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Pacific Northwest · WAOlympic Peninsula Loop
Rain forest, glaciers, ocean beaches, and mountain views in one epic 3-day loop from Seattle.
Mountain West · WYYellowstone + Grand Teton
Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring and the Teton Range in five days.
Southwest · UTUtah Five Parks Loop
Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands: the ultimate American road trip.
Southwest · AZGrand Canyon South Rim
Bright Angel Trail, Mather Point, and Desert View, the most iconic hike in America.
Pacific Northwest · WA💎 Hidden gemChain Lakes Loop Trail
Alpine wildflower meadows, turquoise lakes, and jaw-dropping volcano views near Mount Baker.
Canada · ABBanff National Park
Moraine Lake, the Icefields Parkway, and the Columbia Icefield, one of the world’s great road trips.
East Coast · ME★ FeaturedAcadia National Park
Granite cliffs, sunrise on Cadillac Mountain, and Jordan Pond popovers on the Maine coast.
East Coast · TN/NCGreat Smoky Mountains
Old-growth forests, waterfalls, and black bears, the most visited national park. No entry fee.
Mountain West · CORocky Mountain NP
Trail Ridge Road crosses 12,000-ft alpine tundra: Bear Lake, elk rut, and alpine hikes above the clouds.
East Coast · VA/NCBlue Ridge Parkway
America’s longest linear national park: 469 miles of Appalachian highway, no trucks, no billboards.
Midwest · MN💎 Hidden gemBoundary Waters Canoe Area
1 million acres of Minnesota wilderness: 1,200 lakes by portage, no motors, no roads, no cell.
East Coast · VAShenandoah National Park
Skyline Drive overlooks and Old Rag’s legendary rock scramble, the Blue Ridge 75 mi from DC.
Southwest · UTBryce Canyon: 2-Day
Navajo Loop, Queens Garden, and Fairyland, the most surreal hoodoo landscape on earth.
East Coast · NYAdirondack High Peaks
3-day MacIntyre Range backpacking, bag Wright, Algonquin, and Iroquois (3 of the 46ers) from Lake Placid.
Pacific NW · WashingtonWhat to Do on Orcas Island: A 3-Day Itinerary
Three days on Orcas Island, built around the two things you have to book before you go: the ferry reservation for both directions, and the new-moon nights when the bioluminescence tour runs. Mount Constitution, Cascade Falls, whale watching and where to sleep.
Midwest · MaineBackpacking Maine: 100-Mile Wilderness 7-Day AT Itinerary
Backpacking Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness, the most remote stretch of the Appalachian Trail. 100 miles of Maine boreal forest, granite summits, and bog crossings with no resupply and almost no roads. The hardest and most rewarding week you can spend on the AT.
West Coast · WisconsinApostle Islands Things to Do
Complete Apostle Islands kayak rental guide and sea caves kayaking tour itinerary. Bayfield rental operators, half-day express tour options, full Apostle Island kayak tour pricing, and a 3-day route from Meyers Beach to Stockton Island.
West Coast · ArizonaArizona Canyoneering
A 10-day Arizona road trip itinerary focused on canyoneering, slot canyons, and the Grand Canyon. Covers Antelope Canyon, Paria Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs, and the Grand Canyon South Rim with logistical details.
Midwest · ArkansasArkansas Outdoor Circuit: 10-Day Road Trip Itinerary
This 10-day Arkansas outdoor circuit covers the Ozark and Ouachita mountains, a historic spa town, Class IV whitewater, and a major lake, hitting every region and activity type.
West Coast · MarylandAssateague Island Backpacking: 3-Day Wild Pony Itinerary
This 3-day itinerary guides you through backpacking to primitive oceanside campsites on Assateague Island, home to wild ponies and unique coastal wilderness.
Midwest · LouisianaAtchafalaya Basin Kayaking: 3-Day Guide
This 3-day Atchafalaya Basin kayaking itinerary provides concrete logistics for paddling the largest river swamp in the United States, departing from Henderson, Louisiana.
Midwest · South DakotaBadlands & Black Hills: 3-Day Road Trip Itinerary
This 3-day Badlands and Black Hills itinerary covers Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse Memorial, providing concrete logistics for a South Dakota long weekend.
Pacific NW · MontanaBeartooth Highway Road Trip: 5-Day Itinerary
Plan your 5-day adventure along the Beartooth Highway, connecting Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance with Red Lodge, Montana. This detailed itinerary covers scenic drives, hiking, and essential logistics for a memorable trip.
Southwest · TexasBig Bend Backpacking: 3-Day Desert Hiking Guide
This 3-day itinerary for Big Bend National Park provides concrete logistics for a desert hiking weekend, covering iconic trails, essential permits, and overnight stays in this remote Texas wilderness.
West Coast · MississippiBlack Creek Wilderness Canoeing & Backpacking: 6-Day Guide
This 6-day itinerary for Black Creek Wilderness details a float and backpacking trip along Mississippi's only designated wilderness river. It covers logistics, permits, and daily activities for a comprehensive outdoor adventure.
