Too Long; Didn’t Read Experience dog sledding in Alaska any time of year. It’s fun, exciting, and links you directly to wild places and old ways. Choose your experience: Summer (May-Sep): Ride wheeled carts through forests, visit musher camps, or take helicopter tours for unique glacier sledding ($389-$814+). Winter (Nov-Apr): Experience classic snow sledding, drive […]
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Too Long; Didn’t Read America packs in all kinds of cold-weather fun, from city festivals to wild, remote places. Top spots to check out: Urban Ice: Fairbanks, AK (Northern Lights, dog sledding), International Falls, MN (Icebox Days); Duluth/Marquette (lake-effect snow, ice caves). Mountain Escapes: Crested Butte, CO/Taos, NM (skiing, unique landscapes); Mammoth Lakes, CA (volcanic […]
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Too Long; Didn’t Read Canada has the planet’s longest coastline. It stretches an amazing 240,000 km. Forget what you think you know about beaches here. Expect surprising variety: Warm Atlantic waters: Swim at Parlee Beach (NB) or hear “singing sands” on PEI. Vast freshwater shores: Visit Wasaga Beach (ON), the world’s longest freshwater beach, or […]
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TL;DR America has amazing public caves. You can find adventure exploring them. See cool rock shapes inside. Spot animals that live there. Some caves hold important history too. Key highlights include: Western Marvels: Reopened Crystal Cave (CA – marble, requires hike/booking), year-round Lehman Caves (NV – tours/wild caving), Sea Lion Caves (OR – coastal wildlife), […]
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TL;DR Year-Round Waves: Winter (big NW swells – North/Central) and Summer (gentler S swells – South) provide consistent surf. Three Distinct Regions: Southern California (San Diego to SB): Classic warm(er) water, iconic spots (Malibu, Trestles), consistent summer S swells, HUGE crowds, surf industry hub. Central Coast (Ventura to Santa Cruz): Scenic, cooler water, fewer crowds, […]
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TL;DR Camp among wild, mushroom-shaped rock hoodoos under super dark skies at Goblin Valley State Park. Your options: Pitch a tent right near the rocks, or grab a basic RV spot (both $45). For more comfort, try a climate-controlled yurt ($150). Big groups can book a large area ($200). Explore is the main activity here. […]
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TL;DR Check out our picks for winter getaways around the country. We found different kinds of trips for every taste. Options include: Snowy Mountain Escapes: Ski resorts & cozy lodges in Stowe (VT), Park City (UT), Jackson Hole (WY), and the Catskills (NY). Lakeside/Coastal Charm: Storm-watching in Kennebunkport (ME), historic pubs in Portsmouth (NH), ice […]
TL;DR Want to see America’s really beautiful scenery? Iconic train routes offer a fantastic way. Check out these highlights: Cross-Country Epics: California Zephyr (Chicago-SF): Rocky Mountains, Utah red rocks, Sierra Nevada. Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle/Portland): Glacier National Park, Montana prairies, Columbia River Gorge. Sunset Limited (LA-New Orleans): Sonoran Desert, Texas canyons, Gulf Coast bayous. Coastal Wonders: […]
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TL;DR America’s least-visited parks – Gates of the Arctic, Isle Royale, Dry Tortugas, and others – give you real solitude and wild adventure precisely because they’re tough to get to. Forget roads, trails, phones, shops, or easy rescue help. You need to handle things yourself. Reaching them usually means long flights, ferry rides, or boat […]
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TL;DR Top kayaking spots across the US: Florida Wetlands: Paddle Rainbow River’s unbelievably clear springs, or wind through Everglades mangrove tunnels—keep your eyes peeled for gators and manatees. You can also see a magical glow after dark in Puerto Rico’s bays when the water lights up. Southwest Canyons: Try wading through flooded slot canyons; Antelope […]