We've put together a list of ideas and resources to help you justgOutside.
There is so much to do outside. 

National Parks

Here is a sampling of fun trips to our national parks. If you have a special place and trip for families, tell us about it and we will add it to the list. Don’t want to plan your own trip but want to try something like this? We love Backroads. They do the work and take you and your family on an awesome adventure outside. 

Check them out: backroads.com

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NATIONAL EVENTS

Warrior Dash

So fun. The energy at these events is awesome. If you are serious, pick the earlier heats. If you want to challenge yourself and do your first mud run, this is for you.   Get a group together. Dress  up… just do it. When are you ever going to be this muddy again? ….walk it if you have to… go around the obstacles if you have to. ..be inspired by the event and by  the OUTSIDE. In the meantime, help St. Jude.

http://warriordash.com/

Hits Tri Series

Want to tri? This is for you. They are so organized and helpful. HITS will even help you get your wetsuit off. There is a distance for you.

Are you serious? This is for you. The distances and information are impressive. We love the atmosphere and guys running this series.

http://www.hitstriathlonseries.com/

Northface Endurance Trail Run

If you like to run, check this out. They have a lot of great races for all kinds of athletes. But, if you want to see some crazy trail runs and elevations… this is for you. Very fun atmosphere.

Run 10 Feed 10

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Major Cities

Living in a city can sometimes challenge your ability to find some green space. You would be surprised by how many activities are available in major cities. Below is just a sampling.  If you search, you will find it… camping, fishing, outdoor fitness classes and more…most of which are FREE! Don’t forget the value of just sitting on a park bench.  There is power in movement and stillness.  JustgOutside!

New York

Camp out in NYC: http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/outdoor-fitness

Free yoga, Tai-Chi, fitness walks, Zumba, Aerobics classes all across New York City. Nice!
Outfoor Fitness Meetups

Stroller strides, rollerblading, scavenger hunts, Bootcamp fitness…

Free Outdoor Fitness Classes

Morning running club, Bronx to WTC 18 mile hike, yoga in Astoria park, Zumba in West Harlem/Rockaway Beach...

Brooklyn Bridge Bootcamp

Chicago

Go Fishing in Chicago: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/

Outdoor Fitness Meetups: http://outdoor-fitness.meetup.com/cities/us/il/chicago/

Los Angeles

Stargaze in LA: http://griffithobservatory.org/

LA Fitness Zones: http://www.tpl.org/what-we-do/where-we-work/california/los-angeles-county/fitness-zones.html

Boston

Whale watching in Boston: http://www.neaq.org/index.php

D.C.

Canoe and Kayak: http://www.thompsonboatcenter.com/

Dallas

Hit the trails: http://www.happytrailsdallas.com/

States

Alabama

http://alabama.travel/experience-alabama/outdoor

http://www.discoverlookoutmountain.com/outdoor.shtml

 

Alaska

http://www.alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Activities/activities.html

http://www.anchorage.net/ak/outdoor-recreation

http://www.travelalaska.com/Things%20To%20Do.aspx

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/

 

Arizona

http://www.arizonaguide.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventure

 

 

 

Arkansas

http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/

http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/things-to-do/#.UjsGdcasiSo 

http://www.visitwestarkansas.com/outdoor-activities/

http://www.arkansas-outdoor-adventures.com/outdooractivities_region.shtml

 

Califorina

http://www.visitcalifornia.com/Things-To-Do/Outdoor-Recreation/

http://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-listings/outdoor-activities

http://www.seemonterey.com/things-to-do/outdoors/

 

http://www.weekendsherpa.com/regions/southern-california/

http://www.weekendsherpa.com/issues/water-adventures-in-the-bay-area/

 

 

Colorado

http://www.colorado.com/outdoor-activities

http://www.visitcos.com/colorado-springs-outdoor-adventures

http://www.denver.org/what-to-do/sports-recreation

http://www.getoutdoorscolorado.org/

http://www.oriconline.org/

 

Connecticut

http://www.ctvisit.com/dontmiss/details/1254

http://www.ctvisit.com/getaways/details/try-athlete-weekend/206

http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2707&Q=323846&deepNav_GID=1642

 

http://www.outdoors.org/recreation/activities/connecticut.cfm

http://www.berkshirehiking.com/hikes/

 

 

Delaware

http://www.visitdelaware.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/

http://www.delaware.gov/topics/recreation

http://www.destateparks.com/activities/

 

Florida

http://www.floridatravellife.com/gallery/experience-great-outdoors

http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/find/outdoor

http://www.experiencekissimmee.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures-attractions/

http://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/

 

http://www.florida-outdoors.com/

 

 

Georgia

http://gastateparks.org/activities

http://www.gastateparks.org/Outdoors

http://www.exploregeorgia.org/trip-ideas/outdoor-activities

http://www.jekyllisland.com/play/nature/

http://www.blueridgemountains.com/outdoor_adventure.html

 

Hawaii

http://www.aloha-hawaii.com/things-to-do/

http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm

 

http://www.unrealhawaii.com/

 

Idaho

http://www.visitidaho.org/outdoor-recreation/

http://www.fyinorthidaho.com/play/

http://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

 

Illinois

http://www.dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.enjoyillinois.com/thingstodo

 

Indiana

http://www.visitindiana.net/recreation.html

http://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm

http://www.in.gov/dnr/outdoor/

 

Iowa

http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/SocialMediaPressRoom/IowaOutdoorExpo.aspx

 

Kansas

http://www.kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/Services/Outdoor-Activities

http://www.kansas.gov/tourism/

 

