Trips

Scramble up classic redrock and take in the canyon country views on this 4-mile out-and-back.

This 2.5-mile loop in the Wichita Mountains nabs a summit and heads through a series of boulder-built caves.

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Mastered walking? Time to use your hands as well as your feet on these adventurous day trips.

Tick off the state high point on this 3-day backcountry adventure.

Climb this iconic summit on an uncrowded sneak route.

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Grab your canoe or kayak and head for the water on one of these six summer paddle trips.

Ditch Houston for the bayou on this paddling adventure. Just watch out for the gators.

See historic bridges and wildlife on this 38.6-mile paddle through America's heartland.

Alligators, birds, and even dolphins will be your company on this paddle.

Paddle 7 miles up the Wailua River to secret waterfalls, hidden swimming holes, and one of Kauai's best rope swings.

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The Bay Area's best hikes range from enormous redwoods to waterfalls dropping straight to the sea.

Link pristine forests, wildflower meadows, and two picturesque lakes on this gentle, 3.7-mile hike near Snoqualmie Pass.

Ditch the high lowland temps and head for the water on these six lake hikes.

Follow this loop mixing on- and off-trail travel through vibrant wildflower displays and past snow-fed streams to a huge alpine lake with unbeatable campsite views of Mount Meeker.

This 11-mile out-and-back climbs to two high-altitude lakes in New Mexico's Carson National Forest.

This easy loop hops islands and sand dunes beside Lake Michigan.

This 23.6-mile backpack along the shore of Lake Superior is perfect for a long weekend or a weekday escape.