Guides, shops and venues

Guide services, gear shops and venues in every region, A to Z. Listed from their public websites; they don't pay to be here and are never mixed into the communities.

All regions · just Western Carolinas · all of the Southeast

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Carlsbad, CA
Lagoon nonprofit with a discovery center, guided walks and volunteer events in Carlsbad.
Alaska Pacific University Outdoor Programsvenue · Beginners welcome · Anchorage, AK · not in an area yet
University outdoor program with trips and public gear rentals for skis and bikes.
Albuquerque Open Spacevenue · Walking groups · Albuquerque, NM · not in an area yet
City open space division with the Open Space Visitor Center's guided walks and programs.
Alexandria Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activitiesvenue · Walking groups · Alexandria, VA
City department running parks, nature centers and outdoor programs in Alexandria.
Allegany County Tourism: Cyclingvenue · Road · Cumberland, MD
County tourism page listing local bike routes made with Mountain Maryland Trails and Western Maryland Wheelmen.
Alpharetta Recreation, Parks and Cultural Servicesvenue · Walking groups · Alpharetta, GA
City of Alpharetta, which runs parks and the Big Creek Greenway with recreation programs.
Alta Ski Areavenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Alta
Skiers-only ski area in Little Cottonwood Canyon whose environmental program runs birding hikes and naturalist snowshoe tours.
AMC Cardigan Lodgevenue · Day hikes · Alexandria, NH
AMC backcountry lodge at the foot of Mount Cardigan with hiking, workshops and trail volunteer programs.
AMC Highland Centervenue · Day hikes · Bretton Woods, NH
Appalachian Mountain Club lodge and program center in Crawford Notch with guided hikes, workshops and family programs.
AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (Joe Dodge Lodge)venue · Winter hiking · Gorham, NH
AMC's base at the foot of Mount Washington in Pinkham Notch, a hub for trail information, guided programs and workshops.
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundationvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Hayward, WI
Foundation that runs the Birkie Trail near Hayward, with ski events, fat bike rides and the Ski de She women's ski day.
Amicalola Falls State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Dahlonega, GA
State park west of Dahlonega with Georgia's tallest waterfall, the AT approach trail and ranger programs.
Anderson County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Anderson, SC
Anderson County parks department managing local parks, trails and lake access with community events.
Anne Springs Close Greenwayvenue · Day hikes · Rock Hill, SC
2,100-acre nature preserve near Rock Hill with trails, paddling rentals and nature programs.
Appalachian Ski Mtn.venue · Skiing & snowboarding · Blowing Rock
Family ski and snowboard area near Blowing Rock with terrain parks and an outdoor ice rink.
Arizona Nordic Villagevenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Flagstaff, AZ
Cross-country ski and snowshoe area north of Flagstaff with groomed trails, rentals and lessons, plus summer hiking and biking.
Arizona Snowbowlvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Flagstaff
Ski and snowboard area on the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff, with scenic chairlift and gondola rides in summer and fall.
Asana Climbing Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Boise, ID
Boise bouldering gym offering intro classes and a climbing community.
Ashland Parks and Recreation and North Mountain Park Nature Centervenue · Beginners welcome · Ashland, OR · not in an area yet
City parks department running North Mountain Park Nature Center programs, adapted programs and outdoor classes.
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES)venue · Birding · Aspen, CO · not in an area yet
Aspen nature center at Hallam Lake and Rock Bottom Ranch offering naturalist-guided hikes, snowshoe tours and community programs.
Aspen Snowmassvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Aspen, CO · not in an area yet
Aspen's four ski mountains, with ski school lessons and summer hiking and biking.
Aspen Snowmass Nordic Trail Systemvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Aspen, CO · not in an area yet
Free groomed cross-country ski trail network around Aspen and Snowmass.
Aspire Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Clinton, TN
Free private park in Clinton with about 20 miles of bike and hiking trails, a pump track and river access.
Auburn Recreation Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Auburn CA
Auburn park district with parks, trails and recreation programs.
Augusta Canal National Heritage Areavenue · Kayaking · Augusta, GA
Augusta canal and towpath with guided boat tours, paddling and trails.
Austin Bouldering Projectvenue · Bouldering · Austin, TX · not in an area yet
Large Austin bouldering gym with intro classes and community climbing nights.
Austin Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Austin, TX · not in an area yet
City parks department with nature centers, trails and outdoor recreation programs.
Babcock State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Clifftop, WV
State park known for the Glade Creek Grist Mill, with hiking and mountain bike trails, cabins and camping near Fayetteville.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Virginia Beach, VA
Barrier-island refuge with trails, birding and paddling in southern Virginia Beach.
Bartram's Gardenvenue · Kayaking · Philadelphia, PA
Riverside garden in Southwest Philadelphia with free boating on the Schuylkill and nature programs.
Base Camp Cullowheevenue · Beginners welcome · Sylva, NC
Western Carolina University outdoor program running hiking, paddling and climbing trips and skills clinics near Sylva.
Basin Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Park City UT
Snyderville Basin recreation district with trails and outdoor programs around Park City.
Bear Notch Ski Touringvenue · Snowshoeing · Bartlett, NH
Cross-country ski and snowshoe center on the Bear Notch Road in Bartlett with groomed and backcountry trails.
Beech Mountain Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Beech Mountain
High Country ski and snowboard resort with lift-served mountain biking and scenic lift rides in warmer months.
Bend Park & Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Bend, OR
Bend park district with outdoor recreation classes, inclusion programs and community events.
Bend Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Bend, OR
Bend climbing gym with intro classes, youth programs and community events.
Bernheim Forest and Arboretumvenue · Day hikes · Clermont, KY
Research forest and arboretum south of Louisville with trails and guided nature programs.
Big Bear Lake Trail Centervenue · Mountain biking · Bruceton Mills, WV
Private trail center with about 50 miles of mountain bike trails; Bike Bash each July.
Big Sky Community Organization (BSCO)venue · Day hikes · Big Sky, MT
Big Sky nonprofit running local parks and trails, free Hike Big Sky group hikes, outdoor programs and events.
Big Sky Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Big Sky, MT
Large ski resort with ski school lessons for beginners and summer lift-served biking and hiking.
Blackwater Falls State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Davis, WV
State park outside Davis around Blackwater Falls and canyon, with trails, sledding and park naturalist programs.
Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD)venue · Skiing & snowboarding · Ketchum, ID
Public recreation district for the Wood River Valley running Nordic trails, the bike path, programs and winter events.
Blandford Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
Nature center on Grand Rapids' west side with trails, nature programs and community events.
Blandy Experimental Farmvenue · Walking groups · Winchester, VA
State Arboretum of Virginia near Winchester with public walks, workshops and nature programs.
BlocHavenvenue · Bouldering · Greenville, SC
Bouldering gym in a former mill in Greenville with a cafe, fitness area and yoga.
Blue Hills Trailside Museumvenue · Birding · Quincy MA
Mass Audubon nature center in the Blue Hills with guided walks and family programs.
Bluestone State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Hinton, WV
State park five miles south of Hinton on Bluestone Lake with naturalist-led hikes and summer programs.
Bluff Lake Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Denver
Nonprofit urban wildlife refuge and outdoor classroom hosting nature walks, community cleanups, and youth environmental science programs.
Bogus Basinvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Boise, ID
Nonprofit mountain recreation area above Boise with lessons, Nordic trails and summer hiking and biking.
Boise Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Boise, ID
City parks department with seasonal activities, camps and classes and the Foothills Learning Center.
Bolsa Chica Conservancyvenue · Birding · Huntington Beach, CA
Wetland interpretive center offering guided walks, restoration days and nature programs at Bolsa Chica.
Bolton Valley Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Bolton Valley, VT
Ski resort in the Green Mountains with downhill, snowboarding and backcountry access.
Boston Mills Brandywinevenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Peninsula, OH
Twin ski areas in Peninsula inside Cuyahoga Valley, with lessons for beginners.
Boston Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Boston, MA
City of Boston parks department with free outdoor programs, park events and seasonal activities across the city.
Boulder County Parks and Open Spacevenue · Day hikes · Boulder County, CO
Naturalist-led hikes, wildlife programs and volunteer days on Boulder County open space.
Bowling Green Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Bowling Green, KY · not in an area yet
City parks department with outdoor programs and parks in Bowling Green.
Boxerwood Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Lexington, VA
Lexington nature center and woodland garden with trails and environmental education programs.
Breckenridge Nordic Centervenue · Snowshoeing · Breckenridge CO
Nordic ski and snowshoe center in Breckenridge with groomed trails, rentals and lessons.
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC)venue · Skiing & snowboarding · Breckenridge CO
Adaptive outdoor programs in Breckenridge: skiing, hiking, paddling and wilderness trips for people of all abilities.
