• 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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    • Waimea, Hawaii

      Camping on the Beach at Polihale

      5.0
      Polihale Beach is at the western most point of Kauai and it's perfect white sand shore stretches for over 15 miles. Come here to avoid the notorious Kauai rain, as Polihale is typically sunny and cloudless throughout the year. The sunsets here are some of the best around and the island of Ni'ihau...
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    • Grand Marais, Minnesota

      Devil's Kettle

      4.3
      1.98 mi / 269 ft gain
      For those who enjoy waterfalls, the Devil's Kettle waterfall is a must see. The Devil's Kettle trail will lead you to perhaps one of Minnesota's most unusual waterfalls along the North Shore. This waterfall of the Brule River is unique in that the river splits into two; with one half dropping 5...
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    • Allenspark, Colorado

      Hike to Spirit Lake

      15.06 mi / 2119 ft gain
      One can reach spirit lake as a day hike, however it is most often visited as part of backpacking trip. Either way the route is the same and it starts at the East Inlet trail. To park you are supposed to pay or show your park/national lands pass. From the East Inlet trailhead you will soon pass Ad...
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    • Berthoud Pass Parking Lot, Colorado

      Mount Flora

      5.0
      6.29 mi / 1788 ft gain
      Colorado’s Rocky Mountains offer hikes of all lengths, sizes and difficulties. Mt. Flora stands at a lofty 13,146 ft and is a great intro to climbing peaks in Colorado. Roundtrip, this hike is 6.3 miles and will take you (in the summer) through fields of alpine wildflowers as you climb into Color...
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    • Marquette, Michigan

      Hike to Hidden Beach, MI

      5.0
      1 mi
      This adventure starts at a trailhead on the North Trail just north of Marquette, Michigan leading you straight to a beach on Lake Superior. Keep going north on a slightly beaten path up the coastline to reach Hidden Beach. The coast is full of cliffs and massive rocks to stand on to take a step o...
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    • Grass Valley, California

      Photograph a Sunset on Wolf Mountain

      5.0
      While all of the hiking trails to the Wolf Mountain summit cross private land, Wolf Mountain Road provides public access to several excellent viewpoints overlooking the Central Valley and the nearby ruins of old radio towers.To get there take McCourtney Road west from CA Highway 49/20 and go 3.2 ...
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    • Grand Marais, Minnesota

      Paddle the Boundary Waters' Seagull to Saganaga Loop

      29 mi
      First, things first - plan your trip well! There are many details that need to go into planning even a short trip into the Boundary Waters. Various websites and companies exist to help you plan and check off all of the boxes prior to your departure date. The bwca.com website is one I found to be ...
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    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

      Backpack to Slough Creek's Backcountry Campsites

      20.49 mi / 1286 ft gain
      Access to Slough Creek is via the Slough Creek Road that starts 6 miles east on the Northeast Entrance Road from Tower Junction. It is 2.5 miles to the Slough Creek Campground located at the end of the road. Starting at the Slough Creek Trailhead you will find a small parking area and a restroom...
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    • Hamburger Rock Campground, Utah

      Hamburger Rock

      Hamburger Rock is a small BLM campground with 10 sites based around an interesting rock outcropping. Each site can accommodate around 6 campers, 2 tents, and 2 cars. The bathrooms here are very basic, open-top pits, and no other services are offered. Camping fees are only $6/night.
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    • Gold Bar, Washington

      Winter Backpack to Blanca Lake

      5.0
      7.5 mi / 3300 ft gain
      Since Blanca Lake is a very popular place for folks to explore and with the nice and sunny weekend. I drove out Friday night and slept in my Jeep. Got up at 7:30am when folks first started arriving to the trail head.A couple of things to keep in mind before you start this hike. The 7.5 miles ro...
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    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

      Run through Bluff Creek Park in Oklahoma City

      4.0
      1.7 mi / 15 ft gain
      Bluff Creek Park is just off Hefner Rd., to the north of Lake Hefner in northwest Oklahoma City. This park is free to access and park at, and contains a main path for jogging and walking only, as well as a network of trails for mountain biking.To access the main trails, simply take the main path ...
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    • Half Moon Bay, California

      Southern Beaches at San Gregorio State Beach

      4.0
      1.48 mi / 16 ft gain
      Not a trail per se, but approximately 3 miles (down and back) of beautiful beach to walk down. Lots of interesting caves, wild animals, and rock formations to discover. This is a popular location for sea kayakers. San Gregorio State Beach was originally founded to protect the estuary at the back ...
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    • Oroville, California

      Hike to Hollow Falls

      5.0
      1 mi
      The first step of this fun little hike is to park at the handy parking lot located at 2488 Cherokee Rd., Oroville, CA up on Table Mountain. Many people park here for the hike to the more well-known Phantom Falls, which is a much longer hike than the one to Hollow Falls. From the lot, look for an ...
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    • Two Harbors, Minnesota

      Hike to the Fifth Falls of the Gooseberry River

      3.8
      2 mi / 100 ft gain
      Gooseberry Falls State Park is the first State Park you hit traveling up the North Shore after leaving Duluth. Located 13 miles north of Two Harbors on Highway 61, Gooseberry Falls State Park a quick turn off of the highway which is very well marked with signs. Follow signs for Falls parking. Beg...
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    • Great Falls, Montana

      Hike Sulphur Springs Trail

      3.32 mi / 278 ft gain
      You can find the Sulphur Springs trailhead near the Morony Dam and Reservoir. There's a graveled parking lot, an outhouse and an informative story board to quell your curiosity. For your convenience, I'll give you a Reader's Digest version of the history of this specific area. As we all know, Lew...
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    • Cincinnati, Ohio

      Visit Spring Grove Cemetery

      There is a walking tour of the cemetery that you can follow that will bring you by champion trees (the largest tree of that species in the state of Ohio), around 15 scenic lakes, as well as across some bridges.  The unique mausoleums and obelisks are a sight in their own and will surround you on ...
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