{"id":20669,"date":"2016-10-04T22:00:41","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T22:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=20669"},"modified":"2021-10-28T16:56:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T16:56:09","slug":"16-unexpected-adventures-need-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/16-unexpected-adventures-need-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"16 unexpected adventures you need to experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some might call you a thrill-seeker. If you\u2019ve climbed Half Dome in search of the perfect panorama or sped along the Continental Divide on two wheels, the rumors are definitely true. And if they aren\u2019t, it\u2019s time to fill your calendar with great adventure trips! We\u2019ve climbed, kayaked, and skied all over the country in search of awesome and unfamiliar activities to do before you die.<\/p>\n<p>Now that the dust has cleared and we\u2019ve caught our breath, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 16 uncommon adventures geared at getting your pulse racing and adrenaline flowing. The views are pretty spectacular, too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>1. Shark Diving in San Francisco, CA<\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/01-Resize-Body-Shark.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, this is a thing. Really. You may not have known until reading this that there\u2019s a group of small islands within the San Francisco city limits. Well, that\u2019s not even the half of it. From August through January, the Farallon Islands are right in the migration path of great white sharks. The folks at Great White Adventures offer day tours from San Francisco so you can observe Jaws\u2019 next of kin from the boat or suit up and take a dip in a secure cage. Why not?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/king-queen-towers-helicopter-tour.a291401.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flying over Atlanta<\/a>, GA<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/02-Resize-Body-King-Queen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like seeing the city lights and shining windows of Atlanta from the sky. Soar over Atlanta\u2019s iconic Concourse at Landmark Center\u2014aka King and Queen Towers\u2014with an expert pilot from Prestige Helicopters. You\u2019ll feel like royalty, too, as you get up close and personal with these unmistakable skyscrapers, designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback &amp; Associates. You\u2019ve heard the old advice, \u201cDon\u2019t look down,\u201d but that\u2019s the point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/treetop-adventure-park-obstacle-course-with-ziplining.a418630.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ziplining Through the Trees<\/a> in Nashville, TN<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/03-Resize-Body-Zipline.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Music City isn\u2019t all honkey tonks and steel guitars. There are gorgeous woodlands, too, and the obstacle courses at Treetop Adventure Park will send you swinging through the trees near J. Percy Priest Reservoir. With sky-high bridges, five rope courses, and 10 ziplines\u2014including two that are more than 600 feet long\u2014this adventure oasis will have your heart beating faster than the \u201cBoot Scootin\u2019 Boogie.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>4. Driving a Tank in Kasota, MN<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/08-Resize-Body-Tank.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s just get straight to the point. You can drive a tank without ever going to boot camp. The rural town of Kasota, Minnesota may be small, but big things happen there, from postcard-worthy sunsets to a closed and safe tank-driving course. Everyone needs an outlet for their audacious energy, and driving a tank over two cars (or through a house) might be yours. If you have a hankering to feel the crunch of steel beneath your treads, the team at succinctly named Drive a Tank has the adventure for you! You can even book a corporate package and bring your whole office crew. Because nothing builds team spirit like driving 60 tons over, well, anything.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>5. Photographing Wild Bears in Kodiak Island, AK<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/11-Resize-Body-Brown-Bear.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering swimming with sharks in California, then you won\u2019t even blink at this idea. On the east coast of Kodiak Island, Adventure Kodiak will take you for a boat excursion to see Alaska\u2019s wildlife in its natural habitat. Float by the majestic brown bears as they nap, swim, and fish. Bring your binoculars and camera to photo-document this unbelievable experience. A picture paints a thousand words, but prepare to be speechless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/kayaking-tour-of-congress-avenue-bridge-with-bats.a387340.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kayaking (with Bats!)<\/a> in Austin, TX<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/06-Resize-Body-Bats.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably been kayaking before. But have you ever been kayaking with bats? Near Austin\u2019s Congress Avenue Bridge, you\u2019ll find the largest urban bat colony in the world. From a safe distance, you\u2019ll see these winged creatures take flight as you slice through the surface of the Colorado River in a kayak from Live Love Paddle. Watch the sun set over Austin as thousands of bats take off for their nightly romp. When you\u2019re back on land, a little romp of your own is in order, so join a live music crawl through the Live Music Capital of the World, stopping at hot spots like The Continental Club and The Saxon Pub.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>7. Snowcat Skiing in Houghton, MI<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/13-Resize-Body-Snowcat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to take skiing to a whole new level? Join a snowcat skiing group with the extreme skiing experts at Mount Bohemia and head for the secluded slopes of Voodoo Mountain in Houghton. How is this different from regular old dog-eat-dog skiing? Well, a cab that resembles a small tank more than a yellow taxi will pick you and your group up and transport you to remote slopes or a cross-country area. While you slide across soft powder, views of the pristine mountain range will work their magic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/flyboarding-on-cherry-creek-reservoir.a421499.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flyboarding<\/a> in Denver, CO<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/04-Resize-Body-Flyboard.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rappelling in the Rockies is all well and good, but Denver has way more going for it than ridiculously gorgeous mountains. Catch some air at Cherry Creek Reservoir, where the gravity-defying specialists at Invert Sports will teach you how to be the next Cara-Beth Burnside\u2026but on the water. Twist and turn as stellar water pressure lifts you up, up, and away.