Activities

Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, Hot Springs National Park seamlessly blends natural beauty with its rich cultural heritage. The park protects ancient thermal springs, historic bathhouses, stunning mountain views, forested hiking trails, and crystal-clear creeks. People have journeyed here for centuries to bathe in the steamy waters and find respite in the scenic hillsides.

Winter strips away excess. By Wild Dirt. “Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”  — Paul Theroux

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park protects a dynamic landscape where the earth is constantly remade. From sea level to 13,680 feet, it encompasses the summits of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes. Lush rainforests, lava tubes, and cooled lava fields coexist with sacred Hawaiian cultural sites in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Guadalupe Mountains National Park are home to an ancient fossil reef that gives rise to the highest peaks in Texas, a landscape of mountains, canyons, dunes, and dark skies that invite hikers to climb to the top of West Texas.

The Texas Gulf Coast is where sea breeze meets dunes, where herons stalk the marshes and sea turtles crawl ashore under moonlight. From barrier islands to bayfront boardwalks, these parks bring salt air, fresh seafood, and the rhythm of the tides to every adventure.

Few sights in the world rival the first glimpse of the Grand Canyon National Park, a mile-deep chasm carved by the Colorado River. This UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves 278 miles of river corridor and the ancestral homelands of at least eleven tribes. Layers of red and gold rock record two billion years of Earth's geologic history, while viewpoints on the North and South rims offer vistas beyond imagination.

Utah: The Stargazing Capital of the World - If you want to experience a night sky filled with stars, Utah should be at the top of your travel list. The Beehive State has more certified Dark Sky destinations than anywhere else on Earth, making it a haven for astronomers, photographers, and anyone who has ever been awed by the Milky Way.

LATE SUMMER ESCAPES: As summer wanes and Labor Day nears, the pace mellows, but the adventure stays high. Wild Dirt explores standout trips to plan, or book now for August and September 2025, from sun‑drenched southern beaches to starlit northern wilderness.