Summer 2021: A Staycation Inventory

By Olivia Rahim | April 30, 2021

The pandemic has been stressful, inconvenient, and for some people life-threatening, but if we were to find positives in the situation, you might point to the appreciation of home territories for trips and vacations. This summer is set to be the summer of staycations but that doesn’t mean the practice has to die out. In this article we give you ten staycation ideas that will keep you occupied until 2031. 

CANYONeering in Utah 

Picture the breathtaking red rocks of the canyons in Utah. Some are known for there spectacular beauty, others for the sooky atmosphere, others still for the ancient art left there by native people. This place calls for a unique visitors experience too.  

If you haven’t heard of CANYONeering before you’re about to be introduced. CANYONeeiring is an umbrella term for climbing, jumping, abseiling, rappeling, and swimming, all of which you can happily engage with in the Utah valleys. These adventure here for this year and for many years to come. 

Sandboarding in Colorado

You’ve heard or snowboarding, and wakeboarding, but what about Sandboarding? This activity is a lot like snowboarding, but instead of carving powder, you’re carving sand. One superb place to try it out this summer is in Colorado at the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

The Great Sand Dunes National Park is a place where you will find top sand dunes to surf. These dunes are the center of the valley surrounded by grassland and Aspen forest. Unlike many sandboarding areas these dunes are safe to use. 

Take a Road Trip 

Ah the great American road trip! What better year to load up your Hyndai Elantra and hit the highway than a year that restricts your travel anyway and probably isn’t the safest time to travel. It’s estimated that 4 in 10 Americans will go on a road trip this summer. 

It’s not surprising when you consider what America has to offer. You can visit the mountains of Montana, the Coast of California, or the dusty American south for great food and local color. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a Hyndai Elantra for the trip, learn more about this perfect road trip car when you click here.

Snorkeling in Hawaii

The American states also stretch across the pacific to the exotic and quirky island of Hawaii, so why not take advantage of this by indulging in an aquatic wilderness adventure. This will be a vacation of a lifetime as you will get to meet animals you’ve only ever seen in pictures before. 

When you arrive on the island for your adventure holiday you will be taken to Kealakekua Bay on a Zodiac Boat Trip. You will be given a mask and snorkel along with a few hours to explore the clear blue depths. Swim with Giant Sea Turtles and watch tropical fish in the corals. 

River-raft the Grand Canyon

Most people who visit the Grand Canyon go there by foot and follow the walks and trails. These are not only well worn paths, but you will meet a lot of people along the way doing the same thing. No problem if you want the standard tourist experience. 

For something a but more adventurous hire a river raft and head down the river valley that’s around 277 miles long. You will encounter plenty of breathtaking views, impressive wildlife, red rock faces, and negotiate white water rapids. Camp beneath the stars after a day on the water. 

Sea Kayaking with Dolphins 

Swimming with dolphins is overrated, sea kayak with them instead, that way you can sa a lot more wildlife a scenery at the same time. This is an activity you will find in the waters of Kachemak Bay in Alaska. It also contains otters and porpoises. 

The other advantage of kayaking is that you get to take in the surrounding environment. There are green forests with tall trees and the occasional bald eagle soaring overhead. Listen out for its iconic call. 

Horseback Riding in Yellowstone 

If you want to get up close with an animal this summer then why not try horse-riding in Yellostone? Yellowstone is original cowboy territory, it has the dusty landscape, the rocky mountainous regions and plenty of iconic wildlife like bison and stags. 

It’s the horses we’re interested in though. At Yellowstone this summer you can learn how to ride a horse in the authentic cowboy way. It’s isn’t rodeo, but it does take some skill and positioning uncommon to horse-riding. This is one of the most enjoyable ways to visit the landscape. 

Hike the Appalachian Trail 

The Appalachian Trail is 2200 miles long and stretching from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in maine. You don’t have to trek the whole thing, although that’s certainly possible. Why not try the 40 miles of Appalachian mountain instead. 

This hike is set up for travelers. You will find basic but comfortable accommodation along the way to rest up in and prepare for the next day. Be warned, this trail can be tough in places and some hiking experience is recommended. 

Mountain Biking in Grand Teton

Grand Teton national Park is the heart of cowboy country, so if that’s what you’re looking for, then that’s where it’s at. You will find some majestic landscapes and renowned wildlife such as grizzly bears, wolves, and antelope.  

One of the best ways to explore this landscape is by mountain biking. There are plenty of trails made for this purpose that will take through the heart of the ancient landscape. Out here in the open air and natural world you are far from you lockdown suburban territory. 

A 4×4 Tour of Monument Valley 

Monument valley is located in the Navajo territory. This is a native American reservation where the culture and costumes of the native people survives and continues to flourish. Fe non-natives have seen the heart of this region. 

But you can, with the help of a 4×4 vehicle and Navajo guide. They will take you into the Monument valley and show you some of the ancient landscapes and works of art. Meet some real Navajo people and watch the sunset behind the rocks as they have done for generations.