Bridger Bowlvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Bozeman, MT
Community-owned nonprofit ski area near Bozeman with lessons for beginners.
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuaryvenue · Birding · Worcester MA
Mass Audubon sanctuary in Worcester with trails, bird walks and nature programs.
Brown County State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Nashville, IN · not in an area yet
Indiana's largest state park beside Nashville, with naturalist-led hikes, nature center programs and mountain bike trails.
Brundage Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · McCall, ID
Ski area outside McCall with lessons, plus summer lift-served mountain biking and hiking.
Bryce Resortvenue · Mountain biking · Basye, VA
Small mountain resort in Basye with a bike park, ski slopes and organized events and races.
Buffalo Bill State Parkvenue · Car camping · Cody, WY
State park on Buffalo Bill Reservoir west of Cody with camping, paddling, fishing and hiking.
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resortvenue · Family & casual rides · Colorado Springs
Bicycle-themed lodge in Colorado Springs that hosts a weekly no-drop Saturday morning group ride from its property.
Burke Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · East Burke VT
East Burke ski area with lessons, bike park and seasonal events.
Cable Natural History Museumvenue · Walking groups · Hayward, WI
Natural history museum in Cable, north of Hayward, with naturalist walks, nature programs and family events.
California Botanic Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Claremont, CA
Native plant garden in Claremont offering guided walks, nature classes and public events.
Calvin University Ecosystem Preservevenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
Grand Rapids nature preserve and native gardens with public trails and environmental education programs.
Camden Snow Bowlvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Camden, ME
Community-owned ski area overlooking the ocean in Camden with lessons and trails.
Camp Griervenue · Mountain biking · Old Fort, NC
Old Fort camp and outdoor center that hosts mountain bike programs, community events and G5 trail weekends.
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Davis, WV
Large high-elevation wetland refuge in Canaan Valley with trails, birding and seasonal public programs.
Canaan Valley Resort State Parkvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Davis, WV
State park resort in Canaan Valley with downhill skiing, trails and a seasonal guided hike series.
Carbon County Environmental Education Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · Jim Thorpe, PA
Nature center at Mauch Chunk Lake Park with raptor trail, wetlands and public nature programs.
Carbondale Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Carbondale, CO · not in an area yet
Town recreation and community center with adult, youth and older adult programs and special events.
Carolina Beach State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Wilmington, NC
State park near Wilmington with trails, a marina and ranger-led nature programs.
Catoctin Mountain Parkvenue · Day hikes · Frederick, MD
National park north of Frederick with hiking, climbing at Wolf Rock area and ranger programs.
Cayuga Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Ithaca, NY · not in an area yet
Nature center with trails, a treehouse and public nature programs north of Ithaca.
Cedars of Lebanon State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Murfreesboro, TN
State park near Lebanon, northeast of Murfreesboro, with cedar glade trails and ranger programs.
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studiesvenue · Walking groups · Homer, AK · not in an area yet
Homer nature center leading guided tidepool, forest and Peterson Bay field station walks.
Central Park Conservancyvenue · Walking groups · New York, NY · not in an area yet
Nonprofit caring for Central Park with tours, volunteer days and free programs.
Central Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Boston, MA
New England climbing gym chain with bouldering, roped climbing and clinics.
Central Rock Gym Atlantavenue · Indoor climbing · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta climbing gym on Presidential Parkway with bouldering, classes and belay instruction.
Central Rock Gym Kennesawvenue · Indoor climbing · Marietta, GA
Kennesaw climbing gym with roped climbing, bouldering, guided events and youth camps.
Central Rock Gym Tampavenue · Indoor climbing · Tampa, FL
South Tampa climbing gym with bouldering, auto belays and intro classes for all levels.
Chabot Space & Science Centervenue · Stargazing · Oakland, CA
Oakland hills science center with public telescope viewing nights and hikes.
Charleston County Parksvenue · Birding · Charleston, SC
County parks system with bird walks, paddling, seashore exploration and other outdoor programs.
Chattahoochee Nature Centervenue · Birding · Roswell, GA
Nature center on the Chattahoochee with trails, guided walks, paddles and family programs.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Areavenue · Kayaking · Atlanta, GA
National park units along the Chattahoochee with trails, paddling and ranger programs.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Parkvenue · Family & casual rides · Cumberland, MD
National park along the 184-mile towpath ending in Cumberland, with ranger programs and biking.
Chestnut Mountain Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Galena, IL
Ski area on the Mississippi bluffs near Galena with summer outdoor activities.
Chicago Park Districtvenue · Walking groups · Chicago, IL
City park district with nature walks, paddling, outdoor programs and events across Chicago parks.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Chimney Rock
Park around Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Falls with trails, naturalist-led hikes and seasonal programs.
Christiansburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Christiansburg, VA
Town parks department with trails, programs and community events.
Cincinnati Nature Centervenue · Day hikes · Cincinnati, OH · not in an area yet
Nature center with miles of hiking trails, guided hikes, birding and family nature programs east of Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Parksvenue · Walking groups · Cincinnati, OH · not in an area yet
City park system with nature centers, trails and public nature programs.
City of Aspen Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Aspen, CO · not in an area yet
City recreation department running sports, outdoor activities and programs for Aspen residents and visitors.
City of Duluth Parks and Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Duluth, MN
City parks department running guided hikes, snowshoe outings, ski excursions and the Women Hike Duluth series.
City of Fort Collins Natural Areasvenue · Walking groups · Fort Collins CO
City program managing 50+ natural areas with free bird walks, nature programs and volunteer days.
City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
City parks department running parks, trails and recreation programs in Grand Rapids.
City of Gresham Parksvenue · Walking groups · Gresham, OR
Gresham city parks with a community events calendar.
City of Klamath Falls Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Klamath Falls, OR
City recreation page covering Klamath Falls parks, trails and programs.
City of Marquette Community Servicesvenue · Walking groups · Marquette, MI
City parks and recreation department for Marquette's parks, trails and recreation programs.
City of Roswell Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Roswell, GA
City of Roswell, which operates parks, trails and recreation programs.
City of San Diego Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · San Diego, CA
City parks department running open space parks and ranger-led programs in San Diego.
City of Spokane Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Spokane, WA · not in an area yet
City parks department with outdoor recreation programs, classes and river and trail access.
City of Winona Parks & Recreationvenue · Kayaking · Winona, MN
City department running Lake Lodge, with canoe, kayak, paddleboard, snowshoe and bike rentals and programs.
Clarksville Parks and Recreationvenue · Kayaking · Clarksville, TN
Clarksville parks department with the Blueway paddle route, greenway and recreation programs.
Claytor Lake State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Pulaski, VA
State park on Claytor Lake with trails, a marina and ranger programs.
Claytor Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Bedford, VA
University of Lynchburg nature center near Bedford with trails and public programs.
Clemson University Forestvenue · Day hikes · Clemson, SC
17,500-acre university forest next to Clemson with public hiking, mountain biking and trail running trails such as Issaqueena Lake and Wildcat Creek Falls.
Cleveland Metroparksvenue · Walking groups · Peninsula, OH
Cleveland park district with guided hikes, paddling, fishing and nature programs across its reservations.
Climbing Collectivevenue · Bouldering · Longmont
Climbing gyms in Longmont, Loveland and Greeley with competitions and community events.
Coastal Discovery Museumvenue · Birding · Hilton Head, SC
Nature and history museum with guided tours, birding excursions and nature walks.
Cobb County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Marietta, GA
Cobb County parks department with trails, nature programs and recreation classes.
Cody Recreation Centervenue · Beginners welcome · Cody, WY
City of Cody recreation center offering fitness and recreation programs.
Columbia Springsvenue · Walking groups · Vancouver, WA
Vancouver environmental education center with nature days, guided tours and family events.
Columbus Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Columbus, GA
City parks department overseeing the RiverWalk and outdoor recreation programs.
Conejo Open Space Conservation Agencyvenue · Trail work · Thousand Oaks, CA
Agency managing Conejo Valley open space with volunteer trail work and guided activities.
Conejo Recreation and Park Districtvenue · Day hikes · Thousand Oaks, CA
Park district running recreation programs, guided hikes and community events in Thousand Oaks.
Congaree National Parkvenue · Canoeing · Columbia, SC
National park near Columbia with ranger-led walks, canoe tours and owl prowls.
Coopers Rock State Forestvenue · Bouldering · Morgantown, WV
State forest east of Morgantown with overlooks, hiking, mountain biking and well-known bouldering.
Cornell Botanic Gardensvenue · Walking groups · Ithaca, NY · not in an area yet
Public gardens and natural areas in Ithaca with trails, guided walks and nature programs.
