Nestled in Northern California’s Santa Clara Valley, Morgan Hill offers the perfect mix of outdoor recreation and one-of-a-kind agricultural experiences. From nightshades to night caps, kick back for a meal on a farm or knock back a few local beverages right at the source.
Whether you’re checking off bucket-list adventures in some of the country’s top national parks or looking to lose the crowds on a dusty 4WD road, Kanab, Utah, is the perfect place to start your adventure.
If Kanab seems eerily familiar, there’s a reason: over 250 classic Western films and TV shows have been set here, earning it the nickname ‘Little Hollywood.” Pay homage to the town’s silver screen history with a stop at the Little Hollywood Movie Museum, where you can roam around movie sets once frequented by John Wayne and Clint Eastwood.
Beachside campsites offer easy access to the river, while hiking trails along the banks give hikers panoramic views of the river and beyond. Springtime wildflowers are best seen along the half-mile Lightning Bolt Trail, and the Copper Mines Trail and Lamb Springs Trail take you on an abandoned mine tour.
After a day of hiking or horseback riding, make a short drive for some of the best stargazing in the state.
Rugged mountain peaks, wildflower-studded hillsides, and desert oases define springtime in Southern Arizona, and there’s no better way to take it all in than a trip through Arizona’s state parks.
From wildlife to wildflowers and cactus blooms, late winter and spring is when the desert comes alive. Take a trip through the heart of the Sonoran Desert by way of Arizona State Parks.
California’s Central Valley is the “farm” to the “fork,” offering unique agricultural experiences alongside outdoor activities.
Explore the Central Valley’s rich agricultural heritage and tour some of the country’s most iconic national parks.
You’ll find an abundance of lonesome highways, dirt roads, ghost towns, and wide open vistas as you travel through northern Nevada’s Cowboy Country. Leave your expectations at home, pack plenty of water and snacks, then hit the road.
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