The Rota Vicentina is a 400km (250 mile) network of walking and biking trails in Southwest Portugal, along some of the most wild, beautiful and best preserved coastline in Europe.

Hiking in the high country of western Austria, in the northern limestone Alps of Lech and in the Silvretta and Rätikon Alps of the Montafon and Paznaun valleys, offers wonderful hiking and spectacular views, from high mountain meadows to rugged hiker passes, from mountain huts to scenic, 3500-meter Piz Buin. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and tasty food in the evenings.

Day-hike along the medieval mule tracks of the Alta Via dei Monti Lattari and the coastal paths of the Cilento National Park on Italy's Amalfi Coast to experience the natural beauty and the picturesque landscapes of this Unesco World Heritage Site. Moderate physical challenge is rewarded by stunning views of the Mediterranean, alpine mountains and meadows, charming towns built into the rocky terrain and taking in the rich cultural and archeological history of the area. Carry only daypacks, enjoy great food and relax in comfortable lodging at night.

The Camino Frances pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela is the most popular and well-traveled route of the Camino de Santiago, and coupled with the Camino Finisterre and Camino Muxia out to to and along the Atlantic coast in Galicia, allows hikers to experience the diverse landscapes, rich history and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage area. This route not only offers moderate physical challenge, but provides a unique opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery, and reflection as well. The length of the typical daily stages range from 9 to 18 miles, but alternate overnight options are available and taxi transport can easily be found to shorten a day or take you further. Comfortable private en-suite lodgings as well as inexpensive hostels are available for the night all along the way, so you only need to carry a daypack. Enjoy great Galician cuisine, experience local traditions, architectural marvels and historic sites, and earn a “Compostela” certificate at Santiago de Compostela to commemorate your journey.

Day hike three of the Greek Islands: Naxos, Santorini and Crete. Many trails of varying difficulty are available in which to sample the ancient trails connecting Venetian towns, Byzantine chapels, temples and sacred sites of these islands surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea. Hikers following these ancient Greek paths are rewarded with rich history and culture as well as breathtaking landscapes, wildflowers and birdlife.

Hike easy to challenging trails through ancient history, culture and stunning desert, canyon and mountain scenery on the new 650 km long Jordan trail, which can take you from the highest point in Jordan (6083 ft) to the lowest point earth (the Dead Sea, −1,411 ft). In between, visit paleozoic, ancient Bedouin, Christian, Roman and Byzantine sites including the famed 4th-century BC city of Petra.

Walk the sheer granite crags of Norway's far-north Lofoten Islands rising steeply from the sea, past high lakes and verdant sheep-dotted pastures, between remote beaches and picturesque fishing villages clinging to the narrow coastline. Camp in the high country or on the beach; stay in converted fishermen's cottages, hotels or simple cabins.

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path covers the entire length of the only Coastline National Park in the UK. It stretches over 180 miles of the southwest Wales coastline, from Amroth in the south to St Dogmaels in the north.

Hike with a daypack in the high country of the Engadine Alps in southeastern Switzerland. The many trails of the St. Moritz region offer wonderful hiking and spectacular views, from high mountain meadows to boulder-strewn plateaus, from the forests of the Swiss National Park to the 4000-meter Piz Bernina. Enjoy valley accommodations and tasty food in the evenings.

Explore the high Pennine Alps of Switzerland, in one of the must-see places of Europe. Hike among the 4000-meter peaks that encircle the resort towns of Saas-Fee and Zermatt. The mountains are straight out of dreams: the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, the Dom, Weisshorn, and many others. The many trails will take you high above the valleys, where you’ll travel through flower-filled mountain meadows, along balcony trails and across rugged passes, visit alpine huts, and hike to high mountain glaciers.

Utah’s Big-5 National Parks, State Parks and Monuments provide exciting opportunities to hike easy to challenging trails among the spectacular hoodoos, canyons and arches in this region, with the additional rewards of experiencing rich geologic history and ancient cultures. Adventure activities and educational experiences like informative ranger-led talks and star-gazing can be added to hiking itineraries, and comfortable lodgings, good food and a wide range of hiker-support services are located conveniently near trailheads.

The Michinoku Coastal Trail (MCT) is a 1,000 km hiking route along Japan’s northeastern Pacific coast, stretching from Aomori to Fukushima. It offers stunning views of cliffs, beaches, and fishing villages while connecting travelers with the region’s culture and recovery after the 2011 tsunami. The trail is well-marked, welcoming both long-distance trekkers and day hikers.

Walk to the locks and watch boats traveling through the locks and the Lake Washington Ship Canal, enjoy time in the botanical gardens, or paddle through the locks and into Shilshole Bay and as far as Edmonds Beach.

Kayak surf the waves on Hobuck Beach in Makah Bay.

Hobuck Beach and Neah Bay are on the very tip of the Washington's Olympic Peninsula. There are launch points for sea kayaking along the coast, and it's a great place to practice kayak surf techniques. The beach and trail to Cape Flattery are great day hikes, especially for families with young children.The Makah Tribe has a resort and campground at the beach with over 500 camp sites.

Hobuck Beach Resort provides camping on the pacific coast with easy access to great sea kayaking, surfing, and some hiking. This Place is for the activity of group camping at the resort, not for any kayaking or hiking trips.

Hike or backpack in one of the world’s most famous temperate rain forests. It's in Washington State's Olympic Mountains, where even the air seems green, and is one of the world’s quietest places. Highlights of a trip include the river, rain forests, tremendous trees, likely Roosevelt Elk sightings, and perhaps even a visit to "One Square Inch of Silence."

A remote wilderness community, rooted in the Lutheran tradition, that welcomes all people into the North Cascade Mountains, above Lake Chelan, Washington. Over the course of 60 years, Holden Village has been transformed from a copper mining town to a vibrant place of education, programming, and worship. And it's a great base camp for adventures in the Washington's North Cascade Mountains.

Sea kayak along the east side of Whidbey Island. Holmes Harbor is between Greenbank Farm to the north and Freeland to the south.

Enjoy an easy day hike in one, two or all of these hidden jewels of Hood Canal. Near Brinnon, Dosewallips State Park has over 5 miles of hiking or trail running with glimpses of the Dosewallips River, Hood Canal and relics of the logging days. Ranger Hole and Murhut Falls are easy day hikes to a isolate fishing hole and 130-foot waterfall down a dark chasm, respectively. Near Quilcene, Falls View Canyon and Rocky Brook Falls are also easy days hikes.