Four Inspired Coastal Adventures for Nature Lovers
July 19, 2024No matter your reason for vacationing, connecting with nature can bring many rewards – from improving natural glow to simply unwinding and relaxing. Here are four inspiring activities that go beyond the beach!
New England boasts breathtaking coastline views and world-class fall foliage for outdoor enthusiasts, while for a more peaceful experience head to Cradle Mountain National Park for breathtaking hiking trails and scenic drives.
1. Road Trip the Canadian Rockies
Road trips through the Canadian Rockies are an unforgettable journey for nature lovers, offering breathtaking mountain ranges and national parks to discover. Begin your trip from Calgary and wind your way through peaks, lakes and breathtaking national parks along the way.
Experience breathtaking lakes, panoramic views, waterfalls and wildlife on this once-in-a-lifetime journey! Discover turquoise lakes, plunging waterfalls, rushing rivers and frozen icefields across nine national parks as well as idyllic mountain towns where outdoor recreation is part of life.
Plan on spending at least a week exploring the Rockies. Be sure to bring plenty of water (a hydration reservoir is an invaluable investment), snacks, layers in case it turns chilly, rain gear and blister supplies if hiking – plus an excellent pair of runners and consider buying bear spray as additional precaution.
2. Explore the Great Bear Rainforest
The Great Bear Rainforest is home to fjords, islands and great river estuaries teeming with wildlife; home to grizzly bears, black bears, wolf packs, salmon populations, marine life and First Nation cultures alike.
These wild expanses to the northwest of Bella Coola are home to an iconic black bear known as a Kermode or Spirit bear; these magical animals have long been revered by indigenous communities who live here, such as Princess Royal Island.
Maple Leaf Adventures has provided expedition cruises in this pristine wilderness for more than two decades, and we invite you to experience it for yourself by joining one of our fall Spirit Bear tours to witness these iconic creatures up close and personal! Join us on an exciting fall Spirit Bear adventure and see them right where they belong: the Great Bear Rainforest! Additionally, learn about its history, ecology and indigenous culture during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover this region in its entirety!
3. Explore the Alaskan Wilderness
Alaska is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream destination, boasting lush forests, glaciers and salmon-rich rivers in addition to stunning mountains that rise out of its lush terrain. Alaska provides some of the finest habitat on earth for species such as grizzly bears, Dall sheep caribou as well as marine mammals like humpback whales and orcas – providing some incredible adventures along its shorelines!
Experience Alaska like never before by embarking on an Alaska tour that takes you to some of its iconic destinations and witness its amazing wildlife first-hand. Cruise through magnificent fjords, encounter towering glaciers face to face and kayak along rugged coastlines in search of marine life; witnessing these national symbols first-hand is truly profound and meaningful experience – sure to leave lasting memories!
4. Visit the Gulf of Mexico
Coastal Alabama offers more than just beautiful white-sand beaches and ample fishing; it’s a special destination filled with diverse wildlife and ecosystems, from pitcher plant bogs to swamp tours and beach camping; its shorelines showcase an endless supply of natural wonders.
Orange Beach offers the ideal place to soak up both sun and surf, where kayaking serene waterways or taking part in an exciting dolphin cruise are popular activities. Discover its beautiful emerald sands through Ship Island Excursions or explore its Civil War heritage at Fort Massachusetts.
The Gulf of Mexico is an unparalleled environment to witness tropical birds and marine animals up close, such as migrating birds during fall migration season; book an exciting high-flying tour with Lost Bay Helicopters to experience it yourself!
