Off the beaten path

Adventure Guide

“Every time I’ve strayed from the beaten path I’ve never regretted it. “

– Tori Murden

Our favorite thing to do on a trip is to wander around and find all the unique, off-the-beaten-path places. These adventures were usually our most memorable ones. So, welcome to our collection of all of our off-the-beaten-path adventures, ranging from unique roadside attractions such as the Glass Outhouse to obscure places like the Chasm of Doom and hidden hikes such as the Kalepa Ridge. We hope you find your own memories with these adventures and remember, please keep these places better than when you found them.

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Adventures

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

Fish Lake Valley, FREE Hot Spring in the Middle of Nevada Desert!

Enjoying the Popular Boise River Float – Boise, ID

Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Hot Creek Springs, A Hidden Oasis in the Middle of Nevada’s Desert

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9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Sedona, Arizona is a magical place full of beautiful landscapes and amazing hikes. Here is a list of our top 10 amazing hikes in Sedona that you can add to your next road trip.

Cathedral Wash Trail, Best Kept Secret Near Page, AZ

Maze Rock Art Site, a Short Hike to the Mysterious Petroglyph in Arizona

Blue Forest Trail, One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Petrified Forest NP

Robbers Roost Trail, One of the Most Beautiful Caves in Sedona, AZ

How to Canoe Camping on Black Canyon Water Trail, a Secret Oasis Near Las Vegas

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

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Fossil Falls along Highway 395 – Coso, CA

Fossil Falls is a hidden gem located off U. S. Highway 395, about 40 minutes from Lone Pine. It is a dry waterfall with unique geological features.

Gaviota Wind Caves – A Hidden Gem Near Santa Barbara, CA

How to Get to Fonts Point – Anza Borrego Desert State Park, CA

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Upper Hot Spring Canyon: An Exciting Hike with Beautiful Waterfalls

How to Swim With Leopard Sharks in La Jolla

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A Must-Do in Orlando! Catboat Ride with Catboat Escapes

Catboat ride with Catboat Escapes in Orlando is a fun and adrenaline fill adventure where you get to drive a catboat through the beautiful Clermont chain of lakes.

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Kapoho Kalapana Road Scenic Drive (Route 137) – Big Island, HI

Hands down our most favorite scenic drive on the Big Island, Kapoho-Kalapana Road (Route 137) is full of hidden gems such as secret swing, sea arch, and black sand beaches.

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

How to Hike the Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Trail, a Local’s Gem in Oahu, HI

Moanalua Valley Middle Ridge Trail to Stairway to Heaven | Oahu, HI

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

Olomana Trail – How to Hike All Three Peaks | Oahu, HI

Kiholo Bay – Queens Bath Hike, Big Island, HI

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How to Kayak to the Bottom of Shoshone Falls | Twin Falls, ID

A bucket list adventure to paddle along the snake river in Idaho to the bottom of the gorgeous Shoshone Falls, also known as the Niagara of the West.

How to Find Balanced Rock Near Twin Falls, Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

How to Spend a Day at Sunbeam Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

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Moapa Peak Trail near Las Vegas, Nevada is known for its incredible knife-edge summit ridge, with areas only a foot or so wide. It's a perfect adventure for the adrenaline junkies

Hot Creek Springs, A Hidden Oasis in the Middle of Nevada’s Desert

How to Find Hidden Under Water Cave at Gandy Warm Spring, UT

Fish Lake Valley, FREE Hot Spring in the Middle of Nevada Desert!

White Owl Canyon Trail, Lake Mead’s Best Kept Secret

How to Canoe Camping on Black Canyon Water Trail, a Secret Oasis Near Las Vegas

Best Thing to Do in Cathedral Gorge, Exploring the Slot Canyons

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Lower Pine Creek Falls: A Secret Trail in Zion National Park

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

Lower Pine Creek Falls is one of the unofficial trails in Zion National Park. It takes you to beautiful emerald pools and waterfalls.

Meadow Hot Springs, Complete Guide to Visit Utah’s Hidden Gem

How to Find Many Pools’ Unknown Neighbor Trail | Zion NP

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

How to Explore Devil’s Gate Slot Canyon, Nevada

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

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How to Hike Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail in Port Ludlow, WA

Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail is a local's favorite at Port Ludlow, WA consists of lush forest, a beautiful creek, and a 30-foot waterfall.

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How to Spend a Day at Sunbeam Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

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Adventures

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

Fish Lake Valley, FREE Hot Spring in the Middle of Nevada Desert!

Enjoying the Popular Boise River Float – Boise, ID

Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Hot Creek Springs, A Hidden Oasis in the Middle of Nevada’s Desert

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9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Cathedral Wash Trail, Best Kept Secret Near Page, AZ

Maze Rock Art Site, a Short Hike to the Mysterious Petroglyph in Arizona

Blue Forest Trail, One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Petrified Forest NP

Robbers Roost Trail, One of the Most Beautiful Caves in Sedona, AZ

How to Canoe Camping on Black Canyon Water Trail, a Secret Oasis Near Las Vegas

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

Fossil Falls along Highway 395 – Coso, CA

Gaviota Wind Caves – A Hidden Gem Near Santa Barbara, CA

How to Get to Fonts Point – Anza Borrego Desert State Park, CA

5 Epic Natural Hot Springs in Mammoth Lakes, CA

Vista del Malpais – Anza Borrego, CA

Upper Hot Spring Canyon: An Exciting Hike with Beautiful Waterfalls

How to Swim With Leopard Sharks in La Jolla

A Must-Do in Orlando! Catboat Ride with Catboat Escapes

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Kapoho Kalapana Road Scenic Drive (Route 137) – Big Island, HI

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

How to Hike the Pu’u Ma’eli’eli Trail, a Local’s Gem in Oahu, HI

Moanalua Valley Middle Ridge Trail to Stairway to Heaven | Oahu, HI

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

Olomana Trail – How to Hike All Three Peaks | Oahu, HI

Kiholo Bay – Queens Bath Hike, Big Island, HI

How to Kayak to the Bottom of Shoshone Falls | Twin Falls, ID

How to Find Balanced Rock Near Twin Falls, Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

How to Spend a Day at Sunbeam Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

Hot Creek Springs, A Hidden Oasis in the Middle of Nevada’s Desert

How to Find Hidden Under Water Cave at Gandy Warm Spring, UT

Fish Lake Valley, FREE Hot Spring in the Middle of Nevada Desert!

White Owl Canyon Trail, Lake Mead’s Best Kept Secret

How to Canoe Camping on Black Canyon Water Trail, a Secret Oasis Near Las Vegas

Best Thing to Do in Cathedral Gorge, Exploring the Slot Canyons

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

Meadow Hot Springs, Complete Guide to Visit Utah’s Hidden Gem

How to Find Many Pools’ Unknown Neighbor Trail | Zion NP

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

How to Explore Devil’s Gate Slot Canyon, Nevada

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

How to Hike Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail in Port Ludlow, WA

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