If you want to have a fun vacation that blends fresh air and gorgeous scenery, you don't have to go to the farthest- flung destination.
These stunning outdoors destinations near major metropolitan areas are open to overnight stays.
With easy access to airports, train stations and vehicle rentals, you can get ready for sandy beach campsites.
One of the crown jewels of the National Park System, Rocky Mountain National Park is a natural playground of snow-capped mountains, sky-blue lakes and high altitude activities all in close proximity to Denver, Colorado. You have to make a reservation for a timed entry permit if you want to visit the park from May 27 through October 10, 2022. In the summer months, the trails are mostly free of visitors, giving planners a chance to see them.
The Rockies have unpredictable weather in the summer and fresh snow in the winter, so pack warm layers and storm gear.
Colorado's national parks are amazing.
It's not necessary to drive to the coast or the Gulf to go to a biodiverse beach vacation. Less than an hour from Chicago, Indiana Dunes National Park and its sister state park are located along more than fifteen miles of Lake Michigan's south shore. The area's towering sand dunes and consistent waves have given generations of families, surfers and sunbathers a destination to swim, hike and camp. With forests, rivers, swamps and miles of boardwalk-paved beaches, the region is one of the most biodiverse in the country.
There are sites just steps away from the shore for RVers and car Campers.
There are unforgettable experiences in US national parks.
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Channel Islands National Park is a great place to go if you want to escape from civilization. Over an hour's drive from Los Angeles, this park's boundaries are host to a plethora of wildlife, history and activities.
Sea birds, seals, dolphins and many other wild animals can be found on any of the five islands. Private charter companies can arrange your trip to the islands, while wilderness campsites can be booked in advance.
There is a guide to the Channel Islands.
Las Vegas is an outdoorsy playground due to the fact that it is located in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. You can either go for a speedboat ride across the lake's surface (which is formed by the mighty Hoover Dam), head south for a raft trip down the Colorado River or just relax on a hike next to the Grand Canyon. The established campgrounds across state lines in Arizona can be used by visitors to enter and camp in the park.
An annual pass for vehicle entrance and a separate pass for vessel launching on the water are required for entry to the national recreation area. Campers will inevitably see the park's grandeur and will make many return visits.
Nevada has some of the most dazzling experiences.
Portland doesn't want for green space nearby, but to locals and visitors alike. The Hood National Forest is the best. The mountain offers skiers and snowboarders fresh powder in the winter and hikers and mountain bikers in the summer, while the surrounding 60 miles of forested ridges, lakes and streams await explorers.
The national forest is expected to open more campgrounds and day use areas in the coming weeks. A limited selection of campgrounds can be reserved through the National Forest Service.
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