Midwest · South DakotaBlack Hills Backpacking: 6-Day Centennial Trail South Dakota
This 6-day itinerary covers the most spectacular 60-mile central section of the Centennial Trail through Custer State Park and the Black Hills National Forest, ending on a summit sacred to the Lakota.
Pacific NW · MontanaBob Marshall Wilderness Backpacking: 6-Day Itinerary
A detailed 6-day backpacking itinerary for the Bob Marshall Wilderness, focusing on the Chinese Wall via Benchmark Trailhead. Includes logistics, permits, and essential gear for a remote Montana adventure.
Pacific NW · MinnesotaBoundary Waters Canoe Area: 3-Day Intro Canoe Trip Guide
This 3-day introductory canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness covers a loop from Entry Point 30, navigating Lake One, Lake Two, and Lake Three with manageable portages and excellent fishing opportunities.
West Coast · ArkansasBuffalo National River: 3-Day Float & Hike Itinerary
A detailed 3-day itinerary for floating and hiking the Buffalo National River, America's first national river. Features concrete logistics, permit information, and activity breakdowns for trip planners.
West Coast · CaliforniaChannel Islands National Park Kayaking
Plan a 3-day sea kayaking and camping trip to Santa Cruz Island, home to the world's largest sea cave, Painted Cave. This itinerary provides concrete logistics for an escape just 90 minutes from Los Angeles.
West Coast · CaliforniaEastern Sierra Nevada: 10-Day Backpacking & Scenic Loop
This 10-day Eastern Sierra Nevada itinerary focuses on backpacking in the John Muir Wilderness, exploring Devils Postpile, Mono Lake, and the June Lake Loop, using Mammoth Lakes as a strategic base.
West Coast · FloridaEverglades National Park: 3-Day Kayaking Itinerary
This 3-day Everglades kayaking itinerary focuses on the Wilderness Waterway's southern section, navigating mangrove tunnels and camping on chickee platforms. Expect to encounter diverse wildlife and unique paddling challenges.
Midwest · FloridaFlorida Trail Big Cypress: 5-Day Backpacking Guide
This 5-day itinerary for the Florida Trail's Big Cypress section provides concrete logistics for backpacking 30+ miles through cypress swamps and wet prairies, encountering unique wildlife in America's wildest wetland.
Pacific NW · IdahoFrank Church Wilderness
This 10-day Frank Church Wilderness expedition combines Main Salmon whitewater rafting, Bighorn Crags backpacking, and a fly-in camp accessible only by bush plane.
Midwest · GeorgiaGeorgia Outdoor Circuit: 10-Day Adventure Guide
This 10-day Georgia outdoor circuit connects the best of the state's diverse landscapes, from Appalachian trails and whitewater rivers to ancient swamps and wild barrier islands.
East Coast · GeorgiaThe Start of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia: 7-Day Hike
This 7-day itinerary covers the first 78 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia, from Springer Mountain to Bly Gap. It provides concrete logistics for a challenging thru-hike section.
Pacific NW · MontanaBest Day Hikes in Glacier National Park: 3-Day Weekend
Maximize a three-day weekend in Glacier National Park with this hiking itinerary covering Grinnell Glacier, Highline Trail, and Hidden Lake Overlook. Practical logistics for iconic trails.
West Coast · ArizonaGrand Canyon Rim to Rim: 3-Day Hiking Itinerary
Hike all the way through the Grand Canyon in three days, South Rim to North Rim via the Bright Angel and North Kaibab corridors. Twenty-one miles, a mile of vertical descent and re-climb, and one of the great physical accomplishments in American hiking.
Mountain West · WyomingGrand Teton National Park: 3-Day Hiking Weekend
Cascade Canyon, the most dramatic slot in the Teton Range. Jenny Lake reflected peaks at sunrise. Taggart and Bradley Lakes through burnt forest and wildflower meadows. The best Grand Teton weekend for hikers who want to earn the views.
Southwest · TexasGuadalupe Mountains National Park Backpacking: 5-Day Guide
A detailed 5-day backpacking itinerary for Guadalupe Mountains National Park, covering logistics, permits, and trail specifics to conquer the highest point in Texas.
West Coast · MississippiGulf Islands National Seashore
A detailed 3-day itinerary for camping and exploring Gulf Islands National Seashore, focusing on boat-accessible barrier islands, historic forts, and pristine beaches in Mississippi.
Pacific NW · ArizonaHavasupai Falls: 5-Day Arizona Canyon Camping Trip
Turquoise waterfalls deep inside a Grand Canyon side canyon, accessible only on foot, by horse, or by helicopter. Havasupai is the most visually spectacular camping destination in Arizona, and one of the hardest permits to get in the country.
Midwest · WisconsinIce Age Trail: 6-Day Kettle Moraine Backpacking Itinerary
Hike the Kettle Moraine section of Wisconsin's Ice Age National Scenic Trail over six days. This itinerary covers 60 miles of glacially sculpted landscape, offering concrete logistics for a challenging backpacking trip.
Pacific NW · AlaskaKenai Fjords National Park
This 2-day itinerary for Kenai Fjords National Park focuses on sea kayaking among tidewater glaciers and exploring Exit Glacier from Seward, Alaska.