Corvallis Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Corvallis, OR
City parks department with community events and recreation programs in Corvallis.
Croft State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Spartanburg, SC
State park just outside Spartanburg with miles of hiking, biking and horse trails and ranger programs.
Crook County Parks & Recreation Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Prineville, OR
Prineville park district offering classes, activities and community events.
Crossroads at Big Creekvenue · Walking groups · Sturgeon Bay, WI · not in an area yet
Sturgeon Bay nature preserve and learning center with naturalist-led Wandering Wednesday hikes and family nature programs.
Crowders Mountain State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Gastonia, NC
State park outside Gastonia with 20-plus miles of trails, climbing and ranger programs.
Crux Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Tuscaloosa, AL
Climbing gym in Northport, across the river from Tuscaloosa.
Crystal Cove Conservancyvenue · Walking groups · Newport Beach, CA
Nonprofit partner to Crystal Cove State Park offering coastal ecology hikes, talks and community programs.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Parkvenue · Day hikes · Corbin, KY
State park near Corbin with naturalist-led hikes on botany, reptiles, insects and fungi.
Custer State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Custer, SD · not in an area yet
Large state park beside Custer with hiking, climbing, paddling, wildlife and naturalist programs.
Cuyahoga Valley National Parkvenue · Day hikes · Peninsula, OH
National park around Peninsula with ranger-led hikes, Towpath Trail rides, waterfalls and seasonal programs.
Danville Science Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · Danville, VA
Science museum with an outdoor River Lab for water-quality learning and a seasonal butterfly garden.
DeSoto State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Fort Payne, AL
Lookout Mountain state park near Mentone with waterfalls, trails, climbing and naturalist programs.
Dewey Mountain Recreation Centervenue · Snowshoeing · Saranac Lake NY
Saranac Lake community ski and trail center with Nordic skiing, biking and events.
Discovery Southeastvenue · Walking groups · Juneau, AK · not in an area yet
Juneau nature education nonprofit with outdoor explorer programs and naturalist walks.
Douthat State Parkvenue · Trail work · Clifton Forge, VA
State park near Clifton Forge with 40-plus miles of trails, ranger programs and monthly volunteer workdays.
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuaryvenue · Birding · Concord MA
Mass Audubon sanctuary in Lincoln with bird walks, family programs and trails.
Dunbar Cave State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Clarksville, TN
State park in Clarksville with wooded trails, cave tours and ranger programs.
Dunwoody Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Atlanta, GA
Nature center in Dunwoody with trails, camps and public nature programs.
Durango Nordic Ski Clubvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Durango, CO
Nonprofit that runs the Durango Nordic Center near Purgatory, with groomed cross-country and snowshoe trails, rentals and lessons for all ages.
Durham Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Durham, NC
City of Durham parks programs, including nature outings, birding walks and outdoor activities.
Dutchess County Parksvenue · Beginners welcome · Poughkeepsie, NY · not in an area yet
County parks department running naturalist programs, youth adventure camps and archery at Bowdoin Park.
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Centervenue · Foraging & plants · Lanesboro, MN
Nonprofit learning center near Lanesboro with public foraging classes, guided astronomy hikes and climbing sessions.
East Bay Regional Park Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Oakland, CA
Regional park district with naturalist-led walks, outdoor recreation classes and volunteer days across 70+ East Bay parks.
Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associatesvenue · Walking groups · Pasadena, CA
Nature center group offering free docent-led nature walks, family walks and moonlight walks in Eaton Canyon.
EcoTariumvenue · Stargazing · Worcester MA
Worcester science and nature museum with trails, planetarium and public events.
Edenton National Fish Hatcheryvenue · Birding · Edenton, NC
Federal fish hatchery in Edenton with grounds and trails popular for birding and wildlife viewing.
Edgeworks Climbingvenue · Bouldering · Seattle
Climbing gyms in Seattle (Ballard), Bellevue and Tacoma that host monthly affinity climb nights, including Queer Climb Nights with Queer Mountaineers, plus socials and competitions.
Edith J. Carrier Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Harrisonburg, VA
JMU arboretum with woodland trails and public nature and youth programs.
Elachee Nature Science Centervenue · Walking groups · Gainesville, GA
Gainesville nature center in Chicopee Woods with trails, guided walks and public programs.
Eldora Mountain Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Nederland
Ski and snowboard area near Nederland, west of Boulder, with lift-served terrain and Nordic trails.
Elfin Forest Recreational Reservevenue · Day hikes · Escondido, CA
Reserve offering docent-led interpretive walks, guided hikes and a junior ranger program.
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Areavenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Red River, NM · not in an area yet
Nordic ski and snowshoe area near Red River with summer biking and hiking.
eNeRGy Rock Gymvenue · Bouldering · Charleston, WV
Charleston bouldering gym with overhanging walls and a cave; no ropes needed.
Estes Valley Recreation and Park Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Estes Park CO
Local park district running trails, campgrounds, a marina and activity programs around Estes Park.
Fairbanks Museum & Planetariumvenue · Stargazing · East Burke VT
St. Johnsbury natural history museum and planetarium with public programs.
Fayetteville Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Fayetteville, AR · not in an area yet
City parks department with 110+ miles of trails, lakes and recreation programs and events.
Fernbank Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Atlanta, GA
Atlanta natural history museum with 65 acres of forest trails and nature programs.
FIND Outdoors (Cradle of Forestry)venue · Conservation volunteering · Pisgah Forest
Pisgah Forest nonprofit for forest education and stewardship that runs the Cradle of Forestry and public lands sites in North Georgia, with evening programs, stargazing and family events.
Fire Mountain Trailsvenue · Mountain biking · Cherokee, NC
Free bike-optimized trail system owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, home to the Fire Mountain Inferno race.
First Landing State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Virginia Beach, VA
State park with cypress swamp trails, bay beach, camping and ranger programs.
FirstHand Climbingvenue · Bouldering · Winston-Salem, NC
Downtown Winston-Salem bouldering gym.
Fish Cherokeevenue · Fly fishing · Cherokee, NC
Tribal fishing program for Cherokee waters that issues permits and runs family fishing days and tournaments.
Flagstaff Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Flagstaff
Indoor climbing gym in downtown Flagstaff with bouldering and roped climbing, competitions and film nights.
Florida Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Conservation volunteering · Gainesville, FL
UF natural history museum in Gainesville with public nature programs and a butterfly rainforest.
Florida Springs Institutevenue · Conservation volunteering · Gainesville, FL
Gainesville-based springs science nonprofit with public education programs about Florida's springs.
Floyd EcoVillagevenue · Walking groups · Floyd, VA
Retreat center near Floyd with walking trails and educational programs on land and environment.
Fontana Village Resortvenue · Day hikes · Robbinsville, NC
Resort and marina on Fontana Lake offering on-site and off-site guided hikes and bike and kayak rentals.
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Lanesboro, MN
State park southwest of Lanesboro with trout streams, hiking trails and guided Mystery Cave tours.
Frederick County Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Frederick, MD
County parks department offering nature programs, hikes and outdoor classes around Frederick.
Freestone Climbing Centervenue · Indoor climbing · Missoula, MT
Missoula climbing gym with intro classes, youth programs and community events.
GadRockvenue · Indoor climbing · Gadsden, AL
Gadsden climbing gym.
Galena Lodgevenue · Snowshoeing · Ketchum, ID
Community-owned lodge north of Ketchum with Nordic and snowshoe trails in winter and biking and hiking in summer.
Gatewood Parkvenue · Kayaking · Pulaski, VA
Pulaski County reservoir park with paddlesport rentals, camping and mountain bike trails.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Areavenue · Day hikes · Page, AZ
National recreation area at Page with ranger-led walks, talks and special events.
Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Glenwood Springs, CO · not in an area yet
City recreation department with the community center, parks, trails and public programs.
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancyvenue · Conservation volunteering · San Francisco, CA
Park partner running volunteer days, guided walks and programs across the Presidio, Marin Headlands and Muir Woods.
Golden Gate National Recreation Areavenue · Walking groups · San Francisco, CA
National park unit around the Golden Gate with ranger-led walks and programs on its NPS calendar.
Grandfather Mountainvenue · Day hikes · Linville
Nonprofit nature park near Linville with the Mile High Swinging Bridge, trails, wildlife habitats and naturalist programs.
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundationvenue · Day hikes · Blowing Rock, NC
Nature park near Blowing Rock with daily naturalist programs, guided hikes and multi-day programs.
Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reservevenue · Birding · Portsmouth, NH · not in an area yet
Estuary reserve with the Great Bay Discovery Center and public nature programs and walks near Portsmouth (Greenland).
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Chesapeake, VA
Swamp refuge bordering Chesapeake with trails, birding and Lake Drummond paddling.
