Goodbye Big Bear, So Long Arrowhead: This City Is A Growing Hotspot For Mountain Getaways
This California gem is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, but has real outdoor adventure appeal and cozy charm for a mountain escape.
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Illinois' Former Surface Mine Is Now A Park With 22 Crystal-Clear Ponds And Scuba Diving
This stunning State Recreation Area has 22 clear ponds, miles of trails, and activities for outdoor lovers, including scuba diving with great visibility.
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One Of The UK's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Remote Outdoor Haven For Coastal Hiking
Wild ponies, wildflower trails, and Mesolithic archeological sites: What's not to love about this unsung, isolated national park in the southwest of England?
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One Of North America's Most Scenic Destinations Is A Gem For Remote Outdoor Adventures
There's a reason this wild and raw state goes by the name of "The Last Frontier." And if you're looking for pure, adrenaline-fueled adventures, this is it.
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Alabama's Former Army Base Is Now A Thriving Community With Horse Trails, Camping, And A Lake Park
This former army base with over 100 years of U.S. military history is now a camping spot with horseback riding trails, a lake, and a thriving community.
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North America's Largest Tree Is A Magnificent Gem In California's Sequoia National Park
The North American continent has some awe-inspiring trees, so to take the title of "largest" is no small feat. If you're on the West Coast, don't miss this one.
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One Of North America's Largest And Least Visited State Parks Is A Remote Outdoor Gem
It's a common assumption that state parks are the less-grand cousins of national parks. But this state park in Alaska turns that idea on its head.
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Forget Yosemite: Visit This National Park With Picturesque Waterfalls And Fewer Crowds
Not all national parks are magnets for throngs of visitors. And this criminally under-visited national park is the perfect example of that fact.
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The Cheap, Portable Camping Gadget That Outdoor Adventurers Will Want To Pack On Every Trip
Camping gear can get costly, and not all of it is necessary for an outdoor excursion, but this inexpensive, portable camping gadget is a must-have.
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California's Former Marine Corps Base Is Home To The State's Largest City Park With 65 Miles Of Trails
Visit one of the largest urban parks in the United States with trails, wildlife, and an interesting history that make it more than just a city green space.
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These Pristine Caribbean Beaches Offer Spectacular Reef Snorkeling Without A Boat
You don't need a boat to snorkel near these Caribbean beaches -- and you can still experience geothermal bubbles, a shipwreck, whale sharks, and turtles.
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Minnesota's Former Granite Quarries Are Now A Swimming And Climbing Park
Minnesota has thousands of lakes, but this unique cluster sits inside a former granite quarry, making it a unique place for an outdoorsy getaway.
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Arkansas' Abandoned Amusement Park Will Thrive Again As A Scenic Nature Park In The Ozarks
This former amusement park based on a comic-strip will soon become a scenic nature park in the Ozarks, with a trout hatchery, nature trails, and a restaurant.
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One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Has Hiking Trails With Beautiful Fall Foliage
This underrated national park receives very few annual visitors yet hides stunning wilderness with glaciers and fall foliage that rivals the Alps.
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Colorado's Former Weapons Plant Is Now A 15,000-Acre Refuge With A Free 11-Mile Wildlife Drive
This national refuge has an interesting backstory and has been revitalized to become a thriving urban wildlife sanctuary just 10 minutes from Denver.
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Colorado's Iconic National Park Hiking Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Best In America
This popular trail in the Rockies is one of AllTrails' best-rated U.S. hikes, featuring three alpine lakes, dense forest, and stunning mountain peaks.
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Massachusetts' Deepest Inland Lake Is A Crystal-Clear Fishing Paradise 2 Hours From Boston
This pristine lake near Boston has over 180 miles of shoreline with great fishing, an extraordinary origin story, and no houses or developments.
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New Jersey's Former Army Base Is Now Part Of A Vast Recreation Area With A Scenic Lighthouse
Combining both nature and history, this former army base in New Jersey features a historic lighthouse and gun batteries as well as beaches and nature trails.
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America's Best West Coast Beach For 2026 Is A California Surfing Hotspot With Upscale Dining
A global ranking named this stretch of Southern California beach the best on the Pacific Coast and one of the best in the world. Here's what to do there.
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The South's Epic Two-State Rail Trail Runs Roughly 100 Miles Through Mountains And Forests
Stretching over 100 miles through the Southern Appalachian foothills is one of America's longest paved rail trails, perfect for cycling, walking, and more.
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California's Abandoned Military Fort Is Now An Underrated State Park With Group Camping
This underrated California state park features a Civil War-era army fort with adobe buildings and reenactments, as well as beautiful nature and group camping.
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America's Most Remote Island Destination Is A Tropical Paradise You've Never Heard Of
This remote island is the only U.S. national park south of the equator. Here's why it's worth the extra effort to reach for an adventurous travelers.
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One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Fall Foliage Escape With 170 Miles Of Trails
The Midwest has some of the best fall foliage in the United States, but this isolated national park delivers autumn colors in near-perfect solitude.
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The Country Voted Best In The World For Hiking Is Full Of Stunning Lakes And National Parks
A global survey has just crowned this country as the best destination for hiking. Unsurprisingly, it's covered with stunning landscapes from coast to coast.
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Fall Transforms Utah's First National Park Into A Canyon Of Golden Leaves
Utah’s first national park is popular for a number of reasons, but visiting in autumn presents fewer crowds, cooler weather, and incredible fall colors.
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Delaware's Former Military Fort Is Now A Haunted Fall Escape With Colorful Foliage And Ghost Tours
One of the most haunted places in the world sits on an island, and its dark Civil War history makes it the ultimate autumn ghost-hunting destination.
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Ohio's Abandoned Amusement Park Is Still Thriving With A Scenic Beach And Lakefront Pier
Cleveland's beloved but abandoned lakeside amusement park closed decades ago, but it has transformed into a lovely spot for an outdoorsy day.
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