Mountain bike trails, whitewater rapids, metal artists and a Spider-Man legacy are helping Johnstown, Pennsylvania, reinvent itself as one of the East Coast’s most unexpectedly cool outdoor destinations.

Franklin and Nantahala, North Carolina, deliver rushing cascades, layered mountain views and the kind of outdoor energy that surrounds you with the untamed beauty of the outdoors.

Discover the magic of Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon as one adventurer paddles through towering walls and shimmering waters.