Adventure in Nature

Adventure in Nature

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Pismo Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove (Pismo Beach)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Open daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM; busiest during weekends and holidays.

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Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Open year-round, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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Red Fleet State Park (Uintah Co.)

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM in the summer and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the winter.

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Big Rock Candy Mountain (Piute Co.)

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Garden of the Gods

Park Hours: 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Visitor & Nature Center: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Winter Months)

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Bullhead City for Water Sports

Water sports are popular during the warmer months, typically from late spring through early fall

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Devils Kitchen (Nebo Scenic Byway)

Open daily from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

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Mount Diablo State Park

Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset.

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell are open to visitation 24 hours a day.

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Manitou Springs Incline

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Lake Tahoe (California/Nevada border)

Open daily from 8:00 AM until sunset.

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Mystic Hot Springs (Monroe)

Open daily from 12:00 PM to 11:59 AM.

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Blue Lakes Trail (Ridgway)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset (June–October).

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Warren Dunes State Park

Open year-round, April-September: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

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Big Bear Lake (San Bernardino Mountains)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Fossil Ridge Wilderness

Open 24 hours daily.

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Crested Butte

The town is accessible year-round; specific business and trail hours vary by season.

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Kings Peak (High Uintas Wilderness)

Open daily from April to October, with no specific hours mentioned.

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Darlingtonia State Natural Site (near Crescent City)

Open daily, 24 hours.

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Brian Head Ski Resort (Cedar City area)

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours on Friday, Saturday, and holidays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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Sunlight Mountain Resort

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Page, Arizona

As a city, Page is accessible year-round. However, operating hours for specific attractions and tours vary.

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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Visitor center: May 15 to Oct 14, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Bridal Veil Falls (Provo Canyon)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Bond Falls

Open year-round. Vehicle access is available mid-May through mid-October, while hiking is open year-round

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Boca Chica Beach

Open 24 hours a day, year-round; vehicle access may be restricted during SpaceX launch activities.

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Elephant Arch

Open year-round. It's advisable to visit during daylight hours for safety.

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Spider Rock (Canyon de Chelly)

The overlook is accessible year-round during daylight hours

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Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

Open daily, 24 hours.

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Eldorado Canyon State Park

Approximately $10 per vehicle

Open daily from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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Paiute ATV Trail (Sevier/Piute Co.)

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Big Sur (Highway 1 Coastal Drive)

Open year-round, 24 hours a day.

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Rifle Falls State Park

Free (parking fee may apply)

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area

Open daily, 24 hours.

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Goblin Valley State Park (Emery Co.)

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Maroon Bells

Open daily from 12:00 AM to 4:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with extended summer hours from May 26th through October 22nd.

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Chimney Rock National Monument

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, from May 15th through October 15th.

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Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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Keweenaw Peninsula

Open year-round, though specific sites like visitor centers and historical landmarks may have seasonal hours

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Mount Tamalpais State Park (Marin County)

Open daily from 7:00 AM to sunset.

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Devils Postpile National Monument (Madera/Mono County)

Open daily 24 hours during the operating season (approximately June to October).

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South Padre Island Water Sports

Open daily from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM

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Lookout Mountain

Open daily, one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

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Rio Grande National Forest

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Canyonlands National Park (Moab)

Open daily, 24 hours a day.

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

$30 per vehicle

Open daily 24 hours, with some roads having limited access or closed entirely in winter.

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Kodachrome Basin State Park

Open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Goosenecks State Park (San Juan Co.)

Open daily from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

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Moonshine Arch (Vernal)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Cathedral Wash, Marble Canyon

The trail is accessible year-round. Trail conditions may vary seasonally

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Salt River Tubing

Salt River Tubing operates seasonally, typically from May through September. Operating hours are generally from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

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Notch Peak (House Range, Millard Co.)

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Catalina Island (Channel Islands)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Open year-round

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Fisher Towers (Colorado Riverway)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park (Shasta Cascade)

Open daily, 24 hours a day, year-round.

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Ice Lakes Basin

Accessible year-round; however, the trail is best hiked from late June through September when it's mostly free of snow.

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Trappers Lake

Accessible during summer and fall; closed during winter months

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Zion National Park

Open daily from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

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Oracle State Park

The park is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Kern River Whitewater (Kernville/Lake Isabella)

Open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

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Guadalupe River Tubing

Open daily; hours may vary by outfitter and season

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Channel Islands National Park (Ventura/Santa Barbara Channel)

Open 24 hours a day.

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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (Inyo County)

Open daily from May to October, with limited operations on Sundays. Being in the developed areas after sundown or before sunrise is prohibited.

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Devils River State Natural Area

Open daily; hours vary. Reservations are required for camping and river access.

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Coyote Buttes (The Wave)

Coyote Buttes North is open year-round.

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Pinnacles National Park (San Benito County)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area

Open daily, 24 hours.

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Red Rock Canyon State Park (Mojave Desert)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Paragliding over Red Rock Country

Paragliding is generally possible year-round, weather permitting.

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Travertine Hot Springs (Bridgeport)

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Big Thicket National Preserve

Visitor Center open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; preserve open 24/7

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Redwood National and State Parks (Humboldt/Del Norte)

Park Access: Open 24/7

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Walnut Canyon National Monument

The park is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1

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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve (Lee Vining)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Jones Hole (Dinosaur N.M. canyon trail)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Painted Desert Badlands

The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on December 25.

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Maple Canyon (Sanpete Co.)

Open Season: May - October 18

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Joshua Tree National Park (Mojave Desert)

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

$25 per vehicle (7-day pass)

Open daily, 24 hours.

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Open daily 24 hours, year-round.

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Natural Bridge Caverns

Open daily; hours vary seasonally.

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Fresno County Blossom Trail (Seasonal)

The Fresno County Blossom Trail is open daily from sunrise to sunset, typically from mid-February to mid-March.

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Antelope Island State Park (Great Salt Lake)

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Big Bend National Park

Open 24 hours a day, year-round; visitor centers typically operate from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway

Open year-round; temporary closures may occur due to snow.

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Kayaking in Caddo Lake

Open daily; park hours are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Crystal River Valley

Accessible year-round; individual business hours vary.

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Lake Travis Zipline Adventures

Open Wednesday to Monday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; closed on Tuesdays; hours may vary seasonally

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Gunnison River Bluffs Trail

Open year-round; trail access is typically from sunrise to sunset.

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Tonto National Forest

The Tonto National Forest is open year-round. However, specific areas, campgrounds, and facilities may have seasonal hours or closures.

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Caddo Lake State Park

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; peak visitation during spring and fall.

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Arches National Park (Moab)

Open daily 24 hours, year-round.

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Havasu Falls

The Havasupai Reservation is open to visitors year-round; however, peak tourist season is from May through September

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Pawnee Buttes

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Palm Springs & Aerial Tramway (Coachella Valley)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Morro Bay & Morro Rock (San Luis Obispo County)

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Slide Rock State Park

The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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