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Kayak The Emerald Cove

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Ultimate Desert Adventures

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Tour The Hoover Dam

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Take A Helicopter Tour Of The Grand Canyon

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Ski Mt. Rose

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Cowboy Trail Rides

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Blazin Paddles Kayak Tours

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Skydive Las Vegas

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Lake Mead Fishing Guide

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Kaumana Caves State Park

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Pipiwai Trail

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Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

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Pua’a Ka’a State Wayside

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MacKenzie State Recreation Area

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Waimea Canyon State Park

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Makena State Park

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Polihale State Park

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Big Island’s Akaka Falls

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Located deep beneath the ground just 30 miles from Dayton, lies a beautiful subterranean wonderland.  Ohio Caverns is a rare gem with a long rich history in the area, dating back to 1897!

Ohio Caverns is often recognized as “America’s most colorful caverns.” The caverns are the largest in the state, with over 2 miles of surveyed passageways ranging in depth from 30 feet to 103 feet. In the Summer, two different tours take guests through different parts of the caverns. During the Winter, months, only one tour is available.

Tours take guests through two different parts of the cavern. The Historic Tour begins at the site of discovery and includes the part that was originally explored from 1897 to 1925. The Natural Wonder Tour takes guests on a 1 mile walk through parts discovered after 1925.  The Winter Tour is the only tour offered from October 1st through April 30th. It is a hybrid tour, showing guests highlights from both the Natural Wonder and Historic tours.  Tours take approximately one hour.

Highlights of the tour include The Crystal King, which is the largest stalactite in Ohio!

This incredible show cave is located just 30 miles from Dayton Ohio, and is one of the most beautiful sites in the state!

The cavern system was originally an aquifer, holding an underground river of melted glacier water.

Ohio Caverns is one of the most popular tourist destination’s in the region, and is a member of the National Caving Association!

This is an all-weather attraction and is open year round. Each tour is guided and is a comfortable walk through the cavern.  The temperature remains a constant 54 degrees throughout the year.

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This incredible State Park was one of the first in Iowa, dedicated all the way back in 1920.  100 years later Backbone State Park is still one of Iowa’s most popular. Backbone State Park is located at 1347 129th St, in Dundee, Iowa.

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There are many reasons Backbone is one of Iowa’s most beloved parks.  But more than anything, its the many diverse activities you can enjoy within the park that keeps people coming back year after year.

Backbone State Park

The well maintained hiking trails are rugged and winding, and cover more than 20 miles of Iowa’s most scenic country.  The most popular is the Backkbone trail this loop trail follows a tall narrow ridge line along the inside bend of the river with several overlooks into the valley below.

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Backbone State Park is also one of the only parks in Iowa that allows rock climbing! Climbers and rappellers will find many challenges at Backbone with its cliffs of rugged dolomite limestone throughout the park. With the most popular climbing spots are located near the popular Backbone Trail.

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Anglers know Backbone for its exceptional trout fishing.  The cold, clear, quick flowing stream is few by Richmond Springs, which pumps more than 2,000 gallons per minute and is located near the north end of the park. A variety of shady and universally accessible trails (portions paved) are available for enthusiastic anglers looking for their “secret spot.” Lake fishing is also available, however only electric trolling motors are allowed on the lake.  The lake is well stocked with bass, catfish, and bluegill.

Backbone State Park

Cyclists are also know to frequent the park, as the Northeast State Park Bike Route is a 130 mile route which connects Backbone State Park, Wapsipinicon State Park, and Pikes Peak State Park utilizing county highways.

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With so much to see and do Backbone is a great vacation destination and has several overnight accommodation options, including campsites, within two campgrounds, and 16 different modern cabins to reserve. A boathouse for renting boats and a swimming beach as well as a concession stand are all located near the southeast end of the lake.

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Pagosa Springs is well known for its incredible hot springs, outdoor recreational opportunities, and close proximity to attractions like Mesa Verde.  But just in case that wasn’t enough reason to visit,  this charming town is also located just 15 miles East of the gorgeous Treasure Falls.

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This incredible waterfall is visible from the parking area, and stands over 100 feet tall!  If you want to get to the base, a short hike is needed.

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Treasure Falls cascades into Falls Creek, which flows into the San Juan River, which flows all the way to the Gulf of California.

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As beautiful as the area is, its unique history and folklore is just as stunning. The name Treasure Falls came from Treasure Mountain, which as the legends goes, holds buried gold. In the late 1700s about 300 Frenchmen secretly entered the San Juan Mountains, which at the time was Spanish turf.  The story is the men struck it rich, but only two of them managed to return east.  Rumors abound that the men buried treasure somewhere in the area.  Although it is yet to be discovered. Whether you believe the legend or not the spectacular scenery itself is reward enough for venturing to this beautiful Colorado landmark.

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If your ready to see this stunning site, head east from downtown Pagosa Springs on Highway 160 for 15 miles. The parking lot is just off the shoulder of the highway. Just left of the parking lot lies the trailhead. Follow the trail 1/4 mile to a bridge at the base of the falls.

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