GREAT AMERICAN
ROAD TRIPS
It’s time to take the scenic route. The American road trip is as timeless as fresh apple pie and we’ve found some off-the-beaten-path adventures and all new road trip itineraries. So whether you’re looking for national parks road trips, pet-friendly road trip tips, or the best road trips in the U.S., we’ve got you covered. Put on your favorite playlist, sit back and enjoy the open road.
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Asheville: From Tubes to Tubing
In North Carolina’s Pisgah National Forest, mountain biker Raheim Robinson mentors novice Mariko as she navigates big climbs and steep drops. After checking out...
Fly Geyser Near Burning Man: Nevada’s Stunning Secret That Keeps Getting Bigger
Most of the stunning geological wonders we travel to see are the products of natural forces. Some of those forces wield their powers slowly,...
Grand Junction: Lightspeed Heavy Lift
Near Colorado National Monument, boulder Raheim Robinson teaches amateur weightlifter Jaime how to leverage her strength on the Millennium Falcon, a red sandstone overhang....
Camping
Oregon Road Trip Series: Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood
The second stop on our Oregon Road Trip series is to the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood region. Located just over an hour...
Camping
All American Road Trip: Explore Wyomings Majestic National Parks in 3 Days
The Rocky Mountain range that extends from Canada to central New Mexico creates many of the American West’s iconic landscapes. The Grand Tetons are...
Colorado
All American Road Trip: 3 Days Exploring the Canyons of Southern Utah & Colorado
Take advantage of some of the most remarkable natural wonders in the Southwest with a three-day itinerary through southeastern Utah and Colorado. Complete with...
SCENIC DRIVES
Asheville
Unforgettable Outdoor Adventures In Asheville
Though known as a vibrant, bustling center for arts, culture, fantastic food, and craft brews, Asheville is also the perfect spot for visitors to...
Hiking & Biking
Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park: Experience a Lifetime of Extraordinary Sights in Just Half a Day
Though Acadia National Park, located on Maine’s Mount Desert Island and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, is the kind of knock-your-socks-off place you’ll be...
High Adventure
Mount Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire: A Spectacular (and Hair-Raising) Drive in the US
Head up the highest mountain in the northeastern U.S. to experience an adrenaline-pumping drive, captivating history and stunning panoramic views – all without the...
Camping
Discover the Magnificence of Shenandoah National Park Along Skyline Drive
There’s a long list of things to love about Virginia (is it any wonder that Virginia Tourism has used the “Virginia is for Lovers”...
WINTER TRIP PLANNING
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Ice Fishing Adventures on Legendary Lake of the Woods
Article content courtesy Explore Minnesota. Learn more about fun things to do in every season in Northwest Minnesota at ExploreMinnesota.com/Northwest. Springtime Ice Fishing in the...
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Dog Sledding Tours for Beginners in the US
Below are fabulous tours that cater to various levels of mushing experience—an ideal trip awaits you whether you’re a total novice or a more...
Camping
Death Valley National Park Winter Hikes and Camping
Some spots that you’d want to avoid at all costs during summer become amazing places to visit during the winter. One such place is...
Hiking & Biking
El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico – Waterfalls, Wildlife and Mountain Hikes
When you hear the term “rainforest” it likely conjures up an image of a dense, thickly canopied, jungle somewhere in the Amazon region of...
FAR-FLUNG ADVENTURES
Outdoor & Adventure
Storybook Landscapes in Scotland’s Isle of Skye
Dreaming of your next far-flung adventure? With landscapes straight out of a fairytale, Isle of Skye is a magical spot to add to your...
Camping
Home of the Bubble Tents: Basecamp Terlingua
Camping at Basecamp Terlingua is like stepping into another world. Located deep in West Texas, the camp is a popular spot for travelers visiting...
Beach
Island Hopping Adventures in Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
While all 63 parks in the U.S. National Park system feature extraordinary natural landscapes and provide a restorative break from the demands and stresses...
Outdoor & Adventure
This Crater is “Africa’s Garden of Eden”
Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater Imagine a natural version of Noah’s Ark—an enormous container resulting from a cataclysmic event that holds and protects a huge number of...
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VENTURING OUT: PARK 2 PARK
Follow boulderer, mountain biker, and all-around outdoor enthusiast Raheim Robinson as he creates adventures for nature-loving novices, building their technical skills and helping them to rediscover their authentic selves.
Venturing Out
Venturing Out: Grand Junction
Grand Junction: Lightspeed Heavy Lift Near Colorado National Monument, boulder Raheim Robinson teaches amateur weightlifter Jaime how to leverage her strength on the Millennium Falcon,...
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Venturing Out: Asheville
Asheville: Treetop Adventure In North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, boulderer Raheim Robinson helps former disc golf champ Brett rediscover his love of bouldering following a...
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Venturing Out: Tucson, AZ
Tucson: Ropes and Fears In Tucson, Arizona, outdoor enthusiast Raheim Robinson challenges amateur climber Shelly to abandon her ropes and fears and attempt her most...
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Venturing Out: El Paso, TX
El Paso: Conquering Mountains In El Paso, Texas, outdoor enthusiast Raheim Robinson coaches new mom and aspiring mountain biker Isabel as she rides rocky desert...
TRIP PLANNING SPRING & SUMMER
Get ahead of your vacation plans for 2022
Destinations
Creating Unforgettable Spring or Summer Vacation in Washington DC
Warm weather brings a myriad of ways to enjoy the outdoors in the nation’s capital, many of them free. See the cherry blossoms around...
Natural Wonders
Only Accessible in Summertime: Crater Lake National Park’s Scenic Rim Drive
Every summer, from late June through mid-September, the snow that blankets Crater Lake National Park (about 533 inches per year), disappears to reveal details...
Beach
Best Hidden Gems in St. Pete/Clearwater, Florida
There are the classic must-see places – Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach, John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk, Central Ave. – and then there...
Hiking & Biking
5 Parks Near Naples: Everglades, Big Cypress, Ten Thousand Islands and More
Wherever you are on Florida’s Paradise Coast, you’re never far from natural beauty that will transport you away from the hustle and bustle of...
