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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Cave of Munits & Castle Peak In El Escorpión Park, Los Angeles, California

Cave of Munits to Castle Peak Hike in Los Angeles, CA

Adventures

How to Find the Elusive Stone Columns of Crowley Lake on US 395

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

How to Watch Sunrise at the Haleakala Crater in Maui, HI

Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

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

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Cliff Dwellers, an Interesting Roadside Attraction in Marble Canyon, AZ

Cliff Dwellers is an interesting roadside attraction along Highway 89A in Marble Canyon, Arizona. It's definitely worth a quick stop!

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

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

White Pocket, a Great Alternative to the Wave in Arizona

Boynton Canyon Trail and the Secret Subway Cave in Sedona, AZ

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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

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Hummingbird trail in Simi Valley, near Los Angeles with secret swing

How to Hike the Hummingbird Trail and Secret Swing

Hummingbird trail in Simi Valley, Los Angeles is a stunning hike with a side trip to a secret cave where you can find the secret swings.

Fern Canyon, a Beautiful Hidden Paradise in Redwood State Parks

Wild Willy’s Hot Spring: Best Natural Hot Spring Near Mammoth Lakes

Sky Meadows Trail, a Gorgeous Hidden Gem in Mammoth Lakes

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

How to Hike Eagle Rock Trail – Warner Springs, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

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Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, Florida

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Have you ever spent a few nights on a tiny houseboat in the middle of the wilderness? If you’re looking for a unique experience near Orlando, Florida, spending a few nights on the tiny houseboat is a must!

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

Kalepa Ridge Hike with That Adventure Life

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

Kalepa Ridge trail is an unofficial trail in Koke'e State Park, Kauai that provide a breathtaking, panoramic views of the Na Pali Coast and Kalalau Valley.

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

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

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

Snorkeling at Honaunau Bay or Two Step – Big Island, HI

Top 10 Things to Do In Oahu: Off-the-Beaten-Path

Kiholo Bay – Queens Bath Hike, Big Island, HI

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How to Explore Box Canyon Springs Nature Preserve | Idaho

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

Box Canyon Springs is part of 1000 Springs State Park in Idaho. It is a hidden gem, a wonderful reward for those who willing to explore.

Box Boat Hot Springs, a Unique Spot in Stanley, ID

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

How to Find Balanced Rock Near Twin Falls, Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern 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

Pastel Canyon Hike (Pink Canyon Hike) – Valley of Fire State Park, NV

Gold Strike Hot Springs, an Amazing Local Secret Near Las Vegas

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

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

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

Many Pools Trail - a Hidden Gem in Zion National Park

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

Many Pools Trail is one of the hidden gems inside Zion National Park, consists of breathtaking landscape and much-needed solitude.

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

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

Red Reef Trail, a Beautiful Hidden Gem Near Hurricane, UT

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

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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Cave of Munits to Castle Peak Hike in Los Angeles, CA

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Adventures

How to Find the Elusive Stone Columns of Crowley Lake on US 395

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

How to Find the Hidden Old Davenport Pier Swing

How to Watch Sunrise at the Haleakala Crater in Maui, HI

Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

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

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Cliff Dwellers, an Interesting Roadside Attraction in Marble Canyon, AZ

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

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

White Pocket, a Great Alternative to the Wave in Arizona

Boynton Canyon Trail and the Secret Subway Cave in Sedona, AZ

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

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

How to Hike the Hummingbird Trail and Secret Swing

Fern Canyon, a Beautiful Hidden Paradise in Redwood State Parks

Wild Willy’s Hot Spring: Best Natural Hot Spring Near Mammoth Lakes

Sky Meadows Trail, a Gorgeous Hidden Gem in Mammoth Lakes

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

How to Hike Eagle Rock Trail – Warner Springs, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

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

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

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

Snorkeling at Honaunau Bay or Two Step – Big Island, HI

Top 10 Things to Do In Oahu: Off-the-Beaten-Path

Kiholo Bay – Queens Bath Hike, Big Island, HI

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

Box Boat Hot Springs, a Unique Spot in Stanley, ID

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

How to Find Balanced Rock Near Twin Falls, Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

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

Pastel Canyon Hike (Pink Canyon Hike) – Valley of Fire State Park, NV

Gold Strike Hot Springs, an Amazing Local Secret Near Las Vegas

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

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

Everything You Need to Know About Cathedral Gorge: Complete Guide

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

Red Reef Trail, a Beautiful Hidden Gem Near Hurricane, UT

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

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

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