Adventure Travel Guides in Ely

Experience the stillness and silence of dawn on Lake Vermilion, Minnesota’s vast water playground. This sunrise paddle offers calm waters, vivid wildlife encounters, and a chance to greet the day in a way few places can match.

Great Basin National Park offers campers a rare escape into profound silence and dark skies filled with stars. With its rugged trails and pristine campsites, it promises an adventure that blends practical preparation with awe-inspiring natural splendor.

Massacre Rim in Nevada hosts some of the darkest skies in the world, presenting starry nights that seem to stretch infinitely. This guide combines practical advice with vivid descriptions to help adventurers prepare for and experience this spectacular stargazing destination.

The BWCA offers a rugged backpacking adventure defined by its intertwining portage trails, endless pine forests, and pristine lakes. Experience a wilderness that challenges and rewards—navigate rocky paths by day and lose yourself under a clear, star-studded sky at night.

Experience an untouched night under the galaxy’s sweep at Lunar Crater Backcountry Byway, where volcanic craters and desert silence invite camping far removed from the ordinary. This guide covers everything from trail challenges to star-gazing tips for an unforgettable Nevada adventure.

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness offers a rare escape into a pristine northern forest full of lakes and rugged portage trails. This guide uncovers the practical steps and adventure essentials to help you plan a multi-day canoe trip that immerses you fully in one of America's most uncompromising wild places.

Experience a Finnish-style sauna and swim tucked in Minnesota’s wilderness near Ely. This moderate 3-mile hike combines forest tranquility with the thrill of a hot sauna followed by a plunging lake swim, creating an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

Experience the unique thrill of hiking the Bristlecone Pine Loop, where ancient trees meet high desert air in eastern Nevada. This manageable yet rewarding trail offers stunning views and a chance to walk among the planet’s oldest living trees, all while testing your endurance in the high country.

US-50 in Nevada, known as "The Loneliest Road in America," offers an unmatched combination of vast, rugged landscapes and historic stops. This scenic drive challenges adventurers to embrace solitude while discovering wild peaks, ghost towns, and monumental sand dunes that carve out a raw, unforgettable experience.

Paddling through Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness offers an immersive encounter with a fiercely independent landscape of lakes, portages, and forests. From Ely, MN, adventurers can plan a multi-day journey that balances thrilling exploration with practical preparation for a true wilderness experience.

Discover the restorative power of Hévíz Thermal Lake, where warm, mineral-rich waters cradle you amidst blooming water lilies. This unique spa experience offers a tranquil escape that blends natural healing with peaceful beauty, perfect for wellness seekers and nature lovers alike.

Biking the full Lake Balaton circuit from Keszthely offers cyclists an immersive journey around Hungary’s largest lake, blending stunning vistas with charming villages. This moderately challenging route features varied terrain, cultural stops, and practical amenities to help you plan a rewarding day or multi-day adventure.