This summer, travel junkies and outdoor enthusiasts alike are encouraged to craft the bucket list of their dreams with National Geographic's ultimate guide to outdoor adventure. With more than 1,000 exciting escapades geared to a wide range of experiences and activity levels, Great Outdoors U.S.A.: 1,000 Adventures Across All 50 States will make it difficult to stay inside—and will inspire nature lovers to discover adventures right in their own backyard!  

From coastal waterways to highly sought out forest trails, this exciting volume unveils the country's dazzling range of unique landscapes with each turn of the page. Each state features 20 top-tier activities that range from easy botanical garden walks to more adventurous pursuits like kayaking and rock climbing. Jam-packed with breathtaking imagery and need-to-know travel information, each expert-vetted activity offers a look at the country's most worthwhile outdoor destinations. Thrill-seekers will uncover the best biking, hiking, skiing, watersport, and ziplining destinations, while those seeking tamer pursuits will find walking, birdwatching, outdoor yoga, forest bathing, snowshoeing, and tubing spots. With detailed maps featured in every state, readers can find their next nearby adventure—or plan the ultimate outdoor road trip. Activities include:

• Bungee jumping over the Kentucky River from North America's highest platform bridge
• Stepping aboard the Myakka River Queen for an hour-long narrated boat tour of the Upper Myakka Lake and observing American alligators in their natural habitat 
• Soaking in one of Nevada's 300 naturally occurring mineral hot springs
• Paddling through America's 'Great Loop' – an extensive aquatic system that winds through the country's central states, and moves through the Great Lakes region 
• Hiking waterfall-filled Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, including 18 breathtaking canyons

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