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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Eric Adsit
Photo Date:
05/26/2017
Reach the rocky shores of the Atlantic via the Wonderland Trail in Acadia National Park.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2016
Hot days were meant to be spent kayaking the pristine waters of Sebago Lake.
Stephanie Graudons
Photo Date:
07/02/2017
Relax in the cool flowing waters of True's Brook at True's Ledges in New Hampshire.
Stephanie Graudons
Photo Date:
07/22/2017
Swimming in the emerald waters at 20 Foot Hole in Vermont is as refreshing as it is beautiful.
Tara Schatz
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
Spend a whole weekend surrounded by the cool refreshing waters of Lake Champlain on Burton Island in Vermont.
Panayota Tzortzis
Photo Date:
07/31/2017
Part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, Race Point Beach is a picturesque place to cool off on a hot summer day.
Panayota Tzortzis
Photo Date:
07/02/2017
Spend a warm summer day exploring the coastal town of Rockport, cooling off at nearby Front Beach whenever you need.
Rebecca Webb
Photo Date:
08/12/2017
The shallow waters at Rome Point are great for exploring with little ones.
Lexis-Olivier Ray
Photo Date:
09/07/2016
Burying Hill Beach in Connecticut is a great place to escape the city, take a dip, and catch a sunset.
Nick Catania
Photo Date:
05/17/2017
Enjoy the cooling mist from Chapman Falls along the Orange Vista Trail in southeastern Connecticut.