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 6.2 mi
Darby Wind Cave
Driggs, Idaho
7.6 miles E of Driggs, IdahoWaterfalls, wildflowers, creek crossings, and a wind cave high on the canyon wall — Darby's switchback trail rewards hikers with views found nowhere else in the Tetons.
Backpack, Cave, Hike, Rock Climb 0.1-5.3 mi
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth, Yellowstone National Park
0.3 miles SW of Mammoth, Yellowstone National ParkColorful limestone terraces covered in glistening hot-spring water, a 1-mile boardwalk with 300 feet of elevation, elk in the parking lot, and an easy family-friendly loop — Yellowstone's showiest geology.
Camp, Hike 1.0-7.5 mi
Idaho Falls Greenbelt
Idaho Falls, Idaho
0.5 miles NW of Idaho Falls, IdahoA 6-mile paved riverside trail through the heart of Idaho Falls past a 22-foot waterfall that stretches 600 feet wide, historic landmarks, parks, and downtown restaurants.
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 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 1.1 mi
Lewis & Clark Caverns
Whitehall, Montana
10.9 miles E of Whitehall, MontanaLewis & Clark Caverns State Park combines colorful guided cave tours at a constant 48°F with mountain biking, year-round fishing, and camping in 3,015 scenic Montana acres.
Camp, Canoe, Cave, Hike, Mountain Bike 
Pine Butte / The Caldera
St. Anthony, Idaho
21.7 miles N of St. Anthony, IdahoAn old volcano in the Idaho desert that feels like stepping into a mountain forest — pine-covered hillsides, a meadow ringed by aspen and boulders, and a quarter-mile easy trail to the caldera floor.
Camp, Hike, Horseback 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 
Henry's Fork Green Way (St. Anthony Green Belt)
Saint Anthony, Idaho
0.6 miles SW of Saint Anthony, IdahoAn easy paved 2-mile round-trip riverside walk along Henry's Fork in Saint Anthony — a statue of fur trader Andrew Henry at the halfway loop, and a pet-friendly, beginner-friendly path.
Hike 11.6 mi
Toquerville Falls
La Verkin, Utah
6.6 miles N of La Verkin, UtahLedges, falls, a ladder to the best jumping spots, and a 7-foot-deep pool at the end of a 5.5-mile sandy desert drive — but stay away from the brittle, injury-prone cliff edges.
Dive, Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim 
Mccall Area
McCall, Idaho
10.4 miles NE of McCall, IdahoA beautiful Idaho resort town with swimming holes, 7-mile mountain hikes to isolated lakes, Ponderosa State Park trails, mountain biking, Payette Lake boating, skiing, and sledding — all within reach of McCall.
Backpack, Camp, Canoe, Cross-country Ski, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Sled, Snowshoe, Swim 
Battery Spencer
Mill Valley, California
6.3 miles SE of Mill Valley, CaliforniaA short 0.2-mile hike to a century-old Civil War battery with 12-inch rifled guns — now one of the best vantage points anywhere for viewing the Golden Gate Bridge.
Hike 0.2-9.7 mi
City Creek
Pocatello, Idaho
1.3 miles S of Pocatello, IdahoPocatello's city-maintained trail network packs over six miles of singletrack into City Creek Canyon, with everything from casual loops to a downhill-only expert run.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 
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 2.6 mi
Angels Landing
Springdale, Utah
5.5 miles NE of Springdale, UtahZion's most iconic strenuous day hike — 21 steep switchbacks, dramatic Scout Lookout views, and a narrow chain-assisted ridge with 1,000-foot drop-offs to an unmatched canyon summit.
Hike 0.2-0.4 mi
Snow Canyon State Park
St. George, Utah
8.4 miles NW of St. George, UtahA smaller, quieter cousin to Zion, Snow Canyon offers mountain biking, rock climbing, caving, and desert exploration near the Tuacahn amphitheater outside St. George.
Cave, Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb 
Cape Kiwanda
Pacific City, Oregon
1.3 miles NW of Pacific City, OregonA basalt sea stack 90 feet taller than Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock anchors a stunning coastal hike with sandstone fossils, impressive dunes, and consistent surf.
Hike 
Zephyr Cove Park
Glenbrook, Nevada
5.5 miles S of Glenbrook, NevadaSix tennis courts, disc golf, a sledding hill, a beach, and a fishing pond all at one free park make Zephyr Cove one of Lake Tahoe's most versatile family hangouts.
Camp, Canoe, Disc Golf, Hike, Horseback, Kayak, Swim 1.5 mi
Skunk Harbor
Carson City, Nevada
9.1 miles W of Carson City, NevadaA forest service road hike from the 28 freeway to a secluded beach area near Carson City with mountain views, a historic building, and a marker — dogs welcome.
Hike 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 7.6 mi
Mount Jefferson
Island Park, Idaho
9.7 miles N of Island Park, IdahoIdaho's highest point in the Centennial Mountains crowns a remote 10,203-ft Continental Divide summit on the Idaho-Montana border west of Yellowstone.
Hike 3.6 mi
Kanarraville Falls
Kanarraville, Utah
0.5 miles E of Kanarraville, UtahA slot canyon hike through ankle-to-knee-deep water to twin waterfalls, with a natural sandstone slide into a refreshing swimming hole halfway through the route.
Hike, Swim
