Sport & Outdoor

America's first public botanical garden, weeping willows, the Make Way for Ducklings statues, and famous Swan Boats.

Boston, MA

Ferry from Long Wharf to Civil War-era Fort Warren on Georges Island or Spectacle Island's beaches and skyline-view trails. Ferries run mid-May to October.

Boston, MA

Storied polo club on Boston's North Shore hosting Sunday matches open to spectators.

South Hamilton, MA

Statewide guide to New Hampshire campgrounds, from member-run RV parks to tent sites across the state.

Epsom, NH

Locally owned bike, ski and snowboard shop in Concord, NH offering gear sales, rentals and repairs.

Concord, NH

A family ski and snowboard area near Boston with 17 trails, a terrain park and a tubing park.

Westford, MA

Forty miles of protected Atlantic beaches, dunes, and lighthouses, the wild, unspoiled heart of the Cape.

Eastham, MA

25 flat, paved miles of old railbed from Yarmouth to Wellfleet, cranberry bogs, kettle ponds, and the Cape's favorite family bike ride.

South Dennis, MA

An 18-hole nautical-themed mini golf course in Orleans with a lighthouse, koi pond, and waterfall.

Orleans, MA

Outer Cape kayak, paddleboard, and canoe rentals on Route 6 in Wellfleet.

Wellfleet, MA

Kayak and paddleboard rentals on Cape Cod's Bass River, with gear and instruction included.

West Dennis, MA

843 acres of lakes, lawns and leafy paths in the heart of Manhattan, rowboats, Bethesda Terrace, the Mall and more.

New York, NY

An elevated freight rail line reborn as a garden-lined park floating over Manhattan's West Side, with art and city views.

New York, NY

Canoe, kayak, and raft rentals for trips down the Delaware River in the Poconos.

East Stroudsburg, PA

Guided one hour horseback trail rides through Allaire State Park, suitable for beginners.

Howell, NJ

Nonprofit waterfront center in Oyster Bay offering sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding and harbor tours.

Oyster Bay, NY

A family run ski and snowboard area near Warwick, New York, about an hour from New York City.

Warwick, NY

Hammocks, floating beer gardens, and LED-lit trees turn Penn's Landing into the city's favorite summer hangout.

Philadelphia, PA

One of the world's great gardens: 1,100 acres of fountains, conservatories, and seasonal spectacle in the Brandywine Valley.

Kennett Square, PA

Guided whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River near Jim Thorpe, with trips for families and thrill-seekers alike.

Jim Thorpe, PA

Lehigh River outfitter offering whitewater rafting, paintball, ziplining and biking in the Pocono Mountains.

Nesquehoning, PA

Giant pandas, elephants, and 2,000 animal residents in Rock Creek Park, one of America's best zoos, and it's free.

Washington, DC

Leap off a platform above a flooded quarry at Harpers Ferry, the area's newest adrenaline stop.

Harpers Ferry, WV

A Georgetown boathouse on the Potomac renting kayaks, canoes and paddleboards with guided tours available.

Washington, DC

Snap your reflection in The Bean, splash at Crown Fountain, and catch free concerts downtown.

Chicago, IL

One of America's last free zoos, lions, gorillas, and gardens minutes from downtown.

Chicago, IL

"Landscape art under glass", two acres of palms, ferns, and desert plants inside one of the nation's largest conservatories.

Chicago, IL

Family ski, tubing and golf destination in Bartlett with a quad chairlift, six rope tows and an 18-hole golf course.

Bartlett, IL

Georgia's most-visited attraction: hike or ride a cable car up a massive granite dome, then stay for trains, trails and lake fun.

Stone Mountain, GA

Stroll a treetop canopy walk, meet the giant Earth Goddess and wander orchid houses in Midtown's 30-acre urban oasis.

Atlanta, GA

The 1996 Olympics' living legacy, splash in the Fountain of Rings, catch free concerts and lounge on 22 downtown acres.

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta's rail-trail promenade, murals, food halls, and prime people-watching from Piedmont Park to the Krog Street Tunnel.

Atlanta, GA

Midtown's 200-acre lawn with the classic skyline-over-lake view, big festivals, a Saturday Green Market, and BeltLine access.

Atlanta, GA

An adventure resort near Atlanta with canopy ziplines, treehouse lodging, and a wildlife rehabilitation program.

Whitesburg, GA

83 acres of rainforest, rare palms, butterflies and tropical blooms in one of the world's great botanic gardens.

Coral Gables, FL

A 1924 public pool carved from a coral rock quarry, waterfalls, grottoes, and Venetian bridges fed by cool aquifer water in Coral Gables.

Coral Gables, FL

Key Biscayne's beachfront state park, crowned by the 1825 Cape Florida Lighthouse, the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County.

