore the coast

No. 5 pick: Cruise down this coast

Number 6th pick: 'Amber waves of grain'

Discover Arlington: Our beautiful eighth pick

How to visit Charleston on $50

TODAY visits Niagara Falls

Your breathtaking photos of America

Views of the country's great spots

Gearing up for America the Beautiful

advertisement | your ad here

© 2009 msnbc.com