Venture below earth’s surface at Mammoth Cave
Kentucky’s known for gorgeous landscapes for hiking, biking and climbing. At Mammoth Cave National Park, that extends underground. A variety of tours highlight archaeological and geological wonders, rivers, bats, artifacts and fossils.
Natural adventures in the Everglades
Take a thrilling airboat ride across the Everglades’ River of Grass about an hour from downtown Miami. Explore Everglades National Park, and see alligators, fish and birds such as egrets, spoonbills and ibis.
Beach views and family fun in Santa Monica
Enjoy outdoor activities along California’s glistening coastline. At the Santa Monica Pier, ride a solar-powered Ferris wheel, enjoy street performers, try the many food offerings and see surfers catch waves.
The Waterfront, a natural draw in Vancouver
Restaurants serving super-fresh seafood, the Grant Street Pier, tasting rooms and trendy hotels bring people to Vancouver, Washington. Walk the Waterfront Renaissance Trail for sweeping Columbia River views.
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Ride in a movie prop that’s a Colorado landmark
Heed the “All Aboard” call and ride through the San Juan Mountains aboard the vintage Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The train had a role in 1969’s “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.”
Roam shores surrounding Seattle, Washington
With so many parks, it’s no wonder Seattle is called The Emerald City. Hike to the Discovery Park lighthouse, paddle waterways through Washington Park Arboretum, or watch seaplanes make water landings from Gasworks Park.
Charming waterfront towns in Kitsap, Washington
Explore quaint communities such as Poulsbo, known as Kitsap’s “Little Norway.” Watch a parade downtown and stroll along Liberty Bay. Shop in boutiques, sample craft beer or eat a treat from Sluy's Bakery.
Walk to Naples Pier from the bustling downtown
With 48 kilometers of white-sand beaches, Naples’ coast draws people to watch brilliant Florida sunsets. A popular place to do that is the Naples Pier, jutting 305 meters into the Gulf of Mexico.
Explore pristine Olympic National Park year-round
Outdoor enthusiasts of all levels experience nature in its purest form in Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Among must-see places in Olympic National Park are Hoh Rain Forest, snow-capped peaks and Pacific Coast beaches.
Road tripping to the Great 8 in South Dakota
See famous faces carved into the side of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, one of the Great 8 places you can add to your South Dakota itinerary.
The sky’s the limit at Florida’s Sports Coast
Florida’s Sports Coast is packed with outdoor adventures at nature preserves and along the Gulf of Mexico. For high-flying thrills, see the landscape from a hot-air balloon ride or go to Skydive City in Zephyrhills.
A New York trail leads to amazing experiences
Drive near the 1,200-kilometer Empire State Trail from New York City to Albany and Buffalo, stopping to bike, hike and admire lakes and parks. Stop at Hunter Mountain for the longest, fastest, highest zipline tour in North America.