Key Biscayne, FL

A six-acre aerial adventure park inside Jungle Island with ziplines, rope bridges and obstacle courses.

Miami, FL

60-acre botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary with a tram tour and rescued native animals.

Davie, FL

Palm Beach County's oldest public garden with themed gardens and over 7,000 tropical plant species.

West Palm Beach, FL

Lodging, camping, a marina and backcountry boat tours at Everglades National Park's Flamingo visitor area.

Flamingo, FL

Tandem skydiving drop zone near Miami with jumps from 10,000 feet over the Homestead area and coastline.

Homestead, FL

A 75-acre urban oasis with a rose garden of thousands of blooms and Civil War history underfoot.

Kansas City, MO

79 acres of horticultural bliss, a grand Victorian glasshouse, a serene Japanese garden and blooms in every season.

St. Louis, MO

Bigger than Central Park and packed with free museums, lakes, trails and gardens, St. Louis's magnificent backyard.

St. Louis, MO

60 monumental sculptures scattered across 105 wooded acres, anchored by a 65-foot scarlet steel giant. Free, open daily from 7 a.m. to past sunset.

Sunset Hills, MO

A self-guided wine trail linking family-owned wineries along the Missouri River near Hermann.

Hermann, MO

A 53-foot waterfall tumbling through a leafy city park, Minneapolis's most photographed natural wonder.

Minneapolis, MN

1,100+ acres of U of M gardens, forest, and prairie, Three-Mile Drive, seasonal blooms, and the breeding grounds of the Honeycrisp apple.

Chaska, MN

Ten acres of themed gardens plus a glasshouse with a Costa Rican rainforest and free-flying butterflies.

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland's favorite beach: sand, skyline views, and Lake Erie sunsets just minutes west of downtown.

Cleveland, OH

Ohio's only national park: 65-foot Brandywine Falls, the Towpath Trail, and 33,000 acres of woods and wetlands between Cleveland and Akron.

Peninsula, OH

A reclaimed dredge-spoil peninsula on Lake Erie, now a quiet birding and hiking spot minutes from downtown Cleveland.

Cleveland, OH

A treetop zipline course on a nonprofit retreat campus near Oberlin, Ohio.

Oberlin, OH

A registered natural landmark cave system near Bellevue, Ohio, with hour-long guided tours.

Bellevue, OH

Four UNESCO-listed Spanish colonial missions linked by a scenic riverside bike trail, free to explore.

San Antonio, TX

Descend 180 feet into Texas' largest show caverns, then hit ziplines and the ropes course up top.

San Antonio, TX

A century-old quarry transformed into a free sunken garden of koi ponds, stone bridges, and a 60-foot waterfall beside Brackenridge Park.

San Antonio, TX

38 acres of Texas wild, native trails, a glass conservatory complex, a family adventure garden, and seasonal blooms year-round.

San Antonio, TX

Stroll a lush tropical rainforest where 2,000 free-flying butterflies land on your shoulders.

Niagara Falls, ON

Free hiking through a Carolinian forest pocket deep in the Niagara Gorge, house-sized boulders, rare plants, and whirlpool views.

Niagara Falls, ON

A four-season resort in Ellicottville, NY, with skiing, snowboarding, golf and an aerial adventure park.

Ellicottville, NY

Fisherman's Wharf bike rental shop known for sending riders across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito.

San Francisco, CA

A family-run stable and estate winery in the Saratoga foothills offering trail rides and wine tasting.

Saratoga, CA

A beachfront stable in Marina offering guided horseback rides along the dunes and shoreline of Monterey Bay.

Marina, CA

Outdoor hydrotherapy spa in Carmel with saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges and hot pools.

Carmel, CA

Redwood forest zipline courses near Occidental with sky bridges and a 1,500-foot zip line.

Occidental, CA

A self-guided trail connecting visitors to Sonoma County's farms, ranches and U-pick orchards.

Sebastopol, CA

Reservation-only 2.5 hour tours of a west Sonoma County compound that houses cheetahs, leopards, servals, lynx and other wild cats.

Occidental, CA

The walk-in visitor center for Lake County, California, home to Clear Lake, wine country and outdoor recreation.

Lakeport, CA

Old-growth coast redwood forest just north of San Francisco, reachable only with an advance parking or shuttle reservation.

Mill Valley, CA

A 115-acre botanic garden of Mediterranean-climate plants from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Chile.

Santa Cruz, CA

A 100-acre wooded adventure center near Lititz with one of Pennsylvania's top zipline courses.

Stevens, PA

A network of ten Ohio lakes and reservoirs across the Muskingum River watershed offering boating, camping, fishing and hiking.

