• United States
  • 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.

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    • Kings Mountain, North Carolina

      Drive the Crowders Mountain Drive

      Drove this scenic road to my way to Crowders Mountain State Park. Very pretty views.
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    • Middletown, Rhode Island

      Birdwatch at Sachuest Point

      1.5 mi
      A trip to Aquidneck Island would not be complete without a quick walk around Sachuest Point. I highly recommend this hike at sunrise, but any time of the day (or year) is great! This nature preserve is home to a large population of tourist-friendly deer, and is visited every winter by at least tw...
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    • White Sands NM, New Mexico

      Dune Life Nature Trail

      1.8 mi
      Started the hike at the Dune Life Nature trail parking area. Two rangers took us all on the trail . We walked up and down the dunes and some flat areas. We started out at sunset and the views of the sunset were beautiful. 30 minutes later we walked in the dark with light of the moon. The sand was...
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    • Danese, West Virginia

      Hike Skyline Trail at Babcock State Park

      5.0
      4 mi / 300 ft gain
      The skyline trail is a 4 mile out and back trail that allows you to start from either end. I prefer to start from the lower trail head near Cabin 5. To get to this trailhead: enter the park, and follow the narrow road the leads to cabins 1-6. Drive down the road until you reach cabin 5, and find ...
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    • Goreville, Illinois

      Hike to Bork's Falls

      0.5 mi / 227 ft gain
      Located off Regent Lane/Cedar Grove Road near Goreville, Illinois, Bork's Falls is a beautiful waterfall with little visitor traffic. The bottom of the falls is accessible from either side of the ravine with a very short hike. This waterfall generally flows year round, unlike most other waterfall...
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    • Mackay, Idaho

      Rock Climb Trail Creek Road

      3.0
      This local gem is still in the works, as at the time of writing this there are only 5 TR routes and 1 sport route however the views are absolutely epic from the climbing area. The place doesn't exist in climbing books and we have the Elephant Perch mountain store to thank for the discovery.  Plus...
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    • Palisade, Colorado

      Hike Mt. Garfield in Palisade

      4 mi / 1940 ft gain
      This hike is approx. 4 miles long and takes between 2.5-4 hours to complete depending on pace and stoppage time. This hike begins at the parking lot located at the base of the trail. Directions to Parking Lot:  - Start at the Grand Junction Visitors Center, 740 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 8150...
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    • Ithaca, New York

      Hike the Eldridge Wilderness Loop

      2.3 mi / 0 ft gain
      Park in the designated lot directly off Troy Rd and begin the loop at the only trail entering the parking area (the lot only holds about 4-5 vehicles). Because this is a loop trial, when it splits after 200 yards take either route and still end at the parking area. The loop is 2.3 miles long and ...
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    • Manitou Springs, Colorado

      Manitou Springs' Mineral Springs

      5.0
      Manitou Springs is home to eight mineral springs all fairly close to the main shopping strip of Manitou. The springs were originally utilized by the Native Americans. In the 19th century, they were utilized by visitors from all over the world due to their supposed health benefits. They all taste ...
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    • Santee, South Carolina

      Bike the Marsh at Santee National Wildlife Refuge - Bluff Unit

      5 mi / 0 ft gain
      From Columbia SC, take I-26 South towards Orangeburg. Stay on this road for 31.5 miles and then take exit 136 to merge onto SC-6 E towards St. Matthews. Continue about 34 miles until you enter the town of Santee. Turn left onto I-95 Northbound and continue another 3 miles. You will see a large wo...
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    • Flora, Mississippi

      Walk Through the Mississippi Petrified Forest

      1 mi / 50 ft gain
      Mississippi Petrified Forest is a petrified forest located near Flora, Mississippi in the United States. It is a little over 20 miles northwest of Jackson. It is privately owned and open for public visits. The forest is believed to have been formed 36 million years ago when fir and maple logs was...
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    • Lewistown, Montana

      Conquer the Montana Island Challenge

      7.16 mi / 1024 ft gain
      The Montana Island Challenge is held every year in August at the Half Moon Ranch located about an hour from Lewistown. The ranch has camping spots and a few bunkhouses available if you'd rather head up the day before instead of getting up at the crack of dawn the day of the race.The challenge con...
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    • Glen Arbor, Michigan

      Hike the Ghost Forest Trail and the Dunes of Glen Haven

      3 mi
      Park your car at the Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead in Glen Haven, Michigan, once parked find your way to the sign for point of reference with the map. You'll find that the Ghost Forest Trail is a 2.8 mile loop. You can start the loop at the trailhead which is near the bathroom, or at the sign whe...
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    • Del Norte, Colorado

      Climb in Penitente Canyon

      Located in the San Luis Valley of south central Colorado, this beautiful piece of BLM land is a place loved by locals and most Colorado climbers.  Upon arriving at the Penitente Canyon parking area, which is free of charge, head towards the map at the entrance on of the canyon. From here hang a r...
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    • Las Vegas, Nevada

      Hike The Mountain Springs Trail

      5 mi / 1012 ft gain
      Getting there is pretty straight forward. Take 160 west towards mountain springs and use your phone to pull up the trail head on a map. It comes up quick on the right, and is nothing more than a gravel lot with a few 4x4 trails headed out of it.  There is one main trail, a vehicle path, that leav...
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    • Roseland, Virginia

      Camp at Devil’s Backbone Basecamp

      5.0
      This place has it all : a bomb fire pit, live music, distillery, restaurant, 48 taps, mountain views, and more!  Not to mention, it’s in a great location for exploring. It’s close to tons of breweries, wineries, and cideries, it’s just a few miles from the Appalachian trail, and close to Shenando...
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