Trip Inventory & Planning

Complete visibility into all 56 trip ideas across 4 tiers. Compare options, explore alternatives, and plan the perfect adventure progression.

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Tier 0 - Gateway
Scheduled
Clifty Falls State Park
Madison, Indiana
Scheduled: 2026
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping0-3hrs
•Multiple waterfalls and cascades
•Family-friendly hiking trails
•Developed campground with amenities
Tier 0 - Gateway
Scheduled
Turkey Run State Park
Marshall, Indiana
Scheduled: 2026
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping0-3hrs
•Sandstone canyons and gorges
•Ladder climbs and creek hiking
•Suspended bridge and nature trails
Tier 0 - Gateway
Scheduled
Chain O'Lakes State Park
Albion, Indiana
Scheduled: 2028
$75-125
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
canoeing0-3hrs
•Eight interconnected lakes
•Beginner canoeing and fishing
•Water safety skills development
Tier 0 - Gateway
Scheduled
McCormick's Creek State Park
Spencer, Indiana
Scheduled: 2027
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping0-3hrs
•Indiana's first state park
•Limestone canyon hiking
•Natural swimming pool
Tier 0 - Gateway
Scheduled
Mounds State Park
Anderson, Indiana
Scheduled: 2027
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping0-3hrs
•Ancient Native American earthworks
•White River trails
•Closest state park to Muncie
Tier 0 - Gateway
Scheduled
Brown County State Park
Nashville, Indiana
Scheduled: 2029
$75-125
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping0-3hrs
•Indiana's largest state park
•Mountain biking trails
•Scenic ridgeline views
Tier 0 - Gateway
Potential
Pokagon State Park - Winter
Angola, Indiana
$75-125
2 days
Ages: 5-17
moderate
winter0-3hrs
•Toboggan run adventure
•Winter camping introduction
•Snowshoeing and ice fishing
Note: Great winter skills builder
Tier 0 - Gateway
Potential
Indiana Dunes State Park
Chesterton, Indiana
$75-125
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping3-6hrs
•Lake Michigan beach camping
•Dune climbing and hiking
•Unique ecosystem exploration
Note: Longer drive but unique environment
Tier 0 - Gateway
Potential
Harmonie State Park
New Harmony, Indiana
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping3-6hrs
•Wabash River access
•Primitive skills practice
•Historic town nearby
Tier 0 - Gateway
Potential
Shades State Park
Waveland, Indiana
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
moderate
car camping0-3hrs
•Rugged ravines and canyons
•Sandstone cliffs
•More challenging than Turkey Run
Note: Step up from Turkey Run
Tier 0 - Gateway
Potential
Hoosier National Forest - Car Camping
Southern Indiana
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping3-6hrs
•Introduction to dispersed camping
•National forest experience
•Prepares for Tier 1
Note: Great bridge to backpacking
Tier 0 - Gateway
Potential
Hocking Hills State Park
Logan, Ohio
$75-125
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping3-6hrs
•Caves and waterfalls
•Rock formations
•Family-friendly trails
Tier 0 - Gateway
Potential
Mammoth Cave National Park
Kentucky
$100-150
2-3 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping3-6hrs
•World's longest cave system
•Cave tour experiences
•Above-ground hiking trails
Note: National Park Service introduction
Tier 0 - Gateway
Future
Starve Hollow SRA
Vallonia, Indiana
$50-100
2 days
Ages: 5-17
easy
car camping0-3hrs
•Climbing wall introduction
•Lake activities
•Beach camping
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Scheduled
Red River Gorge
Daniel Boone NF, Kentucky
Scheduled: 2026
$250-350
3-4 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking3-6hrs
•Natural sandstone arches
•20-30 miles of trail
•Perfect first backpacking trip
Note: Flagship Tier 1 trip
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Scheduled
Hoosier National Forest / Brown County
Southern Indiana
Scheduled: 2027
$150-200
2-3 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking0-3hrs
•Home terrain mastery
•Budget-friendly option
•Builds Indiana pride
Note: Low-cost year
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Scheduled
Shawnee National Forest
Southern Illinois
Scheduled: 2029
$200-300
3 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking3-6hrs
•Garden of the Gods rock formations
•Bluff trails and overlooks
•River valley camping
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Potential
Knobstone Trail
Southern Indiana
$150-200
3-4 days
Ages: 12-17
challenging
backpacking3-6hrs
•Indiana's longest trail (58 miles)
•Rugged terrain, significant elevation
•Section hiking opportunities
