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It might seem odd to go to a city for outdoor fun, but San Fransisco offers many activities that most metropolitan areas can’t. Break out the surfboards and head to Ocean Beach, travel north to hike Muir Woods, or bike ride around Angel Island. So much natural beauty surrounds this city by the bay.

 

Named America’s fittest city for a reason, Denver is a playground for the outdoors enthusiast. Choose from whitewater rafting tours, fly fishing excursions, or epic mountainside hikes - you can do it all in this city that averages 300 days of sun per year.

Go from green forests to blue ocean and back again in this Central American gem. Ride a zipline through lush rainforest reserves, explore secluded waterfalls, or take a hike up an active volcano. If that’s too hot for you, head to the Pacific coast for surf schools and world-class waves.

Most will think of slots and Blackjack, but Las Vegas offers many outdoor activities. Explore the Grand Canyon’s West Rim, hike the Valley of Fire State Park, or go mountain biking in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

For maritime mountains majesty, look no further than this capital of America’s Pacific Northwest. Go whale watching, visit Mount St. Helen volcano, or fish and sail across the Puget Sound. Hike or mountain bike through miles of trails that surround this outdoor-friendly city.

Explore the desert’s natural beauty in these sun-filled cities. Visit the Tonto Natural Bridge Falls for breathtaking waterfalls or hop in a hot air balloon for a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise. Walk through wildflowers at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, and relax while you birdwatch at Riparian Preserve. 

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This French-feeling region of Canada has miles and miles of outdoor activities to choose from. Take a hike through mossy canyons and waterfalls, or mountain bike down dozens of summertime ski trails. Head to the calm waters surrounding the city for fishing, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding.

Whether your idea of paradise is fishing in a cool stream or screaming down a zip line, Gatlinburg has just what you’re looking for.

 

Ontario isn’t just known for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the CN Tower, but rather for some of the hottest outdoor travel destinations.