Popular Outdoor Locations
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Cress Creek Nature Trail
Rexburg, Idaho
11.9 miles S of Rexburg, IdahoA 1.25-mile self-guided nature trail along the South Fork of the Snake River through sagebrush, juniper slopes, and lush creekside habitat — with an overlook trail, caves near the rim, and moose sightings.
Hike 0.4 mi
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Grant Visitor's Center, Yellowstone National Park
1.8 miles NW of Grant Visitor's Center, Yellowstone National ParkBoardwalks trace the edge of Yellowstone Lake at the scenic West Thumb Geyser Basin — hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, lake shore geysers, and underwater vents in one compact visit.
Hike 0.6-4.7 mi
Harriman State Park
Island Park, Idaho
8.3 miles SW of Island Park, IdahoAn 11,000-acre wildlife refuge 38 miles from Yellowstone along Henry's Fork — world-class fly-fishing, hiking among wildflowers and wildlife, plus 24 miles of Nordic ski trails in winter.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe 2.8-4.1 mi
Palisades Creek Trail / Lakes and Waterfall Canyon
Irwin, Idaho
4.4 miles E of Irwin, IdahoSpectacular mountain views, two landslide-formed alpine lakes, and mountain goat sightings — all within a 4-to-6-mile hike in the Swan Valley wilderness.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Mesa Falls
Ashton, Idaho
10.0 miles NE of Ashton, IdahoUpper Mesa Falls drops 114 feet and spans 300 feet across the Henrys Fork — just 0.2 miles of paved walkway from the parking lot, with platforms, handrails, and morning rainbow mist.
Cross-country Ski, Hike, Kayak
Hell's Half Acre Southbound Rest Stop
Blackfoot, Idaho
8.8 miles NE of Blackfoot, IdahoA well-maintained Interstate 15 rest stop on a lava flow area with a great walking path, informational signs about the formations and wildlife, picnic tables, and vending machines.
Hike 3.9-14.4 mi
Grand Teton
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
17.6 miles N of Jackson Hole, WyomingAt 13,770 feet, the Grand Teton towers over Western Wyoming — all popular routes require rock climbing gear and are for skilled climbers only, with 3,000 feet of exposure where a fall is fatal.
Backpack, Hike, Rock Climb
White Pine Lake
Sandy, Utah
8.5 miles E of Sandy, UtahA canyon that ski resort lobbyists fought to keep out of wilderness, now open to hikers and rare mountain bikers — hike in and discover why everyone has been arguing over White Pine Canyon.
Hike, Mountain Bike 0.6-3.7 mi
Umstead State Park
Raleigh, North Carolina
9.7 miles NW of Raleigh, North CarolinaFive thousand five hundred acres of forested trails — over 20 miles of hiking and 13 miles of multi-use paths — plus three fishing lakes and canoe rentals in the heart of the Triangle.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Lake Blanche
Salt Lake City, Utah
14.9 miles SE of Salt Lake City, UtahA popular 3-mile one-way hike in the Wasatch Mountains to three alpine lakes — Blanche, Florence, and Lillian — with plenty of water along the trail and about 2.5 hours to the top.
Hike 6.6-6.8 mi
Bear Creek Hot Springs
Irwin, Idaho
9.8 miles S of Irwin, IdahoTrek ~13 miles up a creek canyon near Palisades Reservoir to a secluded natural hot spring — gentle most of the way, with one rewarding final climb.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Hot Springs, Mountain Bike 0.2-0.5 mi
Eagle Park
Rexburg, Idaho
0.9 miles N of Rexburg, IdahoA cottonwood forest park inside Rexburg city limits with campsites, fishing, a dog park, mountain biking on easy and moderate loops, and rock-throwing by the river.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike, Sled 4.7 mi
Fifth Water Hot Springs
Provo, Utah
19.0 miles SE of Provo, UtahA scenic 2.5-mile riverside hike to the famous Diamond Fork rock pools and waterfall, with soaks up to 108°.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Hot Springs, Mountain Bike, Swim 0.3 mi
Kiowa Valley Path
Eagle Mountain, Utah
3.0 miles NE of Eagle Mountain, UtahA 0.3-mile paved path affectionately dubbed 'Lizard Hill' by local kids — easy on any stroller, gentle enough for all ages, and filled with basking lizards and rabbits along the way.
Hike 13.8 mi
Middle Teton
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
17.6 miles N of Jackson Hole, WyomingThe 12,804-ft Middle Teton rewards serious alpinists with glacier bouldering through the Southwest Couloir and panoramic views of the Grand, South, and surrounding Tetons.
Backpack, Hike, Rock Climb
Shoshone Falls Park
Twin Falls, Idaho
3.7 miles NE of Twin Falls, IdahoBreathtaking spring runoff views of Shoshone Falls roaring so hard you feel the mist hundreds of feet up — plus a 2.5-mile canyon rim trail to Evel Knievel's 1974 Snake River jump site.
Hike 1.9-2.9 mi
Mist Trail
Yosemite National Park
9.2 miles S of Yosemite National ParkA steep, mist-soaked Yosemite staircase hike climbing 639 stone steps past Vernal and Nevada Falls — with Half Dome, Whitecap, and Mt. Broderick views from the switchbacks above.
Backpack, Hike
Muir Beach
Muir Beach, California
0.3 miles E of Muir Beach, CaliforniaA hidden gem beach north of San Francisco with a 0.2-mile walk to the shore, informational placards for kids, sunset views over the Pacific, and access to the Coastal Trail.
Hike, Swim
Half Moon Bay State Beach
Half Moon Bay, California
1.0 miles W of Half Moon Bay, CaliforniaA historic railroad corridor trail along the Half Moon Bay Pacific Coast with sweeping ocean views, access to multiple beaches, red-tailed hawks, herons, and a distant view of the famous Mavericks surf break.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Spencer Butte
Eugene, Oregon
4.8 miles S of Eugene, OregonEugene's backyard hike through tall Douglas firs and maples to a summit with city views — a family-friendly loop with trails from easy to moderate.
Hike 1.7 mi
Buckskin Morgan Ridge
Ririe, Idaho
9.0 miles E of Ririe, IdahoA punchy climb to Buckskin Morgan Ridge pays off with twisty singletrack descents through roots, loose rock, and rolling hills above the Snake River Plain.
Hike, Mountain Bike 11.9 mi
Island Lake
Pinedale, Wyoming
11.0 miles NE of Pinedale, WyomingIsland Lake is one of the crown jewels of the Wind River Range, a large, deep alpine lake set at about 10,400 feet on the edge of the Bridger Wilderness in west-central Wyoming. Ringed by pale...
Backpack, Hike, Horseback 1.1 mi
Piestewa Peak Summit Trail #300
Phoenix, Arizona
7.0 miles NE of Phoenix, ArizonaA steep, jagged, internationally recognized 1-mile climb to a 360-degree view of the entire Phoenix metro area — carved steps, two handrail sections, and water at the trailhead.
Hike 0.6 mi
Pintler Falls
Wise River, Montana
23.8 miles W of Wise River, MontanaPintler Falls is a peaceful backcountry waterfall in the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness of southwestern Montana, a reward at the end of a pretty forest-and-creek hike in the high mountains of the...
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