United States
The variety of ecosystems and adventures in the United States is truly remarkable. Whether you're looking to hit the beach, the mountains, the desert, or jump in the car and road-trip it all, the USA has adventure for everyone.
Top Spots in and near United States
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South Lake Tahoe, California
Hike to Freel Peak
5.07.3 mi / 2474 ft gainMt. Tallac may be one of the Lake Tahoe Basin's most famous peaks to hike because of its fantastic views of Lake Tahoe, but my personal favorite view in Tahoe is from the top of Freel Peak or Jobs Sister. Freel Peak is the tallest peak in the Lake Tahoe Basin at 10,881 feet.From the top of Freel...Read more -
Schroeder, Minnesota
Explore the Temperance River Gorge
5.0Temperance River State Park is located near Schroeder, and parking can be found alongside Highway 61 for easy access to the trail following the riverbed. There are two main falls that shape the gorges -- one just north of the highway and the other below the footbridge that is just south of the hi...Read more -
Ipswich, Massachusetts
Photograph Castle Hill
4.0Castle Hill refers to either a 165-acre drumlin surrounded by sea and salt marsh or to the mansion that sits on the hill. Both are part of the 2,100-acre Crane Estate located on Argilla Road in Ipswich, Massachusetts.Take a walk through the public garden or down to the beach. Plenty of beautiful ...Read more -
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Explore the Basin in Franconia Notch
4.01 mi / 300 ft gainThe Basin is just one stop on the Pemigewasset Recreational Trail that follows along I-93 through Franconia Notch. The parking lot for the Basin is easily accessible from either north or south on I-93, and it has it's own exit sign which can't be missed.Park in the lot and follow the signs toward...Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Camp at Richland Creek Campground
5.0This is one of my favorite places to camp in Arkansas. Once you get there you can hike to Twin Falls or Sandstone Castle, or explore the numerous cascades along Richland Creek. It's a relatively small campground with 11 campsites, but has a lot of places to hang hammocks and also offers a picnic ...Read more -
San Diego, California
Explore Cabrillo National Monument
4.5Cabrillo National Monument is named after Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the first European explorer to reach America's Wet Coast. There are many knowledgable rangers in the park who are eager to share interesting historical facts. Activities in the park include hiking: the Bayside Trail offers 2 mile...Read more -
Hopewell Township, New Jersey
Hike the Baldpate Mountain Loop
5.01.25 miThe parking lot on Pleasant Valley Road provides access to the trailhead for this 1.25 mile loop hike.Starting at the trailhead, take the Ridge Trail (white) going West. The ridge trail is wide and flat, and branches off to many other smaller trails throughout the preserve.After about 0.25 miles...Read more -
Kilauea, Hawaii
Wai Koa Loop Trail
3.33.95 mi / 384 ft gainThe trailhead is located next to the Kauai North Shore Dog Park, off Kahiliholo Road Highway near the Malama Kaui Community Farm & Kalihiwai Community Garden. A Waiver for the trail is no longer required. There is plenty of parking and the trail is open to the public from 9am to dusk. There i...Read more -
Ventura, California
Prisoner's Cove to Scorpion Anchorage
5.013.19 mi / 2474 ft gainTo get to Santa Cruz Island you will need to book a ferry with Island Packers. On their website, you can only book roundtrip tickets in and out of the same location so for this trip you will need to call and book a ferry into Prisoner's Harbor and out of Scorpion Anchorage. You can call them at (...Read more -
Bryson City, North Carolina
Hike to Alarka Falls
5.01 mi / 100 ft gainTo visit the falls, take US-74 west from Bryson City to exit 64 . Take a left at the exit and drive on Alarka Road for about 10 miles. Follow the road all the way to the end where you will find a turnaround. Don't make the mistake of following the forest service road (it is gated), as it is not ...Read more -
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Backpack the Grayson Highlands
4.89.1 mi / 1549 ft gainSpanning roughly 4500 acres, located in a portion of Jefferson National Forest, looming under the highest peak in Virginia lies the Grayson Highlands. A part of Virginia’s State Parks system and a United States National Landmark, located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, the Highlands are home to wil...Read more -
Winslow, Arizona
Ruins of Two Guns
These old ruins on the side of old route 66 in the town of Two Guns Arizona. The ruins themselves are very photogenic and worth a stop at. Be careful of snakes and the structural dangers of old ruins. This is a fun stop along the side of the highway to take photographs and watch the sunset.Read more -
Pioche, Nevada
Camp at Cathedral Gorge SP
5.0Cathedral Gorge seems like a hidden gem. There aren't many people who visit so if you go, you should have plenty of room to do as you wish. The Gorge was created through volcanic activity millions of years ago which spewed ash into mounds that were filled with water and faulted into the many vall...Read more -
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Grinnell Glacier Overlook via Highline Trail
4.015.23 mi / 3934 ft gainThere are two ways to get to this trail. Preferred route: Start the Highline Trail at Logan Pass. Hike 7.5 miles on a pleasantly gradual trail to get to the overlook trail. Alternate route: You can instead start at The Loop (shuttle stop), hike up to the Granite Park Chalet, and then hike an addi...Read more -
Carson City, Nevada
Marlette Lake via Chimney Beach Trailhead
4.05.96 mi / 1713 ft gainThis trail starts right off NV28 between Chimney Beach and Great Tahoe Beach. Around 30 minute drive from South Lake Tahoe and the CA/NV border, we arrived close to 10am with plenty of parking available. While it seemed the trail was heavily used by mountain bikes, we encountered zero during our ...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mars Blocks via Bear Canyon Trailhead
4.89 mi / 1923 ft gainThe Bear Canyon Trailhead is just one of many starting points for this hike, one could also start at NCAR, North Fork Shanahan, or any point on the Mesa Trail. For the purposes of this adventure, I'll start at Bear Canyon Trailhead in South Boulder. This hike will take you about 2-4 hours dependi...Read more