New Philadelphia, OH

Ohio's original zipline canopy tour operator, with courses ranging from family-friendly to high-speed.

Rockbridge, OH

Family-run pontoon boat and jet ski rentals on the bay side of Ocean City since 1999.

Ocean City, MD

Ocean City's boardwalk bike rental shop, renting cycles by the hour, day, or week since 1978.

Ocean City, MD

A coastal Delaware botanic garden with a large native-meadow planting and woodland trails near Dagsboro.

Dagsboro, DE

Parasailing rides over the ocean or bay in Ocean City, Maryland, at 400, 600 or 800 feet.

Ocean City, MD

Beginner friendly 18-hole par-3 golf course between Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, family run since 1980.

Lewes, DE

Wakeboard and wakesurf lessons plus sunset boat tours on the bay in Ocean City, NJ.

Ocean City, NJ

Soar 500 feet above the Wildwoods and Cape May on a parasailing flight from Two Mile Marina.

Wildwood, NJ

Jet ski rentals on the Wildwood back bay with a large open freestyle riding area.

Wildwood, NJ

A pristine ten-mile barrier island beach on the Jersey Shore, one of the last undeveloped stretches on the coast.

Seaside Park, NJ

Marina renting skiffs, pontoon boats and jet skis for fishing and cruising near Wildwood, New Jersey.

Wildwood, NJ

Golf cart rentals and sales for getting around the Wildwoods, New Jersey beach towns, with delivery available.

Wildwood, NJ

A bayfront watersports outfitter in Ocean City offering tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and banana boat rides.

Ocean City, NJ

Bayside marina on Bay Avenue in Ocean City with jet ski and WaveRunner rentals, tubing, kayaking and parasailing, open daily in season.

Ocean City, NJ

180 acre Cape May County campground with over 1,100 sites, pools and a fishing pond near Jersey Shore beaches.

Ocean View, NJ

A nature preserve near Mystic with miles of trails and live-animal exhibits.

Mystic, CT

Treetop zipline and aerial ropes course with nine trails through the forest canopy near UConn.

Storrs, CT

Treetop zipline and aerial adventure park on 50 wooded acres near Mystic, Connecticut.

Mystic, CT

A wildlife sanctuary and visitor center devoted to New Hampshire's common loons.

Moultonborough, NH

Full service marina on Lake Winnipesaukee offering boat rentals, sales, storage and repair.

Gilford, NH

Horse-drawn sleigh rides and pond ice skating on a lit forest trail at a Victorian-era farm in Jackson, NH.

Jackson, NH

Family-friendly Berkshires ski area with 22 trails, tubing and terrain parks.

Great Barrington, MA

The trade association promoting camping across Maine, publishing the statewide Maine Camping Guide.

Auburn, ME

Regional tourism council promoting the lakes and mountains of western Maine, including Sebago Lake, Bridgton and Rangeley.

Western Maine, ME

A 47-acre nature center in Quechee with raptor enclosures, a forest canopy walk and nature trails.

Quechee, VT

A family owned ski area in Henniker, New Hampshire with 28 trails, night skiing and snowtubing.

Henniker, NH

Nonprofit trail association that maintains and grooms Vermont's statewide snowmobile trail network.

Berlin, VT

A young, growing botanic garden on a reclaimed coal-mining site west of downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, PA

Tourism bureau for five northwest/central Pennsylvania counties known for elk, forests and rivers.

Brookville, PA

Parasailing and watersports outfitter serving the Lake Erie Islands region near Sandusky, Ohio.

Put-in-Bay, OH

Family-owned outfitter renting kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and paddleboards on the Portage River near Lake Erie.

Port Clinton, OH

A 726-foot Depression-era dam straddling Nevada and Arizona, with tours deep inside its generators.

Boulder City, NV

A 13-mile scenic loop through red sandstone cliffs, minutes from the Strip, with hiking for every level.

Las Vegas, NV

Ugo Rondinone's stacked, neon-painted boulder towers rise from the desert just south of the Strip.

Las Vegas, NV

Museums, botanical gardens, and desert trails built around the natural springs that gave Las Vegas its name.

Las Vegas, NV

Guided road, mountain and e-bike tours through Red Rock Canyon from a Las Vegas outfitter.

Las Vegas, NV

Marina on Lake Mead renting powerboats, pontoons, and personal watercraft for a day on the water near Las Vegas.

Boulder City, NV

A natural sandstone amphitheater in the foothills, free to hike by day and home to legendary concerts by night.

Morrison, CO

Towering red sandstone formations rise against Pikes Peak in this free Colorado Springs park.

Colorado Springs, CO

Drive, ride the cog railway, or hike to the 14,115-foot summit that inspired 'America the Beautiful.'

