"This 14,115‑foot summit is reachable by a dedicated highway and rewards drivers with sweeping alpine panoramas from the top; its dramatic views famously inspired the patriotic poem that became 'America the Beautiful.'" - Adam Lapetina Adam Lapetina Adam Lapetina is a Chicago-based writer, editor, and content strategist who works in the travel, food and drink, and lifestyle spaces. His work has appeared in HuffPost, MSN, Yahoo, Travel + Leisure, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines