The Ultimate American Overland & Alpine Odyssey

Kick off the morning with artisanal small-batch ice cream and local treats in the charming SOMA neighborhood.

A premier specialty coffee stop in West Little Rock offering craft roasted beans and specialty drinks.

Book a relaxing sunset pontoon party barge ride along the Arkansas River to take in the downtown bridges and skyline.

Head into the Argenta Historic Arts District for craft beer and creative pub fare in North Little Rock.

Camp along the Arkansas River at this peaceful Corps of Engineers park offering spacious shaded spots and easy access to trails.

Tackle the rugged East or West Summit Trail over rocky terrain for panoramic 360-degree views of Lake Maumelle and the river valley.

Escape into pristine off-grid dispersed camping amidst lush forest ridges and babbling mountain streams.

Explore Arkansas's first state park, renowned for dramatic sandstone bluffs, deep box canyons, and hardwood forest.

Hike into the canyon below to stand before the spectacular 95-foot plunging waterfall surrounded by towering bluff walls.

A prime lakeside camping headquarters featuring great facilities, boat ramps, and beautiful sunset water views.

Drive through the massive collapsed supervolcano basin home to sweeping grassy valleys, meandering streams, and large elk herds.

Hike or drive high-clearance roads up into the Santa Fe National Forest to soak in natural tiered thermal springs overlooking the canyon.

Combine Queen's Garden and Navajo Loop to descend into the amphitheater among world-famous towering red rock hoodoos.

A premier gathering hub for hikers and overlanders in Escalante offering camping, artisan pizza, craft beer, and trail intelligence.

A world-class desert canyon trek through deep sandstone arches, natural bridges, cascading stream waterfalls, and lush riparian microclimates.

Climb 350 carved stone steps to the top of this sheer granite dome for sweeping Sierra Nevada vistas at over 6,700 feet elevation.

A striking cluster of eight massive sequoia trees growing right by the road in the Giant Forest area.

Stand in awe before the largest known living single-stem tree on Earth by volume, measuring roughly 52,500 cubic feet.

Hike 1.7 miles each way along the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River through glacial canyon scenery to a 1,200-foot cascading waterfall.

Set up camp beneath majestic pines and sequoias in Kings Canyon, known as one of the most tranquil campgrounds in the High Sierra.

Visit America's Christmas Tree, the second-largest tree in the world, preserved at the historic heart of Kings Canyon.

Pull off along Highway 180 at 5,000 feet elevation for breathtaking canyon views where the Middle and South Forks of the Kings River meet.

A short paved walk leads right up to this powerful, roaring waterfall cascading into a crystal clear granite river pool.

Reach the end of Highway 180 to swim, relax, and sunbathe on this historic riverside boulder where John Muir once stood.

Stroll the sandstone cliffs and beach cove to watch resident wild sea lions and harbor seals basking on the rocks.

Rent ocean kayaks or take a guided tour along the cliffs and marine sanctuary toward La Jolla's famous seven sea caves.

Descend 145 wooden stairs through a historic hand-dug tunnel inside a coastal shop directly into the ocean-facing sea cave.

Soar high above the Pacific Ocean and coastal bluffs on a thrilling tandem paragliding flight catching ocean thermal updrafts.

Climb past wildflower meadows and jagged San Juan peaks to reach Colorado's most breathtaking, vibrant cobalt-blue alpine lake.

A premier alpine trek passing Alberta Falls, Loch Vale, and Timberline Falls before arriving at the jagged spires of Sky Pond.

Base your Rocky Mountain National Park excursions at this well-equipped campground nestled against scenic foothills.

Drive the highest continuous paved highway in North America, reaching 12,183 feet elevation with panoramic alpine tundra vistas.

Escape the busy corridors into this quiet corner of the park. Hang hammocks along St. Vrain Creek and unwind in nature.

Celebrate a long week on the trail with famous fried chicken, hearty sides, and house-brewed craft beers in Boulder.

Trek through alpine forests and boulder fields to one of Idaho's most pristine alpine lakes tucked below Mount Regan.

The ultimate post-hike stop in Stanley serving refined mountain comfort food and drinks after a grueling day on the trails.

Hike into Many Glacier to witness the surreal turquoise waters of Iceberg Lake, where floating slabs of ice drift below towering 2,000-foot sheer cirque walls.