Adventure Travel Guides

The Jersey Highlands Loop offers a rugged, multi-day backpacking experience just an hour from New York City. Packed with rocky climbs, lush forests, and open ledges, it challenges and rewards hikers seeking an accessible wilderness escape without long travel.

The Otter Creek Trail in West Virginia presents a rugged backpacking adventure defined by its close relationship with rushing waters and dense forest. Offering nearly 10 miles of challenging terrain, this trail invites hikers to engage boldly with a fiercely natural landscape where preparation meets pure wilderness.

The Hudson Highlands Loop combines rugged terrain with sweeping Hudson River vistas and rich historical sites, making it a must for adventurers of all levels. This trail balances physical challenge with rewarding views, perfect for those seeking a hike that blends natural beauty and a touch of the past.

Cycle through history on Nevada’s Ghost Town Gravel, an adventurous bikepacking route linking deserted mining towns amid rugged desert landscapes. This ride challenges your endurance while offering raw encounters with nature and abandoned relics of the past.

Experience Nebraska’s Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway, a gravel grinder’s dream through the Sandhills with rolling hills, rough gravel, and sparse services. This route blends scenic isolation with a practical challenge for riders who want grit, wide skies, and a true test of endurance.

The Crazy Mountains in Montana deliver a backpacking experience that’s as tough as it is rewarding. Rugged terrain, sweeping vistas, and a deep sense of wildness await those who prepare to tackle this lesser-trodden range, offering a true mountain adventure off the beaten path.

Spend a weekend on Missouri’s Gasconade River where floating, fishing, and camping create a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Navigate steady currents, fish lively waters, and camp under towering trees in a wild stretch that welcomes both newcomers and seasoned river lovers.

Explore Nantucket beyond the shoreline with a biking and camping adventure on its hidden trails. Navigate diverse terrains, unwind under open skies, and discover how this island’s natural rhythms shape a unique outdoor experience.

Navigate the twisting waterways of Bayou Bartholomew, the longest bayou in the world, in this approachable kayaking adventure. Discover practical tips and essential insights for paddling through its calm yet commanding currents.

Explore five distinct micro-adventures across Kansas’s Flint Hills in one long weekend. From prairie loops to rugged ridges, this guide offers practical insights and vivid descriptions to help you plan an active, rewarding outdoor escape.

Explore Alaska’s Inside Passage by sail and kayak, moving through a network of fjords and islands carved by ocean and glacier. This journey offers access to remote wilderness and vibrant marine life, perfect for adventurers ready to engage with a living, breathing seascape.

The Jackson Hole Gravel Loops offer bikepackers a rugged playground of gravel roads weaving through forests, sagebrush, and open valleys with sweeping views of the Tetons. Precise preparation meets exhilaration on this 80-mile network designed to challenge and inspire every rider.