Midwest · LouisianaKisatchie National Forest Backpacking
This 3-day backpacking itinerary for Kisatchie National Forest covers the 25-mile Wild Azalea Trail, offering detailed logistics for a remote Louisiana wilderness experience.
West Coast · CaliforniaHiking the Lost Coast Trail: 5-Day Backpacking Itinerary
Plan your Lost Coast Trail backpacking trip with this detailed 5-day itinerary. Navigate logistics, permits, and what to pack for California's remote coastline.
East Coast · LouisianaLouisiana 10-Day Outdoor & Wetlands Circuit
Louisiana's outdoor scene is defined by water, swamps, bayous, coastal marshes, and one of the most important bird migration corridors in North America. This 10-day circuit moves through every zone of the state's wild country.
Midwest · North DakotaMaah Daah Hey Trail: 6-Day Backpacking Itinerary
This 6-day itinerary for the Maah Daah Hey Trail covers a 60-mile central section of the North Dakota Badlands, offering a challenging and secluded backpacking experience.
West Coast · MaineMaine Outdoor Circuit
This 10-day Maine outdoor circuit connects three iconic adventures: summiting Katahdin, paddling the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and exploring Acadia National Park.
Midwest · MichiganMichigan Peninsula Circuit
Michigan has two peninsulas, 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, and more lighthouses than any state in the country. This 10-day circuit connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas through Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls old-growth forest, Pictured Rocks sea caves, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and a Traverse City finale.
Pacific NW · MinnesotaMinnesota Boundary Waters
A 10-day itinerary combining an 8-day Boundary Waters canoe trip (Sawbill to Polly, 75+ miles, 18 portages) with two days on the Superior Hiking Trail. This guide provides concrete logistics for trip planners.
Midwest · MississippiMississippi Outdoor Adventure: 10-Day Road Trip Guide
This 10-day Mississippi road trip covers diverse outdoor activities, from wilderness river paddling and barrier island camping to Natchez Trace backpacking and via ferrata climbing. Includes detailed logistics, permits, and planning essentials.
Southwest · New MexicoNew Mexico Wilderness Circuit: 10-Day Outdoor Adventure
New Mexico contains the first designated wilderness in the United States, the state's highest peak, a living river of sandhill cranes, bat-filled caverns, and the largest white gypsum desert on earth. This 10-day circuit hits all of them.
West Coast · NebraskaNiobrara River Float: 3-Day Nebraska Canoe Weekend
The Niobrara National Scenic River runs through a canyon where five distinct ecosystems overlap, eastern forest, western prairie, Rocky Mountain plants, and Great Plains flora, all meeting at the water's edge. Three days of canoe floating from Valentine, Nebraska, to Smith Falls delivers one of the most scenically surprising river trips in the Great Plains.
West Coast · North DakotaLittle Missouri River Float
Float 96 miles of the Little Missouri River through the heart of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, camping on gravel bars beside bison herds and waking to painted Badlands canyon walls. This 10-day canoe expedition through North Dakota is one of the most unique river trips in the Great Plains.
Pacific NW · OregonOregon Coast Trail
The Oregon Coast Trail runs 382 miles from the Columbia River to the California border, all of it free, most of it jaw-dropping. This 5-day section from Cannon Beach to Pacific City covers 70 miles of sea stacks, headland scrambles, and state park beach camps with no permit required.
Midwest · ArkansasOuachita Trail Arkansas: 7-Day Backpacking Trip
The Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs 223 miles through the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas and Oklahoma, zero permit requirement, water every five miles, and ridge-walking solitude that rivals anything in the Appalachians. This 7-day section covers the best 70 miles.
Mountain West · PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Complete Outdoor: 10-Day Adventure Route
Pennsylvania hides a massive outdoor resume: Grand Canyon gorge hiking, Class IV whitewater on the Youghiogheny, the best raptor migration in North America, and 70 miles of ridgeline trail through the Laurel Highlands. Here's how to connect it all in 10 days.
West Coast · PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Grand Canyon Loop: 5-Day Backpacking Guide
Explore Pine Creek Gorge, Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon, on a 5-day backpacking and hiking trip. This itinerary covers the West Rim Trail, gorge floor, and offers kayaking options.
Midwest · NebraskaPine Ridge Backpacking: 6-Day Nebraska Wilderness Itinerary
Explore the remote Pine Ridge of northwestern Nebraska on a 6-day backpacking trip through ponderosa pine forests, dramatic clay buttes, and the Soldier Creek Wilderness. This itinerary provides concrete logistics for planning your adventure.
Midwest · MichiganPorcupine Mountains Backpacking: 3-Day Michigan Wilderness
The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is the largest remaining old-growth hardwood-hemlock forest in the upper Midwest, 60,000 acres of ancient trees above Lake Superior with zero cell service. This 3-day loop hits the Lake of the Clouds rim, the Presque Isle waterfalls, and a remote backcountry cabin system unlike anything else in the Midwest.