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Centervenue · Beginners welcome · Gorham, NH
Outdoor center at the base of Mount Washington offering nordic skiing, biking, paddling clinics and events.
Great Parks of Hamilton Countyvenue · Day hikes · Cincinnati, OH · not in an area yet
County park district with trails, paddling, nature centers and a public calendar of guided hikes and outdoor programs.
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremontvenue · Day hikes · Maryville, TN
Residential learning center in the Smokies near Townsend with public naturalist programs and adult and family camps.
Green Bank Observatoryvenue · Stargazing · Marlinton, WV
Radio astronomy observatory in Pocahontas County offering public tours and star parties.
Green Mountain Audubon Centervenue · Birding · Huntington, VT
Audubon Vermont's 250-acre nature center with trails, gardens, bird walks and nature programs.
Greenbrier State Forestvenue · Day hikes · Lewisburg, WV
State forest between Lewisburg and White Sulphur Springs with 13 miles of trails and weekly summer naturalist programs.
Greenbrier State Parkvenue · Swimming holes · Boonsboro, MD
State park near Boonsboro with a swimming lake, trails and seasonal ranger programs.
Greenville County Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Greenville County, SC
Greenville County parks events: festivals, park programs and outdoor activities.
Halyburton Park Nature Programs (City of Wilmington)venue · Birding · Wilmington, NC
City nature center at Halyburton Park with free first-Friday bird hikes, a monthly Walk and Learn series and nature workshops.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Parkvenue · Day hikes · Harpers Ferry, WV
National park at the Potomac and Shenandoah confluence with hikes like Maryland Heights and ranger programs.
Harpeth River State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Nashville, TN
Linear state park along the Harpeth River west of Nashville with canoe access and short trails.
Harrisonburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Harrisonburg, VA
City parks department with trails, special programs and community events.
Hartley Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Duluth, MN
Nature center in Hartley Park offering naturalist walks, recreational programs, forest bathing and family events.
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatoryvenue · Birding · Duluth, MN
Bird observatory on the Duluth hillside with public hawk-watch programs, bird walks and naturalist events.
Henderson County Parks and Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Hendersonville, NC
County recreation department running free community hikes that meet in Hendersonville and carpool to trailheads.
Henrico County Recreation and Parksvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Henrico County parks agency with nature programs, trails and outdoor recreation classes.
High Desert Museumvenue · Walking groups · Bend, OR
Bend museum with wildlife, natural history programs and outdoor events.
High Point Climbing and Fitnessvenue · Indoor climbing · Chattanooga
Climbing gym founded in Chattanooga with downtown, Riverside and Cleveland locations, offering classes, clinics and community nights.
Highlands Center for Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Prescott, AZ
Nature center on an 80-acre campus near Prescott with guided Wednesday nature walks, talks and family programs.
Hills Creek State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Wellsboro, PA
State park near Wellsboro with a lake for paddling and fishing and ranger programs on the DCNR calendar.
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Areavenue · Day hikes · Bentonville, AR · not in an area yet
Arkansas's largest state park, east of Rogers, with trails and free interpreter-led hikes and nature programs.
Hood River Valley Parks + Recreation Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Hood River, OR
Hood River park district offering seasonal youth and adult recreation activities.
Hoyt Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Portland, OR
Portland arboretum in Washington Park offering guided tree walks, hikes and classes.
Hudson River Maritime Museum Rowingvenue · Beginners welcome · Kingston, NY · not in an area yet
Kingston maritime museum rowing school teaching traditional boat rowing on Rondout Creek to beginners.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwatervenue · Conservation volunteering · Beacon, NY · not in an area yet
Hudson River environmental group offering public sails, river education and volunteer events.
Huntsville Botanical Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Huntsville, AL
Huntsville botanical garden with nature trails and public classes and nature programs.
Hurricane Ridge Ski & Snowboard Areavenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Port Angeles, WA
Small club-run ski and tubing area in Olympic National Park above Port Angeles with lessons for beginners and kids.
Ijams Nature Centervenue · Birding · Knoxville
Nonprofit nature center and urban wilderness on the Knoxville riverfront with trails and Mead's Quarry, running guided paddles, night hikes, bird banding and nature workshops.
Intermountain Bird Observatoryvenue · Birding · Boise, ID
Boise State bird research program with public banding-station visits, bird walks and events.
International Wolf Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · Ely, MN
Wolf education center in Ely with public programs and guided learning adventures in the northwoods.
Irvine Ranch Conservancy (Let's Go Outside)venue · Day hikes · Irvine, CA
Conservancy listing free guided hikes, rides and stewardship days on the Irvine Ranch open space.
Ivy Creek Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Charlottesville, VA
Steward of Ivy Creek Natural Area offering guided nature walks and programs.
Jackson County Parks and Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Sylva, NC
County recreation department that runs public programs including guided hikes such as Pinnacle Park outings.
Jackson XCvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Jackson, NH
Nonprofit cross-country ski center in Jackson village with lessons, tours and community ski events.
Jefferson County Greenways (Red Mountain Park, Ruffner Mountain)venue · Day hikes · Birmingham, AL
Birmingham greenways group whose calendar has hikes, runs and workdays at Red Mountain and nature preserves.
Jewel Cave National Monumentvenue · Day hikes · Custer, SD · not in an area yet
National monument west of Custer with ranger-led cave tours and surface hiking trails.
Jockey's Ridge State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Nags Head, NC
Nags Head dune park with free ranger programs such as soundside nature hikes, birding and guided kayaking.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicumvenue · Birding · Philadelphia, PA
Urban wildlife refuge with marsh trails, bird walks and paddling programs.
Jug Mountain Ranchvenue · Mountain biking · McCall, ID
Community near McCall with public mountain bike trails, Nordic skiing and an events calendar.
Juneau Parks and Recreationvenue · Day hikes · Juneau, AK · not in an area yet
City and Borough of Juneau parks department with trails and recreation programs.
Kanawha State Forestvenue · Mountain biking · Charleston, WV
State forest minutes from Charleston with 25-plus miles of hiking and biking trails and park events.
Kendall Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Silverton CO
Town-run small ski hill and recreation area in Silverton with Nordic trails and community events.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Parkvenue · Day hikes · Marietta, GA
National park in Marietta with 22 miles of hiking trails and ranger programs.
Keowee-Toxaway State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Pickens, SC
Lake Keowee state park in Pickens County with lakeside hiking trails, paddling and interpretive programs.
Kiptopeke State Parkvenue · Birding · Cape Charles, VA
Bay-side state park south of Cape Charles known for fall bird migration, trails and kayaking.
Lake Hartwell State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Anderson, SC
State park on Lake Hartwell west of Anderson with paddling, fishing, camping and ranger programs.
Lake Lurleen State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Tuscaloosa, AL
State park near Tuscaloosa with about 25 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails and a lake.
Lake Mead National Recreation Areavenue · Day hikes · Boulder City, NV · not in an area yet
National recreation area near Las Vegas with ranger-led hikes and programs.
Lake Tahoe Community Collegevenue · Skiing & snowboarding · South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe college whose campus Nordic center has groomed cross-country trails, alongside community outdoor classes.
Lane County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Eugene, OR
Lane County parks department with a calendar of park events and volunteer days.
Lehigh Gorge State Parkvenue · Family & casual rides · Jim Thorpe, PA
State park along the Lehigh River with a 26-mile rail trail and ranger programs.
Leonard Harrison State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Wellsboro, PA
State park on the rim of the Pine Creek Gorge with overlook trails and ranger-led programs.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Richmond botanical garden with nature classes, garden walks and family programs.
Lexington Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Lexington, KY
City parks department running outdoor programs, nature sanctuaries and community events.
Little River Canyon National Preservevenue · Whitewater · Fort Payne, AL
National preserve on Lookout Mountain near Mentone with canyon hikes, whitewater and ranger programs.
Livermore Area Recreation and Park Districtvenue · Walking groups · Livermore, CA
Livermore parks district with ranger-led open space programs and events.
Lone Mountain Ranchvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Big Sky, MT
Big Sky ranch whose Nordic center grooms an extensive cross-country ski and snowshoe trail network open with a pass.
Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marinevenue · Walking groups · Long Beach, CA
City parks department running El Dorado Nature Center and outdoor recreation programs in Long Beach.
Long Hunter State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Nashville, TN
State park on Percy Priest Lake east of Nashville with trails, paddling and ranger programs.
Loon Preservation Committeevenue · Birding · Moultonborough, NH
Loon Center with nature trails, talks and programs about New Hampshire's loons.
Loppet Foundationvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Minneapolis, MNYouth
Minneapolis nonprofit at Theodore Wirth Park running ski, bike and trail running programs, lessons and community events.
