Teton Pines, WY
Best of the High Country
Best of the High Country - Adventure 2007
For an unforgettable mountain hike, visit Banff National Park, on the border of British Columbia and Alberta, where stunning glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers await.

Moab, Ut

Best Fly-Fishing

Winner
Madison River, MT
Running through more than 140 miles of incomparable western scenery (including Yellowstone National Park), the Madison River is legendary for its bounty of rainbow and brown trout.  

Readers’ Picks
Teton River, ID
Catch a trophy-size Yellowstone cutthroat on this virtually undiscovered little gem.

Flathead River, MT
Pick a spot below Kerr Dam for excellent northern pike and largemouth bass fishing.

Frying Pan River, CO 
Much of this cold, clear mountain river is protected with catch-and-release fishing and is ideal for beginner anglers.

Editors’ Picks
Henry’s Fork, ID; The Greys River, WY; Cowichan River, British Columbia, Canada; Gallatin River, MT

Mountain Biking

Winner
Moab, UT
Moab might perhaps offer the greatest mountain biking in the world, but it’s not just for experienced, extreme bikers. Detailed trail maps and advice from friendly experts will help beginning and intermediate riders create the perfect biking experience. discovermoab.com.

Readers’ Picks
Snowbasin, UT; Crested Butte, CO; Mt. Falcon, CO; Methow Trail System, WA; Winter Park, CO; Surveyor’s Ridge, OR; Breckenridge, CO; Deschutes River Trail, OR; Snowmass, CO

Editors’ Picks
Mammoth, CA; Fruita, CO; Downieville, CA

River Rafting
Winner
Green River, UT
This popular river takes rafters through some of Utah’s most beautifully rugged and remote landscapes. Several outfitters offer a wide range of guided trips, from leisurely flat water to true white-water adventure. utah.com/raft. 

Readers’ Picks
Colorado River, CO/UT/AZ; Snake River, ID; Deschutes River, OR; Roaring Fork River, CO; Arkansas River, CO

Editors’ Picks
Middle Fork, Salmon River,  ID; Yampa River, CO; Flathead River, MT; Animas River, CO; Alsek/Tatshenshini River System, AK; Green River, UT

Golf Course

Winner
Teton Pines Country Club
Jackson, WY The 18-hole course, designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and has received numerous accolades for its condition, beauty and attentive staff. tetonpines.com.

Readers’ Pick
Ironbridge, Glenwood Springs, CO

Editors’ Picks
Seven Canyons, Sedona, AZ; Spanish Peaks, Big Sky, MT; Red Sky Golf Club, Wolcott, CO; Chiricahua, Desert Mountain, Scottsdale, AZ; Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club, Sandia Park, NM

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Best Places to go Horseback Riding: Grand Teton National Park, WY; Weminuche Wilderness Area, CO; T Lazy 7 Ranch, Aspen, CO; Maroon Bells Wilderness, CO; Sundance, UT;  Ride with Roudy, Telluride, CO; The Home Ranch, Clark, CO; Bitterroot Ranch, Dubois, WY.

Best Places to Hike: Zion Canyon, UT; Glacier National Park, MT; Mt. Rainier National Park, WA; Rocky Mountain National Park, CO; Sequoia/Kings Canyon, CA; Grand Canyon National Park, AZ; Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, Yosemite National Park, CA.