Trace the coastline, enjoy a sunset or listen to the waves crash along Baker Beach, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California. The mile-long Baker Beach is at the foot of rugged serpentine cliffs with excellent views of the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. At nearly 81,000 acres, Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the nation’s largest national park unit in an urban setting and was the most visited park in 2018. Photo by Michael Stultz (www.sharetheexperience.org).

Photographer Saxon Smith loves making the drive out to Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It’s a great place to escape the city and explore a lovely natural area. “After a gorgeous hike among wildflowers and blooming cacti this spring, we stayed in the refuge until dusk to see the sunset before heading home. As with most Oklahoma sunsets - especially with the backdrop of our beautifully worn and ancient Wichita mountains - it did not disappoint.” Photo courtesy of Saxon Smith.