• 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.

    Top Spots in and near United States

    • Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

      Hike the Cliff Palace Loop Trail

      5.0
      0.4 mi / 127 ft gain
      Tickets for this tour are $4 per person and are available at the visitor center near the entrance of the park. This tour is best taken from April to November. This hike features The milky way is often visible from the top of Mesa Verde at night.  This one-hour, ranger-guided tour involves climbin...
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    • Rapid City, South Dakota

      Hike to Falling Rock Overlook

      0.5 mi / 50 ft gain
      The beautiful hike is a tremendous spot to get out of town and enjoy the scenery and a great view of Rapid Creek down in the canyon below.  Parking is right off Falling Rock Rd. then the trail is a very well marked path through the trees, easy to follow, and leads you right to the edge of limesto...
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    • Crested Butte, Colorado

      Hike Gothic Mountain

      6.5 mi / 3025 ft gain
      The Gothic mountain trailhead starts at 9600' about 10 miles outside Crested Butte, Colorado. A four wheel or all wheel drive vehicle is recommended to make it to the trail head. Take trail 403 which will eventually turn into Gothic Mountain trail around mile 2.5. The single track trail winds thr...
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    • Ontonagon, Michigan

      Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains

      5.0
      1.23 mi / 364 ft gain
      Hiking in the porcupine mountains could be a day trip or a week trip. From a short rim hike overlooking Lake of the Clouds to a three day back country camping excursion, there are endless amounts of options for planning a getaway to the Porcupine Mountains.  Located in the far northwest of Michi...
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    • Thomasville, Georgia

      Take a walk through Thomasville's Rose garden

      5.0
      This place is very peaceful if you ever feel like getting away from all the commotion for a couple hours. Thomasville, Georgia's Official Rose City, has a very long rosarian history and is evident in the Thomasville Rose Garden. The garden is located on Lynne Marie Dr, just off of Covington Ave. ...
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    • Northfield, Ohio

      Hike to Contour Falls

      4.5
      1 mi
      This hike begins at the trail-head of Cuyahoga National Park. Once arrived, you will cross a bridge overlooking the Cuyahoga River. You will take the tow-path left, and follow it under the Route 82 bridge (you will pass a manmade waterfall on your right, but still have 0.4 miles to go). You will ...
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    • Leavenworth, Washington

      Climb Cashmere Mountain

      4.0
      17 mi / 5700 ft gain
      To get to Cashmere Mountain, drive east towards Leavenworth on Highway 2 and turn right on Icicle Creek Road. After 8.5 miles, turn left onto Eightmile Road for 3 miles, and park at the Eightmile Lake trailhead. The hike begins at Eightmile Lake Trail. After 2.8 miles, just past Little Eightmile ...
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    • Austin, Texas

      Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls via Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail

      3.0
      3.23 mi / 230 ft gain
      This hike is about 3.2 miles in total and is an out-and-back trail found within the Barton Creek Greenbelt stretch. The trail follows along the Barton Creek and is popularly known for the two major waterfalls it entails: Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls, which are very popular swimming destinations...
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    • Millard County, Utah

      Bouldering at Ibex

      1.0
      Climbing at Ibex is a unique experience and is located in, quite literally, the middle of nowhere. The easiest way to get there is to take Highway 50 in Eastern Utah. If you're heading west, you'll take a left turn around mile marker 38 or 39. If you're heading east, you'll take a right turn. At ...
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    • Hubbardsville, New York

      Paddle The Nine-Mile Swamp

      5.0
      The best place to launch into the Nine-Mile Swamp is along side of Wickwire Road (off from State Route 12) not far beyond the RR Crossing. There is room here for about half a dozen cars. This is a great paddle for the whole family.From the Wickwire Road launch, you will be paddling upstream as yo...
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    • New Carlisle, Indiana

      Hike the Glacier Flats Trail at Spicer Lake Nature Reserve

      5.0
      2 mi
      The Glacier Flats Trail is a 1.5 mile loop that guides you through the Old Field Trail and past the Buttonbrush Wetland and observation platform. You will continue along the trail past an open field and then into the woods.  Along the way you will enjoy the colors of the wildflowers and likely an...
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    • La Pine, Oregon

      Paulina Falls Hike to Paulina Lake

      0.6 mi / 300 ft gain
      First take the short 1/4 mile hike down to the lower lookout. Get there early to beat the crowd and get unobstructed views. The Paulina Falls is an 80 ft. twin waterfall. It's gorgeous. After you see the falls from the lower lookout, you can walk back up to the upper lookout for a different view....
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    • Brumley, Missouri

      Hike Hidden Springs Trail

      4.0
      2.5 mi
      This two and a half mile trail shares a trail head with White Oak Trail. It also intersects with the Trail of Four Winds but is clearly marked. Hidden Springs Trail takes you along parts of a bluff and offers some amazing views of the lake during the right time of the year. Wildlife is very abund...
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    • Muscatine, Iowa

      Hike to Devil's Punch Bowl, WIldcat Den SP

      1.3 mi / 235 ft gain
      Wild Cat Den State Park is located between Blue Grass, Iowa and Muscatine, Iowa, just south of the Quad Cities. If traveling on Highway 22, look for Wild Cat Den Road. If you are coming from Highway 61, look for Vail Road, and then turn left on to New Era road, which will lead into the park.  Par...
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    • Tuolumne County, California

      Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne

      5.0
      48.29 mi / 9469 ft gain
      This is a rugged overnight backpack into the North country of Yosemite dropping in from Tuolumne Meadows into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. The trail begins at an elevation just under 9,000' and drops to a low elevation of 4,500' almost 19 miles later at Pate Valley. Coming up out of Pate Val...
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    • Burlington, North Carolina

      Fish the Haw River in Great Bend Park

      2.0
      0.4 mi
      After parking at Great Bend Park, follow the trail about 100 yards to a bridge which provides you access to a 5-acre island that overlooks the dam's waterfall. While the Haw River is easy to wade, the island offers a number of bank fishing spots for those who would prefer to keep their feet on so...
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