Midwest · New HampshirePresidential Range Traverse: 3-Day Hike in New Hampshire
The Presidential Traverse is one of the great alpine hikes in North America, 20 miles of above-treeline ridge from Madison to Eisenhower with Mount Washington (6,288ft, worst weather in North America) as the centerpiece. Three days in the White Mountains.
Pacific NW · AlaskaResurrection Pass Trail: 5-Day Backpacking Itinerary
The Resurrection Pass Trail offers a 38-mile backpacking experience through the Kenai Peninsula, featuring spruce forests, salmon streams, alpine tundra, and six bookable backcountry cabins.
Pacific NW · PennsylvaniaRicketts Glen State Park: 3-Day Waterfall Weekend
Twenty-one named waterfalls, including 94-foot Ganoga Falls, packed into a single 7.2-mile loop. Ricketts Glen is the most dramatic day hike in Pennsylvania, and the lake camping is genuinely good.
West Coast · NebraskaNebraska Sandhills to Pine Ridge: 10-Day Wilderness Circuit
The Nebraska Sandhills are the largest sand dune system in the Western Hemisphere, 20,000 square miles of grass-stabilized dunes holding one of the world's most significant freshwater aquifers. This 10-day circuit crosses the Sandhills by canoe, hikes the Pine Ridge wilderness, and follows the Oregon Trail to Chimney Rock.
Pacific NW · IdahoSawtooth Wilderness: 3-Day Alice-Toxaway Loop Backpacking
Five alpine lakes, jagged granite peaks above 10,000 feet, and a 20-mile loop with no permit required. The Sawtooth Wilderness outside Stanley, Idaho is one of the most accessible and spectacular backpacking destinations in the American West.
Pacific NW · IdahoSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness: 7-Day Backpacking
The Selway-Bitterroot is one of the largest wildernesses in the lower 48 and one of the least visited. Seven days along the Selway River corridor takes you through old-growth cedar forest, past remote alpine lakes, and into country where many trails exist only on paper.
West Coast · MichiganSleeping Bear Dunes: 5-Day Backpacking & Paddling Itinerary
This 5-day itinerary for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore combines challenging dune hikes, wilderness camping on Manitou Island, and kayaking along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Pacific NW · OregonSmith Rock State Park: 2-Day Hiking & Climbing Weekend
Towering volcanic spires, the Crooked River canyon, and world-class sport climbing routes, Smith Rock is one of the most dramatic landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. This 2-day weekend covers the essential Misery Ridge Loop and gets you to the base of Monkey Face.
Midwest · South DakotaSouth Dakota Wilderness Circuit: 10-Day Outdoor Adventure
Ten days covering South Dakota's complete outdoor circuit: Badlands wilderness backpacking, Black Elk Peak, the world's third longest cave, Wind Cave bison herds, and Lewis and Clark kayaking on the Missouri River. South Dakota rewards those who stay long enough to see it all.
Midwest · MinnesotaSuperior Hiking Trail: 7-Day North Shore Thru-Hike
The Superior Hiking Trail runs 310 miles along Minnesota's North Shore above Lake Superior, one of the great long trails in the Midwest. This 7-day itinerary covers the Tettegouche to Grand Marais section: 75 miles of ridge walking with Lake Superior glinting below at every overlook.
Pacific NW · GeorgiaTallulah Gorge & Blue Ridge Weekend
One of the deepest gorges east of the Rockies, the birthplace of the Appalachian Trail, and the highest cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi, all within an hour of each other in northern Georgia. This 3-day weekend hits every major highlight.
Midwest · North DakotaTheodore Roosevelt National Park
Painted canyons, wild horses, and bison roaming free, Theodore Roosevelt National Park is the Badlands most people never find. Three days of backpacking through the South Unit's Petrified Forest Loop delivers solitude and scenery that rivals anything in the West.
Pacific NW · OregonThree Sisters Wilderness
Three volcanic peaks, the Green Lakes Basin wildflower meadows, the PCT through obsidian lava fields, and a non-technical summit of South Sister at 10,358 feet. This 10-day loop in central Oregon's Three Sisters Wilderness is the quintessential Oregon backpacking trip.
West Coast · New MexicoValles Caldera and Jemez Mountains
The Valles Caldera is a 13-mile-wide ancient volcano crater filled with elk herds and mountain meadows, one of New Mexico's most dramatic and least-visited landscapes. This 5-day trip pairs the caldera with Jemez hot springs, canyon waterfalls, and Santa Fe as a base.
West Coast · New MexicoWhite Sands Backcountry: 3-Day New Mexico Desert Weekend
White Sands National Park is the largest gypsum dune field on earth, 275 square miles of blinding white sand rising from the Chihuahuan Desert. This 3-day trip combines backcountry camping in the dunes with the rugged Organ Mountains for a desert experience unlike anywhere else in America.
Mountain West · WyomingWind River Range: 6-Day Cirque of the Towers Backpacking
The Cirque of the Towers is a ring of 12 granite spires surrounding Lonesome Lake, one of the most photographed alpine scenes in North America. The Wind River Range has 40 glaciers, no permit requirement, and three million acres of roadless wilderness.
