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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Town Loop, a Popular Local Bike Route in Mammoth Lakes

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

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

Devils Postpile National Monument – Mammoth Lakes, CA

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

Wind Caves trail – Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, 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.

Hike to the Secret Birthing Cave – Sedona, Az

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

Cliff Dwellers, an Interesting Roadside Attraction in Marble Canyon, AZ

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

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Boynton Canyon Trail and the Secret Subway Cave in Sedona, AZ

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Cave of Munits & Castle Peak In El Escorpión Park, Los Angeles, California

Cave of Munits to Castle Peak Hike in Los Angeles, CA

A hidden cave in Los Angeles where you can climb out of the top, up the mountain to a ridgeline that has a panoramic view of the gorgeous canyon and city.

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

Fern Canyon, a Beautiful Hidden Paradise in Redwood State Parks

How to Find Chasm of Doom in Joshua Tree NP

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Black Point Fissures Hike – near Mono Lake, CA

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

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Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

Only 16 miles from Orlando, Wekiwa Springs State Park is beautiful with lush tropical trees and plants, emerald spring water and abundant wildlife.

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

Kalepa Ridge Hike with That Adventure Life

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

Kalepa Ridge trail is an unofficial trail in Koke'e State Park, Kauai that provide a breathtaking, panoramic views of the Na Pali Coast and Kalalau Valley.

Olomana Trail – How to Hike All Three Peaks | Oahu, HI

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

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

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

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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

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

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

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

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

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

About 30 minutes from Las Vegas, White Owl Canyon, or Owl Canyon, is a short yet fun trail that takes hikers to 3 slot canyons in Lake Mead.

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

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

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

Red Reef Trail, located inside the Red Cliffs Recreation Area near Hurricane, UT is a unique trail with fun obstacles and cascading waterfalls flowing into the natural slickrock bowls.

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail 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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Town Loop, a Popular Local Bike Route in Mammoth Lakes

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Adventures

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

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

Top 10 things to do on the Big Island, Hawaii

Devils Postpile National Monument – Mammoth Lakes, CA

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

Wind Caves trail – Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, CA

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Sedona Caves Trail, A Hike to Beautiful Caves

Hike to the Secret Birthing Cave – Sedona, Az

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

Cliff Dwellers, an Interesting Roadside Attraction in Marble Canyon, AZ

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

How to Spend Your First Visit to Petrified Forest NP

Boynton Canyon Trail and the Secret Subway Cave in Sedona, AZ

Cave of Munits to Castle Peak Hike in Los Angeles, CA

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

Fern Canyon, a Beautiful Hidden Paradise in Redwood State Parks

How to Find Chasm of Doom in Joshua Tree NP

Best Arches to See in Alabama Hills, CA

Black Point Fissures Hike – near Mono Lake, CA

Shark Fin Cove, A Beautiful Hidden Beach In Northern California

Wekiwa Springs State Park – Apopka, FL

A Big Adventure in a Tiny Houseboat Near Orlando, FL

Bioluminescence Kayak Tour – Titusville, FL

Exploring Beautiful Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park & Historic Lighthouse

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

Kalepa Ridge Trail – Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI

Olomana Trail – How to Hike All Three Peaks | Oahu, HI

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

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

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

5 Awesome, Free Hot Springs Near Stanley, Idaho

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

Kirkham Hot Springs in Boise National Forest | Idaho

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

How to Visit Thousand Springs State Park in Southern Idaho

How to Find Valley Creek Hot Springs | Stanley, ID

Malad Gorge, a Unique Stop In Thousand Springs State Park

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

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

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

How to Find Lower Pine Creek Falls | Zion National Park

How to Find the Elusive Phipps Arch in Escalante, UT

4 Beautiful Unofficial Trails in Zion National Park

Many Pools Trail – a Hidden Gem in Zion NP

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

Cascade Falls – A Wonderful Unofficial Trail in Zion NP

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

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