• 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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    • Mount Vernon, Washington

      Flower Fields of Skagit Valley

      4.5
      Skagit Valley is an important agricultural region of Washington State, but the prettiest time of year to attend is during the spring when flower season takes hold. Daffodils first, then tulips, and then irises bloom and cover fields as far as the eye can see. The Skagit Tulip Festival is held ev...
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    • Malibu, California

      Backbone Trail via Kanan Dume

      5.0
      4.47 mi / 1089 ft gain
      Fair warning, it can get very hot in Malibu, especially in the summer or fall. We started at the Kanan Dume Road lot. It fills up quick, both directions offer beautiful hiking, but most people tend to go west, it seems. While that's beautiful, you end on a decent uphill, so if hiking is new or c...
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    • Honor, Michigan

      Hike Empire Bluff Trail

      5.0
      2 mi
      This moderately hilly boardwalk hike takes you to scenic viewpoints above Lake Michigan. The Sleeping Bear Dunes do not fail to impress, particularly at sunset.
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    • Plumas County, California

      Camp at Last Chance Creek Campground on Lake Almanor

      This PG&E campsite is located on the northern most inlet of Lake Almanor and is slightly more remote than the other sites around Lake Almanor. The campground offers spectacular views and easy access to great fishing. To get there, head east out of the town of Chester on Highway 36. After cros...
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    • South Lake Tahoe, California

      Hike to Snow Lake in Desolation Wilderness

      5.0
      5 mi
      This wonderful alpine lake is a relatively short hike in Desolation Wilderness and is a perfect introduction to off trail exploration. This area lacks the crowds that other lakes in Desolation garner because most maps don't show the trail leading to the lake. Although there is a rough trail, the ...
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    • Point Arena, California

      Explore the Point Arena Lighthouse and Trail

      5.0
      0.5 mi
      Point Arena Lighthouse is situated on the piece of land that is the closest to the Hawaiian Islands from the continental United States. The lighthouse stands at 115 feet high and you are able to go to the top. I did not have time for this, unfortunately but definitely something I will take advant...
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    • Boulder, Utah

      Drive the Burr Trail Scenic Backway

      5.0
      66.2 mi / 4124 ft gain
      The Burr Trail is a 66 miles mostly-paved road connecting Boulder, Utah / Highway 12 with the Notom-Bullfrog road that passes through some of the most scenic (and largely untouched) painted-rock backcountry in three of our national parks/monuments including Grand Staircase-Escalante, Capitol Reef...
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    • Wellsville, Utah

      Box Elder Peak

      4.3
      7.57 mi / 3986 ft gain
      From the Rattlesnake Trailhead (about a mile northeast of the Sherwood Hills Resort on U.S. 89) to the peak is just under 4.5 miles. The hike is great exercise, as it's relatively steep. The steep angle provides for stunning views along the entire trail, making this one of the most picturesque hi...
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    • Anchorage, Alaska

      Hike up Flattop Mountain

      4.0
      3.4 mi / 1300 ft gain
      This moderate to difficult climb starts at 2200 feet and gets progressively difficult as you get closer to the top. It will cost $5(cash or card) to park at the Glen Alps Trailhead where you will find a set of well maintained trails accessing different parts of the valley including O'mally Peak.F...
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    • Sequoia National Park, California

      Backpack to Big Bird Lake & Moose Lake

      30 mi / 8000 ft gain
      This trip requires a wilderness permit. You can get one at the Lodgepole Visitor Center where you can also rent a bear canister or use the bathroom before heading out.Wolverton Trailhead -> Big Bird Lake (~12 miles)The start of the trail is on the left side of the parking lot and towards the m...
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    • Furnace Creek, California

      Hike Golden Canyon, Death Valley

      5.0
      1.5 mi / 685 ft gain
      Golden Canyon is located about 10 minutes south of Furnace Creek in Death Valley NP, on Badwater Road. Entering "Golden Canyon, Death Valley" into your phone or GPS will take you to the Golden Canyon parking area. The trail starts right off the parking lot and goes for about 1.5 miles to Red Cath...
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    • Evanston, Utah

      Backpack to Ryder Lake

      4.7
      18 mi / 2000 ft gain
      Ryder Lake is accessed via the Stillwater Trail, beginning at the Christmas Meadows Trailhead off of Mirror Lake Highway. The trail heads due south from Christmas Meadows along the Stillwater River. It winds through lodgepole pine forests and skirts alpine meadows, gradually gaining elevation. A...
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    • Gatlinburg, Tennessee

      Sugarland Mountain Trail

      12.02 mi / 4715 ft gain
      Starting on the AT at just under 6,000 feet and ending at Fighting Creek Gap, just under 2,300 feet in elevation, the Sugarland Mountain Trail is a grand descent from the high divide of the Smokies. The spruce-fir forest where the trail begins is a remnant of the last ice age, when a cooler clima...
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    • Berkeley, California

      Stonewall Panoramic Trail

      4.5
      1.44 mi / 663 ft gain
      From the trailhead at Stonewall Road, the 1.5-mile trail makes for an excellent before or after-work run. But the steep hills and loose ground aren’t for those looking to find an easy nature walk. The incline starts well before the Stonewall-Panoramic trailhead, so you won’t even have time to w...
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    • Hagarville, Arkansas

      Pam's Grotto Trail

      4.0
      0.92 mi / 384 ft gain
      Getting to this trailhead is the most difficult part. The small parking area/campground is located about a half mile east of the Haw Creek Falls Campground. You will see a pull off on the east side of the road where you can park your car. Once you are ready to hit the trail you will cross the ro...
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    • Pine, Colorado

      Fish Cheeseman Canyon

      5.0
      Cheesman Canyon is considered one of the top fisheries in the world, and this stretch of the South Platte River is easily accessed at the Cheesman trailhead off CR 126 just Southwest of Deckers.  There are tons of great fishing opportunities along this stretch of the river, but it does tend to ge...
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