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Maine is one of the great outdoor adventure destinations in the eastern United States — with 17 million acres of wilderness, 6,000 lakes, 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, and a coastline of extraordinary beauty.
New Ulm sits at the confluence of the Minnesota and Cottonwood rivers, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Minnesota River Valley — offering excellent hiking, fishing, cycling, and paddling just minutes from downtown.
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of America's most spectacular national parks — 415 square miles of alpine tundra, dramatic peaks, and pristine wilderness just 70 miles from Denver. Here's everything you need to know for an unforgettable visit.
Utah offers some of the most spectacular hiking in the world — from the slot canyons of Zion to the hoodoo forests of Bryce Canyon to the alpine lakes of the Uinta Mountains. Here's your guide to Utah's best trails.
Moab is the adventure capital of the American West — a small city in the red rock canyon country of southeastern Utah that serves as the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands national parks and offers world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, and off-road driving.
Utah's five national parks — Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, and Arches — form the most spectacular concentration of national parks in America. Here's your complete guide to the Mighty Five.
Vermont's Green Mountains offer some of the finest hiking in New England — from the Long Trail (America's oldest long-distance hiking trail) to the summit of Mount Mansfield to the beautiful trails of the Northeast Kingdom.
America's national parks are among the greatest treasures in the world — but with 63 parks to choose from, where do you start? Here are the best national parks for first-time visitors, with practical advice for making the most of each.

Randolph County, West Virginia is home to a dynamic arts community that celebrates both traditional Appalachian crafts and contemporary artistic expression, set against stunning mountain scenery.
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