Lost River Cavevenue · Walking groups · Bowling Green, KY · not in an area yet
Nature preserve with cave boat tours, trails and nature programs in Bowling Green.
Lynchburg Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Lynchburg, VA
City parks department with Blackwater Creek trails and outdoor programs.
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR)venue · Walking groups · Madison, WI
Madison public recreation department with seasonal outdoor programs, adapted recreation and youth activities.
Maine Huts & Trailsvenue · Day hikes · Kingfield, ME
Nonprofit running backcountry huts and trails near Kingfield and the Carrabassett Valley, with events and volunteer days.
Mammoth Lakes Trail Systemvenue · Day hikes · Mammoth Lakes, CA · not in an area yet
The town's trail system site, with maps and trail info for hiking, biking and nordic routes around Mammoth Lakes.
Marquette Mountain Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Marquette, MI
Ski area by Marquette that also runs guided summer kayak tours with ACA-certified guides.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Parkvenue · Walking groups · Woodstock VT
National park in Woodstock with ranger-led walks and winter naturalist programs.
Mass Audubonvenue · Birding · Massachusetts
Massachusetts nature conservation nonprofit with sanctuaries and guided walks.
Massanutten Resortvenue · Mountain biking · McGaheysville
Four-season Shenandoah Valley resort with a lift-served bike park and race series.
Matthiessen State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Utica, IL
Canyon and waterfall state park just south of Starved Rock near Utica, with hiking trails.
Maymontvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
Richmond estate park on the James with a nature center, wildlife exhibits and nature programs.
Merchants Millpond State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Edenton, NC
Cypress-swamp millpond state park north of Edenton known for canoeing, camping and ranger-led paddles.
Mesa Rim Climbing Center Renovenue · Indoor climbing · Reno
Climbing gym in midtown Reno with roped climbing, bouldering, fitness, youth camps and community events.
Methow Valley Interpretive Centervenue · Walking groups · Mazama/Winthrop WA
Twisp center for the valley's Indigenous and natural history, with walks, talks and events.
Metrorock Everettvenue · Indoor climbing · Everett, MA
Indoor climbing gym just north of Boston with intro classes, community events and youth programs.
MetroRock Vermontvenue · Indoor climbing · Essex, VT
Indoor climbing gym with bouldering, roped walls, classes and community nights.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space Districtvenue · Day hikes · Los Altos, CA
Peninsula open space district offering docent-led hikes and volunteer trail and restoration projects.
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Boardvenue · Walking groups · Minneapolis, MN
City park board running nature programs, outdoor recreation and events across Minneapolis parks.
Minnewaska State Park Preservevenue · Day hikes · New Paltz, NY · not in an area yet
State park preserve on the Shawangunk Ridge with lakes, waterfalls, carriage roads, cliffs and ski trails near New Paltz.
Mission Ridgevenue · Snowshoeing · Wenatchee, WA · not in an area yet
Ski area above Wenatchee whose ski patrol has led public snowshoe outings, plus ski lessons.
Mission Trails Regional Park Foundationvenue · Day hikes · Santee, CA
Foundation for Mission Trails Regional Park offering free guided nature walks and events.
Missoula Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Missoula, MT
City parks department with outdoor recreation programs, inclusive programs and park events.
Mohonk Preservevenue · Day hikes · New Paltz, NY · not in an area yet
Nature preserve on the Shawangunk Ridge with carriage roads, Gunks climbing cliffs and public guided hikes and nature programs.
Montana Natural History Centervenue · Birding · Missoula, MTYouth
Missoula nature center offering naturalist classes, field trips, nature journaling and kids' programs.
Montana Outdoor Science Schoolvenue · Beginners welcome · Bozeman, MTYouth
Bozeman nature school with outdoor science programs, family events and kids' ski programs.
Monte Sano State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Huntsville, AL
Mountaintop state park in Huntsville with trails, mountain biking and programs.
Morgantown Board of Parks and Recreation (BOPARC)venue · Clean-ups · Morgantown, WV
City parks board that runs recreation programs and posts trail clean-ups and outdoor events.
Mount Bohemiavenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Copper Harbor, MI
Advanced-terrain ski area near Lac La Belle, south of Copper Harbor.
Mount Pisgah Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Eugene, OR
Arboretum near Eugene with nature walks, classes and seasonal festivals.
Mount Washington Observatoryvenue · Stargazing · North Conway, NH
Nonprofit weather observatory with public talks, science programs and summit trips about Mount Washington.
Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring & Snowshoe Foundationvenue · Snowshoeing · Intervale, NH
Nonprofit nordic ski and snowshoe trail network around Intervale and North Conway, with lessons and community events.
Mountain Top Arboretumvenue · Walking groups · Tannersville, NY · not in an area yet
Free public native-plant garden in Tannersville with guided tours, nature walks and workshops.
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authorityvenue · Day hikes · Los Angeles, CA
Public parks agency managing parkland in the Santa Monica Mountains and LA River with guided outdoor programs.
Movement Goldenvenue · Indoor climbing · Golden
Climbing gym with intro bouldering and rope classes and outdoor sport and crack climbing classes.
Movement RiNovenue · Indoor climbing · Denver
Large indoor climbing gym in Denver's RiNo district with bouldering, roped climbing, yoga and fitness classes, and community climbing nights.
Mt. Ashland Ski Areavenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Ashland, OR · not in an area yet
Community ski area above Ashland with lessons, and nordic and snowshoe trails starting from its parking lot.
Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecampvenue · Mountain biking · Ellijay, GA
Mountain bike basecamp near Ellijay with trail access, shuttles, guided rides and hosted events.
Nags Head Woods Preservevenue · Day hikes · Nags Head, NC
Nature Conservancy maritime forest preserve with over 8 miles of trails and free guided hikes.
Namekagon River (St. Croix National Scenic Riverway)venue · Canoeing · Hayward, WI
Site for the Namekagon River near Hayward, a paddling river in a national park unit with junior ranger and visitor programs.
Nashville Metro Parks Nature Centersvenue · Birding · Nashville, TN
Metro Parks nature centers such as Warner Park and Shelby Bottoms with guided hikes and programs.
Natural Bridge State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Lexington, VA
State park south of Lexington with trails and ranger-led programs.
Nature Collectivevenue · Birding · Encinitas, CA
Formerly San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, offering wildlife tours, discovery walks and restoration volunteer days.
Nearby Naturevenue · Walking groups · Eugene, OR
Eugene nature education group with family nature walks, camps and events in Alton Baker Park.
New River Gorge National Park and Preservevenue · Day hikes · Lansing, WV
National park along the New River gorge with whitewater, climbing, hiking and biking trails and the New River Gorge Bridge; ranger programs run in summer.
New River Trail State Park (Foster Falls)venue · Family & casual rides · Wytheville, VA
57-mile rail-trail park; the Foster Falls livery near Wytheville rents bikes, canoes and tubes.
Nisqually Reach Nature Centervenue · Birding · Olympia WA
Nature center on the Nisqually estuary with public programs, field trips and volunteering.
Noccalula Falls Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Gadsden, AL
Gadsden city park around a 90-foot waterfall with gorge trails, mountain bike routes and camping.
Norris Dam State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Clinton, TN
State park near Clinton with 21+ miles of trails and ranger-led hikes and nature programs.
North Carolina State Parks: Triangle and Piedmontvenue · Day hikes · Raleigh and the Piedmont
Ranger-led hikes, nature programs and volunteer days at North Carolina state parks around the Triangle and Piedmont.
North Carolina State Parks: Western NCvenue · Day hikes · Western North Carolina
Ranger-led hikes, nature programs and volunteer days at North Carolina state parks in the western mountains and foothills.
Northern Wasco County Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · The Dalles, OR
The Dalles park district with community events and recreation programs.
NorthWoods Stewardship Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · East Burke VT
Northeast Kingdom center with outdoor programs, trail crews and retreats.
NYC Parks Urban Park Rangersvenue · Beginners welcome · New York, NY · not in an area yet
City park rangers leading free nature walks, canoeing, birding and outdoor skills programs across the boroughs.
Oak Mountain State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Pelham, AL
Large state park south of Birmingham with hiking, mountain biking, paddling and programs.
Ober Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Gatlinburg
Small ski area and adventure park above Gatlinburg with ski and snowboard slopes in winter and attractions in warmer months.
OC Parksvenue · Day hikes · Irvine, CA
Orange County park agency with ranger-led hikes, fitness hikes and nature programs at regional parks.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Areavenue · Day hikes · Hillsborough, NC
State natural area in Hillsborough, the highest point in Orange County, with trails and ranger programs.
