Editorial · Trips & Destinations

Top 10 Trips & Destinations

Country worth planning around — canoe routes, backpacking trips, winter camps, national parks, and fly-fishing waters.

Big, wild places where planning matters and skills earn their keep.

Route-scale paddling from weekend loops to multi-week wilderness expeditions.

Trail-scale hikes from long weekends to multi-month thru-hikes.

Cold-country trips built around snow, ice, and quiet skies.

Parks with real wilderness, honest permit systems, and country worth a week or more.

Trout, salmon, and saltwater country with real access and real fish.

Editorial only — no paid placements. Destinations reflect where the editors actually plan and travel.