Outdoor Adventures

Amp up your adrenaline, whether you want to paddle down a raging river or take a walk hundreds of feet in the air. If you want to escape into the woods, head out on a hike on of our nation’s national parks or the multitude of state parks that span forests, mountains, gorges and caves.

A fall landscape at New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia (photo Doug Lemons)

Head to Lansing, West Virginia, to explore one of nation’s newest national parks in all its fall glory. 

Seneca Rocks in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia (photo courtesy of USDA Forest Service)

Located in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, outdoor experiences at these 900-foot formations include rock climbing, recreational hiking and other outdoor adventures. 

Chimney Bluffs State Park in Wolcott, New York (photo courtesy of New York State Parks)

Visit this nearly 600-acre park in Wolcott, New York, to see 150-foot-tall spires that rise along the lakeshore.  

Mount Nittany in Centre County, Pennsylvania, (photo courtesy of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau)

This famous natural feature in Centre County, Pennsylvania, near Penn State University offers 8 miles of hiking trails  

Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana (photo by Kristina Smith)

The outdoor recreational opportunities at this Angola, Indiana, park range from camping and hiking to horseback riding and paddling.  

Indiana Dunes National Park in Porter, Indiana (photo courtesy of National Park Service)

Explore the history of the region as well as the nature supported by the Hoosier State’s famous lakeside sand dunes in Porter, Indiana. 

Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, New York (photo by Michael Grandeau)

Explore this 2-mile-long, glacier-carved gorge in Ithaca, New York, complete with waterfalls and incredible natural features. 

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising, Michigan (photo by Kaitlyn O’Brien)

This remarkable natural attraction in Munising, Michigan, promises incredible views of the vivid waters of Lake Superior. 

Great Lake-To-Lake Trail in Huron, Michigan (photo courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

The 275-mile linear trail stretches between South Haven and Port Huron, Michigan, as it passes by forests and waterways

Marengo Cave in Marengo, Indiana (photo courtesy of destination)

This U.S. National Landmark in Marengo, Indiana, offers two walking routes: the 1/3-mile Crystal Palace and the one-mile Dripstone Trail.