Visit hundreds of stake parks and forests, many state game lands, and some of the most scenic hiking trails anywhere. Ride a horse through breathtaking scenery, fish your day away, or go kayaking. Your options lie vast before you when you're spending some of your summer in the mountains. Of course, there are typical activities that come to mind when someone thinks of "summer fun in the mountains," but the truth is that there are many exciting, not-so-commonly-realized opportunities in America's peaks. Here are some of your options:
• Active Outdoor Fun - includes pursuits like golf, biking, riding in carriages, hiking, hot air ballooning, shooting, visiting parks and forests, and ATV-ing.
• Hunting, Fishing, and Horseback Riding - some of the favorites sports of the mountain's visitors.
• Water Fun - consists of boating, canoeing, jet skiing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, sailing, tubing, water skiing, and more excitement to be found at beaches, marinas, and water parks.