Oconaluftee Islands Parkvenue · Tubing · Cherokee, NC
River island park in Cherokee for wading, tubing and trout fishing, with evening storytelling by a bonfire.
Odiorne Point State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Portsmouth, NH · not in an area yet
Rye state park on the coast next to Portsmouth with shoreline trails, a bike path, tide pools and a boat launch.
Ogden Nature Centervenue · Birding · Ogden UT
Nature preserve in Ogden with walking trails, classes, family programs and volunteer work.
Ohiopyle State Parkvenue · Whitewater · Ohiopyle, PA
State park on the Youghiogheny River gorge with whitewater, waterfalls, the GAP trail and ranger programs.
Onsight Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Knoxville
Indoor climbing gym in west Knoxville with top rope, lead and bouldering, classes, and monthly community climbing nights including Queer Climbing Night and a BIPOC meet-up.
Orange County Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Orlando, FL
County parks system around Orlando with trails, springs and nature programs.
Oregon Metro Parks and Naturevenue · Walking groups · Portland, OR
Regional government listing guided nature walks, paddles and volunteer days at Metro parks.
Ottawa County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Grand Rapids, MI · not in an area yet
County park system west of Grand Rapids with nature programs, guided hikes and paddling access.
Ouray Ice Parkvenue · Winter hiking · Ouray
Free public ice climbing park in the Uncompahgre Gorge, run by a nonprofit, home of the Ouray Ice Festival.
Outdoor Chattanoogavenue · Beginners welcome · Chattanooga
City outdoor recreation center by Coolidge Park running guided paddles, hikes, beginner bike classes and history tours.
Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuaryvenue · Walking groups · Franklin, TN
Nature sanctuary near Brentwood and Franklin offering guided hikes and nature programs.
Ozark Natural Science Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · Fayetteville, AR · not in an area yet
Nonprofit field science center with nature programs at its Huntsville campus and at Lake Fayetteville and Mt Kessler.
Paris Mountain State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Greenville, SC
State park minutes from downtown Greenville with hiking and biking trails, a swimming lake and camping.
Patagonia Lake State Parkvenue · Birding · Patagonia, AZ · not in an area yet
State park near Patagonia with guided bird walks at Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, paddling and trails.
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve (The Nature Conservancy)venue · Birding · Patagonia, AZ · not in an area yet
Nature Conservancy riparian preserve in Patagonia known for birding, with guided Saturday bird walks in season.
Paton Center for Hummingbirdsvenue · Birding · Patagonia, AZ · not in an area yet
Tucson Bird Alliance hummingbird and birding site in Patagonia, linked by trail to the Sonoita Creek preserve.
Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Centervenue · Walking groups · Saranac Lake NY
Trail network and nature center near Saranac Lake with free guided walks and programs.
Payette Lakes Ski Club (Little Ski Hill and Bear Basin Nordic Center)venue · Skiing & snowboarding · McCall, ID
Nonprofit running McCall's Little Ski Hill and the Bear Basin Nordic Center, with lessons and after-school ski programs.
Pea Island National Wildlife Refugevenue · Birding · Nags Head, NC
Wildlife refuge south of Nags Head known for birding, with seasonal guided bird walks and programs.
Peel Compton Foundation (Coler Mountain Bike Preserve)venue · Mountain biking · Bentonville, AR · not in an area yet
Nonprofit managing Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, Compton Gardens and Osage Park in Bentonville.
Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trustvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
Preserve near Philadelphia with trails, nature walks and volunteer restoration events.
Pepperwood Preservevenue · Day hikes · Santa Rosa, CA
Nature preserve near Santa Rosa with guided hikes, classes and open days.
Petra Cliffs Climbing Center and Mountaineering Schoolvenue · Indoor climbing · Burlington, VT
Indoor climbing gym and mountaineering school with classes, camps and guided outdoor trips.
Pettigrew State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Edenton, NC
State park on Lake Phelps south of Edenton for paddling, birding and hiking, with ranger programs.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
City parks department running environmental centers and outdoor programs across Philadelphia.
Phinizy Center for Water Sciencesvenue · Walking groups · Augusta, GA
Augusta nature park and nonprofit with trails, guided hikes, birding courses and family programs.
Pima County Environmental Educationvenue · Birding · Tucson, AZ · not in an area yet
Pima County naturalist-led bird walks, nature hikes and programs at county preserves and parks.
Pipestem Resort State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Hinton, WV
Large state park near Hinton with 20-plus trails and daily summer nature programs.
Placer Nature Centervenue · Beginners welcome · Auburn CA
Auburn nature center offering family nature programs, walks and environmental education.
Placerita Canyon Nature Centervenue · Day hikes · Santa Clarita, CA
Nature center in Placerita Canyon with docent-led Saturday hikes and family nature programs.
Pocahontas State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Richmond, VA
Large state park south of Richmond with mountain bike trails, paddling and ranger programs.
Ponderosa State Parkvenue · Day hikes · McCall, ID
State park on a peninsula in Payette Lake with hiking, biking, Nordic trails and ranger-led programs.
Port Royal Sound Foundationvenue · Conservation volunteering · Hilton Head, SC
Maritime Center near Hilton Head with guided kayak tours, maritime forest hikes and nature programs.
Port Royal State Historic Parkvenue · Canoeing · Clarksville, TN
Historic park on the Red River near Clarksville with trails and a paddling access point.
Portland Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Portland, OR
City parks bureau listing nature programs, volunteer days and recreation events in Portland parks.
Portland Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Portland, OR
Climbing gym offering intro classes, clinics and community climbing events.
Powell County Tourism (Red River kayaking)venue · Kayaking · Stanton, KY
Powell County tourism page on paddling the Red River and Mill Creek Lake near Stanton, with rental info.
Presidio Trustvenue · Walking groups · San Francisco, CA
Manager of the Presidio park in San Francisco, listing public walks, nature programs and community events.
Prince William Sound College Ski for Freevenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Valdez, AK · not in an area yet
College program lending skis and snowshoes free to Valdez residents, with beginner XC classes.
projectROCKvenue · Indoor climbing · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oakland Park climbing gym near Fort Lauderdale with roped climbing and bouldering.
Prospect Park Alliancevenue · Walking groups · Brooklyn, NY · not in an area yet
Nonprofit running Prospect Park with public nature walks, volunteer days and family programs.
Puget Sound Estuariumvenue · Beginners welcome · Olympia WA
Olympia estuary education center with beach walks, field trips and public events.
Purgatory Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Durango, CO
Ski resort 25 miles north of Durango with summer lift-served biking and activities.
Quiet Waters Parkvenue · Walking groups · Annapolis, MD
County park in Annapolis with trails, paddling rentals and nature programs.
Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuaryvenue · Birding · Santa Fe, NM · not in an area yet
Audubon sanctuary in Santa Fe with free Saturday guided bird walks.
Rangeley Lakes Trails Centervenue · Snowshoeing · Rangeley, ME
Nordic ski, snowshoe and trail center in Rangeley with groomed trails and community events.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuaryvenue · Day hikes · Lexington, KY
City nature sanctuary along the Kentucky River with trails and naturalist-led programs.
Red Clay State Historic Parkvenue · Walking groups · Cleveland, TN
State historic park south of Cleveland with trails and ranger-led programs.
Red Cliffs Desert Reservevenue · Day hikes · St. George, UT
Protected desert reserve north of St. George with trails and public education programs.
Red Rock Canyon (Southern Nevada Conservancy)venue · Day hikes · Las Vegas, NV · not in an area yet
Red Rock Canyon NCA visitor site with guided hikes, strolls and nature programs.
Redmond Area Park and Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Redmond, OR
Redmond park district with recreation classes and community events.
Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountainsvenue · Conservation volunteering · Topanga, CA
Conservation district holding habitat restoration volunteer events in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Reynoldavenue · Walking groups · Winston-Salem, NC
Historic estate with gardens and trails that hosts walks and outdoor programs.
Richmond Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
City parks department running outdoor programs and the James River Park System.
Richmond Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Richmond, VA
City of Richmond parks department, including the James River Park System and recreation programs.
Ridge to Riversvenue · Day hikes · Boise, ID
The Boise Foothills trail system partnership, with trail guides and volunteer opportunities on 190+ miles of trails.
Rio Grande Nature Center State Parkvenue · Birding · Albuquerque, NM · not in an area yet
Bosque nature center in Albuquerque with bird walks and nature programs.
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourismvenue · Walking groups · Salem, VA
County parks department running Explore Park and the Nature's Classroom outdoor series.
Roanoke Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Roanoke, VA
City parks department with greenways, Mill Mountain and outdoor events.
Rock Spot Climbing Providencevenue · Indoor climbing · Providence RI
Indoor climbing gym in Providence with intro classes and community events.
