Outdoor Activities in USA

Glacier treks make for great outdoor adventures but can feel rushed if they are only a few hours long. This trekking experience at Matanuska Glacier - a local favorite, and one of the few vehicle-accessible glaciers near Anchorage - takes a full day, which leaves plenty of time to explore blue meltwater pools, ice formations, and crevasses.

Experience sunset in Grand Teton National Park on a 5-hour, small-group sightseeing tour that includes round-trip hotel transfer, and an à la carte dinner with views of Jackson Lake. Explore Antelope Flats, see the 'Shane' cabins, learn about local history from the guide, and use spotting scopes to watch for moose, bison, and antelope.

Visit Zion National Park on a full-day tour from Las Vegas that's a convenient, cost-effective way to ensure you get there and back in a single day. With someone else doing the driving, you can relax and take in views of the Arizona Strip, Dixie National Forest, and soaring mesas, then arrive in Zion to see some of the highest sandstone cliffs on earth.

Discover the towering Giant Sequoia trees of Yosemite during the winter on this half-day snowshoe hike. Hike through the Tuolumne and Merced groves to marvel at these 3,000-year old trees that reach heights upwards of 300 feet. Traverse the dense forests with hiking shoes or snowshoes, if there is a lot of snow on the ground, and learn about the biodiversity of the park.

Experience the natural wonders of Utah firsthand with a 4-hour canyoneering adventure in Goblin Valley State Park. After a basic skills session it's time to enter the 'Chamber of the Basilisk.'  Rappel down a narrow fissure on a technical route that rewards with stunning underground views. In fact, the beauty of this massive chamber is often compared to that of a gothic church. Spend ample time climbing and wandering within the canyon for even more magical angles, then begin your journey back out into Utah's vast open space.

On this small group Grand Teton wildlife safari, join a local naturalist and guide for a ride in an open-air safari vehicle on dirt roads and on paved highways within Grand Teton National Park, where you'll scour the landscape at dawn or dusk for wolves, moose, and elk. Look for eagles soaring overhead or deer walking through the woods, and there's even the chance you could spot a bear roaming near the road. In addition to helping find wildlife, your guide will discuss the area's ecology, history, geology, and culture, and will also stop so you can take photos of the landscape, wildlife, or terrain.

Enjoy snowboarding or skiing at Hunter Mountain in the Catskills on a full-day tour from New York City. Hunter Mountain has a gentle slope for beginners, and advanced terrain for seasoned experts, so that skiers and riders of all abilities can have fun on the slopes. Includes rental equipment, an all-area lift ticket, a hot drink at the ski resort, and round-trip transportation from Manhattan.

Visit the birthplace of the Hawaiian Islands on this full-day volcano adventure from Kona. Travel along famous Saddle Road and see the sites, featuring a stop in Hilo, Hawaii's second-largest city. Also, discover a lava tube and enjoy a picnic lunch en route to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the state's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the afternoon exploring the park before dinner at Kilauea Lodge, an award-winning restaurant located in nearby Volcano Village. Finally, take in the fiery glow of the Kilauea Volcano, the most active volcano in Hawaii.

Get to know the Grand Canyon with this guided, 2-hour Jeep tour around the South Rim. Choose one of nine different times throughout the day, then enjoy the Grand Canyon's brilliant colors, cliffs and rock formations while learning about the history and geology of the area from the expert tour guide. Finally, receive a ticket to the Grand Canyon National Geographic Visitor Center's IMAX Theater to watch "Grand Canyon: the Movie." An optional hotel pickup and drop-off in the town of Tusayan, AZ is available.

Fish for white sea bass or yellowtail off the coast of California on this full-day angling excursion from Newport Beach. Cruise down Orange County's beautiful coastline and out into deepwater angling territory for the best shot at a prize catch. Breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks are available onboard for purchase.

Walk amongst one of the world's oldest living things: the Giant Sequoia trees of Yosemite National Park. The Tuolumne and Merced Groves are home to some of the tallest and oldest trees in the world. Reaching heights of 300 feet (91 meters) and living thousands of years. The hike can be customized depending on the group and your guide carries water purification and first aid equipment and other necessities. All profits from this tour support youth summer camp programs in Yosemite.

Escape to the majestic scenery of the Grand Canyon on this guided day trip from Las Vegas. Travel in a Hummer H2 through Joshua tree forests, past Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam to the Grand Canyon's West Rim for three hours of exploring. Upgrade to add a walk on the glass-bottomed Grand Canyon Skywalk or a helicopter flight into the canyon. Lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Spend the day on the Upper Kenai River fishing for local species in the company of a guide. Learn how to fly fish or spin fish from your guide; the small group size will ensure you get plenty of personalized attention from your guide. You'll get the best possible chance to catch salmon, dolly varden char, or rainbow trout as your guide takes you to hidden spots on the river.

Exploring the open road outside of Sedona is made more fun with this Polaris Slingshot rental. Get behind the wheel of a 3-wheel, open-air vehicle and tackle your self-selected itinerary of vortex sites, canyon roads, and must-see attractions like Chapel of the Holy Cross. The full-day option means you can explore every sight that piques your interest without worrying about time constraints.

You don't have to vacay in the lower 48 to find your moxie - this Alaskan rappelling adventure allows you to bring your A game as you explore Girdwood and its woodsy canyon areas. Get geared up, and descend 50 feet (15 meters) into the canyon, and then rappel to a 40-foot (12-meter) waterfall. You can also upgrade to add a gold-panning experience to test your hand at finding gold yourself.

The Denver foothills are packed with some of Colorado's best sights, from Red Rocks Amphitheater to Lookout Mountain and scenic Lariat Loop. Over the course of this 4 hour tour from Denver that explores the scenic foothills, get panoramic views of the mountain surroundings and stroll through small, historic towns before stopping in Evergreen for drinks. It's a quick escape from the big city buzz and a taste of life in the mountains, and one you can easily fit in a day when touring the "Mile High" City.

Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore the sparkling wintertime beauty of Colorado's Front Range. Hike atop fresh powder through pristine pine forests and open-air alpine meadows with views of the Rocky Mountains. Your experienced guide will choose trails that match your experience level throughout this 4-hour adventure.

Bi-language experienced tour guide with high quality customer serviceEnter the Antelope Canyon at or around the noon as it is one of the best times to take photos.Pick-up and drop-off at the hotels on the Strip. You do not need to meet at the bus pick-up station.This is a customized group size VIP tour ranging from 4 up to 15 people.

Cast your line into the Sacramento River on a full-day, guided fishing trip with a professional river guide from Redding. Board a custom-built drift boat or jet boat, and navigate the current to spin or fly fish for steelhead and Rainbow trout. Learn to fish for the first time, or improve your skills with tips from your expert guide, and enjoy stunning views of river banks that attract a thriving population of deer, bald eagles and mountain lions.

Escape to the wilderness of the Florida Everglades from Orlando on this 30-minute or 1-hour airboat adventure. This exciting nature tour includes admission to the Wild Florida Airboats and Wildlife Park - with over 200 different animals like lemurs, sloths, zebras, watusi cattle, bobcats and more. Upgrade to the half-day tour and enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch at the Chomp House Grill, plus an alligator souvenir!