Outdoor Life & Nature
The US contains some of the most dramatic natural landscapes on Earth — from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone, from Hawaiian volcanoes to Alaskan glaciers. The National Park System protects 63 national parks and 400+ sites, offering hiking, camping, and adventure at every skill level.
- National Parks: Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Zion, Glacier, Acadia — all worth visiting
- National Parks Pass: $80/year for unlimited entry to all 400+ NPS sites — extraordinary value
- Hiking: AllTrails app has 400,000+ reviewed trails across the US — essential for outdoor exploration
- Beaches: Florida (South Beach, Key West), California (Malibu, Santa Monica), Hawaii (Waikiki, North Shore)
- Skiing: Colorado (Vail, Aspen), Utah (Park City), Vermont, Lake Tahoe — world-class resorts
- State parks: 10,000+ state parks offer camping, hiking, and recreation — often less crowded than national parks
- NYC outdoors: Central Park, Prospect Park, Hudson River Greenway, the Highline — green space within the city
