“Did he say strap in or strap on?” Well, if you’re jumping from 12,000 feet I would recommend both! Strap into your harness, then strap onto your skydiving instructor and get ready for the ride of your life. Free falling at speeds up to 180 miles per hour will have your gums flapping as you descend back to mother Earth. Not only is this one of the most badass things you can do to pass a minute of time, but you can do it in some of the most beautiful areas of the country. Reaching terminal velocity is exciting in itself, but just think about jumping over the Pacific, into mountains or even above glaciers. Live the words of Tom Petty at these unforgettable skydiving locations.

Zion National Park, Utah
Utah is home to more than just the Jazz, and you can see it all when you are dropping from the clouds. Skydive Zion (http://www.skydivezion.com/) offers the best skydiving experience above one of the nation's most beautiful national parks. Gaze at the rivers as you plunge into one of the many canyons and valleys that Zion has to offer. Once on the ground, check out a canyoneering tour which will take you deep into the trenches of the park.

Waialua, Hawaii
Most people that go to Hawaii land at the airport and then head to the beach. With Skydive Hawaii (http://www.skydivehawaii.com/), you can jump out of a perfectly good airplane and land directly on the beach so you don’t waste any time. Plus, they have a tandem jump height of 14,000 feet, giving you an extra few seconds in the air. On your trip back to the island, take in the views of towering volcanoes and the raging Pacific surf and preview what will come next on your Hawaiian adventure.

Anchorage, Alaska
You won’t get a better experience up north than what the Alaska Skydive Center (https://www.alaskaskydivecenter.com/) has to offer. With an instructor nicknamed “Toothless,” what could go wrong? Plummeting through the cool Alaskan air will surely wake you up and ease the nerves from jumping out of the aircraft. The snow-capped mountains will stare as your body is steaming towards the forest covered Alaskan ground. Don’t worry though, there’s plenty of open grass for a smooth landing!

Key West, Florida
Florida isn’t only full of retired old folk looking for someone to talk to. In Key West, you can head to the skies with Skydive Key West (http://www.skydivekeywest.com/) and drop into the paradise island. From those heights, awe at the Seven Mile Bridge, wave to the tropical birds flying by and look close at the water to see dolphins giving you the fin. When the chute is released, you can gain control of your direction and calmly return to the keys.

Monterey, California
Los Angeles and San Francisco are full of touristy attractions that make California a ManScore vacation waiting to happen. Located in between the two cities is Monterey, home to the best skydiving on the West Coast. Skydive Monterey (http://www.skydivemontereybay.com/) offers the highest tandem dive in the country at 18,000 feet, subsequently giving you the longest free fall time! You will see the beautiful West Coast cliffs that are beaten with the mighty Pacific and have a whole new perspective of “California Love.”

Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
Contrary to popular belief, Pennsylvania is home to more than the Liberty Bell and Kevin Hart. I can’t think of a better way to experience PA than falling from the sky with Sky’s The Limit skydiving (http://skysthelimit.net/). Sign up for their Accelerated Free Fall and earn your way to a solo jump where you can make the descent on your own. Located kitty-corner to the Pocono Mountains, leap from above the clouds and take in all the mountain’s beauty and wonder. The rushing rivers and forest filled valleys take on a new perspective when you emerge from a bird’s eye view.