Cascade, CO

23 acres of themed gardens and a glass conservatory in the middle of the city.

Denver, CO

The trailhead for Boulder's iconic tilted Flatiron rock formations, with a historic dining hall on-site.

Boulder, CO

Rent motorcycles, scooters, and adventure bikes near Garden of the Gods for self-guided rides.

Colorado Springs, CO

Zipline, ropes course and whitewater rafting basecamp in Idaho Springs, 35 miles west of Denver.

Idaho Springs, CO

Family-owned whitewater rafting outfitter running guided trips on the Arkansas and Blue Rivers.

Breckenridge, CO

Guided whitewater rafting trips on Clear Creek near Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Idaho Springs, CO

140 acres of cactus, wildflowers, and desert trails in the heart of Papago Park.

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix's signature red-rock peak and toughest close-in hike, with sweeping valley views from the top.

Phoenix, AZ

One of the largest municipal parks in the country, laced with more than 50 miles of desert trails.

Phoenix, AZ

Red sandstone buttes and an easy scramble up to a natural window with views over the whole valley.

Phoenix, AZ

A gentle 3.5-mile out-and-back through saguaro-studded desert, with one of the Valley's best sunsets.

Scottsdale, AZ

Tandem skydive from 13,000 feet over the Sonoran Desert at one of the world's largest drop zones.

Eloy, AZ

Family owned tandem skydiving center about 30 minutes west of Phoenix with USPA certified instructors.

Buckeye, AZ

Desert horseback riding on the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler, with group, private, and kids sessions.

Chandler, AZ

Family-owned Scottsdale ranch offering guided horseback trail rides, hayrides, stagecoach tours and a petting zoo.

Scottsdale, AZ

Zipline course at Goldfield Ghost Town near Apache Junction with mountain and desert views.

Apache Junction, AZ

Boat and RV rentals for a day out on Lake Pleasant near Phoenix.

Peoria, AZ

Arizona's largest botanical garden, with desert plant collections, a new 13-acre garden and 1.5 miles of trails.

Superior, AZ

Kayak and paddleboard rentals on Canyon Lake near Phoenix, including sunrise and full moon paddles.

Apache Junction, AZ

Jet ski, paddleboard, and boat rentals at Scorpion Bay Marina on Lake Pleasant, Arizona.

Morristown, AZ

A freewheeling beachfront strip of muscle-beach bodybuilders, street artists, and skate parks.

Venice, CA

A sprawling San Marino estate of rare-book stacks, Gainsborough paintings, and a dozen themed gardens.

San Marino, CA

A Mediterranean-feeling island getaway an hour by ferry from the mainland, with a golf-cart-only town.

Avalon, CA

Year-round outdoor park in Big Bear Lake with the region's longest tubing runs, a go-kart speedway and a ropes course.

Big Bear Lake, CA

Walkable stretch of beaches, harbor and Stearns Wharf with boating, whale watching and waterfront dining.

Santa Barbara, CA

Downtown Santa Barbara bike shop renting cruisers, e-bikes and road bikes, plus guided bike tours and surf lessons.

Santa Barbara, CA

Surf lessons, camps, and board rentals for all skill levels on Santa Monica Beach.

Santa Monica, CA

A 1,200-acre urban park packed with Spanish Colonial architecture, gardens, and more than a dozen museums.

San Diego, CA

A small, cliff-ringed beach cove where sea lions haul out on the rocks just feet from swimmers.

La Jolla, CA

A clifftop point at the tip of Point Loma marking the first European landing on the West Coast, with whale-watching views.

San Diego, CA

La Jolla surf school offering group, private and camp lessons for all ages at beginner-friendly La Jolla Shores.

La Jolla, CA

A rural wine trail in San Diego's East County foothills linking family-owned wineries along historic Route 94.

Jamul, CA

Waverunner, boat, kayak and paddleboard rentals on Carlsbad's Agua Hedionda Lagoon.

Carlsbad, CA

A 268-foot waterfall taller than Niagara, with an easy viewing platform 30 miles east of Seattle.

Snoqualmie, WA

A century-old zoo known for naturalistic habitats and a canopy-level gorilla exhibit.

Seattle, WA

A drive-through wildlife park on the Olympic Peninsula, home to bears, bison, elk and other animals once used in Disney films.

Sequim, WA

Guided tree canopy and rock climbing adventures in the San Juan Islands, no experience required.

Lopez Island, WA

Rents boats, jet skis and paddleboards from a Lake Washington marina in Kirkland.

Kirkland, WA

A self-guided trail through family-owned lavender farms around Sequim, Washington.

Sequim, WA

A monthlong April celebration of Skagit Valley's tulip fields at farms across Mount Vernon and La Conner, Washington.

