subject: Plan an Exciting Adventure [print this page] Plan an Exciting Adventure Plan an Exciting Adventure
Full of national parks and great outdoor areas, the United States is wonderful for outdoor excursions. Spotting wildlife and melting s'mores over a campfire are only two of the great things you can do. Swimming in hot springs and cool lakes is just one of the ways you can spend your time. Mother Nature is completely equipped to cater to your sense of adventure. To get started on your adventure all you need is to start a little research around the Internet and outdoor magazines. The numerous national parks throughout the US are always destination hotspots. Parks like Yellowstone and the Great Smoky Mountains offer the chance to fully enjoy the outdoor experience. For experienced campers or adventurers who want a particularly special trip, there are plenty of unique camping options. The Forty Mile Canyon in Utah has some great hiking, and you can do it year round. The hike is challenging but doable as you wander among the trees and travel along Forty Mile Creek. The canyon is full of refreshing pools where you can take a quick dunk to cool off. At the San Gorgonio Mountain in California you can experience an awesome panoramic view from the summit. Over 11,000 feet above it all you can see multiple ecozones. Away from the buildings of the city, you'll see the sky in a brand new way. Across the country, the Appalachian Mountains of several states and the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina also offer amazing sights. There are also many suitable camping areas for trekkers with specialized interests. If you're up for a little skinny-dipping at dusk consider the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan. In the cool, clear freshwater of Lake Superior you can admire the pink and orange sky of sunset surrounded by the pines and hardwoods. For optimal stargazing away from the concrete and smog of the city, a great place to camp is Mount Wrightson Wilderness in Arizona. Known as Old Baldy to the locals, you can see the sky in a brand knew way from this bare peak. Though it's not most known for camping, Hawaii is also a great destination for camping and adventure. Outdoor entertainment is just waiting to be discovered by you. With friends or family or even a few strangers, you'll have plenty of fun whatever you choose to do. Everywhere you look there's plenty of nature's bounty to experience and enjoy.
