United States
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Mammoth Lakes, California
Romantic Sunset Snowcat Tour
Take a ride in a snowcat for one of the most unique excursions in the Eastern Sierra. Experience the sights and sounds of the backcountry in the heated comfort of a luxury snowcat.After a day on the slopes, celebrate a spectacular view over the Ritter Range and the Minarets with a champagne toast...Read more -
Houghton Township, Michigan
Catch a Sunset at the America Dock, Isle Royale NP
0.6 miTake the Kneutson Trail next to the lodge for 700 feet and you will come upon the America Dock. This century old dock provides a great view of the bay area and other smaller islands at sunset.Read more -
Ouray, Colorado
Drive Engineer Pass
5.0This pass is closed December through May but when opened, does not fall short of views. I drove it on opening weekend and the snow was piled high all around (pictured above) but the views were just as amazing as driving it in late summer. Starting in Silverton, drive east on Colorado 2 through t...Read more -
Sedona, Arizona
Broken Arrow Trail to Chapel of the Holy Cross
4.54.91 mi / 640 ft gainThe Broken Arrow Trail is stunning. To reach the Broken Arrow Trail from the town of Sedona, head south on 179-S for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left on Morgan Road. Drive down Morgan Road until you reach the end of the asphalt and it turns into a dirt road. Drive down the dirt road approx...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike Amasa Back / Cliffhanger Trail
9.1 mi / 1410 ft gainAmasa Back / Cliffhanger is the primary entry point into one of the most fantastic mountain biking trail networks in the Moab area, connecting into Captain Ahab, Rockstacker, HyMasa, and Jacksons Trails. To get there take Kane Creek Blvd. from Moab into Kane Springs Creek Canyon. The road will qu...Read more -
Augusta, Montana
Hike Crown Mountain, Augusta
8 mi / 4200 ft gainLocated an hour and forty minutes east of Great Falls Montana, Crown Mountain is a fun day hike, and you'll see few if any other people. The nearest town is Augusta and a great place to stop for a burger and beer at Buckhorn Bar afterward. From Augusta, head West on Benchmark Road for 20 miles. ...Read more -
La Pointe, Wisconsin
Camp on Madeline Island
5.0The largest of Wisconsin's Apostle Islands, Madeline Island is about the size of Manhattan, but extremely sparsely populated and a great place to explore a north woods ecosystem. The best way to get to the island is by ferry from Bayfield to La Pointe. From La Pointe, it is about a ten minute dri...Read more -
Granite Falls, Washington
Snowshoe to Coal Lake
13 mi / 1600 ft gainhttps://www.theoutbound.com/wa...Starting out at the Deer Creek gate of Mountain Loop Highway the road is flat and uneventful for the first 2 miles or so, though it does offer some great views of the Big Four as well as a few other peaks and the babbling south fork of the Stillaguamish river. The...Read more -
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Stroll around Fayerweather Island
0.5 miParking is at the end of Barnum Road in the Seaside Park. Though the lighthouse grounds are accessible the tower itself is not open to the public. To access the island you must walk across the breakwater. Please use caution as it is uneven footing and at times can be slippery. From the isla...Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Bouldering Granite City
5.00.3 mi / 96 ft gainAt the foot of Blackrock Mountain just outside of Highlands, North Carolina, lies one of the most unique and secluded natural playgrounds around. Granite City is composed of several massive granite boulders, ranging between 10-40 feet tall. This spot is most popular for bouldering (mostly V0-V2...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Camping at French Cabin Creek Rd.
3.0This area is a very secluded camp area, so unless it's a holiday weekend, be prepared to be alone :) It is a very quiet lake and along the roadside there are plenty of spots to hike, camp, and fish by the lake or the Cle Elum river.So bring your day hiking gear and pole as well and head out in th...Read more -
Fort Ann, New York
Shelving Rock Falls
0.63 mi / 46 ft gainThe hike to beautiful Shelving Rock Falls is only a half mile and well worth the side trip if visiting the east side of Lake George. Shelving Rock Road, the road to the parking area, is long, winding, and unpaved, but maintained pretty well and passable in a sedan. You'll want to take the road ...Read more -
Jackson, Wyoming
Hike to Goodwin Lake
4.06.2 mi / 1453 ft gainThis trail is moderately rated and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and exploring. The beginning of the trail is rather steep. Stretches of elevation gain can be quite challenging, but the views are well worth the exertion and the trail does level off after the initial incline. There are so...Read more -
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Hike the Ruth Will Trail
3 miTheir is a large gravel parking area about 12 miles north of Haneyville on route 44. Parking is on the east side of route 44.The trailhead is on the opposite side of the road, follow the trails blue blazes right to hike the loop counter clockwise. The trail initially parallels route 44.The trai...Read more -
Packwood, Washington
Castle Peak
4.06.68 mi / 2385 ft gainStart this route at the Narada Falls Parking lot. This route starts by following Stevens Canyon Road until you arrive at Reflection Lakes after 1.5 miles. About halfway along the lakeshore a path breaks off to the right into the forest. This is a popular route so there is often a snowshoe path be...Read more -
Ten Sleep, Wyoming
Rock Climbing Ten Sleep
5.0Ten Sleep Canyon is one of the best places to climb in the US. Located in North Central Wyoming, it is home to almost nobody other than the wild life. The closest town is Ten Sleep, population of about 210 people. The town has everything you might need: a coffee shop with Wifi and a great Bar w...Read more