Rockfish Valley Foundationvenue · Walking groups · Nellysford, VA
Nelson County foundation with a nature trail and community nature programs.
Rocky Gap State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Cumberland, MD
State park near Cumberland around Lake Habeeb with hiking, swimming, paddling and ranger programs.
Rogue Rock Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Medford, OR · not in an area yet
Medford indoor climbing gym with bouldering, roped climbing and classes, reopened under new owners in 2026.
Root River State Trailvenue · Family & casual rides · Lanesboro, MN
Paved state rail-trail through Lanesboro along the Root River, popular for easy rides.
Run HKYvenue · Trail running · Hickory, NC
City of Hickory running hub with a 5K series, track races and trail runs.
RushSouth Whitewater Parkvenue · Whitewater · Columbus, GA
Urban whitewater course on the Chattahoochee in Columbus for rafting and kayaking.
Sac State Aquatic Centervenue · Kayaking · Folsom CA
Lake Natoma boating center offering public kayak, paddleboard and sailing classes.
Sadlers Creek State Parkvenue · Mountain biking · Anderson, SC
Lake Hartwell state park near Anderson with about 6.5 miles of mountain bike trails, hiking and paddling.
Salato Wildlife Education Centervenue · Walking groups · Frankfort, KY
State wildlife center with live animals, nature programs and four miles of trails on the Fish and Wildlife campus.
San Diego County Parks and Recreationvenue · Day hikes · San Diego, CA
County park agency with ranger-led hikes, nature programs and events at parks and preserves countywide.
San Dieguito River Parkvenue · Day hikes · Poway, CA
Regional park along the Coast to Crest Trail with guided walks, volunteer days and events.
San Francisco Recreation and Parksvenue · Walking groups · San Francisco, CA
City parks department listing public outdoor programs and events across San Francisco parks.
San Mateo County Parksvenue · Walking groups · Redwood City, CA
County parks department with ranger-led walks and park events across San Mateo County.
Sandy Creek Nature Centervenue · Walking groups · Athens, GA
Athens-Clarke County nature center with trails along the North Oconee greenway and public nature programs.
Sandy Point State Parkvenue · Birding · Annapolis, MD
Bay-front state park near Annapolis with beaches, birding and ranger programs.
Santa Barbara Botanic Gardenvenue · Walking groups · Santa Barbara, CA
Native plant garden with trails, guided walks, classes and youth programs in Mission Canyon.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Areavenue · Day hikes · Thousand Oaks, CA
National Park Service area offering ranger-led hikes, nature walks and programs across the Santa Monica Mountains.
Schiele Museum of Natural Historyvenue · Walking groups · Gastonia, NC
Gastonia natural history museum with nature trails, planetarium and public programs.
Schoodic Institutevenue · Birding · Bar Harbor, ME
Research and education center in Acadia offering public bird walks, citizen science and ranger programs.
Sea Pines Forest Preservevenue · Walking groups · Hilton Head, SC
Protected forest preserve with trails, boardwalks and guided eco tours inside Sea Pines.
Seacoast Science Centervenue · Beginners welcome · Portsmouth, NH · not in an area yet
Marine science center at Odiorne Point in Rye with tide pool programs, kayak tours, BioBlitz and public programs.
Seattle Bouldering Projectvenue · Bouldering · Seattle
Bouldering gym with three Seattle locations (Fremont, Poplar, University District) running social climbs, competitions and community nights open with a day pass.
Seattle Parks and Recreationvenue · Conservation volunteering · Seattle, WA
City of Seattle parks: forest restoration work parties, litter patrols, nature walks and outdoor programs.
Seed Savers Exchange (Heritage Farm)venue · Walking groups · Decorah, IA
Heritage farm near Decorah with public trails and garden and nature events.
Selu Conservancyvenue · Walking groups · Radford, VA
Radford University nature preserve with trails and public nature programs.
Sesquicentennial State Parkvenue · Walking groups · Columbia, SC
Columbia state park with guided nature walks, night hikes and bat programs.
Seven Bends State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Woodstock, VA
State park on the North Fork near Woodstock with paddling, hiking and ranger programs.
Shenandoah National Parkvenue · Day hikes · Luray, VA
National park along Skyline Drive with ranger-led walks, talks and night-sky programs.
Shenandoah River State Parkvenue · Canoeing · Front Royal, VA
State park on the South Fork with river access, trails and ranger programs.
Silver Springs State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Ocala, FL
Ocala state park at the head of the Silver River with glass-bottom boats, paddling and trails.
Sisters Park & Recreation Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Sisters, OR
Sisters park district running youth and adult recreation, clubs and special events.
Sleepy Hollow Inn Ski and Bike Centervenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Huntington, VT
Year-round trail center with groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails and summer mountain biking.
Smith Mountain Lake State Parkvenue · Kayaking · Bedford, VA
State park on Smith Mountain Lake with trails, swimming and ranger-led programs.
Smithgall Woods State Parkvenue · Fly fishing · Helen, GA
Protected area near Helen known for trophy trout fishing on Dukes Creek, trails and guided programs.
Snow Canyon State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Ivins, UT
State park near St. George within Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, with trails and ranger-led programs.
Snowshoe Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Snowshoe, WV
Ski resort in Pocahontas County with skiing and snowboarding in winter and a lift-served mountain bike park in summer.
Sonoma County Regional Parksvenue · Beginners welcome · Santa Rosa, CA
County park system with naturalist walks, bike rides and outdoor programs, mostly free.
South Mountain State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Boonsboro, MD
State park along South Mountain carrying about 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail through Maryland.
Spartanburg County Parks Outdoor Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Spartanburg, SC
County parks department running outdoor recreation programs and events in parks around Spartanburg.
Spire Climbing + Fitnessvenue · Indoor climbing · Bozeman, MTYouth
Bozeman climbing gym with intro to climbing classes, youth programs and community events.
Spring Gulch Trail System (Mount Sopris Nordic Council)venue · Skiing & snowboarding · Carbondale, CO · not in an area yet
Free groomed Nordic ski trails near Carbondale run by a volunteer council, with programs and events.
Springs Preservevenue · Walking groups · Las Vegas, NV · not in an area yet
Las Vegas preserve with trails, gardens and public nature programs.
Squam Lakes Natural Science Centervenue · Birding · Holderness, NH
Holderness nature center with trails, lake cruises and public nature programs.
Starved Rock Lodge Guided Hikesvenue · Day hikes · Utica, IL
Historic lodge inside Starved Rock State Park that runs public guided hikes at Starved Rock and Matthiessen.
Starved Rock State Parkvenue · Waterfalls · Utica, IL
State park of sandstone canyons and seasonal waterfalls near Utica, with park events and interpretive programs.
State Botanical Garden of Georgiavenue · Walking groups · Athens, GA
UGA garden in Athens with trails, guided tours, bird rambles and adult programs.
Stones River National Battlefieldvenue · Walking groups · Murfreesboro, TN
National battlefield in Murfreesboro linked to the city greenway, with trails and ranger programs.
Summersville Lake State Parkvenue · Car camping · Summersville, WV
State park with camping on the north shore of Summersville Lake, the state's largest lake, known for paddling and lakeside cliffs.
Summit Metro Parksvenue · Walking groups · Peninsula, OH
Akron-area park district with naturalist programs, sunset strolls, forest bathing and family nature events.
Sunlight Mountainvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Glenwood Springs, CO · not in an area yet
Local ski area above Glenwood Springs with lessons, an uphill program and Nordic and snowshoe trails.
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatoryvenue · Stargazing · Sunriver, OR
Sunriver nature center and observatory with night-sky viewing, nature walks and programs.
Sunset Empire Park & Recreation Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Seaside, OR
North coast park district with community programs and events around Seaside.
Swaner Preserve and EcoCentervenue · Birding · Park City UT
Nature preserve and center in Park City with guided walks, family programs and volunteer days.
Table Rock State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Pickens, SC
Mountain state park near Pickens with classic Upstate hikes, a Foothills Trail access point and ranger-led programs.
Tahoe Donnervenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Truckee CA
Truckee community association with cross-country ski center, trails and public events.
Tahoe XCvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Tahoe City, CA
Nonprofit cross-country ski center near Tahoe City with groomed trails, clinics, youth rides and trail work days.
Tall Timbers Research Stationvenue · Birding · Tallahassee, FL
Research station near Tallahassee whose bird lab leads public field trips October through May.
Teton County / Jackson Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Jackson, WY
Town and county recreation department with pathways, groomed winter trails, a rec center climbing wall and community events.
Teton Raptor Centervenue · Birding · Jackson, WY
Bird of prey rehabilitation and education center near Jackson with public programs and events.
