Everyone gets stressed from time to time – with work, school, family, friends, volunteer opportunities, and hobbies, it can be hard to find time to relax. Luckily, in Hawaii, you are never too far from a sunset, beach, or mountaintop sure to melt all your worries away. These sixteen stunning photos prove why Hawaii is the second happiest state in America, according to a Gallup poll.

1) You can easily relax on a quintessential Hawaiian beach.
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2) Kauai’s Waimea Canyon is one of Hawaii’s most stunning.
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3) Sometimes you don’t need to travel far at all to be immersed in natural beauty – this shot was taken from a condo lanai on Molokai.
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4) Surround yourself with the music of the waves crashing against the rocky coast.
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5) Does driving through the country relax you as much as it does me?
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6) There is almost no place more serene than atop a beautiful Hawaiian mountain.
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7) Why not take a nap on a hammock, ocean breezes gently rocking you to sleep?
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8) Let nature relax you while taking in a stunning waterfall.
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9) An afternoon sail in Hawaii sounds like heaven.
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10) You haven’t really lived until you’ve experienced a Hawaiian sunset.
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11) Or a sunrise, for that matter.
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12) Despite the problems associated with Hawaii’s vog, it sure makes for a pretty relaxing experience.
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13) Even this tree appears to be calm and relaxed… if that’s possible.
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14) Looking at the sky from Mauna Kea Observatories is absolutely breathtaking.
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15) Could you even be stressed while looking into this purple-hued sky?
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16) You can find serenity in beaches, mountains, forests, and jungles in Hawaii.
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Where is your favorite place to go when you need to chill out? Share your photos with us in the comments below!

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