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Eight Extraordinary Days in Montana's Glacier National Park

Often referred to at the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park is a world unto itself. Spread over more than one million acres...

Eight Days in Oregon: Waterfalls & Redwoods

The state with the second most waterfalls in the country, topped only by it's neighbor to the north, Oregon is a truly magical place. ...

Eleven Incredible Days In Colorado

Colorado, where the Rocky Mountains soar over the Great Plains. A land with more high peaks than any other state, imposing canyons and...

A Weekend In Kentucky's Red River Gorge

In the heart of Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest lies a 400-million year-old canyon system known as Red River Gorge Geological...

Ten Days in Southern Utah: The Mighty Five & Beyond

If there is one state that looks and feels like a different planet, it's Utah. It's wild landscapes and soaring rock formations are...

Eight Unforgettable Days in Arizona & New Mexico

Arizona, one of America's most colorful states with its stunning red peaks, golden hills, and psychedelic sunsets. Home to one of the...

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I'm Dan, the outdoor adventurer behind Great American Hikes. Other than our dogs, my passions are hiking, backpacking, rock climbing and any travel that connects me with the outdoors. I'm also a bit of a history dork.

Our mission is to share our years of experience exploring the outdoors in hopes of making your next adventure a more informed, well-planned, and awesome experience!

Check out Adventures for road trip ideas or Awesome Places & Hidden Gems to discover some of our favorite outdoor places. Every hike, climb, cliff jump, and everything in between we've done ourselves.

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Hiking to the N28901 Plane Crash Site in Cranberry Wilderness

On the morning of November 28, 1995, Colin Campbell, a 31-year-old pilot employed by Casey Industries, embarked on a flight from Braxton...

Exploring Ohio's Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

More than two millennia ago, long before the first Europeans ever set foot on the continent, Native Americans built thousands of...

Hiking to Sharp Top Mountain's B-25 Bomber Crash Site

Enjoy a sensational sunrise, discover the remains of a 1943 B-25 bomber, and get in some light scrambling on a moderately strenuous day...

Discover the Enigmatic Comet Thrower Pictograph

Nestled in the depths of Hell Roaring Canyon, just outside of Canyonlands National Park's Island in the Sky District, lies one of the...

Uncovering the Hidden Treasures of Salt Creek Canyon: A Backpacker's Dream Come True

For hikers with a passion for exploring ancient Native American ruins and rock art, embarking on a backpacking journey through Utah's...

Hiking into the Past: Exploring Horseshoe Canyon in Canyonlands National Park

Home to arguably the most spectacular ancient rock art ever discovered in North America, Canyonlands' Horseshoe Canyon is dazzling,...

Unveiling the Elusive Solstice Sake: Moab's Best Kept Secret

Nestled deep within the Behind the Rocks WIlderness Study Area lies one of North America's most remarkable rock art sites. Crafted during...

Backpacking the Blue Ridge Parkway: Dobie & Humpback Mountain Plane Crash Sites

An overnight multi-trail loop backpack leading to two separate plane crash sites just south of Shenandoah National Park. Escape the...

Hike to Sedona's Birthing Cave

The history of the Birthing Cave is one that is steeped in legend and tradition. According to local lore, for generations the cave was...

Hike to Pennsylvania's Piper Cherokee N32777 Crash Site

A stone's throw from downtown Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, on the rocky slope of Bald Eagle Mountain, rests the remains of a 1986 plane...

How to Get to Utah's Marlboro Point

Home to Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, Moab, Utah is certainly no stranger to spectacular sunrise spots. Canyonlands' Mesa Arch...

Hike West Virginia's North Fork Mountain to Chimney Top

If you've never heard of the North Fork Mountain to Chimney Top hiking trail you're missing out. What might be the best hike in the...

Explore Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park's Fern Canyon

Winding through the westernmost reaches of California's Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Fern Canyon is one of the West Coast's most...

Explore Tennessee's Foster Falls

Tennessee is certainly no stranger to beautiful waterfalls. From Abrams Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the lesser known...

Explore Arizona's Apache Death Cave

Along Old Route 66 in the tiny ghost town of Two Guns, Arizona, twenty minutes west of Winslow and a stone's throw from Meteor Crater...

How to Get to Utah's Great Chamber

Nestled deep in the White Cliffs of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument lies one of Kanab's most remarkable geological features,...

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Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Forgotten Ancient Native American Burial Mound

For thousands of years, Native Americans stamped their legacies on the landscapes of Ohio, constructing tens of thousands of earthen...

Hiking to Cherokee Arch in Red River Gorge

One of the more underrated, yet incredibly scenic naturally formed arches in Red River Gorge, Cherokee Arch is one to put on your radar...

Hiking to Hopewell Arch, Snow Arch, Double Deer Arch, & Copperas Falls in Red River Gorge

One of the premier day hikes in Kentucky's Red River Gorge, the hike to Hopewell Arch, Snow Arch, Double Deer Arch, and Copperas Falls is...

Hiking the Ricketts Glen Falls Loop: The Most Beautiful Waterfall Hike East of the Mississippi

Nestled within the lush embrace of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Ricketts Glen Falls Loop beckons to adventurers and nature enthusiasts...

Hiking Pennsylvania's Historic 1000 Steps Trail

In the heart of Central Pennsylvania's rugged terrain lies a hidden gem for hikers seeking both challenge and stunning vistas - the 1000...

Climb Cook Forest State Park's Fire Tower #9

Cook Forest State Park, one of Pennsylvania's 124 state parks, is undoubtedly among its most beautiful. Its Forest Cathedral contains...

Visit Miamisburg Mound: Ohio's Largest Adena Burial Mound

Nestled in the heart of Ohio, the Miamisburg Mound stands as a testament to the remarkable engineering and cultural achievements of...

Backpacking the Spruce Knob/Seneca Creek Loop

Enjoy beautiful streams, waterfalls, swimming holes, high mountain meadows, spruce-filled alpine forest, and the wreckage of a 1967 Piper...

Hiking to the N28901 Plane Crash Site in Cranberry Wilderness

On the morning of November 28, 1995, Colin Campbell, a 31-year-old pilot employed by Casey Industries, embarked on a flight from Braxton...

Exploring Ohio's Newark Earthworks: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nestled within the serene landscapes of Newark and Heath, Ohio, lies a living testament to the ancient marvels of North America - a...

Hiking the Indian Staircase & Adena Arch Loop in Red River Gorge

An adventurous day hike offering sweeping vista views, beautiful forest scenery, and a chance to ascend one of Red River Gorge's most...

Hiking to Red Byrd Arch in Red River Gorge

An off the beaten path day hike offering loads of solitude and views of one of the most underrated natural arches in Red River Gorge &...

Visit Alligator Mound: A Fort Ancient Effigy

Perched atop a modest hilltop in an upscale Columbus suburb overlooking Racoon Creek Valley 150-feet below, rests a more than millennium...

Exploring Ohio's Hopewell Culture National Historical Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

More than two millennia ago, long before the first Europeans ever set foot on the continent, Native Americans built thousands of...

Exploring the Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve

Located just beyond the outskirts of the village of Leo, the Leo Petroglyphs & Nature Preserve stands as a testament to the ancient...

Exploring The Ledges Trail: Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Most Scenic Hike

Arguably the most scenic hiking trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Ledges Trail offers a glimpse into the natural beauty and...

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