Mount Vernon, WA

Portland's oldest continuously operating public rose garden, with skyline and Mount Hood views.

Portland, OR

A meticulously tended traditional Japanese garden called one of the most authentic outside Japan.

Portland, OR

A hillside zoo in Washington Park known for its elephants and a summer concert series.

Portland, OR

Oregon's tallest waterfall, a 620-foot two-tiered cascade just off the Columbia River Gorge highway.

Bridal Veil, OR

A hand-built 1937 stone-and-timber lodge on Mount Hood, famous as the filming location for The Shining's exterior.

Government Camp, OR

The north shore of the Columbia River Gorge, with whitewater, wind sports, hiking and small towns.

White Salmon, WA

Official tourism office for Clackamas County, Oregon, branded Mt. Hood Territory, covering the region's rivers, waterfalls and trails.

Clackamas County, OR

Family-run sunrise hot air balloon flights over Oregon's Willamette Valley near Portland.

Aurora, OR

Walk an authentic walled Suzhou style garden in Portland's Old Town with a pond and teahouse.

Portland, OR

Guided zip line and aerial adventure course with seven lines and sky bridges above the Columbia River Gorge.

Stevenson, WA

Walk more than 40 acres of blooming tulip fields at Oregon's largest spring festival, with wine tasting and a farm market.

Woodburn, OR

Self-guided 35-mile driving loop through Hood River Valley farm stands, orchards, wineries and cideries.

Hood River, OR

Family orchard on the Hood River Fruit Loop with u-pick fruit, a farmstand, goat feeding and hard cider tasting.

Parkdale, OR

Oregon coastal region from Coos Bay to the California border, with state parks and small beach towns.

Southern Oregon Coast, OR

A 410-acre Portland park home to the Oregon Zoo, Japanese Garden, Rose Test Garden and miles of trails.

Portland, OR

Washington county on the Columbia River Gorge known for waterfalls, hiking trails and scenic byways near Stevenson.

Stevenson, WA

A fourth-generation family farm near Hood River with u-pick fruit, a farm market bakery and seasonal family events.

Hood River, OR

Bungee jump off a 200-foot private bridge over Canyon Creek near Portland, Oregon.

Amboy, WA

An inner Southeast Portland bike shop renting, selling and touring bikes since 2009.

Portland, OR

One of the world's longest aerial trams, lifting riders 4,000 feet to a summit overlooking five states.

Albuquerque, NM

Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings you can climb into, tucked in a canyon below the Jemez Mountains.

Los Alamos, NM

Thousands of images carved into volcanic rock by Ancestral Puebloan and Spanish settlers over 700 years.

Albuquerque, NM

A double-drop waterfall and lake on Nambe Pueblo land, with trails, fishing, kayaking and camping.

Santa Fe, NM

Self-guided trails to a lava-tube ice cave with year-round ice and a volcanic cinder cone near Grants, New Mexico.

Grants, NM

The 2002 Winter Olympics ski jump and bobsled venue, now open for tours, rides and summer activities.

Park City, UT

A Little Cottonwood Canyon resort with legendary powder in winter and an aerial tram with valley views in summer.

Sandy, UT

A causeway-linked island in the Great Salt Lake roamed by free-ranging bison and pronghorn.

Syracuse, UT

A 21-acre botanical garden in the foothills, home to a summer outdoor concert series.

Salt Lake City, UT

A steep 1.5-mile trail up American Fork Canyon leads to a ranger-guided tour through three connected caves.

American Fork, UT

Year-round ATV, UTV, snowmobile and e-bike rentals and guided tours out of Heber City, Utah.

Heber City, UT

Guided and self-guided ATV, UTV and snowmobile tours based near Wasatch Mountain State Park, Utah.

Midway, UT

Ski and snowboard rental delivery service that fits gear at your lodging near Park City's resorts.

Park City, UT

Outfitter near Park City offering guided snowmobile and UTV tours plus kayak rentals in the Uinta Mountains.

Kamas, UT

Guided and self-guided rafting, kayaking and tubing trips on the Provo and Weber Rivers in northern Utah.

Provo, UT

Guided whitewater rafting trips on the Weber River near Park City, with sister company Barefoot Tubing next door.

Morgan, UT

A 10,000-acre ranch near Park City offering guided horseback riding, dog sledding, snowmobiling and sleigh-ride dinners.

Oakley, UT

A jointly managed network of parks protecting the world's tallest trees along the far north California coast.

Orick, CA

A 50-foot-deep canyon with sheer walls draped in ferns, reached via a creek-bed trail in Prairie Creek Redwoods.

Orick, CA

An easy one-mile loop through old-growth redwoods dedicated to the former First Lady in 1969.

