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

How to Swim With Leopard Sharks in La Jolla

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

How to Hike Yurok Loop to Beautiful Hidden Beach in Klamath, CA

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

Hot Creek Geological Site near Mammoth Lakes, CA

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

Maze Rock Art Site is an easy hike to the mysterious, well-preserved petroglyphs, tucked away in Vermillion Cliffs National Monument.

How to Find Liberty Bell Arch | Willow Beach, AZ

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

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

Spooky Canyon, a Hidden Gem Near Hoover Dam, AZ

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Hike to the Secret Birthing Cave – Sedona, Az

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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.

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

Rope Canyon Trail: A Short Yet Exciting Hike in Mecca, CA

Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge hike via Carrizo Gorge Road

Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, a Unique Spot Near Joshua Tree NP

Exploring Galleta Meadows Sculptures- Borrego Springs

Sky Meadows Trail, a Gorgeous Hidden Gem in Mammoth Lakes

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Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Bioluminescence kayak tour is the best way to experience one of the most awesome things about Florida, glowing water. And it is only 1 hour from Orlando.

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

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

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Kiholo Bay – Queens Bath Hike, Big Island, HI

Kiholo Bay Hike is an easy hike that will take you to Queen's Bath, calm, turquoise water inside a picturesque bay and basking Green Sea Turtles.

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

Top 10 Free Things to Do in North Shore Oahu, HI

Punaluu, the most beautiful Black Sand Beach on Big Island, HI

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

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

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How to Find Balanced Rock Near Twin Falls, Idaho

Balanced Rock in Buhl, Idaho is a natural wonder: a world-famous wind-carved rock, balancing precariously on tiny a pedestal.

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

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

How to Find Valley Creek 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

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

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

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

Cascade Falls - A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion National Park

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

Cascade Falls trail in Zion National Park is a wonderful off-the-beaten-path trail. It has enough rock scrambling to make it a fun trail, but also has glistening pools of water, spectacular views, slot canyon, and solitude.

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

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

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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

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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How to Watch Sunrise at the Lanikai Pillbox in Oahu, HI

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Adventures

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

How to Swim With Leopard Sharks in La Jolla

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

How to Hike Yurok Loop to Beautiful Hidden Beach in Klamath, CA

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

Hot Creek Geological Site near Mammoth Lakes, CA

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

How to Find Liberty Bell Arch | Willow Beach, AZ

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

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

Spooky Canyon, a Hidden Gem Near Hoover Dam, AZ

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

Hike to the Secret Birthing Cave – Sedona, Az

How to Hike the Hummingbird Trail and Secret Swing

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

Rope Canyon Trail: A Short Yet Exciting Hike in Mecca, CA

Goat Canyon Trestle Bridge hike via Carrizo Gorge Road

Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, a Unique Spot Near Joshua Tree NP

Exploring Galleta Meadows Sculptures- Borrego Springs

Sky Meadows Trail, a Gorgeous Hidden Gem in Mammoth Lakes

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

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

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Kiholo Bay – Queens Bath Hike, Big Island, HI

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

Top 10 Free Things to Do in North Shore Oahu, HI

Punaluu, the most beautiful Black Sand Beach on Big Island, HI

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

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

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

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

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

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

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

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

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

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

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

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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

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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