West Coast · WisconsinWisconsin Northwoods: 10-Day Lakes, Paddles & Backpacking
Ten days through the best outdoor country in the upper Midwest: Apostle Islands sea kayaking, Northern Highland canoe routes through hundreds of connected lakes, Porcupine Mountains wilderness backpacking, and a final circuit through Marinette County's waterfall corridor.
Virginia · Blue Ridge MountainsAppalachian Trail in Shenandoah: 3-Day Itinerary + Best Day Hikes
101 miles of Appalachian Trail through Shenandoah National Park: a 3-day itinerary covering Stony Man, the Old Rag rock scramble, and Bearfence Mountain, with lodge-to-hut accommodations and full Skyline Drive access.
West Texas · Chihuahuan DesertHiking in Big Bend National Park: 4-Day Texas Itinerary
Four days hiking in Big Bend National Park: the Window Trail and Lost Mine in the Chisos, the Emory Peak summit, Santa Elena Canyon, and a Rio Grande raft trip.
Central California Coast · Highway 1Hiking Trails in Big Sur California: A 3-Day Coast Itinerary
Three days on the best hiking in Big Sur: McWay Falls and the Ewoldsen Trail at Julia Pfeiffer Burns, the Pfeiffer Falls and Buzzards Roost loops, and the headlands at Andrew Molera, all strung along Highway 1.
Western Colorado · Gunnison RiverBlack Canyon of the Gunnison: A 2-Day Itinerary
Two days at one of the steepest, deepest, narrowest canyons in North America: the South Rim Drive overlooks, Painted Wall, the best rim hikes, and Dark Sky stargazing above the Gunnison River.
California · Sierra NevadaCalifornia National Parks Family Loop: A 10-Day Itinerary
A 10-day California national parks road trip built for families: Yosemite Valley waterfalls, Glacier Point, the giant sequoias of Mariposa Grove, then the General Sherman Tree and Moro Rock in Sequoia & Kings Canyon.
Southeast Utah · Canyonlands NPCanyonlands Needles District: A 3-Day Backpacking Itinerary
Three days of Needles District hiking in the remote southwest corner of Canyonlands: the Chesler Park Loop and Joint Trail, Druid Arch, Elephant Canyon, and the Confluence Overlook.
South-Central Utah · Waterpocket FoldCapitol Reef Itinerary: 2 Days in the Waterpocket Fold
Two days through Utah's most underrated national park: the Scenic Drive into Capitol Gorge, Grand Wash and Cassidy Arch, Hickman Bridge, the Fruita orchards, and pie at the Gifford House.
Southeast Arizona · Wonderland of RocksChiricahua National Monument: A 2-Day Hiking Itinerary
Two days of Chiricahua National Monument hiking: the classic Echo Canyon Loop through Wall Street and the Grottoes, the big Heart of Rocks Loop with its named hoodoos, Massai Point, and the Sugarloaf fire lookout.
Central South Carolina · Old-Growth SwampWhat to Do in Congaree National Park: A 2-Day Itinerary
Two days exploring what to do in Congaree National Park: the elevated Boardwalk Loop, the Weston Lake Loop, a Cedar Creek paddle through the old-growth swamp, and the famous fireflies.
Southern Oregon · Cascade RangeCrater Lake Rim Trail: A 2-Day Hiking Itinerary
Two days hiking the Crater Lake rim: the 33-mile Rim Drive, Garfield Peak and Watchman Peak above the caldera, Mount Scott, and the deepest, bluest lake in the United States.
Eastern Kentucky · Red River GorgeDaniel Boone National Forest Hiking: A Red River Gorge Itinerary
Three days of Daniel Boone National Forest hiking in Kentucky's Red River Gorge: the iconic Natural Bridge, Sky Bridge, Auxier Ridge to Double Arch, Gray's Arch, and world-class sandstone climbing.
Eastern California · Mojave DesertDeath Valley Winter Hiking: A 3-Day Itinerary
Three days hiking Death Valley in winter, the only season cool enough to walk it: Badwater Basin salt flats, Golden Canyon to Red Cathedral, the Mesquite Dunes, Mosaic Canyon narrows, and the Dantes View overlook.
Colorado · Front RangeDenver Itinerary: 3 Days from Red Rocks to the Rockies
Red Rocks and Mount Falcon, the Boulder Flatirons, and a full day in Rocky Mountain National Park, including the timed entry permit people forget.
Quinault Rain Forest · Olympic National ParkEnchanted Valley Olympic National Park: A 3-Day Backpacking Itinerary
Three days backpacking the Enchanted Valley trail from Graves Creek up the East Fork Quinault River, about 13 miles each way to the historic chalet, through the Valley of a Thousand Waterfalls.
Nepal · Sagarmatha National ParkEverest Base Camp Trek: A 12-Day Itinerary
Twelve days from Lukla to Everest Base Camp and back, teahouse to teahouse, with both acclimatisation days kept in and the Kala Patthar dawn that is the only place you actually see Everest.
Colorado · Holy Cross WildernessFancy Pass Missouri Lakes Loop: A Holy Cross Weekend
Under nine miles, two passes above 12,000 feet and a chain of alpine lakes at both ends, with a free permit you self-issue at the trailhead.
