The Great American Wilderness & National Parks Expedition

Set up camp with wide desert mountain views in the Terlingua Ghost Town area. It makes an ideal base for exploring both park districts.

Grab a fresh breakfast burrito, strong coffee, and baked goods on the patio before heading into the national park.

Drive the graded gravel Grapevine Hills Road to the trailhead, then hike into the desert boulder field to reach the famous gravity-defying Balanced Rock.

Hike between massive 1,500-foot limestone cliffs carved by the Rio Grande along the Mexican border at the end of Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.

Walk along the edge of the Rio Grande through towering canyon walls at the eastern boundary of Big Bend National Park.

Hike into a deep desert limestone gorge containing a massive, naturally carved natural waterhole tinaja tucked along Old Ore Road.

Ride technical singletrack trails winding through arid desert hills and mesa rims just outside the national park border.

Unwind in the ghost town with hearty Texas fare, cold local beer, and live evening acoustic music inside a historic theater.

Camp under the open Texas sky on an expansive family-owned working cattle ranch just outside Fredericksburg.

Tour the scenic grounds and backroad landscape of this private Hill Country ranch retreat.

Taste small-batch Texas wines produced on-site in a collaborative estate setting surrounded by historic farmstead buildings.

Explore the underground barrel aging cave and sample estate red and white wines with guided sommelier pours.

Relax with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside while enjoying tastings at The Resort at Fredericksburg.

Book a seamless guided wine shuttle tour to navigate between Fredericksburg's highway 290 tasting rooms safely.

Soak in the mineral-rich geothermal waters inside this century-old bathhouse with historic tiled thermal pools.

Sample craft beers brewed exclusively with natural 144-degree thermal spring water right on Bathhouse Row.

Visit one of only three dedicated sake distilleries in the country, utilizing Arkansas delta rice and pure Ouachita mineral spring water.

Launch kayaks for a multi-day paddle, fishing along clear river pools and setting up camp on a secluded gravel island bar.

Stay on an authentic Ozark homestead in a converted skoolie tiny home, participating in cow milking, goat hikes, and farm-to-table dinners.

Explore the historic early-1900s zinc mining ghost town nestled along the bluffs of the Buffalo National River.

Trek through the forest to explore a massive natural limestone rock shelter and cavern overhang once inhabited by prehistoric Native Americans.

Pitch your tent along the river campground surrounded by northern pines and deciduous hardwoods.

Hike to the overlook of the amber-colored Upper Falls, spanning 200 feet across and dropping 50 feet over sandstone ledges.

Follow the scenic river trail down to the Lower Falls series of cascading waterfalls surrounding an island basin.

Grab a hot pub meal and freshly brewed Great Lakes craft ale right within the state park boundary after your hike.

Walk along the windswept shore of Lake Superior where the famed SS Edmund Fitzgerald went down nearby.

Pick up smoked local whitefish and trout jerky in Paradise to stock up your camp cooler for the journey westward.

Base yourself at this full-service creekside RV resort and cabins located just outside Hill City along Spring Creek.

Hike the 7.9-mile loop trail through pine forests and granite crags to reach the historic stone fire tower atop the 7,242-foot peak.

Take in the stunning reflection of granite needles and Cathedral Spires across this pristine mountain reservoir where the summit trail begins.

Drive the narrow 14-mile route weaving through granite tunnels and slender rock pinnacles in Custer State Park.

Refuel with hearty smash burgers, buffalo steaks, and local South Dakota draft beer in downtown Hill City.

Browse outdoor gear, local hiking guides, and camping provisions before setting off across Wyoming.

Set up dispersed backcountry camp along the roaring waters of Spread Creek overlooking the Teton range.

Camp at the base of Shadow Mountain with panoramic sunrise vistas facing the Grand Teton cathedral peaks.

Stop in Jackson Hole for fresh Mexican cantina specialties and sizzling fajitas after days on the trail.

Visit Wyoming's oldest soda fountain on Jackson Town Square for homemade ice cream, shakes, and classic soda counter service.

Walk the boardwalks past vibrant bacterial mats at Grand Prismatic Spring, Excelsior Geyser Crater, Opal Pool, and Turquoise Pool along the Firehole River.

Marvel at the 308-foot Lower Falls plunging into the steep golden and red rhyolite canyon of the Yellowstone River.

Begin before dawn on the grueling 12.2-mile round-trip trail climbing 4,900 vertical feet through steep switchbacks and volcanic scree to the 10,358-foot summit crater.

Camp near the turquoise glacial waters of Devils Lake, providing immediate early access to Cascade mountain trails.

Drive the scenic 66-mile highway wrapping around snowcapped volcanic peaks and crystal clear alpine lakes.

Celebrate conquering Oregon's third highest peak with elevated comfort food and seasonal craft cocktails in Bend's NW Crossing neighborhood.

Finish your adventure by relaxing along the Deschutes River with a pint of Bend's iconic Pacific Northwest craft beer.

Stroll the river trail through Bend's converted timber mill district for post-hike shopping, bakeries, and riverside reflection.