Outdoor adventures are among the best experiences any traveler can have.  The wild is calling and it can’t be ignored.  It howls at one’s innermost “coyote-colored” memory, and conjures visions of lake tents, warm campfires, and toasted mallows on a stick.  A grand fishing dream summons images of an enormous salmon tugging the end of your fishing line as you battle with all your might.  And of course, there’s always that desire to visit the exciting bear country, beat the rapids of Colorado River, or climb the Half Dome of Yosemite.  Ah yes, the beauty, fun, and excitement of the outdoors, nothing beats that.

Luckily, the most excellent thing about outdoor adventures these days is they include lots of fresh air and a selection of levels on the kind of action you can have.  From cabins near natural hot springs, national parks, or national botanical gardens, to trail and mountain bike expeditions in ski resorts during the summer, or even to the totally disconnected wilderness lake resorts for complete isolation.  Anything goes with outdoor adventures, and it’s just a matter of choosing where you want to be and how you want to spend it.  Check out these great travel destinations for outdoor adventures:

Yellowstone
Swim in crystal-clear water, play in a snowfield, follow a spawn of trout upstream, spy on hundreds of buffalo, and feast on a cookout on just your first day of adventure. Visit the oldest national park that’s about the size of Delaware and Rhode Island combined.  One can drive through its most famous landmarks that can easily be found with its well-marked roads. Yellowstone offers countless of explorations and discoveries packed in one place, and waiting to be unfolded by outdoor lovers. 

Wall/Badlands
Snuggled in the silhouettes of South Dakota, the rugged Badlands is a “Wall” that opens unmatched outdoor adventures called the “Great American West”.  Where great plains meet mountainous American West, the town is famous for “Wall Drug”, known all over the world for its free “ice water”.  With overwhelming sunsets and thrilling adventure-packed hikes, as well as campgrounds, national park, historic site, and riding arena, the place is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Shawnee National Forest
Southward of central Illinois, the prairie landscape transforms into rolling hills speckled with caves, forests, and swamps as it leads the way to Shawnee National Forest at the foothills of “the Ozarks”.  The Shawnee is among the popular areas for outdoor recreation, abundant in natural wonders of wildlife, wilderness, lakes, and entrance to one hundred thirty five miles of hiking trails.  The place is a most loved destination for various outdoor activities like camping, climbing, backpacking, horseback riding, fishing, and canoeing.

Outdoor Chicago
Outdoor fanatics will love the gorgeous landscape of the Chicago area.  Breathtaking lakefront featuring miles of trails, beaches, and harbors, not to mention lush preserves and parks.  It’s a favorite destination for visitors who want to enjoy the outdoors and embrace activities like riding, bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, and ice-skating.  The surrounding area offers a profusion of outdoor adventures as well, such as the Busse Woods, Des Plaines River, Waterfall Glen, and a lot more.

Los Cabos & Baja
If you feel like going to different place and enjoying the outdoors, try Los Cabos & Baja.  Explore central Baja’s caves and witness puzzling cave paintings that are perhaps of the prehistoric age.  Journeying through the cave is an amazing adventure, and can be slightly challenging to tricky.  Trek through the canyons, cross the streams, and experience challenging climbs. You can also explore the national parks of northern Baja that provide enough opportunities to hike, camp, climb, and do other explorations.  Adventure on the outdoors of Los Cabos & Baja, and encounter two places of complementing contrasts –cool ocean and hot desert, and craggy mountains.

The outdoors has been a good source for thrilling explorations and adventures for many.  Bring out the “Indiana Jones” in you, and travel some of the great destinations for unforgettable outdoor excitement and fun.