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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Compton, Arkansas
Centerpoint to Goat Trail
5.05.82 mi / 1001 ft gainCenterpoint to Goat Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Ponca, Arkansas.Read more -
Copperhill, Tennessee
Explore Ocoee Whitewater Center
This location showcases the Ocoee river and the area used in the 1996 Olympics. This area is beautiful and has some amazing views. The drive to the whitewater center is called the Ocoee Scenic Byway and is the first national forest byway. The drive is gorgeous and features some amazing mountain v...Read more -
1700 McKinley Avenue, Texas
Hike the Ranger Peak and Directissimo Trails
5.02.6 mi / 1230 ft gainTake the Aerial Tramway up to the top. The ride up is short but scenic. Once on the platform, hike the Ranger Peak Trail which affords you good views of the El Paso area and the Franklin Mountains. Return to the parking lot below via the Directissimo trail, which is a rather steep and difficult t...Read more -
Ventura, California
Kiteboard Surfer's Point
Surfer's Point aka Ventura Point is a well-known kite boarding/surfing (and surfing) spot due to its (when conditions are right) great wave quality, favorable wind direction (sideshore with occasional side-off), friendly locals, rider capacity, and a nearby point break with. When conditions are e...Read more -
Laguna Beach, California
Skimboard Table Rock Beach
Laguna Beach is both the birthplace *and* and the capital of skimboarding, and for good reason: it boasts an impressive array of beaches where (if you know where to look) you can find one where the conditions are right for one of the most difficult but rewarding of water sports. Table Rock is one...Read more -
Coconino County, Arizona
Fish Woods Canyon Lake
You can rent a charming metal fishing boat at the Woods Canyon Lake Marina, or bring your own (if you’re bringing your own boat, make sure you bring a PFD too, as it’s Arizona law). Note that gas motors are NOT permitted on boats (only trolling motors). This makes it an incredibly quiet experie...Read more -
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Photograph the City of Pittsburgh
4.0Photograph the Pittsburgh skyline from Mt. Washington! It's a spot now famous for wedding photo backdrops, family portraits, etc. so you may have to wait a little while to get one of the overlooks to yourself. It's generally easy to park along the street (metered) and then you only have to walk...Read more -
Franktown, Colorado
Hike the Rim Rock / Creek Bottom Trail Loop
5.04.54 miThe West Side of Castlewood Canyon is the more "rugged" side of the park, it has a dirt road, gravel parking lots, and only vault toilets. Luckily, this also means this is a less popular side of the park, making for less crowded trails and easier parking! Park at the first trailhead, for the Hom...Read more -
Mount Desert, Maine
Explore Thuya Garden
Thuya Garden is a separate portion of a larger preserve. You can reach this garden by either parking on route 3 heading north a quarter mile past the main entrance or you can park in the actual Thuya Garden lot. If you park on Route 3, you can enjoy a nice walk through the Maine forest on your ...Read more -
Inyo County, California
Explore Skidoo Road
Skidoo Road is the first dirt road on the left you encounter when driving Emigrant Canyon Road. The road is suitable for any car until you reach an old mine on the right atop a hill. Directly to the left is a prospector's wood cabin. Both are in very good condition and worthy of a stop to chec...Read more -
Logan, Ohio
Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave via Buckeye Trail
4.89.42 mi / 1060 ft gainOld Man's Cave and Ash Cave via Buckeye Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes to two scenic caves in Hocking Hills State Park located near South Bloomingville, Ohio. This trail is dog friendly on-leash.Read more -
Witts Springs, Arkansas
Falling Water Scenic Drive
5.015.52 mi / 1542 ft gainFalling Water Scenic Drive is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pelsor, Arkansas.Read more -
Marysville, Pennsylvania
Hike Trout Run
1.01 miHike along the creek for about a half mile, we stop where the trail meets the stream and let the kids play in the water for a bit and then head back. There are 2 large pull-off parking areas alongside of the road. The spot is exactly 3.7 miles from Adventure Park in Mechanicsburg. If you are unfa...Read more -
Batesville, Arkansas
Climb at Jamestown Crag
5.0Jamestown Crag is just a few minutes south of Batesville and is one of the largest, most exposed areas of Atoka sandstone in Northeast Arkansas. There are 70+ well bolted sport routes ranging in difficulty from 5.5 to 5.13. The crag offers many top rope and lead routes, the tallest of which being...Read more -
Proctor, Arkansas
Bike or Walk Across the Big River Crossing
5.01 mi / 0 ft gainThis is one of the best ways to experience the Mighty Mississippi and view the Memphis skyline.It takes about 10 minutes to bike across and maybe 20 minutes to walk across. On the Arkansas side there are picnic tables.You can make this a quick trip across the river or you can ride the whole trail...Read more -
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Photograph the Agate Bridge
3.0For centuries the Agate Bridge, a 110 ft stone log, has laid across an arrow withstanding corrosion from the elements. The stone log is harder than the surrounding sandstone that it's perched upon. The sandstone is slowly eroding away around this natural bridge. making it vulnerable to collapse...Read more