Quileute Oceanside Resort
Embark on thrilling outdoor adventures in La Push, Washington. Experience breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, luxurious Native American-style accommodations and a beachcombers’ dream at Quileute Oceanside Resort on the Olympic Peninsula. Discover ancient legends, embrace untouched beauty and immerse yourself in Quileute Tribe’s vibrant traditions. Adventure awaits in Washington State.
Central Utah Backcountry Cycling
Central Utah has one of the largest stretches of true backcountry left in the United States. Escape Adventures’ six-day cycling tour goes eastward through contrasting desert scenery and high alpine forests along Utah Highway 12 (one of America’s most scenic highways) to Capitol Reef National Park.
Yellowstone Ranch Getaway
Get away and give back during a stay at the historic O.T.O. Dude Ranch on the edge of Yellowstone National Park. Montana’s first dude ranch offers classic adventures like hiking, horseback riding, fly-fishing, archery, sport shooting and more, as well as locally inspired cuisine and cozy cabins. Proceeds from every stay go to preservation efforts at the National Register of Historic Places-listed ranch.
Outdoor Adventures – Via Ferrata in Quebec
Why climb a mountain when you can scale a gorge? Via Ferrata (climbing trails with fixed cables, rungs, and ladders) can be found all over the Quebec Gaspe Peninsula providing adrenaline-seekers with plenty of physical challenges in stunning mountainous regions.
Galapagos, Andes and the Amazon
Discover the enchanting Galapagos Islands at Scalesia Galapagos Lodge, explore the Amazon Rainforest at Sacha Lodge and experience the Ecuadorian Andes at Hacienda Piman, all in a 15-day tour. Learn about endemic flora and fauna, hike near active volcanoes, paddle tannin-rich blackwater creeks and explore the highlands of the Andes.
Wine and Bike Piedmont
The Langa and Monferrato regions of Piedmont are in one of the most important wine production areas in Italy and received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014. Tourissimo’s Piedmont Barolo cycling tour takes you to the heart of these regions, over rolling hills covered with endless vineyards and past ancient castles and hidden hilltop hamlets. These are soft outdoor adventures anyone can do!
Jackson Hole Glamping
Fireside Resort offers luxuriously outfitted tiny house rental units designed by Wheelhaus a short distance from Grand Teton National Park, making it the perfect basecamp for summer adventures. Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, enjoy beautiful scenery and wildlife while hiking through the Tetons or revel in the wonder of Yellowstone National Park’s geothermal features.
Hiking Cape Flattery, Washington
Located on the Makah, Indian Reservation, Cape Flattery is the furthest northwest tip of the contiguous United States. Cape Flattery provides a stunning natural backdrop in a surprisingly accessible hike. You will be able to see Canada’s Vancouver Island across the water. Stop at the impressive Makah Cultural & Research Center for deeper insight into this Native American Tribe of the Pacific Northwest.
North Cascades Traverse
Outdoor adventure and back-country hiking can be found in this five-day trip from Wildland Trekking combines iconic North Cascades National Park backpacking and a stay at a remote lodge with no road access on Washington’s Lake Chelan. Backpack over alpine passes and through pristine wilderness to the lodge, then hike to views of the Stehekin Valley before returning to civilization by boat.
Patagonia Fjords Cruise
Book a nine-day voyage through Chilean Patagonia with Adventure Life and set sail among stunning fjords, islands, glaciers, peaks and wildlife. Visit Puerto Cisnes, San Rafael Bay and Glacier, the isolated village of Puerto Eden, the Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego and the Beagle Channel, ending in Ushuaia, Argentina.
Yellowstone Family Rafting and Riding
This three-day whitewater rafting and horseback-riding package from Flying Pig Adventures offers families the opportunity to experience the Yellowstone National Park area like never before. The thrill of witnessing one of nature’s most iconic environments, tackling rough terrain on horseback and running class III rapids cannot be found anywhere else.
Do something that Scares you on the Gulf Coast
Have you ever gone ziplining? Gotten back on a bike after 25 years? Kayaked with alligators? There are plenty of great adventures to be had on the Gulf Coast so pick something that makes you scared and just do it. Take a swamp tour in Louisana, paddle in Mississippi, and fly through the air in Alabama.
I didn’t think I could manage a segway but I tried something that scared me.
Suspended on a cliff on a Via Ferrata in Quebec
A via ferrata in Québec is both terrifying and exhilarating to most people. Can you understand why people do this death-defying activity? There are many road trips and routes you can take in the Canadian province of Quebec but seeking out these via Ferrata may be the ultimate outdoor adventure tour.
Finding death-defying via Ferrata in Quebec
Watersports, Outdoor Activities & Family Fun in Gulf Shores, AL
If you are wondering what to do in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area, here’s a comprehensive guide to attractions, sights and outdoor adventure activities for families, couples and a great girls’ getaway.
Paddleboarding, Sailing, Cat Boats and swamp tours – Here’s what to do on the Gulf Shores
Margarita Ibbott is a travel and lifestyle blogger. She blogs about travel in Canada, the United States and Europe giving practical advice through restaurant, hotel and attraction reviews. She writes for DownshiftingPRO.com and other online media outlets.