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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Slab City and East Jesus “The Last Free Place In America,” California

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Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Bell Rock Climb: How to Find the Official Route

Finding the Hidden Arch in Fay Canyon Trail, Sedona

Black Point Fissures Hike – near Mono Lake, CA

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Sedona Caves Trail, A Short Hike With Beautiful Views

Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

Sedona Caves Trail in Sedona, AZ is a super short, off-the-beaten-path hike that will take you to an amazing sandstone cave system.

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

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

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

Spooky Canyon, a Hidden Gem Near Hoover Dam, AZ

White Pocket, a Great Alternative to the Wave in Arizona

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Upper Hot Spring Canyon in Cleveland National Forest in California

Upper Hot Spring Canyon: An Exciting Hike with Beautiful Waterfalls

Upper Hot Spring Canyon trail in Cleveland National Forest, California is a super fun trail that also has plenty of gorgeous waterfalls

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

Pumpkin Patch – Anza Borrego Desert State Park, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Slab City and East Jesus “The Last Free Place In America,” California

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

Exploring Galleta Meadows Sculptures- Borrego Springs

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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.

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

Kaumana Caves is part of an amazing 25-mile-long lava tube. It is a hidden gem, located just right outside Hilo, Big Island.

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

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

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

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

Onomea Bay Trail – Big Island, HI

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

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5 Awesome Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Idaho is home to tons of hot springs. Here is the list of 5 awesome hot springs that you can find near Stanley, Idaho

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

How to Find Balanced Rock Near Twin Falls, Idaho

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

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

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

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Pastel Canyon Hike or Pink Canyon - Valley of Fire State Park, NV

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

Pastel Canyon Hike, also called Pink Canyon is one of the best hidden hikes in Valley of Fire State Park. It is a gorgeous pink sandstone slot canyon.

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

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

Are You Brave Enough? Climbing the Knife Edge on Moapa Peak

How to Find Many Pools’ Unknown Neighbor Trail | Zion National Park

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

Looking for a secret hike in Zion National Park? This unknown neighbor trail next to Many Pools is a hike with beautiful views and solitude.

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

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

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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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Slab City and East Jesus “The Last Free Place In America,” California

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Rock-a-Hoola Waterpark, Newberry Springs, CA

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

3 Best Snorkeling Spots in Kauai for Beginners

Bell Rock Climb: How to Find the Official Route

Finding the Hidden Arch in Fay Canyon Trail, Sedona

Black Point Fissures Hike – near Mono Lake, CA

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Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

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

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

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

Spooky Canyon, a Hidden Gem Near Hoover Dam, AZ

White Pocket, a Great Alternative to the Wave in Arizona

Upper Hot Spring Canyon: An Exciting Hike with Beautiful Waterfalls

6 Best Things to Do in Alabama Hills, CA

Pumpkin Patch – Anza Borrego Desert State Park, CA

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Slab City and East Jesus “The Last Free Place In America,” California

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

Exploring Galleta Meadows Sculptures- Borrego Springs

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

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

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

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

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

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

Onomea Bay Trail – Big Island, HI

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

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

How to Find Balanced Rock Near Twin Falls, Idaho

How to Explore Box Canyon Springs in Idaho

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

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

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

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

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

Are You Brave Enough? Climbing the Knife Edge on Moapa Peak

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

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

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

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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

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