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Adventure Trips for Every Season

8 ideas for active vacations in the U.S. and Canada

by Crai S. Bower, AARP The Magazine, June 27, 2018

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Pick a new adventure vacation for every season

En español | If you’re into the outdoors, like a little action when you vacation, and are looking for some cool ideas for adventures in North America, we have a few destination suggestions for each season. They can all be as mellow or high-energy as you'd like.

Tourists at the Grand Canyon mountain

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Fall Fun Around the Grand Canyon

Arizona is a haven for adventurers when the crowds are gone and the weather cools.

Tour group onboard a boat watching a bear

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Spring Wildlife Exploration in Canada

You can watch the bears come out to play at this remote lodge in British Columbia.

Skier skiing down Mont Tremblant

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Winter Sports and Chilling Out in Quebec

It's got snowshoeing, skating and fat-tire biking, plus plenty of spots for relaxation.

Woman walking on a cloudy day in the meadows at the Great Smoky Mountains

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Summer Hiking in the Appalachian Mountains

Gorgeous scenery and help with heavy gear on a guided tour make this trip a winner.

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