Outdoor Adventures

Aerial View of green, grassy Fort Adams, surrounded by blue water

Rhode Island's Former Military Fort Is A Coastal State Park With Underground Tunnels & Pier Fishing

By Sonja Anderson 6 hours ago

This massive coastal fortress is now one of Rhode Island’s most underrated and rewarding state parks, with history tours and outdoor adventure.

Yellow flowers frame the dramatic peaks of Channel Islands National Park, high above the deep blue Pacific Ocean off the coast of California

5 Of North America's Least Visited National Parks For A Remote Outdoor Getaway

By Amy McMahon 8 hours ago

Some of North America's most rewarding outdoor escapes are in overlooked national parks, with remote landscapes, wildlife encounters, and fewer tourists.

aerial view of Flint, Michigan with buildings, river, and bridges

Michigan's New 230-Acre State Park Will Have A Riverside Amphitheater, Boat Launch, & Fishing

By Jen Ottolino 11 hours ago

Michigan just opened its 104th state park right in the heart of a city, connecting five existing parks along a river for ample outdoor recreation.

Aerial view of train tracks, buildings, and trees in front of mountains in San Bernardino, California

Goodbye Big Bear, So Long Arrowhead: This City Is A Growing Hotspot For Mountain Getaways

By Grae Gleason 21 hours ago

This California gem is often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, but has real outdoor adventure appeal and cozy charm for a mountain escape.

Three kayakers paddle along a small lake in Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Illinois on a sunny summer day

Illinois' Former Surface Mine Is Now A Park With 22 Crystal-Clear Ponds And Scuba Diving

By Amy McMahon 1 day ago

This stunning State Recreation Area has 22 clear ponds, miles of trails, and activities for outdoor lovers, including scuba diving with great visibility.

An aerial view of a cliff plunging into the sea at sunset in Exmoor National Park, in an area known as Valley of Rocks

One Of The UK's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Remote Outdoor Haven For Coastal Hiking

By Amanda Morgan 2 days ago

Wild ponies, wildflower trails, and Mesolithic archeological sites: What's not to love about this unsung, isolated national park in the southwest of England?

colorful flowers bordering Tern Lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula with snow-streaked mountains in the background

One Of North America's Most Scenic Destinations Is A Gem For Remote Outdoor Adventures

By Jen Ottolino 2 days ago

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.

A lush view of the lake at Fort McClellan surrounded by forests

Alabama's Former Army Base Is Now A Thriving Community With Horse Trails, Camping, And A Lake Park

By Amanda Morgan 2 days ago

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.

Giant sequoia trees within California's Sequoia National Park

North America's Largest Tree Is A Magnificent Gem In California's Sequoia National Park

By Grae Gleason 2 days ago

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.

tent near a lake with rugged snow-covered peaks in the background in Wood-Tickchik State Park

One Of North America's Largest And Least Visited State Parks Is A Remote Outdoor Gem

By Jen Ottolino 3 days ago

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.

Trail along alpine meadows, backed by dramatic mountain landscape

Forget Yosemite: Visit This National Park With Picturesque Waterfalls And Fewer Crowds

By Felix Gott 3 days ago

Not all national parks are magnets for throngs of visitors. And this criminally under-visited national park is the perfect example of that fact.

A family camping near a firepit and canoe

The Cheap, Portable Camping Gadget That Outdoor Adventurers Will Want To Pack On Every Trip

By Amanda Morgan 3 days ago

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.

shrubs on a rocky mountaintop with views of surrounding neighborhoods in Mission Trails Regional Park

California's Former Marine Corps Base Is Home To The State's Largest City Park With 65 Miles Of Trails

By Jen Ottolino 3 days ago

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.

Two people in swimsuits, fins, and snorkeling masks explore a Caribbean reef full of colorful fish

These Pristine Caribbean Beaches Offer Spectacular Reef Snorkeling Without A Boat

By Amy McMahon 4 days ago

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.

Pond surrounded by colorful bluffs and lush forest in Minnesota's Quarry Park & Nature Preserve, Minnesota

Minnesota's Former Granite Quarries Are Now A Swimming And Climbing Park

By Jen Ottolino 5 days ago

Minnesota has thousands of lakes, but this unique cluster sits inside a former granite quarry, making it a unique place for an outdoorsy getaway.

An aerial shot of the abandoned Dogpatch USA theme park in Marble Falls, Arkansas

Arkansas' Abandoned Amusement Park Will Thrive Again As A Scenic Nature Park In The Ozarks

By Carolyn Hall 5 days ago

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.

High alpine lake in North Cascades National Park framed by red, yellow, and green trees in the autumn

One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Has Hiking Trails With Beautiful Fall Foliage

By Amy McMahon 6 days ago

This underrated national park receives very few annual visitors yet hides stunning wilderness with glaciers and fall foliage that rivals the Alps.

Bison rest in the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, Colorado with the Denver skyline in the background

Colorado's Former Weapons Plant Is Now A 15,000-Acre Refuge With A Free 11-Mile Wildlife Drive

By Felix Gott 7 days ago

This national refuge has an interesting backstory and has been revitalized to become a thriving urban wildlife sanctuary just 10 minutes from Denver.

two female hikers walking the Emerald Lake Trail past Dream Lake in Rocky Mountains National Park

Colorado's Iconic National Park Hiking Trail Has Been Ranked One Of The Best In America

By Carolyn Hall 7 days ago

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.

mist rising from a reservoir with hills in the background

Massachusetts' Deepest Inland Lake Is A Crystal-Clear Fishing Paradise 2 Hours From Boston

By Jeanne O'Brien Coffey 8 days ago

This pristine lake near Boston has over 180 miles of shoreline with great fishing, an extraordinary origin story, and no houses or developments.

The yellow historic buildings and white and red lighthouse of Fort Hancock, in Sandy Hook, New Jersey

New Jersey's Former Army Base Is Now Part Of A Vast Recreation Area With A Scenic Lighthouse

By Macie Strum 8 days ago

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.

Aerial view of Huntington Beach and pier

America's Best West Coast Beach For 2026 Is A California Surfing Hotspot With Upscale Dining

By Felix Gott 8 days ago

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.

two cyclists crossing a bridge on the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia

The South's Epic Two-State Rail Trail Runs Roughly 100 Miles Through Mountains And Forests

By Carolyn Hall 9 days ago

Stretching over 100 miles through the Southern Appalachian foothills is one of America's longest paved rail trails, perfect for cycling, walking, and more.

Old oak trees and a historic building with hilly background at Fort Tejon State Park

California's Abandoned Military Fort Is Now An Underrated State Park With Group Camping

By Felix Gott 9 days ago

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.

person in hammock on beach on Ofu Island

America's Most Remote Island Destination Is A Tropical Paradise You've Never Heard Of

By Amanda Morgan 10 days ago

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.

Evergreens and colorful fall foliage frame the distant Lake Superior from a peak in Isle Royale National Park

One Of America's Least-Visited National Parks Is A Fall Foliage Escape With 170 Miles Of Trails

By Amy McMahon 10 days ago

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.

Hiker climbs stairs next to a waterfall surrounded by greenery

The Country Voted Best In The World For Hiking Is Full Of Stunning Lakes And National Parks

By Felix Gott 10 days ago

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.