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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Shark Cage Tour with Hawaii Shark Encounters on North Shore, Oahu

Adventures

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

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

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

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

How to Hike the Hummingbird Trail and Secret Swing

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How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Petrified Forest National Park is a unique park with spectacular views of vibrant colorful badlands on one end and jewel-like petrified woods on the other end.

How to Get to Arizona Hot Springs | Willow Beach, AZ

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

Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

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

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

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

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

Gaviota Wind Caves trail takes you to interesting and spectacular sandstone caves, a hidden gem near Santa Barbara, California.

How to Hike the Hummingbird Trail and Secret Swing

Finding the Hidden Hall of Horrors in Joshua Tree NP

Mono Lake, an Unusual Lake along Route 395, Lee Vining, CA

Vanalden Cave, a Hidden Surprise near Los Angeles, California

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

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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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

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

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

One of the most famous beaches on the Big Island, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is famous for its beautiful shoreline, made up of jet black sand.

How to Hike Pu’u Ohulehule (Southeast Ridge), Scariest Hike in Oahu!

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

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

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

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

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Valley Creek Hot Springs in Stanley, Idaho

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

Valley Creek Hot Springs in Stanley is a less popular hot spring, yet it has the most beautiful mountain backdrop and perfect location.

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

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

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

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

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

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

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

Gandy Warm Spring at the border of Nevada and Utah has the clearest, teal water and a hidden under-water cave, ready to be explore

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

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

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

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

How to Discover the Hidden Wonders of Boy Scout Canyon, Nevada

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

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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.

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

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

How to Visit Red Hill Hot Springs – a Local’s Favorite in Utah!

How to Explore Tabernacle Hill Lava Tubes in Fillmore, Utah

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

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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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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Shark Cage Tour with Hawaii Shark Encounters on North Shore, Oahu

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Adventures

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

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

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

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

9 Amazing Hikes in Sedona for Your Next Road Trip

How to Hike the Hummingbird Trail and Secret Swing

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BY states

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

How to Get to Arizona Hot Springs | Willow Beach, AZ

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

Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

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

How to Visit Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, Arizona

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

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

How to Hike the Hummingbird Trail and Secret Swing

Finding the Hidden Hall of Horrors in Joshua Tree NP

Mono Lake, an Unusual Lake along Route 395, Lee Vining, CA

Vanalden Cave, a Hidden Surprise near Los Angeles, California

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

How to Find Cayucos Shipwreck Along California Coast

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

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

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

How to Hike Pu’u Ohulehule (Southeast Ridge), Scariest Hike in Oahu!

How to find Kaumana Caves – Hilo, Big Island

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

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

How to Find the Makapuu Tide Pools in Oahu, HI

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

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

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

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

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

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

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

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

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

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

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

How to Discover the Hidden Wonders of Boy Scout Canyon, Nevada

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

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

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

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

How to Visit Red Hill Hot Springs – a Local’s Favorite in Utah!

How to Explore Tabernacle Hill Lava Tubes in Fillmore, Utah

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

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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

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