25 of America’s most beautiful places

25 of America’s most beautiful places

By Joe Yogerst (CNN) — Nature is a master at transforming water, woods, stone and even ice into awe-inspiring landscapes. Yet manmade creations also count among America’s most stunning spaces. And when the two converge — those rare places where human civilization actually complements what nature created — it’s absolute magic. While beauty is often subjective, there are certain places in the United States that leave even the most jaded travelers …