Outdoor Recreation

Beauty and Recreation Combine Along the West Cascades

Published on Mar 4, 2005 in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul

Along the West Cascades Scenic Byway, scenery combines with recreation to provide a fantastic haven for any traveler. Let the solitude and serenity of the surrounding evergreens and majestic mountains relax you.

Break Out of Your Shell on Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway

Published on May 18, 2011 in Food and Drink and Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet

This summer, stop at Pillar Point County Park along the Strait of Juan de Fuca Highway - SR 112 for a unique culinary adventure -- shellfishing!

Challenge the Red Rocks of Utah's Dinosaur Diamond

Published on Feb 14, 2005 in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall

The red rock region near Moab has come to characterize the state of Utah. It has even been included in movie portrayals such as Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Arches of sandstone balance above the desert sands, and the mighty Colorado River carves canyons through miles of red rock cliffs. With such varied natural formations, Moab is the perfect place for high adventure activities.

Climbing the Nation's Finest Granite

Published on Feb 12, 2005

While taking your trip down Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road understand that you're traversing hallowed ground. For a certain group of hardened individuals, Yosemite National Park is Mecca, Jerusalem, and Disneyland all rolled into one; a playground of granite unrivaled anywhere else in the world.

Enjoying the Outdoors on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Published on May 30, 2006

The Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is known for its stunning array of lakes and other bodies of water, but numerous other opportunities for exploration and fun abound along the byway. With the ragged cliffs of the Cascade Mountains or the black, volcanic rock of the Lava Lands, Cascade Lakes offers water sports and much more.

Enjoy the Natural Sweetness of the Connecticut River Byway

Published on Jun 7, 2011 in Bargains on America's Byways, Food and Drink, and Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet

The upper Connecticut River Valley in Vermont and New Hampshire is a new Eden of fresh produce and healthy farming. Take the Connecticut River Byway, a fruitful route through this New England cornucopia.

Enjoy the Outdoors on Alaska's Marine Highway!

Published on Mar 4, 2005

Often trips along America's Byways are defined as adventures, but for a journey down Alaska's Marine Highway, the modern definition of adventure is insufficient. Just like everything in Alaska, this byway's dimensions are difficult to comprehend and the variety of activities along it is limitless. Most byways can be completed in a couple of hours, some require days. When planning a trip along the Alaska Marine Highway, it might help to expand your reckoning of time to weeks or even months.

Explore the Outdoors on America's Byways

Published on Sep 8, 2003

Outdoor recreation found along America's Byways goes beyond hiking and camping. Come explore the countless reasons to spend time outdoors near the byways, from a relaxing trip on horseback to the exhilaration of hang gliding.

Follow the Footsteps of Progress on the Selma to Montgomery March

Published on Jun 30, 2011 in Get Fit! Get Active: Walking Tours

Slip on some good walking shoes and step into the footsteps of history as you take the Martin Luther King, Jr. Street Historic Walking Tour in Selma, Alabama on the Selma to Montgomery March Byway.

Go Horseback Riding on Acadia All American Road

Published on Nov 8, 2010 in Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun

Calling all leaf peepers and horseback riders! Saddle up and enjoy the vibrant fall foliage on the Carriage Roads and other trails of Acadia All American Road.

Have a Refreshing Day on the Chinook Scenic Byway

Published on Nov 20, 2009 in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul

Camp, hike or ski in Mt Rainier National Park, mountain bike at Skookum Flats, hike through Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest—or simply let the gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountains soothe your soul.

Have Fun With History on the Millstone Valley Scenic Byway

Published on Nov 8, 2010 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

Do you like to have fun outdoors and learn about local history at the same time? Then come to the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park on the Millstone Valley Scenic Byway!

Hunt for Fun along the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway

Published on Nov 8, 2010 in Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors and Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature

An “X” won’t necessarily mark the spot, but geocaching in Pisgah National Forest along the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway can be an epic adventure for the treasure hunter in us all!

Hunt for Golden Mushrooms along the West Cascades Scenic Byway

Published on May 18, 2011 in Food and Drink and Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet

Find tasty treasure and enjoy the striking beauty of our National Forests as you hunt for Oregon's prized state mushroom, the Pacific Golden Chanterelle, along the West Cascades Scenic Byway.

Joes Valley Bouldering

Published on Mar 22, 2005

A fairly recent addition to the canon of nationally recognized Utah climbing areas, Joes Valley bursts with hundreds of routes on gorgeous sandstone boulders. Located just outside of Orangeville on the Energy Loop: Huntington and Eccles Canyon Scenic Byway, Joes attracts bouldering enthusiasts from around the world to try their skills on some of the valley's classic problems.