Western Virginia · Appalachian RidgesGeorge Washington National Forest Hiking: A 3-Day Virginia Itinerary
Three days of George Washington National Forest hiking in western Virginia: the Big Schloss outcrop, Crabtree Falls, drive-up Reddish Knob, Ramsey's Draft old-growth, and Saint Mary's Falls.
Northwest Montana · Late MayGlacier National Park: Memorial Day Weekend Itinerary
An honest 3-day plan for Glacier over Memorial Day weekend, when Going-to-the-Sun Road is not fully open yet but the waterfalls are roaring, the crowds are thin, and the wildlife is back.
Montana · Glacier National ParkGoing-to-the-Sun Road: The Drive, Every Stop, in 2 Days
Going-to-the-Sun Road west to east in two days: the vehicle reservation, when the road actually opens, the 21-foot vehicle limit, and every pullout worth stopping at from Apgar to St Mary.
Jackson Hole · WyomingGrand Teton Day Hikes: 3-Day Itinerary
The best day hikes in the Grand Tetons over a long weekend, no overnight backcountry permits needed: Jenny Lake, Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point, Cascade Canyon, Taggart and Bradley Lakes, and the climb to Delta Lake.
Eastern Nevada · near BakerGreat Basin National Park Itinerary: 2 Days in Nevada
Two days in one of the most remote and uncrowded parks in the country: Lehman Caves, the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, ancient bristlecone pines, alpine lakes, and Nevada's darkest night skies.
Michigan & Wisconsin · Freshwater CoastGreat Lakes Family Road Trip: A 7-Day Itinerary
Seven family days around Lake Michigan and Lake Superior: the Sleeping Bear dunes, Traverse City beaches, car-free Mackinac Island by ferry, Pictured Rocks boat tours, and Door County.
West Texas · Chihuahuan DesertGuadalupe Mountains Hiking: A 2-Day Texas Itinerary
Two days of Guadalupe Mountains hiking: the strenuous Guadalupe Peak hike to the highest point in Texas, McKittrick Canyon's fall color, Devils Hall, and the Smith Spring desert oasis.
Maui · Haleakala National ParkHaleakala Sunrise Hike: A 2-Day Maui Summit Itinerary
A planner-built haleakala sunrise tour from Kahului: book the required summit reservation, drive up to 10,023 feet for sunrise above the clouds, then hike the Sliding Sands Trail down into the crater.
Washington · North CascadesHidden Lake Lookout Backpacking: The Overnight, Start to Finish
Hidden Lake Lookout in one night: 8 miles and 3,800 feet to a free, unreservable lookout above an ink-blue lake, plus the walk-up permit desk in Marblemount that decides whether you get to do it.
Texas · Hill CountryAustin with Kids: A 2-Day Outdoor Itinerary
Two days in Austin with kids: the stroller-friendly Onion Creek loop at McKinney Falls, wading at Barking Springs, 102 steps up Mount Bonnell at sunset, and a sandy river swim at Pedernales Falls.
Iceland · The Land of Fire & IceIceland Itinerary: The Perfect 5-Day Highlights Loop
A 5-day Iceland self-drive: the Golden Circle, the south-coast waterfalls, the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Diamond Beach, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Front Range · Continental DivideIndian Peaks Wilderness: Weekend Backpacking Guide
The best intro backpacking trip near Denver: Indian Peaks Wilderness in 2 days, Continental Divide views, alpine lakes, and a beginner-friendly route.
Lake Superior · Michigan Wilderness IslandIsle Royale Backpacking: A 4-Day Itinerary
Four days backpacking Isle Royale National Park: the Greenstone Ridge Trail from Rock Harbor, Scoville Point and Mount Franklin, Lake Superior coves, and the wolves and moose of America's least-visited park.
High Sierra · Yosemite to Reds MeadowJohn Muir Trail Section Hike: A 5-Day Sierra Itinerary
A 5-day John Muir Trail section hike from Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite over 11,073-foot Donohue Pass and through the Ansel Adams Wilderness to Thousand Island Lake, the Devils Postpile, and Reds Meadow near Mammoth.
Utah & Arizona · Red Rock Canyon CountryColorado River Kayaking Trips: A 3-Day Moab and Lake Powell Itinerary
Three days of flatwater paddling, from kayaking the Moab Colorado River under red cliffs to an Antelope Canyon kayak on Lake Powell and the calm Glen Canyon stretch below the dam.
Tanzania · Mount Kilimanjaro National ParkClimbing Kilimanjaro: A 7-Day Machame Route Itinerary
Seven days up the Machame route to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m, camp by camp, with the Karanga night the cheap six-day version cuts and the summit-night detail nobody warns you about.
Sierra Nevada · Kings Canyon National ParkKings Canyon Backpacking: A 4-Day Sierra Itinerary
Four days backpacking the classic Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon National Park: ~41 miles from Roads End over Glen Pass at 11,978 feet, past Rae Lakes, Charlotte Lake, and the Woods Creek suspension bridge.
