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Ten Kinds of Outdoor Adventure in Maine
Mount Katahdin, the tallest peak in Maine, is the terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Photo © fredlyfish4/123rf.
MaineMaine is a vast outdoor playground. While you can work one or perhaps more of these adventures into a vacation, completing all 10 will require either moving here or returning a
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Summer Tidepooling in Acadia National Park
Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Photo © Garden State Hiker, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
The magnificent beauty of Maine’s shoreline comes thanks in part to the large tides that wash against it every day. To find some of the rarest treasures of the Maine coastline, try going ti
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Find the Best Fall Foliage in Maine
The Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway provides dazzling views of fall foliage. Photo © Clark Gregor, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Shhh! Don’t tell too many people, but Maine gets fewer leaf peepers than other New England states, so roads are less congested and lodging and dining reser
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A 15-Day Road Trip Through Acadia National Park
Spend 15 days here and you’ll have enough time to visit all sections of Acadia National Park, browse the studios of mega-talented artisans, go whale-watching, hike magnificent trails, kayak along undeveloped coastline, and view working lobstering villages and lighthouses. This driving tour begins
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Guided Tours in Acadia National Park
The variety of guided activities in the park and nearby is astonishing: There are park ranger walks and talks and cruises, bus tours, bicycling tours, sea kayaking tours, birding expeditions, guided hikes, horse-drawn carriage rides, and even deluxe camping outfitters.
Park Ranger Programs
When yo
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The Best of Acadia National Park in Three Days
Ready to hit the Park Loop Road running? You can pack a lot into three days, taking in the highlights and actually experiencing the park with hikes, bike rides, boat trips, or ranger-led programs. You might even include the Schoodic section of the park. For easiest park access, base yourself in Ba
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Ten Best Hikes in Acadia National Park
View from the south ridge of Sargent Mountain in Acadia National Park. Photo © Thomas, licensed Creative Commons Attribution No-Derivatives.
Mount Desert Island
Ocean Path: This popular trail is both easy and easy to reach. Best to time an early morning arrival for this 4.4-mile round-trip t
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Overview of Acadia National Park and the Acadia Region
Mount Desert Island has been luring visitors since French explorers first answered the island’s siren song in 1604. Raw, remote, and seductive, it dangles like a pendant into the Atlantic, flashing its voluptuous profile to passing navigators and mainland drivers. Although only 15 miles from north
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Exploring the Olympic Peninsula with Jeff Burlingame
1. What is the best time of year to visit the Olympic Peninsula?
I’m a big fan of spring and fall, when I can enjoy the area and all my favorite outdoor activities (albeit oftentimes with a rain jacket) without too many people around. But the weather is limiting during those times of year, and man
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Hot Air Balloon Festivals in the United States
Balloon festival takeoff. Photo © Carl & Peggy Backes.
Yesterday, the streets of New Orleans were filled with Mardi Gras Day revelers. True, the French Quarter didn’t seem nearly as crowded as it has in times past – which some residents attributed to bad weather reports, others to the mu
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Seattle Day Hike: Cedar Lake
The trailhead for Cedar & Pink Lakes starts off Chuckanut Drive, which offers some stunning views all on its own. Photo © John Lloyd, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Cedar Lake
Chuckanut Mountains, Bellingham
This hike makes a sharp ascent through leafy forest to quiet Cedar Lake, with
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Seattle Day Hike: Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Early fall colors while hiking along the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Photo © Mark J. Handel, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest
A family-friendly hike meanders along the dramatic Middle Fork Snoqualmie River with pat
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Rock Hunting for Ellensburg Blue Agates in Kittitas County
An abandoned barn in the Ellensburg countryside. Photo © Mark Engelbrecht, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Rockhounds know that Kittitas County is the only place on earth you’ll find the Ellensburg Blue agate. Try your luck at the Rock N Tomahawk Ranch (2590 Upper Green Canyon Rd., 509
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The Best Late Summer Hikes in Mt. Rainier National Park
The view from Glacier Basin in Mt. Rainier National Park. Photo © Chris Grier, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Mount Rainier National Park is a hiker’s paradise, boasting 300 miles of hiking trails and the tallest mountain in the continental US. And late summer is the perfect time to
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Discover the Pacific Northwest
It’s not unusual to think of the Pacific Northwest as green. But you have to tour the entire region to truly appreciate how many shades of the color blanket this corner of the world.
Between nature and culture, every possible shade of green appears in the Pacific Northwest.There’s the deep evergre
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Discover the PNW Road Trip: Visiting Seattle
Built on a bumpy series of hills between a lake and a bay, Seattle has grown into a mature metropolis.
Evidence of past success is around every corner in Seattle.The vibe is more about achievement than status; it’s not cool to work so hard that you can’t, say, kayak a little before dinner or jam w
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PNW Road Trip: Driving from Portland to Seattle
Seattle is 175 miles north of Portland along I-5, about 2.75 hours without traffic. Exit central Portland on I-405 north, which crosses the Willamette River over the arch of the Fremont Bridge. Join I-5 north, which runs through residential Portland before crossing the wide Columbia River and ente
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PNW Road Trip: Driving from the Olympic Peninsula to Seattle
Dpending on where you’re coming from on the Olympic Peninsula, the trip to Seattle is between 82 to 140 miles and takes anywhere from 2 to 3.5 hours.
From Forks, Port Angeles, or Port Townsend on the northern Olympic Peninsula, follow U.S. 101 east to State Route 104, which runs 14 miles ea
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Driving to Vancouver, BC
Culturally rich with native history and international industry, Vancouver swelled with the attention that came with the 2010 Olympic Games. Now with a growing culinary scene, the city is poised to become the business, pleasure, and tourism jewel of Canada.
Canadians show off their famously friendl
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Driving to Mount Rainier from Portland or Seattle
Mount Rainier is an active volcano beloved by outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, and sightseers.
This behemoth has more glaciers than any other spot in the contiguous United States; mountain climbers claim that it has everything Mount Everest does, save the altitude. The peak is about 75 miles from
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