Outdoor Activity along Pend Oreille Scenic Byway

Published on Jun 22, 2009

Boasting more than 100 miles of shoreline around Lake Pend Oreille on one side and Kaniksu National Forest on the other, Pend Oreille Scenic Byway contains enough outdoor activity per mile to last a lifetime. Two rivers, one at each end of the byway, seem like overkill in an area so replete with recreational value. Don't let the sheer abundance of adventure opportunities discourage you, though. Just do what you can. After one visit you'll want to come back for more.

Outdoor Diversions on the Glenn Highway

Published on Mar 8, 2005

Getting a good dose of nature isn't hard when you visit the Glenn Highway. From winter sports to summer pastimes the byway provides plenty of places where scenery and activity come together.

Pick the Best Huckleberries in the Pacific Northwest on the White Pass Scenic Byway

Published on Aug 27, 2010 in Food and Drink, Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet, and Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature

Come to the White Pass Scenic Byway with a basket or satchel and gather up to three gallons of huckleberries free of charge! Sweeten your summer with jams, pies, and cakes layered in juicy huckleberries.

Rafting, Hiking and Biking on the Dinosaur Diamond

Published on Feb 22, 2005

Encompassing more than 500 miles of Byway, it is no wonder that Dinosaur Diamond is home to a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Along much of the route, you travel through desert; however, arresting mountain ranges are never far away. The mighty Green and Colorado Rivers run through the area of southeastern Utah and western Colorado, providing excellent rapids for rafters or spots for a morning or afternoon of fishing. Hiking, biking, hunting, and other activities are also available. Winter sports such as snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing are popular with visitors. Some anglers seek out Dinosaur Diamond's high country for a bit of ice fishing.

Rapids and Lava Flows along Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway

Published on Nov 8, 2005

Carving through diverse national forests, parks and monuments, past soaring mountain peaks and alongside deep volcanic lakes, Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway delivers travelers to a massive amount of recreation opportunities. Virtually every type of outdoor activity exists along the byway's 500 miles of varied mountain terrain, so bring your fly rod, kayak, and camping gear. You'll want to stay awhile.

Rock Climbing in Logan Canyon

Published on Feb 18, 2005

If you take a drive down Logan Canyon Scenic Byway, you'll notice dramatic limestone and quartzite cliffs towering above you on both sides of the road. 70,000 years ago, Lake Bonneville carved and polished walls out of 500 million year-old rock, forming overhanging caves, soaring spires and sheer cliffs. While these are pleasant to look at, they're an absolute riot to climb. With towering multiple pitch climbs, sublimely difficult caves, and a great toproping area for beginners, Logan Canyon's allure to the climbing community is irresistible.

Rock, River and Recreation in Red River Gorge

Published on Feb 18, 2005

With all the outdoor adventure available just off the road, it would be a shame to spend all your time on the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway within the confines of your car. The diverse terrain, sheer cliffs, and rolling river should be experienced first-hand, rather than through the finger-printed and bug-splattered windshield. Red River Gorge is a major stop for outdoor activities like kayaking and canoeing, rock climbing, and epic hiking treks. Campgrounds provide the opportunity to stay as long as you'd like to enjoy the area fully.

Sharing the Mission of Smokey Bear on the Billy the Kid Trail

Published on Sep 23, 2010 in Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature, and The Holidays with Friends and Family

Smokey the Bear, Smokey the Bear... a simple jingle about one of the most enduring figures in advertising. Where did it all begin? Come to the Billy the Kid Trail in New Mexico and find out!

Stroll the Star-Spangled Trails of Baltimore

Published on Jul 5, 2011 in Get Fit! Get Active: Walking Tours

Walk, bike, or hike one of the 14 Star-Spangled Trails on or near Baltimore's Historic Charles Street and bring the region's colorful heritage - and your own health - to life!

Traverse the Back Country on Alabama’s Coastal Connection

Published on Oct 6, 2011

Spend an afternoon outdoors along the Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail system and see a variety of plant life and wildlife as you explore the back country on Alabama's Coastal Connection.

Untamed Alaska on the Seward Highway

Published on Jun 7, 2005

The Seward Highway of Alaska offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation at the top of the world. While simply touring the Seward Highway's points of interest provides plenty of good hours worth of entertainment, the true recreational value lies just off the road. The ultimate outdoor destination, Alaska beckons with massive mountain ranges, deep forests, and stunning fjords and glaciers. Casual travelers seeking outdoor adventure find plenty of camping, hiking, and picnicking sites along the highway, but that's just the beginning.

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