Nevada → Utah · I-15 road tripLas Vegas to Zion National Park: A 3-Day Road Trip Itinerary
Drive about 160 miles and 2.5 hours from Las Vegas to Zion National Park, then ride the canyon shuttle to Angels Landing, The Narrows, and the Emerald Pools over three big days.
Northern California · Cascade volcanoesLassen Volcanic Day Hikes: A 2-Day Itinerary
Two days of Lassen Volcanic day hikes: Bumpass Hell boiling mudpots, the 10,457-foot Lassen Peak summit, Kings Creek Falls, the Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes, and Manzanita Lake.
Colorado · Lost Creek WildernessLost Creek Wilderness Loop: A 3-Day Colorado Backpack
About twenty-six miles through a wilderness of weathered granite domes ninety minutes from Denver, with a free trailhead permit and one long dry stretch.
Aspen, Colorado · Maroon Bells-Snowmass WildernessMaroon Bells Four Passes Loop: Backpacking Guide
Colorado's iconic Four Passes Loop: 26.3 miles, four passes above 12,000 feet, and one of the finest backpacking loops in the Rocky Mountain West. Wilderness permits required.
Pacific Northwest · WashingtonMount Rainier National Park Itinerary: 3 Days at Paradise and Sunrise
Three days at Mount Rainier, one side of the mountain each: the Skyline Trail and Reflection Lakes from Paradise, Burroughs Mountain from Sunrise, and the old-growth south east on the way out.
Colorado · San Juan MountainsMt Sneffels Hike: A 3-Day Colorado 14er Itinerary
Three days on Colorado's prettiest 14er from Ouray: acclimatise in town, drive Yankee Boy Basin, then climb the Lavender Col and the Class 3 V-Notch to 14,155 feet.
Eastern Sierra · Inyo National ForestMount Whitney Trail: A Summit Hiking Itinerary
A 2 to 3 day plan for hiking Mount Whitney on the Mount Whitney Trail: acclimatize near Lone Pine, then climb the ~22-mile round trip past the 99 switchbacks and Trail Crest to the 14,505-foot summit.
Western North Carolina · Southern AppalachiansNantahala National Forest Hiking: A 3-Day North Carolina Itinerary
Three days of Nantahala National Forest hiking: Whitewater Falls, the deep Nantahala Gorge and a river day, Wesser Bald and Wayah Bald lookout towers on the Appalachian Trail, Whiteside Mountain, and Panthertown Valley.
Utah & the Southwest · Mighty 5 + MoabNational Park Road Trip: A 7-Day Southwest Itinerary
A 7-day national park road trip through Utah: Arches and Canyonlands out of Moab, the Colorado River, then Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion as you loop west.
New Hampshire · Vermont · MaineNew England Fall Road Trip: A 7-Day Foliage Itinerary
Seven days of peak fall color: the Kancamagus Highway and Franconia Notch in the White Mountains, Stowe and the Green Mountains of Vermont, the Berkshires, and Acadia National Park in Maine.
Louisiana · Mississippi DeltaNew Orleans Itinerary: 3 Days in the City and Swamp
City Park and the Couturie Forest, the Lafitte Greenway on a bike, and a free national park swamp full of alligators half an hour from the Quarter.
Washington · the American AlpsNorth Cascades Backpacking: A 4-Day Itinerary
Four days backpacking the North Cascades: Cascade Pass and the Sahale Arm to a glacier camp, the Maple Pass Loop, and the turquoise Diablo and Ross Lakes along Highway 20.
Olympic National Park · WashingtonOlympic Peninsula Family Road Trip: 7-Day Loop
Rain forest walks, tide pools, and mountain meadows in a loop the whole family can do, with no serious elevation, just pure wonder.
Arkansas · Ouachita MountainsOuachita National Recreation Trail: A Section-Hike Itinerary
Four days section-hiking the Ouachita National Recreation Trail (the OT): Pinnacle Mountain near Little Rock, the Flatside Wilderness and Forked Mountain, Rich Mountain above Queen Wilhelmina, and the Talimena Scenic Byway overlooks.
Colorado · Indian Peaks WildernessPawnee Buchanan Pass Loop: A 4-Day Backpacking Plan
About thirty miles around the Indian Peaks over Pawnee Pass at 12,542 feet and Buchanan Pass at 11,844, starting and finishing at Brainard Lake.
Upper Peninsula · Lake SuperiorPictured Rocks Backpacking: A 3-Day Lakeshore Itinerary
Three days backpacking the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Trail above Lake Superior: Miners Castle, Mosquito Beach, Chapel Rock and Chapel Falls, Spray Falls, Grand Portal Point, the Log Slide, and the Grand Sable Dunes.
Colorado · Estes Park gatewayRocky Mountain National Park With Kids: A Family Adventure Itinerary
Four family days in Rocky Mountain National Park from Estes Park: easy lake loops, a waterfall hike, elk in the meadows, the tundra drive up Trail Ridge Road, and the Junior Ranger program.
Sonoran Desert · Tucson, ArizonaSaguaro National Park Hikes: 3-Day Best Hikes Itinerary
The best Saguaro National Park hikes across both districts in 3 days from Tucson, Arizona, Valley View Overlook, Signal Hill petroglyphs, Wasson Peak, the Cactus Forest Loop, and Bridal Wreath Falls.