Orick, CA

A rugged headland park, formerly Patrick's Point, with tide pools, sea-lion overlooks and a re-created Yurok village.

Trinidad, CA

A cove beach below a working lighthouse in one of the Redwood Coast's most photogenic fishing villages.

Trinidad, CA

Wetlands and mudflats south of Eureka that host one of the Pacific Flyway's largest wintering shorebird populations.

Loleta, CA

Guided whitewater rafting and kayak trips on the Trinity, Klamath and Salmon Rivers in far northern California.

Willow Creek, CA

One of the nation's top-ranked zoos, with immersive African savanna and Texas wetlands habitats.

Fort Worth, TX

66 acres of themed gardens on the shore of White Rock Lake, with a seasonal pumpkin village and tulip display.

Dallas, TX

A five-acre deck park built over a sunken freeway, packed with food trucks, games, and free events.

Dallas, TX

A seasonal Dallas-Fort Worth water park with slides, a wave pool and a lazy river.

Mansfield, TX

A Texas wetlands trail, gorilla habitat, and one of the country's top elephant programs inside Hermann Park.

Houston, TX

Winding lazy rivers, a wave pool, and towering water slides make this Galveston's biggest waterpark.

Galveston, TX

160 acres of hike-and-bike trails, art, and kayak launches winding along the bayou just west of downtown.

Houston, TX

A 445-acre green space anchoring Houston's museum district, with a Japanese garden and a mini train.

Houston, TX

Up to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats stream out from under this bridge every summer evening.

Austin, TX

A spring-fed swimming pool that holds a steady 68 degrees no matter how hot Austin gets.

Austin, TX

351 acres of green space along Lady Bird Lake, home to Barton Springs and the Zilker Botanical Garden.

Austin, TX

A 10-mile loop around the water where half of Austin seems to run, walk, or paddleboard.

Austin, TX

Guided zipline tour over Lake Travis with five lines, including one of the longest and fastest in Texas.

Volente, TX

1,300 acres of live oaks, lagoons, and a sculpture garden, bigger than Central Park.

New Orleans, LA

Alligator wrestling shows and a zip line over gator-filled swamp at Orlando's original reptile park.

Orlando, FL

Fifty acres of camellias, roses, and shaded oak canopy on the shore of Lake Rowena.

Orlando, FL

Downtown Orlando's signature park, ringed by a walking path and dotted with resident swan boats.

Orlando, FL

The largest collection of figurative sculpture in the country, set inside a former rice plantation's gardens.

Murrells Inlet, SC

A quieter, undeveloped stretch of beach and maritime forest at the south end of the Grand Strand.

Myrtle Beach, SC

Three miles of undeveloped beach and salt marsh, plus a Moorish-style oceanfront castle to explore.

Murrells Inlet, SC

A reptile park at Barefoot Landing packed with alligators, crocodiles, and one of the largest collections of giant tortoises in the US.

North Myrtle Beach, SC

An 11-mile loop through Great Smoky Mountains National Park's most famous wildlife valley.

Townsend, TN

The highest point in the Smokies, with a 360-degree observation tower above the treeline.

Gatlinburg, TN

An aerial tramway ride up to alpine coasters, a ropes course, and mountaintop views.

Gatlinburg, TN

A mountaintop adventure park reached by gondola, with treetop rope courses and zip lines.

Gatlinburg, TN

A quiet 5.5-mile loop past waterfalls and preserved log cabins deep in the national park.

Gatlinburg, TN

Towering perched sand dunes climb straight up from the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Empire, MI

A Lake Michigan beach where visitors comb the shoreline for Michigan's official state stone.

Petoskey, MI

A downtown Traverse City beach and marina where West Grand Traverse Bay meets Front Street.

Traverse City, MI

A shaded, family-friendly campground and beach on West Grand Traverse Bay.

Traverse City, MI

Hop a ferry to a car-free island chain with sandy beaches and the classic postcard view of the skyline.

Toronto, ON

North America's largest zoo, with over 450 species spread across a forested Scarborough valley.

Toronto, ON

Toronto's biggest park, with trails, a free zoo, sports fields, and a famous cherry blossom grove.

Toronto, ON

Vancouver's famous 460-foot suspension bridge above the Capilano River, with treetop walkways and a cliffside walk.

North Vancouver, BC

North Vancouver mountain resort with an aerial tramway, hiking trails, wildlife viewing and a mountaintop bike park.

North Vancouver, BC

A 55-acre National Historic Site of Canada near Victoria with sunken, rose, Japanese and Italian display gardens.

Brentwood Bay, BC

Aerial gondola near Squamish rising to alpine viewpoints, a suspension bridge and hiking trails.

