Join | Log in

Channel Button

Home > Travel > Vacations

Best vacation destinations for a nature-filled getaway 52 Articles

  • 1 of 52

    by Taylor Shay

    Central Coast of California: Focus on Carmel The traveler need not look far to discover a destination for a nature-lover's getaway. The central coast of California offers some of the most amazing natural beauty in the ...read more

  • 2 of 52

    by Pam Uher

    Get off the beaten path and vacation with an affordable "back to nature" sojourn. There are many ways to enjoy ecotourism as a family adventure or individual alternative to luxury hotels and pretentious over priced theme p...read more

  • 3 of 52

    by Carol Bengle Gilbert

    Of the many intriguing natural habitats rife for exploration in the United States, a few are unique for their quiet significance in showcasing the diversity that comprises America. Chincoteague and Assateague Barrier Is...read more

  • 4 of 52

    by L. Woodrow Ross

    If you enjoy vacations that allow you to get close to nature, Yellowstone National Park is one of the best possible choices. You have a choice of staying inside the park at Yellowstone Lodge, camping, or staying in one of ...read more

  • 5 of 52

    by Matthew Marcus

    The National and State park programs in the United States are the best in the world, and comprise a stunning variety of geography, climate, and ecosystems. Of the many terrific destinations for each season of the year, be...read more

  • 6 of 52

    by Ashley Halligan

    The continental United States boasts a plethora of primitive natural escapes for travelers who consider themselves nature enthusiasts- and for those simply seeking tranquility. Using the perimeter of the US as an outline a...read more

  • 7 of 52

    by Sara A Broers

    Rocky Mountain National Park awaits you and your family with a destination loaded with nature. The snow capped mountains enhance the beauty of the lakes and provide a nature filled getaway unlike any other. The ground sq...read more

  • 8 of 52

    by T Byrd

    What do you do when the call of nature beckons and you don't know how to answer. Nature filled getaways can be very refreshing, relaxing and oh the stories you'll have to tell when you get back home. The key is to figure...read more

  • 9 of 52

    by Rita Chaney

    So, you're planning a vacation and have decided to really change it up this year. Instead of cities, shopping, and crowds, why not choose a nature vacation? The U.S. is filled with an awesome variety of nature-studded de...read more

  • 10 of 52

    by The Travel Bugg

    Some of the best vacations we took as a family when the kids were small were the simplest and least expensive. In that list had to be the time spent on a houseboat on a Kentucky Lake! Living just a couple of hours away ...read more

  • 11 of 52

    by Chloe Cole

    Get back to the basics, Vacation in the wilderness Through out the years I have changed the state I reside in several times. I love to travel and explore new horizons as often as I can. Since I was a child I have always...read more

  • 12 of 52

    by Jennifer Brister

    Beautiful scenery, wild animals, the smell of fresh flowers and the sound of dribbling streams are all reasons you may want to get in touch with nature on your next vacation. Getting away from your daily life is what vaca...read more

  • 13 of 52

    by Janette Peel

    Wherever you venture in southern Utah, it is difficult to find a road that does not bedazzle you with unforgettable scenery and history and provide you with an experience of nature at its finest. Serpentine highways lead ...read more

  • 14 of 52

    by Pat Lunsford

    Americans live in a virtual paradise. From the golden hills of California to the nature-filled countryside of Colorado and the majestic North Carolina Smokey Mountains down to the sandy beaches of Florida. Explore America ...read more

  • 15 of 52

    by Michelle Black

    Soothe your soul and delight your senses in a divine nature-filled getaway. The crashing of waves on the shore, the unrivaled beauty of a songbird's melody in your ears, the serene majesty of the mountains reaching beyond...read more

  • 16 of 52

    by Martin Ward Jr.

    If nature is on your mind for a vacation this year, and you live in the United States then you are in luck. We have some of the most sought after parks in the world. Now, all you need to do is decide where you want to go, ...read more

  • 17 of 52

    by Guinevere Shepherd

    South Padre Island is one of the most popular beach destinations in Texas. This island jewel, nestled in the Gulf of Mexico just off the southern tip of the Lone Star State, offers beautiful white sand beaches and sapphir...read more

  • 18 of 52

    by Jennifer Eblin

    The idea of getting away from it all is something that appeals to the best of us. After spending 50 weeks of the year working a regular job, arguing with the family, and just trying to find a few moments for ourselves, we'...read more

  • 19 of 52

    by Valerie Ashton

    Whether your definition of a nature-filled getaway is hiking through ancient redwood forests, scuba diving a sunken wreck or watching an egret emerge through the reeds of a lagoon, the United States has it all. Americans ...read more

  • 20 of 52

    by Darlene Siddons

    Baniff/Lake Louise Canada, round up the family and grab your passports, pack your bags and make plans to go to Canada. You can even go now and take an overview trip so that you can go home and plan that big skiing vacatio...read more

Debate Icon

Cast your vote!

Do people vacation primarily for excitement or relaxation?

Click for your side. Must be logged in.

Marketplace

Join Helium

102314

Featured Partner

Appleseed

Appleseed has partnered with Helium, giving you the chance to donate your article earnings. Put your knowledge to wo...more

What is Helium? | User Guide | Community | Link to Helium | Privacy | User Agreement | DMCA

Helium, Inc.
200 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 USA