15 inexpensive options for outdoor activities in the US

Dreaming of active rest, we imagine climbing to the top, passing river rapids or descending into caves. It doesn't matter if you hang on a rock, catch air streams or stand firmly on your feet in the forest floor, you will need a shelter in the heart of the mountains or the forest.

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TripAdvisor has chosen the most accessible places for recreation throughout the country, ranging from popular cities in the areas required to visit, and ending with the hidden local attractions.

1.Murphy, North Carolina

Average price per week (in a two-bedroom house from May 30 to September 5 2016): $ 696.

If you are looking for a place to rest near a good river, look towards southeastern North Carolina. This region has a reputation for trouting (with wild zones and nurseries) for fly fishing, especially in the Murphy area. You can bring your fishing skills to perfection with an experienced fly fishing coach or sign up for a trout fishing tour.

If all this fishing fancy is not for you, you can rent a pontoon boat in the Mountain View bay and try yourself in wakeboarding at Lake Hiwassee.

2.Banner-Elk, North Carolina

Average price per week: $ 720.

Banner Elk is located in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, in close proximity to the mountain attractions - Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock and Appalachian Trail, so there’s no shortage of climbs and fantastic views will be.

If you are more interested in water views, book a trip on rafts and try your hand at conquering the Uatauga River.

3. Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Average price per week: $ 799.

This North Carolian resort is great. Enjoy the vibrant green landscape while walking or riding a horse.

4.Townsand, Tennessee

Average price per week: $ 815.

Heading to Townsend? Don't forget to bring boots (for riding and for mountain hiking). After all, you'll be close to excellent local stables, Davy Crockett and Orchard Cove, and more than 80 hiking trails in the nearby Great Smoky National Park.

5. Big Ber Lake, California

Average price per week: $ 938.

Big Ber Lake is beautiful at any time of the year, but there is something special about the atmosphere of this California resort town in the summer. Take the opportunity to practice a variety of water sports, from traditional canoeing to parasailing, wakeboarding and flyboarding.

6. Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Average price per week: $ 942.

It is not surprising that Blowing Rock, named after the massive rock that rises 4000 feet above sea level, is located near the best hiking trails in the highlands of North Carolina. And on a hike through the Pisgah National Reserve, and on the Glen Burney Trail to Blowing Rock route, you can expect the best panoramas of the state throughout the walk.

Do not miss the excellent mountain biking in the area, speleological hikes and public places for fishing, where one of the most popular catches is rainbow trout and perch.

7. Pahoa, Hawaii

Average price per week: $ 948.

Pahoa may be one of the most affordable beach resorts, but the spectacular views of the coast are not all that a small town can please. The hot spot of the Big Island attracts thrill seekers with its unique entertainment: for example, boat trips on the lava, in addition to traditional water activities such as standing padboarding, snorkeling and scuba diving. Some rental houses also offer kayaks and snorkeling masks as a bonus for their visitors.

8. Blue Ridge, GA

Average price per week: $ 978.

Spend one day canoeing on the Toccoa River - this 13,8-mile journey begins in Deep Hole and ends at Sandy Bottoms. You will sail under the Swinging Bridge, a local landmark: the longest suspension bridge east of the Mississippi River.

This district of Fannin County is also known as the trout capital of Georgia and is very popular with anglers, especially given the fact that every bay on the Toccoa River has been recognized by the Department of Natural Resources of Georgia as "trout waters."

9. Northeast Kindom, Vermont

Average price per week: $ 1012.

You can find a lot of outdoor activities in Vermont Northeast Kind, but the best of them are bicycle trips along the mountain routes of the region. Some even call them mountain bikers mecca.

10. Mount Pocono, PA

Average price per week: $ 1028.

Since “pokono” translates from Algonquin as a “stream between two mountains,” expect to see breathtaking waterfalls and experience the adventures of kayaks and rafts in this beautiful corner of northeastern Pennsylvania. Visit all eight waterfalls in Bushkill Falls, this “Pennsylvania Niagara”, or go rafting on the Pocono waters - 12 third-class miles through the Lehigh River. Here you will get a serious dose of adrenaline.

But if you want something calmer, book a house on the edge of Lake Wallenpopak or Lake Pocono and enjoy relaxing canoeing or jet skiing.

11. Garrett County, Maryland

Average price per week: $ 1073.

For a family holiday or a holiday with friends, with a visit to the beautiful national parks, walking along the trails, swimming in a boat or rafting on the rafts, Garrett County is perfect. Take a day to visit the Swallow Falls Park, whose walking route along the Yugiogeni River passes by the largest free-flowing waterfall in Maryland, or take a walk in the Park-Lake Park, where Discovery Center has excellent programs for children.

12. Lake OzarksMissouri

Average price per week: $ 1096.

On the Lake of Ozarks there are all the activities that one can imagine, but those who are looking for adventure are more attracted to the underground entertainment of this area. There are 6 300 caves in Missouri, and 300 of them surround Lake of the Ozarks. Explore the wild caves of the park Ha-Ha-Tonka or, if spelunking is not yours, go on an excursion to Bridal Cave or Jacob's Cave.

13. White Mountains, New Hampshire

Average price per week: $ 1102.

There are so many national parks and peaks in the White Mountains of New Hampshire that you'll have a hard time choosing between going through the woods on the Old Bridle Trail, an 8,8-mile mountain hike in Franconia Notch State Park, or hiking Arethusa-Ripley Falls Trail to a spectacular 30 meter waterfall (1.2 miles in Crawford Notch State Park).

The area is perfect not only for mountain walking experts: this is one of the very first climbing sites in North America with hundreds of routes - from simple to very difficult, which makes it a real paradise for those who love mountains.

14. Helen, GA

Average price per week: $ 1120.

Right next to this small mountain town, Yunikoy National Park offers routes with picturesque panoramas (the most popular trek to Anna Ruby Falls) and mountain bike trails. This is not to mention a lake with a beautiful small beach and canoe rentals.

15. Cody, Wy.

Average price per week: $ 1162.

Welcome to Yellowstone! Take advantage of the fascinating trails, mountain bike trails and cliffs that Wyoming gives to vacationers in Cody, just one hour from the east entrance to Yellowstone. In Shoshone National Park, crammed between this famous nature reserve and Cody, the same incredible panoramas as in Yellowstone, but there are a lot less people.

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