Next time you’re in Utah, make a beeline for the spectacular 76,000 acre Arches National Park. Here, amidst a surreal wonderland of stone towers, fins and hoodoos you’ll discover over 2,000 naturally occurring sandstone arches, the largest concentration on the planet. Drive and hike If you’ve only a few hours to spare, take the park’s …
With summer almost upon us, it’s time to grab your hiking boots and head for the hills. Here we celebrate six of the best long distance hiking trails across the U.S. The Long Trail, Vermont Established in 1930, the oldest walking trail in the U.S. travels 272 miles along the ridge of the Green Mountains, …
Wyoming’s stunning 310,000 acre wilderness is a mecca for outdoor lovers. Here are ten reasons why you should visit. Jaw Dropping Terrain This magnificent natural landscape of jutting peaks and gleaming lakes is a feast for the senses. Hike through summer wildflower meadows, and explore acres of golden aspen forest in autumn. Gaze skywards at …
Dreaming of powder white sands, warm azure waters and wall to wall sunshine? Grab your flip flops and take your pick of Florida’s magnificent beaches. Clearwater Beach This relaxed, family friendly resort offers gorgeous white sands, an array of waterfront restaurants and myriad activities such as snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding and parasailing. Walk, cycle or …
Many of us are planning to spend our 2021 vacations in the U.S. rather than overseas. Here we celebrate some less explored gems our bounteous country has to offer. Lassen Volcanic National Park, California Northeast California’s untamed volcanic wilderness is dominated by Lassen Peak volcano, which last erupted in 1914. The dramatic terrain hisses with …
So you’re a fan of the great outdoors? Then you’ll love the Adirondacks, a vast alfresco playground of jagged mountains, serene lakes, lush valleys and dense forest. This magnificent, national reserve stretches six million pristine acres from New York to the Canadian border. If you haven’t visited yet, here are ten reasons why you should. …
As restaurant doors begin to reopen and we embrace the joys of eating out again, whet your appetite with ten great destinations throughout the states for your culinary checklist. Austin, Texas Austin’s Tex-Mex and Texan barbecue scenes are legendary (try Franklin Barbecue’s show-stopping brisket). Asian food is also hugely popular, and you’ll find numerous Korean, …
As the temperatures begin to climb, here are some inspiring urban destinations where you can kick back and embrace the great outdoors. San Francisco, California Amidst the lakes, playgrounds and museums of vast Golden Gate Park, you’ll encounter resident American bison, plus a Japanese tea house and pagoda in manicured gardens. The Presidio offers 24 …
Considering the current uncertainty regarding international travel, some of us may not feel ready to book a holiday overseas. The United States is blessed with being a wonderfully diverse country so if you’re considering a 2021 domestic holiday, here are our top ten outdoor U.S. holiday destinations for this summer. Denali National Park, Alaska Alaska’s …