12 Staggeringly Beautiful Sunrises In The U.S. That Will Turn You Into A Morning Person

Sunsets may be a spectacular way to wind down from a harried day, but there's quite like a sunrise to welcome in a new beginning. Watching the sun rise can set the stage for a positive outlook for the rest of the day that follows, and offers a chance to reflect and enjoy Mother Nature at her most beautiful. Here are photographs of some truly mesmerizing sunrise locations that are simply too incredible to sleep through:

1. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Who could ever tire of this blissful sea of exquisite colors?

2. Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Majestic pines in the foreground of Lake Tahoe set the stage of an incredible sunrise experience.

3. Pensacola Bay, Florida

Sunrise here welcomes in a glorious new day before heat and humidity takes hold.

4. Grand Canyon, Arizona

Whether it's the South Rim shown here or another viewpoint, there's really no bad view here as a new day begins.

5. Mount Meeker and Long's Peak, Colorado

It may be summer on the calendar, but watching a sunrise through snow-capped mountains is downright spectacular!

6. Long Beach Island, New Jersey

There is simply not enough adjectives to do justice to incredulous sunrise.

7. Canyonlands National Park, Utah

The Mesa Arch frames the sun's rise to absolute perfection.

8. Point Arena, California

This incredible sunrise was taken from Pacific Coast Highway.

9. Big Bend National Park, Texas

Dawn of the desert is perfectly viewed on the South Rim Trail at Big Bend National Park.

10. Poulsbo, Washington

The sunrise here is only eclipsed by the charm of this charming "Little Norway" coastal town.

11. Redlands, California

The clouds form a very unique watercolor effect here as a wake-up call for a gorgeous day.

12. Halekala crater, Maui, Hawaii

Thee honeymooners celebrate their new life together while watching the sun rise atop of the crater here in Maui.

What is your favorite sunrise location? We'd love for you to share your favorite viewing spot along with a photo if you have one! If you prefer spectacular evening cityscapes, here are 15 Fascinating Photos Of U.S. Cities After Night Has Fallen.