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If you’re looking for adventure travel destinations without a massive budget, you’re in the right place. I recommend locations with outdoors-focused itineraries and lots of hiking opportunities.

When I visit a new place, I like a balance of activities. Sometimes, a few days of go-go-go are necessary to see what you came to see, but not every day of your trip should be a stressful, nonstop rush.

My itineraries and recommended things to do are based on my experiences. I only give my honest opinion on whether an activity was worth it or should be nixed from your own itinerary.

Use these guides to plan your next international vacation, U.S. National Park adventure, and more. Let’s discover your next destination!

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Hiker standing beneath Sand Dune Arch, surrounded by towering sandstone walls in Arches National Park near Moab, Utah.
Hiker standing on Sentinel Dome with trekking poles and Half Dome rising above the mountains in the background.
Hiker at the 13,065-foot Wheeler Peak summit in Great Basin National Park
Hiker overlooking Vernal Fall on the Vernal and Nevada Falls hike in Yosemite
Hiker standing with arms out in front of the massive Grizzly Giant in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite
Lower Cathedral Lake and Cathedral Peak on the Cathedral Lakes hike in Yosemite
Half Dome framed through Indian Rock Arch on the North Dome Yosemite hike
Hiker on the North Dome trail with Half Dome in the background, Yosemite National Park
Hiker sitting on a cliff at Panorama Point in the Maze District of Canyonlands National Park