Texas · San Antonio RiverSan Antonio Itinerary: A Weekend on Foot and Bike
The Mission Reach trail past four Spanish missions, the River Walk done properly, and a morning of hill country hiking at Government Canyon.
California · San Diego CountySan Diego Itinerary: 3 Days on the Coast
Three days of San Diego built around the coast: Torrey Pines, La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, the Cabrillo tide pools and a sunrise on Cowles Mountain.
Northern Arizona · Red Rock CountrySedona Hiking: Devil's Bridge, Cathedral Rock and the Best Red-Rock Trails (3-Day Itinerary)
Three days hiking in Sedona: hiking Devil's Bridge Sedona to the largest sandstone arch, hiking Cathedral Rock Sedona up the iconic slickrock, plus easy Sedona hiking trails, the vortex sites and Oak Creek Canyon.
North Cascades · Head of Lake ChelanStehekin Washington: A 3-Day Itinerary
Three days in one of the most remote communities in the US: ride the Lady of the Lake ferry up a 50-mile fjord, see Rainbow Falls, eat at the famous Stehekin bakery, and hike up the valley toward Agnes Gorge.
Western Norway · Gateway to the FjordsBest Things to Do in Bergen, Norway: 3-Day Fjord Itinerary
The best things to do in Bergen, Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, and the Fish Market, plus the Flåm Railway and a Nærøyfjord cruise on the classic fjord day loop.
Sedona, Arizona · Red Rock CountryThings to Do in Sedona with Kids (4-Day Family Itinerary)
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Southern Nevada · Mojave DesertThings to Do in Las Vegas Besides Partying: A 3-Day Outdoor Itinerary
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Southern California · Mojave & Colorado DesertsHikes in Joshua Tree: A 3-Day Best-of Itinerary
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France · Italy · SwitzerlandTour du Mont Blanc: An 8-Day Hut to Hut Itinerary
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Utah · Southwest · National ParksUtah's Mighty Five: Family Road Trip (7–10 Days)
All five Utah national parks designed for families, easy canyon hikes, dramatic views, and short drives between parks.
San Juan Mountains · SW ColoradoWeminuche Wilderness: Chicago Basin Backpacking
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Pacific Coast · Oregon, California & back through the SierraWest Coast Road Trip: The Ultimate 14-Day Pacific Coast Itinerary
The ultimate 14-day West Coast road trip from Seattle to LA: down Highway 101 through the Oregon Coast, redwoods, San Francisco and Big Sur, then back north on I-5 through Death Valley, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe and Crater Lake. Day-by-day timed stops and the full route map.
West-Central Wyoming · Bridger-Teton WildernessWind River Range Wyoming: A Hiking and Backpacking Itinerary
Four days in the "Winds": the granite amphitheater of the Cirque of the Towers, the alpine lakes of Titcomb Basin, Green River Lakes under Squaretop, and the wild glaciers below Gannett Peak.
Eastern Alaska · America's largest parkWrangell-St. Elias National Park: A 4-Day Alaska Itinerary
Four days in America's largest national park: the McCarthy Road to the Kennecott Mines ghost town, the Root Glacier Trail and a guided ice hike, the Bonanza Mine climb, and bush-plane flightseeing over the Wrangell volcanoes.
Wyoming · Greater YellowstoneYellowstone Itinerary: 3 Days on the Grand Loop
Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Hayden Valley, then Mammoth and Lamar Valley at dawn.
California · Sierra NevadaYosemite 2 Day Itinerary: What Fits, and What to Skip
The valley floor on day one, then the Mist Trail to Vernal Fall and Glacier Point at sunset. Two days is enough for the valley and not for the high country.
California · Sierra NevadaYosemite 3 Day Itinerary: Valley, Glacier Point, Falls
The valley floor, Glacier Point and Taft Point on the rim, and the Mist Trail climb beside Vernal Fall. No entrance reservation needed in 2026.
California · Sierra NevadaYosemite Hiking Trips: Best Trails & Complete Guide
Half Dome, the Mist Trail to Vernal & Nevada Falls, Mirror Lake, and the Valley Loop, the four Yosemite Valley routes most worth your time, with the shuttle, permit, heat-timing, and timed-entry logistics that make or break the day.
Southwestern Utah · Navajo SandstoneZion National Park: 3-Day Itinerary
Red sandstone cliffs, slot canyons, and the Virgin River. Angels Landing, The Narrows, and Kolob Canyons in Utah's most dramatic park.
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LeConte LodgeGreat Smoky Mountains NP · TNLodgeOpens Oct 1brutal odds
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Mount St. Helens Summit ClimbGifford Pinchot NF · WashingtonPermitReservationtough odds
Paradise InnMount Rainier NP · WashingtonLodgeReservationbrutal odds
The EnchantmentsAlpine Lakes Wilderness · WashingtonBackcountryOpens Feb 15brutal odds- Wonderland TrailMount Rainier NP · WashingtonBackcountryLotterybrutal odds
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