Outdoor Adventure Vacations: 1001 Vacation Ideas

Take an excursion with the local Kuku Yalanji Bama tribe along the beautiful Bllomfield River. Swim in the crystal clear waters at the multitiered Josephine Falls. Near the falls is the Tully River which is a very popular white-water rafting spot. There are plenty of places to stay while you adventure in the Wet Tropics of Queensland. Like the village of Yungaburra near Lake Eacham with some excellent bed & breakfasts or the upscale Misty Mountain Nature Retreat south of Cairns.

Natural Track Safaris are a great vacation idea for senior travel and families looking for outdoor family activities they can do together.

Trek & Trail has several other adventure trips where you can hike wilderness trails, kayak 25-30 miles and camp at remote sites. You can be as young as 13 or 14 and the trips include an experienced and knowledgeable guide.

Their Hawaiian Experience Tours are great family fun. One tour takes you to various spots on the ranch where television shows and movies, like Jurassic Park, were filmed. The jungle tour will take you on a 6-wheel drive Swiss Pinzgauer into the backcountry for some stunning views of the ocean and mountains. See the Moli`i Fishpond, tropical flowers, fruit trees and gardens on the Hawaiian Fishpond and Garden Tour. The Paliku Exploration Tour includes a hike to a spot with an incredible 360 degree view of the island.

Outdoor Adventure Vacations #5:Take an action packed adventure vacation in Washington State. Trek America has a seven day Mountain Explorer Tour through the spectacular mountain scenery of the Pacific Nothwest. It includes visits to the Cascade Mountains, Mount St. Helens volcano, Mount Rainier & Olympic National Parks and Sol Duc Hot Springs. You will be riding adventure vehicles, camping, and whitewater rafting and hiking - all under the guidance of an experienced mountain tour guide.

Outdoor Adventure Vacations #6:Wilderness Inquiry is an experienced outfitter that can guide your family on a hiking tour of Hawaii's Big Island and Volcanoes National Park. You will hike to the volcano crater rim, swim in the Pacific, camp on the beach, watch sea turtles and explore the untraveled areas of this beautiful island.

The Hawaii ecosystem is a fascinating playground of old-growth rain forest, lava rock, grassy hills and beaches. There are whales to be sighted from the beach and ancient Hawaiian village sites to explore.