Adventure in Nature

Adventure in Nature

Lava River Cave

The cave is open year-round. However, access roads may be closed during the winter months.

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Trappers Lake

Accessible during summer and fall; closed during winter months

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Canyonlands National Park (Moab)

Open daily, 24 hours a day.

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Open year-round, 24 hours a day

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Open daily 24 hours, year-round.

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Highly Recommended

Kings Canyon National Park (Fresno/Tulare)

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

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Highly Recommended

Palm Springs & Aerial Tramway (Coachella Valley)

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

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Mount Sneffels

Accessible daily from June to October during daylight hours.

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Denver Botanic Gardens

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

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Canyon de Chelly National Monument

The park is open year-round. The visitor center operates daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day

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Hanging Lake

Trail Access: Permits available hourly from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 3-hour hiking window

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Moaning Cavern Adventure Park (Calaveras County)

Open Thursday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Tahquamenon Falls State Park

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

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Elephant Arch

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

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Snowbasin Ski Resort (Ogden Canyon)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM until April 13, 2025.

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Scofield State Park (Carbon Co.)

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

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Highly Recommended

Caprock Canyons State Park

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; visitor center hours may vary; closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

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Colorado National Monument

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Homestead Crater (Midway)

Open Monday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Joshua Tree National Park (Mojave Desert)

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

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Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Visiting early morning or late afternoon is advisable to avoid crowds and experience optimal lighting conditions.

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Highly Recommended

Sierra Vista Scenic Byway

Open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, closed on weekends.

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Highly Recommended

Painted Desert Badlands

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

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Medano Pass Primitive Road

Medano Pass Primitive Road is open seasonally, typically from mid-to-late May through the end of November, depending on weather conditions.

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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (Brigham City)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Big Bear Lake (San Bernardino Mountains)

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

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Highly Recommended

Climbing at Hueco Tanks State Park

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; guided tours and access permits are required for certain areas.

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Chiricahua National Monument

The park is open year-round. The Visitor Center operates daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Kanarra Creek Falls Trail (Kanarraville)

Open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with limited winter hours.

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Eagle Point Ski Resort (Tushar Mts.)

Open Friday to Monday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Highly Recommended

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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Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area

Open daily, 24 hours.

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Highly Recommended

Havasu Falls

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

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Monument Valley

The park is open year-round. Operating hours are 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM from May to September and 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM from October to April.

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Lake Shasta Caverns

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

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Highly Recommended

Saguaro National Park

The park is open to vehicles from sunrise to sunset daily. You can walk or bike into the park 24 hours a day. Visitor Centers are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Christmas Day.

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Highly Recommended

Kayaking through Marble Canyon

Kayaking trips are available year-round, but the best times are spring and fall due to favorable weather conditions.

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Elephant Butte

The area is accessible year-round.

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Fossil Ridge Wilderness

Open 24 hours daily.

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Little Wild Horse Canyon (San Rafael Swell)

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

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Highly Recommended

Lake Powell

It is open year-round, but some facilities and services may have seasonal hours.

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Kings Peak (High Uintas Wilderness)

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

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Highly Recommended

Coyote Buttes (The Wave)

Coyote Buttes North is open year-round.

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Blue Lakes Trail (Ridgway)

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

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Highly Recommended

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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Highly Recommended

Catalina Island (Channel Islands)

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

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Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve (Lee Vining)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Mount Elbert

Open daily with no specific opening or closing hours, as it is a natural area.

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Bass Lake

Open daily 24 hours, seven days a week.

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Echo Park (Dinosaur National Monument)

Outdoor areas are open 24/7 year-round; visitor center hours vary seasonally.

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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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Goblin Valley State Park (Emery Co.)

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

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Lake Powell (Glen Canyon NRA, Halls Crossing/Bullfrog)

Open Thursday-Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Oracle State Park

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

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Highly Recommended

Keweenaw Peninsula

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

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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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Vermillion Falls

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

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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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Little Sahara Recreation Area (Juab Co.)

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

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Highly Recommended

Slide Rock State Park

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

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Highly Recommended

Picacho Peak

The park is open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The visitor center operates from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Heart of Rocks Loop

The park is open year-round. The visitor center operates daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, except on December 25.

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Mount Antero

Open daily from June to November, with no specific daily hours mentioned.

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Highly Recommended

Cathedral Rock, Sedona

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

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Crystal Geyser (Green River)

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Highly Recommended

Kodachrome Basin State Park

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

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Sand Hollow State Park (Hurricane)

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Highly Recommended

Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge

Public areas open daily from sunrise to sunset; headquarters open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Red Rock Canyon State Park (Mojave Desert)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Cathedral Wash, Marble Canyon

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

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Eagle Point Fishing Pier

Open 24/7; hours may vary; it's advisable to call ahead to confirm operating hours.

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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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Highly Recommended

Davis Mountains State Park

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; cooler temperatures make it a popular destination in summer months.

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Timpanogos Cave National Monument (American Fork Canyon)

Open daily from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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Highly Recommended

San Rafael Swell (Emery Co.)

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Trees of Mystery

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Highly Recommended

Lassen Volcanic National Park (Shasta Cascade)

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

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Highly Recommended

Guadalupe River Tubing

Open daily; hours may vary by outfitter and season

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Highly Recommended

Lost Maples State Natural Area

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM; peak visitation during fall foliage season in late October and November.

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Highly Recommended

Alta & Snowbird Ski Resorts (Little Cottonwood Canyon)

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

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Prescott Mountain Biking Trails

The trails are accessible year-round

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Highly Recommended

Mount Diablo State Park

Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset.

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Lava Beds National Monument (Modoc)

Open year-round, 24 hours a day.

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Highly Recommended

Fantasy Canyon (Uintah Co.)

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

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Mount Tamalpais State Park

Open daily from 7:00 AM to sunset.

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Antero Reservoir

Open daily from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.

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Elephant Seal Rookery (Piedras Blancas)

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

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Rainbow Bridge National Monument (Lake Powell)

Open year-round to the public. Closed at sundown.

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Darlingtonia State Natural Site

Open daily, 24 hours.

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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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Highly Recommended

Valley of the Gods

Open daily, 24 hours a day.

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Dos Rios State Park

Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Bell Rock, Sedona

The area is accessible year-round.

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Mammoth Lakes (Mono County)

Open year-round, 24 hours a day.

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Zapata Falls

Accessible year-round; campground check-in after 1:00 PM, check-out by 12:00 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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San Luis National Wildlife Refuge (Merced County)

Open daily from ½-hour before sunrise to ½-hour after sunset.

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Eldorado Canyon State Park

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

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Dunes Overlook Trail

Open year-round from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Otter Creek State Park (Piute Co.)

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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