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/bike-rental.a264287.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Biking Through Washington, D.C.<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DC-bike.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to join a tour to see the sights in D.C.; take adventure into your own hands with a spin through the U.S. capital! Don\u2019t worry about bringing your own bike from home. Just rent some wheels from Bike and Roll DC. Build your own itinerary of the District\u2019s national treasures\u2014from the White House to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial\u2014and hit the road with a well maintained bike and all the gear you need to pedal presidentially.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/small-group-detroits-rise-fall-renewal-tour.a172105.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exploring Motor City<\/a> in Detroit, MI<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/09-Resize-Body-Detroit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Detroit is an adventure in itself. With its storied past, from the automobile boom to present-day revitalization initiatives, the city is rich with things to explore. The local guides at Urban Adventures will show you around their hometown on the Rise, Fall &amp; Renewal Tour, stopping by the Detroit Athletic Club, the GM<strong>REN<\/strong>CEN building, and Detroit\u2019s Eastern Market, among other city icons. You\u2019ll also wander past some sites of Detroit\u2019s former glory, including the abandoned Wurlitzer Building, all infused with an insider perspective.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>11. Spelunking in Bowling Green, KY<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/10-Resize-Body-Mammoth-Caves.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a city known for fast cars and slow cooking, you might be surprised to find some spectacular spelunking. But don\u2019t expect to be squeezing through close quarters the whole time. Lost River Cave is one of our favorites, because you get to explore each underground twist and turn in a boat or kayak and the river guides keep the cave\u2019s Native American history alive. If you\u2019re in for the long haul, join a tour of Mammoth Cave in nearby Park City. That name isn\u2019t an exaggeration\u2014Mammoth Cave is the longest in the world at 400 miles!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/basics-of-stunt-driving-half-day-course.a411908.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stunt Driving<\/a> in Dallas, TX<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/05-Resize-Body-Stunt-Track.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the largest city in Texas, the ultimatum is set: Go big or go home. You will definitely choose the former when your need for speed starts revving its engine. Learn how to make the high-speed turns and quick reverse maneuvers that keep you on the edge of your seat during your favorite chase scenes. The experienced instructors at Wings &amp; Slicks offer a half-day beginners course, covering all the basics from staying safe to creating the perfect skid marks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>13. Bridge Walking in Fayetteville, WV<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/12-Resize-Body-New-River-Gorge-Bridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In Fayetteville, West Virginia, daredevils are welcome. Join BridgeWalk to cross the New River Gorge Bridge. The misty scenery is downright stunning, whether you visit while the leaves are an array of autumnal gold and yellow, or deep green with the color of spring. Strap into a safety harness for the 3,030-foot journey suspended 851 feet above the New River. No big deal. Did we mention the catwalk is only 24 inches wide? You\u2019ve got this.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/things-to-do\/bioluminescence-paddle.a244743.activity-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bioluminescence Kayaking<\/a> in Orlando, FL<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/07-Resize-Body-Bioluminescence.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Who knew there were so many spellbinding ways to kayak in America? Well, here\u2019s another one, thanks to the biological wonder known as the dinoflagellate. This glowing, single-celled organism lets you know when you\u2019ve paddled right past it by flashing ever so briefly. Times that by millions, and you have one great light show on your hands. The warm Orlando nights are perfect for floating on the shimmering Banana Lake Lagoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>15. Riverboarding in Missoula, MT<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/14-Resize-Body-Riverboarding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><sup>Via <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/sYZHk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Flickr\/YoTuT<\/a><\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Suit up with safety gear and the courage of your conviction, because you\u2019re about to be up the creek without a paddle\u2026or a boat. In the whitewater of the Montana River, the adrenaline experts at Montana River Guides will help you careen through raging currents on your own individual board. Get ready\u2014this river is a rager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photo-stream-block\">\n<h2>16. Dog Sledding in Ely, MN<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/15-Resize-Body-Sledding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Visiting northern Minnesota during the winter is an adventure in its own right, whether you spend your trip cross-country skiing, snuggled up in a lodge, or ice fishing on Shagawa Lake. That\u2019s all pretty rugged, but what if we told you that you could lead a team of sled dogs through the Minnesota wilderness? Already practicing exclaiming \u201cMush!\u201d with gusto? Check out the Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge and pack some milk bones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Is your heart already racing? Then add these unique adventures to your bucket list and get out there! Which wild and wonderful escapades will you go on next?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling the United States, one unique activity at a time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":20686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1778],"tags":[],"authors":[2248],"class_list":["post-20669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-features","authors-kohleun-adamson","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>16 unexpected adventures you need to experience | Expedia<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" 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