Adventure Travel Guides

Discover Portland’s dual-sided urban adventure: the dense, energizing trails of Forest Park paired with the smooth, breezy rides along the Willamette Waterfront. This guide equips you with essential tips and vivid insights to plan your outdoor escape just steps from city life.

The Teton Traverse is a demanding ridge run through Wyoming’s iconic Grand Teton range, prized for its stunning views and rugged terrain. This guide breaks down the preparation and highlights, helping hikers from all backgrounds grasp the thrill and challenges of this bold alpine route.

Follow the footsteps of history on Vermont’s Long Trail, America’s oldest long-distance footpath. Spanning 273 miles of diverse terrain, this trail offers a raw, engaging wilderness experience for hikers ready to meet the mountain’s challenge head-on.

The Needles of South Dakota's Black Hills offer rock climbers an intense, exposure-filled adventure on classic granite spires. This guide breaks down the routes, approach, and vital tips to prepare for a climb that balances technical skill with breathtaking scenery.

The Bentonite Bluffs rise dramatically along Lake Sakakawea, offering hikers a rugged trail of steep climbs and vivid clay cliffs. Perfect for those seeking a hands-on adventure with stunning views, this hike balances physical challenge and natural beauty in North Dakota.

Winter at Rumbling Bald transforms its granite boulders into a prime destination for climbers craving cold-weather friction and fewer crowds. Discover how this Western North Carolina gem tests your skills against rock that is as unrelenting as the chill in the air.

Explore the remote inlets of Deer Isle, Maine, by kayak, where tidal currents and quiet coves offer both challenge and calm. This adventure blends rugged coastal beauty with practical navigation, perfect for those ready to engage with Maine's fiercely wild shoreline.

Discover the Trail to the Twin Arches in Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest, a rewarding hike featuring massive sandstone formations shaped over millennia. This guide offers practical insights and vivid descriptions to help you plan your adventure and make the most of this unforgettable trek.

Stretching 160 miles from the Ohio to the Mississippi River, Illinois’ River to River Trail offers a rugged trail running challenge through forests, bluffs, and streams. This guide equips you with essential tips and practical insights to tackle one of the Midwest's ultimate endurance routes.

Explore an unforgettable dual underground adventure in Hawai‘i, journeying through a lava tube’s volcanic depths before reaching an ocean-carved sea cave. This unique hike blends geological wonder with practical challenges, perfect for adventurers ready to engage deeply with the island’s dynamic landscapes.

Explore the rugged elegance of the Ice Age Trail segments near Lodi and Cross Plains, Wisconsin. This guide highlights precise trail conditions, terrain specifics, and practical tips, helping runners prepare for an adventure marked by rolling hills, dense forests, and glacial relics.

Summit Chimney Top stands as a rugged, lesser-known peak in North Fork Valley, WV, offering a challenging yet rewarding hike. With steep climbs and breathtaking views, it’s an adventure for those ready to engage with nature’s raw pulse.