Teton Science Schoolsvenue · Beginners welcome · Jackson, WYYouth
Jackson nature education organization with field courses, youth programs and wildlife expeditions.
The Circuit Bouldering Gymvenue · Bouldering · Portland, OR
Portland-area bouldering gyms offering intro classes and community climbing nights.
The Climb Gymsvenue · Indoor climbing · Nashville, TN
Climbing gyms in West and East Nashville and Murfreesboro with classes and youth programs.
The Front Climbing Clubvenue · Bouldering · Salt Lake City
Climbing gym with locations in Salt Lake City and Ogden hosting bouldering competitions, clinics and community nights.
The Nature Foundation at Wintergreenvenue · Day hikes · Nellysford, VA
Nature center that leads guided hikes and naturalist programs on Wintergreen's trails.
The Parklands of Floyds Forkvenue · Day hikes · Louisville, KY
Large public park system with trails, paddling and naturalist-led programs on Louisville's east side.
The Ridges Sanctuaryvenue · Walking groups · Sturgeon Bay, WI · not in an area yet
Baileys Harbor nature sanctuary north of Sturgeon Bay with guided hikes, night hikes and research walks.
The Rocks (Forest Society)venue · Walking groups · Bethlehem, NH
Forest Society estate and tree farm in Bethlehem with walking trails and seasonal guided programs.
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Educationvenue · Walking groups · Philadelphia, PA
Nature center in Roxborough with trails, nature walks and family programs.
The Spotvenue · Bouldering · Boulder
Bouldering gym with five Front Range locations hosting community climbing nights, competitions and youth programs.
The Summit at Snoqualmievenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Snoqualmie Pass
Ski area at Snoqualmie Pass with four base areas, lift-served skiing and snowboarding, lessons and night skiing.
Three Rivers Avian Centervenue · Birding · Hinton, WV
Wild bird rehab center near Hinton with free public tour days May-October and live birds-of-prey programs.
Three Rivers Park Districtvenue · Walking groups · Minneapolis, MN
Suburban Hennepin County park district with nature centers, guided hikes, paddling, ski lessons and outdoor skills programs.
Tin Mountain Conservation Centervenue · Birding · Albany, NH
Environmental education center with nature walks, birding programs and family events in the Mount Washington Valley.
Tohono Chulvenue · Birding · Tucson, AZ · not in an area yet
Tucson botanic garden and nature preserve with bird walks, nature journaling and seasonal programs.
Town of Mammoth Lakes Parks and Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Mammoth Lakes, CA · not in an area yet
Town recreation department with a community calendar, summer recreation map and weekly recreation newsletter.
Town of Mentone Outdoor Adventuresvenue · Waterfalls · Mentone, AL
Town page listing Mentone's outdoor options: falls, canoeing, climbing areas and parks.
Tracy Aviary Nature Centervenue · Birding · Salt Lake City, UT
Bird walks, nature programs and family outings at Tracy Aviary's Nature Center on the Jordan River.
Trapp Family Lodge Outdoor Centervenue · Snowshoeing · Stowe VT
Stowe resort outdoor center with Nordic and snowshoe trails, lessons and mountain biking.
Triangle Rock Clubvenue · Indoor climbing · Raleigh
Indoor climbing gym with roped climbing and bouldering in Raleigh and Durham.
Truckee Donner Recreation & Park Districtvenue · Beginners welcome · Truckee CA
Truckee park district with outdoor programs, trails and recreation classes.
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Beaverton, OR
Beaverton-area park district with nature center programs, guided walks and community events.
Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authorityvenue · Walking groups · Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa County parks agency running parks like Hurricane Creek and Sokol, with recreation programs.
Tyler State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Tyler, TX · not in an area yet
State park with pine-forest trails and a lake, hosting night hikes, paddles and star parties.
U.S. National Whitewater Centervenue · Whitewater · Charlotte
Charlotte outdoor center with whitewater, trails, climbing and races.
UMD Recreational Sports Outdoor Programvenue · Kayaking · Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota Duluth outdoor program offering paddling, sea kayaking and climbing trips and courses open to the community.
Unicoi State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Helen, GA
State park next to Helen with trails, paddling on Unicoi Lake and ranger programs.
Up Yonda Farm Environmental Education Centervenue · Beginners welcome · Lake George NY
Bolton Landing nature center with trails and public nature programs.
Utah Division of Outdoor Recreationvenue · Beginners welcome · Utah (statewide)
The State of Utah's outdoor recreation office: star parties, skills courses, trail days and community outdoor events.
Utah State Parksvenue · Day hikes · Utah (statewide)
Ranger programs, bird walks, star parties and guided hikes at Utah state parks.
Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Servicesvenue · Walking groups · Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA parks department running recreation programs and community events.
Velocity Climbingvenue · Indoor climbing · Miami, FL
North Miami climbing gym with 60-foot roped walls, bouldering and classes for new climbers.
Vermont Institute of Natural Sciencevenue · Birding · Woodstock VT
Quechee nature center with raptor programs, trails and public events.
Vertical Worldvenue · Indoor climbing · Seattle
Rope and bouldering gym in Seattle with sister gyms in Lynnwood and Shoreline, offering climbing, fitness and youth programs.
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Virginia Beach, VA
City parks department with outdoor programs, nature walks and trails across Virginia Beach.
Visit Damascus (Trail Days)venue · Outdoor & music festivals · Damascus, VA
Town visitor site for Damascus, the Appalachian Trail town that hosts the annual Trail Days hiker festival.
VITAL Climbing Gym Bellinghamvenue · Indoor climbing · Bellingham, WA
Bouldering gym in Bellingham with intro classes and community climbing nights.
Walkway Over the Hudsonvenue · Walking groups · Poughkeepsie, NY · not in an area yet
State historic park pedestrian bridge over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie with public walks and events.
Watoga State Parkvenue · Day hikes · Marlinton, WV
Large state park near Marlinton with trails, a lake and naturalist programs.
Weedon Island Preservevenue · Kayaking · St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County preserve with a mangrove paddling trail, boardwalks and a cultural center with nature programs.
Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commercevenue · Outdoor & music festivals · Wellsboro, PA
Chamber that lists Wellsboro community events and Pine Creek Rail Trail visitor info.
Wenatchee River Institutevenue · Walking groups · Leavenworth, WA · not in an area yet
Nature center at Barn Beach Reserve in Leavenworth with community programs, nature walks and volunteer days.
West Virginia State Parksvenue · Day hikes · West Virginia (statewide)
Ranger-led hikes, nature programs and festivals at West Virginia state parks and forests.
White Grass Ski Touring Centervenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Davis, WV
Cross-country ski touring center in Canaan Valley with about 50 km of trails, a ski school and events.
White Grass Touring Centervenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Davis, WV
Cross-country ski and snowshoe center in Canaan Valley with races, tours and volunteer trail work.
White Mountain National Forestvenue · Day hikes · Campton, NH
National forest covering the White Mountains, with ranger programs, volunteer trail days and visitor centers.
Wild Walls Climbing Gymvenue · Indoor climbing · Spokane, WA · not in an area yet
Spokane climbing gym with intro classes, youth programs and an events calendar.
Willamalane Park and Recreation Districtvenue · Walking groups · Springfield, OR
Springfield park district with recreation activities and community events.
Williamson County Parks and Recreationvenue · Mountain biking · Franklin, TN
County parks agency running Timberland Park and Wilkins Branch mountain bike park, with group rides and programs.
Willow Bend Environmental Education Centervenue · Conservation volunteering · Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff nature education center with public programs such as Science Saturdays and family events.
Winchester Parks and Recreationvenue · Walking groups · Winchester, VA
City parks department running Jim Barnett Park, trails and park events.
Wind Cave National Parkvenue · Day hikes · Custer, SD · not in an area yet
National park south of Custer with prairie hiking, cave tours and ranger programs.
Winneshiek County Conservation Boardvenue · Walking groups · Decorah, IA
County conservation board running night hikes, fishing clinics, nature programs and parks around Decorah.
Winter Park Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Winter Park
Ski and snowboard resort in Grand County with lift-served terrain including Mary Jane, and free on-mountain events through the season.
Wintergreen Resortvenue · Skiing & snowboarding · Nellysford, VA
Blue Ridge ski and outdoor resort in Nelson County with hiking and seasonal activities.
Woodstock Nordic Centervenue · Snowshoeing · Woodstock VT
Nordic and snowshoe center at Mt. Peg with groomed trails, lessons and guided tours.
Woodstock Parks and Recreation (Greenprints Trails)venue · Walking groups · Woodstock, GA
City parks department running the Greenprints trail network and Olde Rope Mill Park.