WASHINGTON -- A state that had been listed as one of "The World's Greatest Destinations" by a national travel magazine has made its way onto another list: America's Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation said Vermont is at risk of losing its natural beauty because of Wal-Mart mega-stores.

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The non-profit said Wal-Mart is planning to open seven of them -- and that it's likely to attract other big retailers.

National Trust president Richard Moe said that "will change the character" of the state.

Vermont officials said the National Trust report seemed alarmist and gave the impression the state was about to be overrun by Wal-Mart.

"Vermont has a good record in historic preservation and I hope that the report will encourage people to come see why Vermont is such a special place," said Vermont Tourism and Marketing Commissioner Bruce Hyde.

Gas and oil exploration landed Nine Mile Canyon in Utah on the list.

The home of horse-racing legend Seabiscuit in California was also named.

National Trust said the church association that owns Ridgewood Ranch doesn't have the money to maintain the buildings that still stand.

To see the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list: Endangered Historic Places