Relaxing & Active Travel Adventures

Sure, hiking and biking in the great outdoors makes for a great, affordable vacation. But if you’re someone who needs a little R&R after all that exertion, why not combine a laid-back experience with your active park visit?

If you’ve ever been to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, you know that it offers miles of hiking and biking trails, not to mention climbing, boating and cross-country skiing.

But after a day in the park, chances are you’ll need to unwind. Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole has a spa with treatments like post-workout massages. And best of all, you don’t need to be a guest to sign up.

In Canada’s Banff National Park, you can expect to spend time doing activities such as hiking, horseback riding, or snowshoeing.

So to work in some relaxation before, after—or instead of—your workout, head to the Banff Upper Hot Springs inside the park, which has spring-fed hot pools, and has an on-site day spa.

And in Acadia National Park in Maine, you can spend days exploring the great outdoors, with rock climbing, snowmobiling and even dog sledding.

Bar Harbor Inn is a short drive away, where you can book a three-night package that includes meals and—you guessed it—spa treatments.

Find more ideas in our Adventure Travel section.

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