Ultimate American Outdoors & Van-Life Road Trip Odyssey

Take the short scenic stroll through the woods to see Isak Heartstone, Breckenridge's famous giant wooden troll sculpture built by Thomas Dambo.

Experience authentic mining history and try your hand at gold panning in the authentic sluice boxes at Country Boy Mine.

Stroll down historic Main Street in downtown Breckenridge, checking out local outdoor outfitters, boutique shops, and mountain architecture.

Rent downhill mountain bikes and protective gear from Breck Sports before heading up the mountain lifts.

Ride the chairlift up to the high peaks for panoramic Rocky Mountain views and access thrilling downhill MTB singletrack trails.

Hike the breathtaking Mohawk Lakes Trail past cascading waterfalls, historic mining ruins, and pristine alpine lakes surrounded by rugged peaks.

Wind down after a long mountain day with hearty entrees and craft cocktails at the Prospector Gastro Pub.

Set up your camper or pitch camp at Taos Valley RV Park, conveniently located just minutes from the historic center and river canyons.

Indulge in award-winning single-origin bean-to-bar chocolates, drinking chocolate elixirs, and mousse in Taos's historic artisan district.

Sample locally brewed craft beers and relax with casual southwestern pub grub under mountain views.

Enjoy a refined contemporary dinner with seasonal local ingredients and curated wine pairings at Medley in El Prado.

Embark on an exhilarating whitewater rafting expedition down the roaring rapids of the Rio Grande gorge with Big River Raft Trips.

Stop by Vivác Winery in Dixon for an afternoon tasting of estate-grown New Mexico wines along the scenic river highway.

Wake up at 4:00 AM for the rare thrill of floating in a hot air balloon directly below the canyon rim into the Rio Grande Gorge.

Set up your camper or off-grid tent at Rancho Topanga Campground with expansive 360-degree desert views and epic stargazing skies.

Ride flowy yet technical desert singletrack on the Dog Cholla and Crystal Trails inside Big Bend Ranch State Park.

Visit the quirky border resort town of Lajitas along the Rio Grande and check out the historic trading post and resident mayor.

Gather in the Terlingua Ghost Town for dinner, cold Shiner bock, live Texas music, and hearty chili at the historic Starlight Theatre.

Hike into the towering sheer limestone slot canyon carved right down to the Rio Grande on Closed Canyon Trail.

Hike the Hoodoos Trail to wander among bizarre wind-carved desert rock pillars standing high above the Rio Grande.

Hike the steep Lost Mine Trail in the Chisos Mountains for sweeping views over Casa Grande and the deep Mexican desert valleys below.

Base camp at the Badlands KOA Holiday with easy access to dramatic sunrises over the eroded pinnacles and canyons.

Explore the dramatic rugged gorges, layered sandstone cliffs, and prairie dog towns along Badlands Loop Road.

Set up an off-grid dispersed camp right along the creek in the Sawtooth National Forest near Stanley, surrounded by towering jagged peaks.

Spend the afternoon wading and casting dry flies for wild trout in pristine rushing mountain streams beneath the Sawtooth range.

Tackle the fast, berm-filled singletrack climb and descent through aspen groves on Fox Creek Loop Trail near Ketchum.

Camp with full hookups and mountain vistas at The Meadows RV Park situated just south of downtown Ketchum and Sun Valley.

Celebrate a full day of backcountry riding with wood-fired pizzas, house-cured salumi, and Italian wines at Enoteca in downtown Ketchum.

Stroll the classic wooden boardwalk, soaking in seaside carnival energy, vintage arcade games, and beach sights.

Grab a piping hot bucket of famous Thrasher's French Fries sprinkled with cider vinegar, plus Fisher's caramel popcorn.

Sip frozen piña coladas right in the shallow bay waters under real palm trees at this massive world-famous bayside tiki distillery complex.

Stay in boutique luxury overlooking the bay at The Edge Hotel and dine on gourmet seafood at Fager's Island.

Cruise the coastal marshlands on your way offshore to spot the iconic wild horses roaming the barrier island beaches of Assateague.

Head deep offshore with Captain Tony Battista to target monster cobia, bluefish, flounder, and deep-sea blue tilefish.

Bring your fresh catch directly to Ocean 13 or Fish Tales, where the chefs will season and grill or fry your fillets to order.

Camp right inside Gulf Islands National Seashore surrounded by white sand dunes and historic military ramparts.

Cast lines into the emerald Gulf surf using live bait rigs to battle aggressive jack crevalle and bluefish right from the shore.

Enjoy innovative comfort food and craft cocktails at Union Public House in downtown Pensacola.

Start your morning in St. Augustine with authentic savory Australian meat pies, specialty espresso, and baked treats at The Kookaburra.

Tour the massive 17th-century Spanish stone fortress of Castillo de San Marcos overlooking Matanzas Bay.

Dine in a vintage 1927 ice-plant building specializing in custom carved-ice craft cocktails and farm-to-table coastal cuisine.

Climb aboard a monster swamp buggy with C&G Big Cypress Swamp Buggy Tours to navigate deep cypress sloughs and mud tracks.

Rent kayaks at Skunk Ape Headquarters and paddle through dense mangrove tunnels alongside sunning wild alligators.

Feast on fresh stone crab claws, soft-shell crab, and gator bites at this legendary rustic roadside crab shack.

Snorkel or free dive among pristine coral spur-and-groove formations to harvest Caribbean spiny lobster in season.

Rent a pontoon boat from Back Country Boat Rentals to cruise the shallow turquoise backcountry of the Lower Keys.

Anchor your boat on the pristine sandbars of Marvin Key and Snipe Point to swim, relax in shallow tide pools, and cook fresh lobster over a cast-iron skillet.