Yellowstone National Park is the top adventure vacation spot in the U.S., attracting visitors with its rich history and natural wonders.
Ranked second, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona offers thrilling activities such as hiking and whitewater rafting on the Colorado River.
Yosemite National Park, third on the list, boasts mountains, meadows, massive sequoias, and waterfalls just 170 miles east of San Francisco.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is fourth, offering year-round adventures. Winter activities include skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing, while summer brings kayaking, whitewater rafting.
Lake Tahoe, straddling the California-Nevada border, ranks fifth with its stunning scenery and diverse activities. The area is known for excellent skiing, crystal-clear lake activities.
Kaua'i is sixth, providing adventure in Hawaii's misty rainforests, waterfalls, and oceanside cliffs. Visitors can enjoy tubing down waterways, zip lining, hiking Waimea Canyon, and surfing.
Seventh-ranked Maui offers a variety of adventurous activities, from sea kayaking and helicopter tours to volcano hiking. The northeast coast features waterfalls, blowholes, and jagged peaks.
The Big Island of Hawaii is eighth, known for its jungles and five volcanoes, including active ones like Mauna Loa and Kilauea.