Whether you’re motoring your way along the Oyster Trail or experiencing slow travel in artistic retreats, you’ll discover a whole new world to pair with your lobster and lighthouses!
During a hot Southwestern day, the best way to beat the Arizona heat is to find an oasis. We recommend making your way to these Arizona state parks with bodies of water where you can cool off while you play.
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.
Given how diverse and plentiful Arizona’s state parks are, it can be difficult to come to a group consensus on which ones to visit. Even when traveling alone, you might find it challenging to decide on the parks that should be at the top of your bucket list. This guide to six parks in Arizona’s Verde Valley will help you zero in on which parks are best suited to your interests.
With more unique experiences than travelers can fit into a few days, a weekend getaway in Superior is the perfect way to relax and unwind. Superior is the kind of place that will having you coming back to cross another activity off your bucket list.
Whether you’re planning a road trip to Yellowstone or looking for a new area to explore, Wyoming’s Washakie County is worth the visit. A perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts, Big Horn Mountain Country offers a variety of hiking and biking trails amidst stunning natural landscapes. Embark on activities like paddleboarding and fishing at local lakes, as well as camping in the many scenic campgrounds. The nearby towns of Ten Sleep and Worland provide a taste of authentic Western culture, with fun local events for the whole family to enjoy.
Nevada is home to 28 Indigenous tribes, each with a rich cultural heritage and a deep connection to the land. From the peaceful shores of Lake Tahoe to the vast and rugged Great Basin, Nevada’s Indian Territory encourages visitors to explore the many parks, public lands and cultural sites while learning from its native people. On your adventure to Nevada, you’ll blend outdoor adventure with authentic Indigenous cultural experiences for a transformative and unforgettable experience.
Moab has so much to offer that locals you meet—like park officials or your rafting guides—may recommend additional attractions that aren’t on this guide. As you explore the area, look for petroglyphs, one of the most unique aspects of Moab’s landscape. They’re well worth a visit, as many of them are thousands of years old. As you would with any museum masterpiece, keep a respectful distance from the art and do not touch it.
Have you ever loved a trip so much that it was hard to pack up and leave? Well, maybe this time you can simply plan to stay a little bit longer! Whether you show up early or stay late, there are a plethora of things to do to fill your time in the Great Land of Alaska! Stay an extra day or an extra week and get an even deeper dive into what this amazing place has to offer.