Outdoor Adventures

A ferry transports your Enterprise rental car from Anacortes, Washington, to the scenic San Juan Islands, where you can camp, hike, kayak or go whale watching. In Friday Harbor, you’ll find great restaurants and shops.

Adventurous activity reminds author of childhood spent in Russia.

A Canadian writer recalls her fruit-foraging childhood.

Good photos require passion — and patience.

Glamping is a more luxurious form of traditional camping that still allows you to connect with nature.

This Canadian hot spot welcomes newcomers all year long.

A whale watcher dedicates nearly four decades to an unanticipated passion.

For the past 25 years, Connie Gelb Otteman’s family has crisscrossed Colorado's high country from the Front Range to the San Juans on a mad mission to climb all 58 14,000-foot peaks.

Six family members immerse themselves in nature and attempt to bond.

West Texas’ dry climate and sparse population create ideal conditions.

The Ponce family travels from their hometown of Chicago, Illinois, to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

A loose travel itinerary allows discoveries around every turn.

An adventure-loving couple goes glamping in Oregon to celebrate their anniversary.

Miss skiing in the offseason? A 150-mile road trip across British Columbia in an Enterprise rental car takes you from Vancouver to Coquihalla Mountain, where you can go ski touring in the Canadian spring. The mountain likely won’t be crowded, and you can stop in the town of Hope afterward for donut holes.

A workaholic who dreads weekends and a wanderer constantly in motion explore Canada’s Sea to Sky Highway.

Float trips on Missouri’s crystal-clear Ozark rivers are memorable, and an Enterprise rental car makes the road trip easy. Pack the car, drive to the river of your choice, rent a canoe and launch into a place of scenic serenity any time of year.

Feeling lucky? Rent a car from Enterprise and drive to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, to look for gems at the former volcanic site. This road trip rewards some with big bling and others go home empty-handed, but the park is the only publicly accessible diamond site in the world. Chance it!

Put on your explorer’s hat, hop in an Enterprise rental car and head for the Black Hills, home to an abundance of limestone caves. On this road trip, some sign up for casual walking tours; others choose more adventurous caving experiences.

Shawnee National Forest welcomes campers, hikers, climbers and waterfall lovers.

The second largest canyon in the United States is nicknamed “The Grand Canyon of Texas.”

A former university student explores British Columbia’s largest city — and finds spontaneous adventure.

With its towering red rocks, the Arizona desert city has an unforgettable natural beauty.

Ontario’s largest provincial park influenced some of Canada’s most iconic art.

A road trip reminds one traveler how his home shaped him forever.

In Mexico, clear water in limestone pits beckons travelers.

Native American land inspired an iconic art form.

Mom-and-pop lodges offer affordability and community.

The route through the Medicine Bow Mountains features fly-fishing, camping and more.

Hike, swim or just enjoy the views on this rural route.

Rent a car and drive to a marina for an experience unlike any other.

Explore the trails of Southwest Virginia with easy day hikes.

Local handicrafts, artfully tiled walls and baby turtles delight visitors.

The "World’s Aquarium" is so full of marine life, it almost defies belief.

A day trip to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area provides a welcome contrast to the glitz of the Strip.

The iconic bridge is stunning, and our newest national park offers much more.

An autumn camping trip offers serenity and easy social distancing.

Geological wonders offer clues to Wyoming’s distant past.

Sites in Yucatán and Quintana Roo offer awe-inspiring history lessons.

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Valley of Fire are easy drives from the city.

This remote Alaska destination offers towering glaciers, crystalline waterways and wildlife galore.

Minnesota’s North Shore All-American Scenic Drive leads to a prime wilderness experience.

Taking three days to complete this three-hour drive isn’t uncommon; there’s a lot to see.

If you don't want to climb, families and non-hikers can still find plenty to do near Colorado fourteeners.

New California residents try camping, glamping and a destination hotel, all in one road trip.

The great outdoors reveals the rich diversity of nature.

A road trip from Cabo San Lucas is worth your time.

The secret is out at this hidden cave system near Cancun.

A weekend getaway from Mexico City to Valle de Bravo offers butterfly-watching and fun at the lake.

Even if you don’t catch a thing, you can still savor the experience.

Stunning vistas prevail in one of Colorado's national parks.

Scottsdale, Arizona, makes a good base for a new adventure.

The iconic saguaro cactus is a symbol of the Southwest.

Three longtime friends reconnect on a camping trip in Superior National Forest.