Kentucky

http://www.kentuckytourism.com/outdoor-adventure/default.aspx

http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/outdoors/exercisepaths.htm

 

Louisiana

http://www.louisianatravel.com/passions/outdoors

http://www.visitlouisianacoast.com/outdoor-adventures

 

Maine

http://www.visitmaine.com/attractions/outdoor_recreation_sports_adventure/

http://www.maine.gov/portal/travel/outdoor.html

http://www.maine.info/outdoors.php

 

Maryland

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/outdoors.asp

http://www.visitfrederick.org/members/category/22

 

Massachusetts

http://www.massvacation.com/explore/outdoors/

http://www.mass.gov/portal/tourism/outdoor/

 

Michigan

http://www.michigan.org/outdoors/

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10365_36576---,00.html

 

http://www.outdoorathlete.com/

http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/Outdoors/

 

Minnesota

http://www.exploreminnesota.com/things-to-do/outdoors-nature/index.aspx

http://www.exploreminnesota.com/where-to-go/index.aspx

http://mn.gov/portal/travel-and-leisure/outdoor-activities/

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/recreation/index.html

 

Mississippi

http://www.visitmississippi.org/outdoor-activities.aspx

http://www.gulfcoast.org/visitors/attractions/outdoor-adventure-and-nature/

 

Missouri

http://www.visitmo.com/outdoors.aspx

http://www.mostateparks.com/activities

http://www.nps.gov/mnrr/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm

http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/outdoor-recreation

 

Montana

http://visitmt.com/experiences/outdoor_activities/

http://fwp.mt.gov/recreation/activities/

 

 

Nebraska

http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/

http://www.visitnebraska.com/things-to-do/featured-activities

 

Nevada

http://travelnevada.com/

http://www.nevadacitychamber.com/nevada-city-things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/

 

New Hampshire

http://www.visitnh.gov/what-to-do/outdoor-adventure/

http://www.nhoutdoors.com/

http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Outdoor_Recreation/outdoor_recreation.htm

 

New Jersey

http://www.state.nj.us/nj/things/

http://www.funnewjersey.com/outdoor_adventures_NJ.HTM

http://www.nynjtc.org/

 

New Mexico

http://www.newmexico.org/outdoor/

 

New York

http://www.dec.ny.gov/62.html

http://nysparks.com/recreation/trails/statewide-plans.aspx

 

North Carolina

http://www.visitnc.com/things-to-do

http://www.exploreasheville.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/

http://www.carolinaoutdoorsguide.com/

 

North Dakota

http://www.ndtourism.com/outdoor-activities

http://www.ndparks.com/north-dakota-state-parks/north-dakota-tourism.php

http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/

 

Ohio

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/outdoorfun/tabid/74/Default.aspx

http://www.ohioslargestplayground.com/places-to-play/outdoor-recreation/

http://ohiodnr.com/scorp/default/tabid/9415/Default.aspx

 

Oklahoma

http://www.visitokc.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/

http://www.travelok.com/things-to-do/attractions?CMP=KNC-Google10_Attrac

http://www.travelok.com/outdoor_recreation_areas

 

Oregon

http://www.oregonswashingtoncounty.com/Explore-Our-Outdoors/?gclid=CLLHmtbq17kCFcyZ4AodNhEA8A

 

http://traveloregon.com/see-do/recreation/

http://southernoregon.org/outdoor-activities-southern-oregon

 

 

Pennsylvania

http://www.visitpa.com/outdoor-recreation

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/whattodo/activities/index.htm

http://www.getoutdoorspa.org/activities

http://www.laurelhighlands.org/outdoors/index.asp

 

Rhode Island

http://www.goprovidence.com/things-to-do/outside-recreation/

http://www.ri.gov/links/?tags=outdoor+recreation

 

South Carolina

http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/see-do/outdoor/

http://www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-and-do/outdoors-and-nature/

 

http://www.scgreatoutdoors.com/

 

South Dakota

http://www.travelsd.com/Outdoors

http://www.southdakota.com/outdooractivities

http://www.visitrapidcity.com/whattodo/outdoorrecreation/

 

Tennessee

http://www.tnvacation.com/sports-recreation/

http://www.outdoorchattanooga.com/

http://www.gatlinburg.com/things-to-do/attractions/outdoor-activities.aspx

http://www.tn.gov/topics/Outdoor+Recreation

 

Texas

http://www.texasoutside.com/

http://www.texasoutside.com/bikeMain.html

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/parks/things-to-do/

http://www.texas.com/outdoor_recreation.html

 

Utah

http://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/

http://www.utahvalley.com/things-to-do/outdoor/outdooractivities.aspx

 

Vermont

http://www.voga.org/

http://www.vermont.gov/portal/travel/index.php?id=130

 

Virginia

http://www.virginia.org/outdoors/

http://www.virginia.org/directory/outdoorsandsports/

http://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/visitors/things-to-do/outdoors/

http://www.visitcharlottesville.org/visitors/things-to-do/outdoors/

 

 

Washington

http://www.experiencewa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities/

 

West Virginia

http://www.wvtourism.com/minisites/adventuresinwv.aspx

http://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/thingstodo/outdoorrecreation/default.aspx

http://www.wv.gov/tourism/Pages/outdoors.aspx

 

Wisconsin

http://www.wistravel.com/activities_in_wisconsin/

http://www.doorcounty.com/silentsports

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/outdoorrecreation/

 

Wyoming

http://www.wyomingtourism.org/thingstodo

http://www.gowyomingcountyny.com/see_do/outdoor_activities

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