Go off the beaten path in Arizona. Only an hour away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Copper Corridor beckons with miles of uncrowded trails, museums and mining heritage, and so much more.
Not only can you don your swimsuit and slide down the famous Slide Rock swim area into Oak Creek, but you can also hike along the easy, .25 mile (.4 kilometers) Pendley Homestead trail. Along the way, you’ll marvel at an apple packing barn, old cabins, and the original orchards of a historic 20th century homestead.
If you love to fish, then you’ll feel at home in many of Arizona’s state parks, where you can catch largemouth bass, bluegill, trout, catfish, and panfish. Several trails are also yours to explore, including ones for beginners and advanced hikers. You’ll marvel at the state’s riparian, desert, and mountainous ecologies.
Experience Southern Arizona like never before with this 5-day biking adventure, featuring El Tour de Zona. From exploring Sierra Vista’s charming local spots to biking through the picturesque Ramsey Canyon Preserve, historic Bisbee, and Tombstone, this itinerary captures the essence of Southern Arizona’s natural beauty and rich history. Whether you’re cycling through the Sky Islands or enjoying local scenes, this trip offers an unforgettable blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty.
Route 66 is a road trip rite of passage. If you don’t have weeks to spend exploring the whole thing at once, this sampling of stops along the California-Arizona section of the Mother Road is the perfect way to satisfy your appetite for a road trip adventure.
Experience the wonders of Yellowstone in winter, then venture beyond the park to explore the charms of Montana’s Yellowstone Country.
This three day Idaho hot springs road trip takes you to some of the Gem State’s steamiest secret springs and roadside soaking spots.
Have you ever wanted to explore national parks in the USA by train? If so, today’s your lucky day! Welcome to the first leg of our multi-part cross country train series. Read below for everything you need to know about train travel in America, including rail pass options, routes, stops nearest to national parks, and more. Be sure to check out the other itineraries in our cross country train travel series. Knock out each section one at a time or string them all together for an epic multi-week (or even month!) adventure exploring every corner of America by train.
Crossing the heart of central Appalachia from Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this Blue Ridge Parkway road trip itinerary is packed with everything from history and culture to hikes and waterfalls.
Hike through rugged landscapes, marvel at gigantic glaciers, and enjoy the solitude of being in one of the least-visited and largest national parks in the United States at 13 million acres. Explore this massive preserve on foot, by boat, or from the skies, and keep an eye out for the local fauna.