Named California's best state beach in 2025, this SoCal state park is an ideal escape if you're looking to camp, explore tide pools, and have fun on the water.
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This remote stretch of California's coast allows hikers to explore rocky and sandy terrain filled with wildlife, while navigating changing tides.
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America's national parks are full of amazing hikes, but one in particular offers plenty of incredible views without an incredible challenge.
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This cross-country hiking trail takes travelers through 15 states and over 300 communities, passing historical sites and national parks along the way.
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ATV and UTV enthusiasts, along with hikers and campers, can enjoy a day (or night) at this national forest covering a whopping 5,000 square miles.
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If you don't mind a challenging hike, plan a trip to this collection of lakes in California, where you can swim, camp, and take in the natural scenery.
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Follow in the footsteps of a 19th-century explorer while spotting flora and fauna on the 22-mile off-roading trail in this western national park.
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While the Sierra Nevada Mountains are hardly a hidden gem, this area known as the "Lost Sierra" offers a quiet getaway with serene campsites and stunning views.
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Spot wildlife, hike trails lined with colorful flowers, and camp under pitch-black skies ideal for stargazing in this desert escape in California.
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Get a taste of the tropics on this Canadian island, bursting with stunning views, beaches for swimming, hiking trails, and local food and art.
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With four beaches, scenic hiking trails, delicious seafood, and even a famous Taco Bell location, this Northern California city is ideal for a coastal getaway.
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With more than 1,100 miles of trails, including some winter paths, this national park has the most miles of hiking routes of any national park in the country.
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Camp, hike, spot colorful wildflowers, and take in the stunning, starry night skies at this uncrowded canyon park in south-central California.
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Less than two hours north of NYC is a cozy, riverside village with a charming main street, preserved architecture and historical sites, and nature escapes.
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With a population of just a few hundred residents, this small town in New York's Finger Lakes region boasts a calm atmosphere ideal for a relaxing trip.
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California's governor has proposed three new state parks in the Central Valley region, offering riverside trails, Dust Bowl history, and wildlife habitats.
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Explore wild protected land and marine reserves in this outdoor destination in Oregon, filled with stunning coastal views, wildlife, and even a diving spot.
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Not far from the Hamptons lies another, less-crowded coastal destination ideal for quiet escapes with charming seaside towns and local beaches.
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Between a mountain and a river in Oregon, you'll find the "windsurfing capital of the world" and one of the "most underrated travel destinations in the U.S."
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Tucked into woodlands in the South is a national park with fascinating underground trails, along with camping, boating, and other activities above ground.
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Within an hour's drive of Yosemite is a small community bursting with gold rush history and outdoor adventures, from rafting to skydiving and cycling.
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Discover one of the country's top disc golf courses, along with cozy campsites and plenty of wildlife, in this state park near Portland, Oregon.
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Arizona may not usually be associated with beaches, but this local town boasts sandy shores along its crystal-clear river and spots for water sports.
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Choose from three different trails to reach a stunning, crystal-clear Washington lake surrounded by mountain peaks and captivating wildlife.
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California's most famous sites have been depicted in films, art, and photographs, but nothing compares to seeing them for yourself, in living color.
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This stunning region of Mexico is best experienced on foot with a guided tour, from a cliff-top hotel suite, or from a vintage train along the canyon's rim.
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This scenic town in southwest Montana boasts one of the largest ski resorts in the U.S., but remains refreshingly uncrowded compared to other hot spots.
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