Squamish, BC

The board that runs Vancouver's public parks, including Stanley Park, VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory.

Vancouver, BC

Elevated boardwalk trail through a rainforest canyon to Mamquam Falls near Squamish.

Squamish, BC

Waterfront center renting kayaks, SUPs, boats and jet skis with guided paddle and boat tours on Howe Sound.

Squamish, BC

Historic Montana mountain town and gateway to Yellowstone via the scenic Beartooth Highway.

Red Lodge, MT

A Bighorn Mountains gateway region visitor council covering Worland and Ten Sleep, Wyoming, along the Sweet 16 scenic byway.

Worland, WY

Guided tours through a Black Hills show cave near Nemo, South Dakota, noted for its variety of crystal formations.

Nemo, SD

Sunrise hot air balloon flights over Custer State Park and the southern Black Hills.

Custer, SD

ATV and UTV rental outfitter for guided backcountry trail riding near Keystone, South Dakota.

Keystone, SD

Adventure park near Mount Rushmore with a scenic chairlift, alpine slide, zipline course, and aerial ropes park.

Keystone, SD

Guided horseback trail rides along the Brazos River bluffs near Waco, Texas.

Waco, TX

Moab outfitter running whitewater rafting, jeep, ATV and horseback trips through Arches and Canyonlands country.

Moab, UT

Moab e-bike rental shop with a fleet of electric bikes plus guided rides to Arches, Potash Road and local trails.

Moab, UT

Moab outfitter running Colorado River rafting trips and guided tours of Arches and Canyonlands.

Moab, UT

A Moab bike shop renting mountain and e-bikes, delivering to local trailheads, with repair and retail service since 1995.

Moab, UT

A family owned ski resort in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains with 27 trails and a 1,000 foot vertical drop.

Union Dale, PA

Gentle guided kayak trips and rentals on Swatara Creek near Hershey, with shuttle service and no experience required.

Palmyra, PA

A six line zipline canopy tour over Santa Margarita Ranch wine country with a suspension bridge crossing.

Santa Margarita, CA

A small cove beach reached by a coastal bluff trail near Avila Beach on California's Central Coast.

Avila Beach, CA

Guided horseback trail rides through canyons and along the Gaviota Coast north of Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara, CA

Nonprofit trail and recreation guide connecting visitors to hiking, biking and outdoor info across the Wenatchee Valley.

Wenatchee, WA

A 440-mile scenic driving loop through the North Cascades linking Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Chelan and Whidbey Island.

Wenatchee, WA

Guided fly fishing lessons on the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth for beginners and families.

Leavenworth, WA

A Cascade foothills lodge near Leavenworth known for ziplining, snowmobile tours and sleigh rides.

Leavenworth, WA

Guided and self-drive snowmobile rentals on groomed trails near Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, WA

Nonprofit-run cross-country ski trail network near Leavenworth with groomed classic and skate trails.

Plain, WA

Oklahoma's largest lake, with 800 miles of shoreline for fishing, boating, swimming and camping across five counties.

Eufaula, OK

A 46,500 acre reservoir in northeast Oklahoma's Ozark foothills, popular for boating and fishing.

Grove, OK

1,242-acre off-road park with trails for ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and 4x4s of every difficulty level.

Hot Springs, AR

A 210-acre botanical garden on Lake Hamilton with azalea collections, waterfalls, a children's garden and Anthony Chapel.

Hot Springs, AR

An indoor golf simulator lounge in Hot Springs with Trackman bays, instruction and a bar.

Hot Springs, AR

The oldest full-service marina on Lake Hamilton, renting pontoon boats and water toys and offering visitor docking.

Hot Springs, AR

Guided horseback trail rides through the Ouachita Mountains along the shore of Lake Ouachita.

Mount Ida, AR

Dig for your own quartz crystals to keep at a fifth-generation family mine with a mineral gallery and a zipline over the pit.

Jessieville, AR

Family-run marina renting houseboats, jet skis, pontoons, kayaks and paddleboards on Lake Ouachita.

Royal, AR

Working quartz mine near Mount Ida offering guided digs, including the world-famous Phantom Mine for phantom quartz.

Mount Ida, AR

Public quartz crystal dig site on historic Fisher Mountain, one of Arkansas's oldest rockhounding spots.

Mount Ida, AR

A forest zipline park in Hot Springs with 10 lines and an aerial obstacle course.

Hot Springs, AR

A remote outfitter and general store at the confluence of the Minam and Wallowa rivers in Oregon's backcountry.

Minam, OR

Geothermal hot springs resort on the Colorado River with dozens of soaking pools of varying temperatures.

Glenwood Springs, CO

Self-guided ATV and snowmobile rentals delivered to Crested Butte area trailheads.

