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Moab, Utah

Vibe: Desert epic, high energy, red-rock wonderland

Best Season: Spring or Fall (March–May, September–October)

3 Things to Do:

  • Rock scramble to Delicate Arch at sunrise
  • Go canyoneering or take a guided off-road Jeep tour
  • Hike to Corona Arch, a less crowded stunner

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Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

Vibe: Mountain-meets-lake adventure basecamp

Best Season: Summer for hikes/water, Winter for snow sports

3 Things to Do:

  • Solo kayak or paddleboard across the crystal-clear lake
  • Hike the Mount Tallac Trail for sweeping alpine views
  • Shred the slopes or take a snowshoe tour in winter

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Bend, Oregon

Vibe: Outdoor paradise, active + laid-back

Best Season: Summer to Early Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Go whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River
  • Hike the Misery Ridge Trail at Smith Rock State Park
  • Take a mountain biking clinic or guided trail ride

 

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Anchorage + Surrounds, Alaska

Vibe: Remote, rugged, breathtaking

Best Season: Summer (June–August)

3 Things to Do:

  • Go glacier hiking or ice climbing with a local outfitter
  • Kayak in Resurrection Bay or hike the Flattop Trail
  • Join a small group for grizzly or moose spotting tours

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Zion National Park, Utah

Vibe: Dramatic cliffs, spiritual-meets-epic adventure

Best Season: Spring or Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Hike the legendary Angels Landing (permit required!)
  • Trek through the water in The Narrows
  • Stargaze solo after dark – Zion is an International Dark Sky Park

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Telluride, Colorado

Vibe: Upscale mountain town meets serious thrill

Best Season: Summer for hiking, Winter for skiing

3 Things to Do:

  • Ride the free gondola to hike alpine trails
  • Try paragliding over the box canyon
  • Take on the Via Ferrata, a guided climb along cliff walls

 

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Oahu, Hawaii

Vibe: Tropical adrenaline, beachy + bold

Best Season: Winter for surf, Summer for hiking/swimming

3 Things to Do:

Take a surf lesson on Waikiki Beach

  • Hike the Koko Crater Railway Trail for jaw-dropping ocean views
  • Go shark cage diving on the North Shore (with ethical operators)

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White Mountains, New Hampshire

Vibe: East Coast wild beauty, forest thrills

Best Season: Late Spring to Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Summit Mount Washington via auto road or trail
  • Zipline through fall foliage in Bretton Woods
  • Solo-hike the Franconia Ridge Loop for epic views

 

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Sedona, Arizona

Vibe: Spiritual meets sporty, red rock playground

Best Season: Spring or Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Hike the Cathedral Rock Trail or Devil’s Bridge
  • Go mountain biking through desert trails
  • Book a guided ATV tour or backcountry Jeep ride

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Big Island, Hawaii

Vibe: Earthy, raw adventure, lava and sea collide

Best Season: Year-round, best weather Spring–Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Hike across Kīlauea’s crater in Volcanoes National Park
  • Snorkel at Two Step or night dive with manta rays
  • Zipline over waterfalls in Kohala

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