A holiday can be many things; it just depends on the kind of experience you’re after. Some like to relax by the pool and take things slow while others like to take in the sights and experience the culture of the place they’re visiting. And let’s not forget the thrill-seekers and explorers among us that see their holidays as an opportunity for adventure and excitement.

The USA is easily one of the best places in the world for an adventure holiday. As a vast continent, the United States offers an array of terrains and incredible landscapes that are ideal for adrenaline junkies, extreme sports lovers, and people that simply want to appreciate the rugged and diverse beauty of the Americas. Companies like Grand American Adventures provide a range of travel packages that cater to the adventurers out there, but here are a few highlights for anyone thinking about heading the USA this year.

 

The Appalachian Trail

 

 

Walking the Appalachian Trail can be an incredible experience, and there are various options on offer such as camping and hut-to-hut travel that covers the 2,160-mile distance. Located in Eastern America, taking this trail is one of the oldest and most popular in America, taking you deep into the back country and into the White Mountains National Park. The Appalachian Trail is the ideal path for adventurers to travel, especially in larger groups. Ideally, the Autumn is the best time to explore the trail because of the fantastic colours on show.

 

Explore the National Parks

 

 

America is known for its abundance of wilderness and incredible landscapes, and exploring the country’s national parks can be a great way to experience this first-hand. The national parks offer everything from hiking, rafting, climbing and scenic walks. The National Parks are also diverse, and a traveller can go from forests and geysers at Yellowstone to the Great Sand Dunes of the National Park.

 

 

Rafting in the Grand Canyon

 

 

The Grand Canyon is one of the best known attractions in the USA, thanks to the incredible sweeping vistas and an array of activities to participate in. The raft course in the Colorado is very popular for extreme sports enthusiasts, guaranteeing an array of incredible natural beauty and a swift, exciting way to travel. Taking you through the Grand Canyon and beyond, this is an absolute must.

 

The USA is truly an adventurer’s paradise, and there are so many opportunities for unique experiences that travellers will remember for the rest of their lives. So, if this sounds like the perfect destination to appease your adventurous spirit, start looking for travel packages now.