Nature & Outdoors

Lady Kate Sightseeing Tours in Erie, Pennsylvania

From up-close animal encounters and gorgeous parks to sightseeing adventures, check out these adventures while summer is still here.

A stand-up paddleboarder on Summersville Lake in West Virginia (photo courtesy of Visit Southern West Virginia)

From the views at one of our nation’s newest national parks to a remote lake that offers a picturesque summer getaway, these Mountain State locations offer scenery you won’t soon forget.

Zip lining at Red River Gorge Ziplines in Campton Kentucky (courtesy of Red River Gorge Ziplines)

From scenic byway drives to ziplining through the treetops, visit these Bluegrass State spots for great fall color and a bit of adventure too.

Blackwater Falls in Davis, West Virginia (courtesy of Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center)

Whether you hit the trails or take to the treetops, West Virginia is the perfect place for fall adventures.

From two-hour scenic train excursions to a hike to a stunning 57-foot waterfall, here are four ways to see vibrant autumn leaves in the Mountain State this season. 

From bridges that traverse the treetops to an oasis of forests, gardens and orchards on a 30-mile stream, here are four ways to see breathtaking fall color in the Great Lakes State.

From fat-tire biking through the woods at Crystal Mountain to an Upper Peninsula kennel that hosts dogsledding journeys, these snowy season adventures are not to be missed.

Take a subterranean adventure at these destinations in Indiana, New York, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia that offer tours.

Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tennessee

From zip lining and rope courses in Knoxville, Tennessee, to a treetop walk in Michigan, enjoy these aerial adventures that provide a bird’s-eye view.

From afternoons on the sandy shore to days out on the water, check out these destinations in the Great Lakes State during the sunny season.