Crested Butte, CO

Guided dune buggy rides and ATV rentals with direct access to the Oregon Dunes.

Florence, OR

Guided horseback rides along Oregon Coast beaches and dunes near Florence.

Florence, OR

Nonprofit nature center and wildlife hospital in the hills above Eugene showcasing native birds of prey.

Eugene, OR

Dune buggy and sandrail tours through the Oregon Dunes, plus a family fun center in Florence.

Florence, OR

Walk a forest trail dotted with large-scale outdoor sculptures by international artists near Lincoln, Montana.

Lincoln, MT

Montana's only alpine coaster, a mile-long mountain track near Flathead Lake with mini golf and gem mining on site.

Lakeside, MT

A 14 county southwest Oklahoma tourism region anchored by Lawton, home to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and several state parks.

Lawton, OK

20-acre nonprofit nature center in Wichita Falls with trails, gardens, and a butterfly conservatory.

Wichita Falls, TX

Palm oasis canyons on Agua Caliente tribal land near Palm Springs with hiking trails and a trading post.

Palm Springs, CA

Play an Arnold Palmer designed championship desert golf course near Palm Springs.

Palm Desert, CA

Washington County's tourism office promoting Zion National Park, St. George and the red-rock trails of southern Utah.

St. George, UT

Kayak, paddleboard and SUP rental and guided-tour outfitter serving Quail Creek State Park near St. George.

Hurricane, UT

E-bike rentals and guided tours based in Springdale for exploring Zion National Park and the Greater Zion area.

Springdale, UT

Boat, UTV, and water toy rentals plus guided OHV tours based at Sand Hollow State Park near Hurricane, Utah.

Hurricane, UT

Electric dirt bike rentals and guided tours through southern Utah's red rock terrain near St. George.

Leeds, UT

A geothermal hot springs resort near Zion National Park with dozens of soaking pools, cold plunges and a freshwater pool.

La Verkin, UT

Lakefront marina at the Coeur d'Alene Resort renting speed boats, pontoon boats, jet skis and paddle boards.

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Zip across seven lines and two sky bridges up to 400 feet above Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Coeur d'Alene, ID

A 15 mile downhill rail trail through ten historic train tunnels and across seven high trestles on the Idaho Montana border.

Wallace, ID

A Northern Idaho mountain resort with skiing, an indoor water park and a 3.1-mile gondola.

Kellogg, ID

Northern California county centered on Mount Shasta, with wilderness, lakes and Gold Rush towns.

Yreka, CA

Guided zipline canopy tour with suspension bridges and rappels near Crater Lake National Park.

Klamath Falls, OR

Tandem powered hang glider flights over Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada from Carson City.

Carson City, NV

Guided kayak, paddleboard, hiking, and biking tours on Lake Tahoe's North Shore.

Tahoe Vista, CA

Bike and e-bike rentals at the trailhead of Lake Tahoe's paved East Shore Trail.

Incline Village, NV

A rural Sierra Nevada county visitor guide covering Downieville, Sierra City, Loyalton, and Sierraville.

Downieville, CA

Family-friendly fishing pond where visitors catch rainbow and trophy trout with no license required, paying only for what they catch.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Guided horseback trail rides along Lake Tahoe's east shore with lake and mountain views.

Zephyr Cove, NV

Family run boat rental company on Lake Tahoe offering wakeboarding, tubing, and sunset pontoon cruises.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Family-owned South Lake Tahoe shop renting bikes right at the start of the paved National Forest Bike Trail.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Family-run South Lake Tahoe stable offering guided horseback trail rides since 1934.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Stand-up paddleboard and kayak rental shop on Lake Tahoe's south shore, renting boards, kayaks and gear since 2012.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Shore's largest rental outfitter, renting powerboats, jet skis and seasonal gear from two Lake Tahoe locations.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

A 124-acre North Lake Tahoe park with miles of multi-use trails, disc golf, tennis, and ball fields.

Tahoe Vista, CA

Guided eFoil electric hydrofoil lessons and rentals on Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe City, CA

Ski resort near Reno with the highest base elevation in the Lake Tahoe basin.

Reno, NV

South Lake Tahoe's largest ski and snowboard rental outfitter, with a shop across from Heavenly Village.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

Guided snowmobile rides and snow tubing hills at two South Lake Tahoe area locations.

South Lake Tahoe, CA

California's Eastern Sierra region of alpine lakes, national forest and mountain towns from Mono Lake to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

A 100-mile scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada near North Fork, California, with mountain vistas and historic stops.

North Fork, CA

Major Sierra Nevada ski resort near Mammoth Lakes with 3,500 acres of terrain, a bike park and summer activities.

Mammoth Lakes, CA