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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Jekyll Island, Georgia
Camp on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island State Park has the only affordable camping option in the "Golden Isles" of Georgia so it was an easy pick for us, especially while Cumberland Island is still out of commission from Hurricane Irma. Arriving on the island you will notice it is quite developed around the entrance but ...Read more -
Springfield, Ohio
Swim at Buck Creek SP
2.5Officially opened in 1975, Buck Creek State Park is home to a 2,120 acre lake with 1,896 acres of land consisting of forests, meadows, a beach, and two dams. On a warm summer day, this beach is the place to be! Plenty of free parking and plenty of space to spread out. It is the only beach in Spri...Read more -
Greer, Arizona
Hike the Government Springs Trail
6.25 mi / 68 ft gainTo find Government Springs Trailhead, follow State Route 260 to State Route 373 (the Greer Turnoff), turn right and follow State Route 373 to FR 575 until it ends. At the end of the road is a small parking lot with restroom facilities. The trail starts at the north end of the parking lot.This bea...Read more -
25164 George Washington Highway, West Virginia
Hike the Cathedral Trail in Cathedral SP
5.01.1 mi / 0 ft gainCathedral Trail is a part of Cathedral State Park located east of Aurora, WV. Cathedral State Park was originally the site of Brookside Resort which attracted visitors from Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD due to it’s cool clean air and natural beauty. The land was purchased in 1922 by Mr. Brans...Read more -
Shasta County, California
Hike to the top of South Fork Mountain
5 mi / 4181 ft gainStarting from the Kanaka Peak Trailhead, follow the Kanaka Peak Trail all the way, continuing on past the Peltier Trail Junction and the Kanaka Cutoff Trail Junction until the trail begins to head east (about 2-2.5 miles from the trailhead) and there is a gently sloping hill on your right that is...Read more -
Laurel, Delaware
Hike the Bob Trail at Trap Pond SP
4.5 mi / 148 ft gainIn 1951, Trap Pond State Park became one of Delaware's first state parks. Today, the pond is home to the northernmost natural stand of baldcypress trees in the country, and the Bob Trail is an excellent hike that will give you a great overview of this gorgeous state park. The 4.5 miles Bob Trai...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Yucca Flats Loop at Palmer Park
5.02.66 mi / 381 ft gainThe Basics: It might be easy to overlook Palmer Park if you're planning an adventure outing in Colorado Springs, but definitely don't discount this inner-city oasis! It took me many years to memorize Palmer Park's confusing trail system (the trail maps don't help), but whether this will be your ...Read more -
Telluride, Colorado
Fat Bike In Telluride
5.0There are great fat bike trails leaving directly from the town of Telluride, CO with picture-perfect views of the San Juan Mountains. You can leave directly from where the main gondola takes off and go towards Bridal Veil, to the Valley Floor, or combine both for a perfect day of adventure. If yo...Read more -
Philipstown, New York
Hike the Osborn Loop
7.6 mi / 850 ft gainThe Osborn Loop trail itself is not a loop. It connects to a 2.5 mile section of the Appalachian Trail. Hiking these together creates the loop. Start at the trail head for the Appalachian Trail on South Mountain Pass Road. There is parking for two or three cars. Walk up the road a short dist...Read more -
Ozark, Illinois
Explore Camp Ondessonk
10 miIn the heart of the Shawnee National Forest is an amazing camp that provides many adventures for those with all skill levels. When camp is out, anyone is allowed to visit Camp Ondessonk as a guest and explore. There are over 10 miles of trails through pristine forests, sandstone canyons, and sev...Read more -
Owyhee County, Idaho
Hike the Owyhee Canyon Rim
12 mi / 1200 ft gainBecause of the Owyhee Wilderness isolation, there are very few access points that would not require a 4x4 vehicle to reach it's flanks. In addition, motorized vehicles are not allowed within the boundaries of the wilderness area, therefore you must hike (or float) into the area's boundaries. Ther...Read more -
Lockwoods Folly, North Carolina
Explore Green Swamp Nature Preserve
2 miGreen Swamp Nature Preserve is a coastal forest and swamp about 45 minutes outside of Wilmington, NC in the town of Supply, NC. There are two parts to the preserve, the main body that Route 211 runs through just outside of Supply, NC and then the smaller part next to Lake Waccamaw. This post wi...Read more -
Wellington, Colorado
Hike the Mahogany Loop Trail at Soapstone Prairie Natural Area
7.4 mi / 330 ft gainTo get to Soapstone Prairie from Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north out of town, then turn right onto Highway 1. Continue on Highway 1 until it meets with County Road 15. Take County Road 15 north all the way to Rawhide Flats Road, which leads directly into Soapstone Prairie. As you begin to ap...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Drive Chicken Corners
5.0From Moab, take Kane Creek Blvd out of town towards the beginning of the trailhead at the Kane Creek Recreation Parking Lot. From there, the trail is pretty much the only route available. The drive follows along a very smooth dirt road for the first six miles. Here, take a right to follow towards...Read more -
Munising, Michigan
Grand Island Loop
3.020.63 mi / 1309 ft gainLocated in Munising, MI, Grand Island National Recreation Area is a part of the Hiawatha National Forest. While this section of the Upper Peninsula is known for Pictured Rocks National Park, many people fail to see or check out Grand Island. Secluded by ferry access, the island features 12 backpa...Read more -
Ontonagon, Michigan
Backpack the Little Carp River Trail in the Porkies
4.015.3 mi / -720 ft gainThe Little Carp River Trailhead is located in the center of the Porcupine Mountain State Park, about 16 miles west of the park headquarters on S. Boundary Road. At the start of the trailhead, hikers can see Overlooked Falls. About a mile in one the trail, Greenstone Falls can be seen past both th...Read more