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Best Time to Go: June–September for summer adventures; December–March for skiing
Closest Major Airport: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Top 3 Things to Do:
Take a wildlife safari through Grand Teton or Yellowstone
Go whitewater rafting on the Snake River
Soak in Granite Hot Springs after a long hike or paddle
Best Time to Go: April–May or September–October (avoid summer heat)
Closest Major Airport: Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) or Salt Lake City (SLC, 4 hr drive)
Top 3 Things to Do:
Hike through Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Book a guided 4×4 off-roading tour through red rock backcountry
Try paddleboarding or kayaking on the Colorado River
Best Time to Go: July–September for lakeside fun; December–March for snow sports
Closest Major Airport: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Top 3 Things to Do:
Kayak or paddleboard on the crystal-clear lake
Hit the trails with group hikes to Eagle Lake or Mt. Tallac
Unwind with après-ski drinks or summer patio happy hour
Best Time to Go: June–September for mountain biking and hiking; December–March for skiing
Closest Major Airport: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Top 3 Things to Do:
Ride the Peak 2 Peak Gondola and hike alpine trails
Go ziplining or try the Sasquatch—the longest zipline in Canada
Enjoy a group spa day at the open-air Scandinave Spa
Best Time to Go: April–June or September–October
Closest Major Airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) or Charlotte Douglas (CLT, 2 hr drive)
Top 3 Things to Do:
Go waterfall hiking in Pisgah National Forest or DuPont State Forest
Book a group rafting or tubing experience on the French Broad River
Take a scenic drive or sunrise yoga stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway
