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Top 10 Trips & Destinations

Country worth planning around — canoe routes, backpacking trips, winter camps, national parks, and fly-fishing waters.

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Red canoes on a gravel bank of the Whanganui River on a misty morning
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Canoe Trips Around the World

Ten unforgettable multi-day canoe trips outside the U.S., from New Zealand's Whanganui River to Canada's far north.

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Top 10 US Destinations in August — featured destination
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US Destinations in August

Ten US destinations where August is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Backpacker on a high ridge trail
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US Destinations in September

Ten US destinations where September is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Alpine lake below a snow-capped range
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US Destinations in July

Ten US destinations where July is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Winter camp in snowy forest country
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US Destinations in November

Ten US destinations where November is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Canoe on a quiet northern lakeshore
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US Destinations in October

Ten US destinations where October is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Cold moving water on a fly-fishing river
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US Destinations in December

Ten US destinations where December is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Remote backcountry adventure country
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US Destinations in May

Ten US destinations where May is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Winter camp in snowy forest country
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US Destinations in April

Ten US destinations where April is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Alpine lake below a snow-capped range
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US Destinations in June

Ten US destinations where June is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Canoe on a quiet northern lakeshore
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US Destinations in March

Ten US destinations where March is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Alpine lake below a snow-capped range
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US Destinations in February

Ten US destinations where February is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Remote backcountry adventure country
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US Destinations in January

Ten US destinations where January is the right month — weather, wildlife, and crowds all considered.

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Fireweed and forest landscape in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska — USFWS, public domain
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Kenai Peninsula Salmon Fishing Trips

Ten researched salmon-trip formats, from Russian River sockeye to Kenai coho and conditional Homer feeder kings—with real access context and official rules.

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A collection of buffalo, elk, deer, mountain sheep and wolf skulls and bones near Fort Sanders. Albany County, Wyoming. - NARA - 516956
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Montana Public Land Elk Units: Top 10 for Archery & Rifle

We've sifted through Montana's vast hunting districts to bring you ten units with excellent public access and robust elk populations, favoring DIY hunters.

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The Rogue River is located in southwestern Oregon and flows 215 miles from Crater Lake to the Pacific Ocean. The 84 mile, Congressionally designated "National Wild and Scenic" port
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Steelhead Rivers in the Pacific Northwest

From rainforest-fed coastal gems to vast inland waterways, these rivers offer the region's best chances at encountering wild summer and winter steelhead.

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Title: "De-cootieized" and happy These men of B Battery, 102nd F.A., have had their baths, their cresol solution, their fresh underclothing, new or disinfected O.D. clothing, their
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High-Country Mule Deer Backpacking Units in Wyoming

For those willing to earn it, these Wyoming wilderness units offer solitude and the chance at a mature mule deer buck deep in the backcountry, far from road hunters.

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Fly fishing, River Moy, Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
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The 10 Best Fly Fishing Flat Spots for Texas Redfish

Discover the best wadeable flats for sight-casting to redfish on the Texas Middle Coast, focusing on structure, wind protection, and tidal influence.

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On March 29 1960 Westland National Park was formed, incorporating the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. With its estate stretching from the high mountains of the Southern Alps to the T
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Ice Climbing Destinations in the Canadian Rockies

Challenge yourself on frozen waterfalls and majestic peaks across Alberta and British Columbia's premier ice climbing locales.

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Outdoor Gear Available to Borrow at Monson Public Library, Maine, 2025
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The 10 Best Public-Land Bowhunting Units in the Driftless

Navigating the rugged coulees and oak flats of the Driftless for trophy whitetails on public land. We break down the best units, focusing on pressure, access, and prime bedding.

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The Rogue River is located in southwestern Oregon and flows 215 miles from Crater Lake to the Pacific Ocean. The 84 mile, Congressionally-designated "National Wild and Scenic" port
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Whitewater Rafting Trips in the Pacific Northwest

From raging glacial rivers to scenic multi-day floats, the PNW delivers world-class whitewater for every skill level. We've paddled them all, here's our honest take.

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Superior National Forest, MN (20180226-FS-LSC-0319)
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Flatwater Canoe Routes: Boundary Waters Multi-day

For those seeking the tranquility of the Boundary Waters without the grind of long portages or crowded campsites, these routes offer prime multi-day flatwater canoeing with low-density camping.

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Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Montana (36742094795)
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Montana Public Land Elk Units: Top 10 Hunting Districts

For serious elk hunters targeting Montana's public lands, these units offer strong bull-to-cow ratios and high-percentage opportunities.

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Boulder of Steens Basalt (with its recognizable plagioclase feldspar crystals), recognized as the oldest lithostratigraphic unit of the Columbia River Basalt Group, along the trail
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Montana Public Land Elk Units: Top 10 for Bull Hunting

We’ve scoured the data and boots-on-the-ground reports to identify Montana’s best public land elk units where a bull tag isn't just a dream, it's a real possibility.

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Fly fishing, River Moy, Ballina, Mayo, Ireland
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Fly-Fishing Destinations

Trout, salmon, and saltwater country with real access and real fish.

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The plaque on an 1892 Victorian home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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US National Parks for Backcountry Travel

Parks with real wilderness, honest permit systems, and country worth a week or more.

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File name: 10_09_000065 Title: Winter-quarters in camp -- The inside of a hut Creator/Contributor: Homer, Winslow, 1836-1910 (artist) Date issued: 1863-01-24 Physical description:
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Winter Camping Locations

Cold-country trips built around snow, ice, and quiet skies.

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Hiking equipment for use in long intercontinental trips of the "bum tour" format
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Backpacking Trips

Trail-scale hikes from long weekends to multi-month thru-hikes.

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A remote braided river crossing Alaska wilderness
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Extreme Canoe Trips in the U.S.

Ten consequential American canoe routes ranked for whitewater, cold water, exposure, navigation, and distance from help.

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Wooden Maze
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Outdoor Adventure Locations

Big, wild places where planning matters and skills earn their keep.

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Editorial only — no paid placements. Destinations reflect where the editors actually plan and travel.