Summer is Jackson's busy season. The National Parks are open, the wild flowers are blooming and the weather is mild. Whether you are a biker, climber, kayaker, rafter, backpacker, runner, paraglider, hunter or somebody who just likes to stroll in nature, Jackson is a wonderful place to be.
..Read MoreThere are many miles of back roads, bike trails, logging roads, and hill terrain open to hikers in Okemo - and they take advantage.
..Read MoreYou can walk all the way to the top of Tod Mountain (what Sun Peaks used to be called when it was exclusively a local ski area), or you can take the Sunburst Chairlift to the halfway point. Sun Peaks is perfect for hikers. Take to the valley or alpine trails, explore alpine meadows in full bloom, and enjoy the reward of spectacular views.
..Read MoreThis little resort town is ready to charm you. The pace of the town slows the heart and, after a brief adjustment, you'll find yourself wanting more. Grab a picnic lunch and a backpack and head off through town. Killington offers 45 miles of hiking trails from the top of its eight-passenger K1 Gondola.
..Read MoreLeave the rental car and set out on foot. Make sure you know where you are and where you are going. The woods in these parts go on for miles.
..Read MoreTake the Stratton Skyeship gondola for a head start on your vacation hiking trip. Touch the Appalachian Trail.
Hike to the historic fire tower at Stratton at the convergence of the Long and Appalachian trails. You can hike from the base area or from the back side of the mountain, or take the gondola to the summit and hike from there (about a mile). Views are breathtaking.
..Read MoreStowe's mountains bustle all four seasons, and summer visitors reap big rewards. If you're in shape and feeling adventurous, pit your thighs against Hell Brook, one of Stowe's steepest and most difficult trails.
..Read MoreSwitzerland was made for walking with short hikes taking you from one enchanting town to another.
..Read MoreA vacation to Central Oregon provides opportunities for golfing, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, river rafting, and a chance to enjoy the spectacular scenery for which the area is known.
..Read MoreHiking is Vail's most popular summer activity. It's free, as easy as you want to make it, and the views are incredible. If you like to walk, enjoy the best of mountain views, and maybe push yourself a little to justify that end-of-hike dinner, the Vail Valley awaits.
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