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Outdoor activities in Appalachian Mountains

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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 330 reviews

Zodiac Coastal Tour with Naturalist: Lunenburg

Set off on an expedition-style Zodiac along the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the local ecosystem with your naturalist guide while snapping photos of the flora and fauna along the way.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews

75 min Chicago architecture cruise from Navy Pier

Cruise Chicago’s river and marvel at iconic skyscrapers with engaging expert stories on this 75-minute Architecture adventure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Lobsters & Legacy: An Authentic Ocean Experience

Step into the boots of a working lobster fisher and haul lobster traps for an educational, hands-on experience on the water. Learn why conservation practices are vital to sustaining the fishery.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 819 reviews

Hike with corgis and find fairy houses

Discover the secrets of our private fairy forest at Corgi Way with energetic corgis.

5 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Sunrise hike at Humpback Rocks

Greet the sunrise from the peak of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains! Headlamps, coffee, snack, and local knowledge included.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 916 reviews

Hands-On Dairy Farm Tour

Experience life on a small, family-owned dairy farm! Feed baby calves, milk a cow, etc!

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

60 min Chicago architecture cruise from Navy Pier

Cruise Chicago’s river and marvel at iconic skyscrapers with engaging expert stories on this 60-minute Architecture adventure.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 398 reviews

Hugs and Hike with Rescue Goats

Spending time in nature and around animals has been shown to reduce stress and boost mood. Join us for both on a magical trek on forest paths with happy rescued goats as they forage and frolic!

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Hunt for Seasonal Mushrooms

Join me to hike Northeast Ohio forests to learn about foraging edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms. Together we will discover and identify native plants, mushrooms and wildlife from our region!

4.7 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

75 min Chicago architecture cruise - Michigan Ave

Cruise Chicago’s river and marvel at iconic skyscrapers with engaging expert stories on this 75-minute Architecture adventure.

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Kancamagus Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Self-guided audio driving tour—no in-person guide or meetup. Use your own car, follow the in-app map, and hear GPS-triggered stories as you explore Kancamagus at your own pace.

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Explore the Night Sky with an Astronomer

Explore the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, with telescopes. Learn to navigate the night sky and see how an experienced astrophotographer captures deep-sky images in real time.

5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Enjoy Fall in Cold Spring, Bull Hill and Beacon

Take the train from NYC to hike Bull Hill, the Breakneck area, and Beacon's Fire Tower — a real full-day adventure with photo stops

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Vermont Route 100 Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Self-guided audio driving tour—no in-person guide or meetup. Use your own car, follow the in-app map, and hear GPS-triggered stories as you explore Vermont Route 100 at your own pace.

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Portland: Lighthouse Old Port and Park

Embark on a coastal adventure from Boston, exploring cliffside trails, charming harbor towns, and breathtaking lighthouse views along Maine’s southern coast.

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Explore mile-high views at Newfound Gap

Journey to the mile-high Newfound Gap for sweeping views, enjoy an interpretive walk, and capture epic photos on this off-road Jeep adventure.

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Explore Roaring Fork’s scenic loop by Jeep

Explore scenic mountain roads and sweeping views in a custom-built Jeep with an expert guide.

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Ride mountain roads by pink jeep

Settle into a custom pink jeep with a seasoned off-road driver, wind through Wears Valley and Little River Gorge, then navigate a forest trail to Foothills Parkway overlooks.

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Forage the 757: Wild Tea & Plant Walk

Explore the wild flavors of Hampton Roads on a playful plant walk. Identify and gather local herbs, then blend, brew, and name your own tea to sip and take home.

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Family Foliage Adventure

A fun filled day in the woods at "kid speed." We'll hike to a viewpoint or waterfall and explore a colorful forest in transition - searching for critters, mushrooms, late wildflowers, & signs of fall