Note: Most challenging Indiana backpacking
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Potential
Adventure Hiking Trail
Hoosier National Forest, Indiana
$150-200
2-3 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking3-6hrs
•26-mile loop trail
•Classic Hoosier backpacking
•Budget option close to home
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Potential
Big South Fork
Kentucky/Tennessee Border
$250-350
3 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking3-6hrs
•River gorges and waterfalls
•Natural arches
•Multi-state adventure
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Potential
Land Between the Lakes
Kentucky/Tennessee
$200-300
3 days
Ages: 12-17
easy
backpacking3-6hrs
•Peninsula trails between two lakes
•Flat terrain, good for beginners
•Wildlife viewing
Note: Easier alternative to RRG
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Potential
Wayne National Forest
Southeast Ohio
$200-250
2-3 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking3-6hrs
•Ohio's only national forest
•Covered bridge trail
•Rolling hills terrain
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Potential
Hocking Hills Backpacking Loop
Logan, Ohio
$250-300
3 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking3-6hrs
•30+ mile loop trail
•Caves, waterfalls, cliffs
•Iconic Ohio destination
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Potential
Manistee River Trail Loop
Lower Michigan
$300-400
3 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking6-12hrs
•20-mile loop trail
•River crossings
•Northern Michigan forests
Note: Longer drive, but excellent loop
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Future
North Country Trail Sections
MI/IN/OH Various
$200-300
2-4 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking0-3hrs
•America's longest trail
•Multiple access points
•Section flexibility
Note: Good for variable group sizes
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Future
Ozark Trail Sections
Missouri
$300-400
3-4 days
Ages: 12-17
challenging
backpacking6-12hrs
•Bluffs and valleys
•Ozark mountain culture
•Remote sections
Tier 1 - Backpacking
Future
Buffalo National River
Arkansas
$300-400
3-4 days
Ages: 12-17
moderate
backpacking6-12hrs
•River and trail combination
•Bluff views
•First national river
Tier 2 - Expedition
Scheduled
Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Northern Minnesota
Scheduled: 2028
$700-900
6-7 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
canoeing6-12hrs
•1 million acre wilderness
•Canoe expedition with portages
•Fishing, wildlife, remote camping
Note: Defining experience trip
Tier 2 - Expedition
Scheduled
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Scheduled: 2031
$300-400
4-5 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
backpacking6-12hrs
•40+ miles along Lake Superior
•Colorful sandstone cliffs
•Beach camping
Note: Driveable alternative to flight-based trips
Tier 2 - Expedition
Potential
Algonquin Provincial Park
Ontario, Canada
$700-900
5-7 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
canoeing6-12hrs
•Classic Canadian canoe loops
•Moose and wildlife
•International experience
Note: Passport required, similar to BWCA
Tier 2 - Expedition
Potential
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Wisconsin
$700-900
5-6 days
Ages: 13-17
advanced
kayaking6-12hrs
•Sea kayaking expedition
•Island camping
•Lake Superior caves
Note: Weather dependent, advanced skills
Tier 2 - Expedition
Potential
Superior Hiking Trail
Northern Minnesota
$400-600
5-7 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
backpacking6-12hrs
•Lake Superior ridgeline
•310 miles of trail options
•Section hike opportunities
Tier 2 - Expedition
Potential
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness
Upper Peninsula, Michigan
$400-600
5-6 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
backpacking6-12hrs
•Largest wilderness east of Rockies
•Waterfalls and old growth
•Lake Superior access
Tier 2 - Expedition
Potential
Isle Royale National Park
Lake Superior, Michigan
$700-900
6-7 days
Ages: 13-17
advanced
backpackingflight-required
•Island wilderness isolation
•Ferry or seaplane access
•Wolves and moose ecosystem
Note: Requires ferry booking well in advance
Tier 2 - Expedition
Potential
Dolly Sods Wilderness
West Virginia
$400-600
4-5 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
backpacking6-12hrs
•High plateau wilderness
•Unique ecosystem
•Navigation challenge
Tier 2 - Expedition
Potential
Linville Gorge Wilderness
North Carolina
$400-600
4-5 days
Ages: 13-17
advanced
backpacking6-12hrs
•Grand Canyon of the East
•Rugged off-trail navigation
•Technical terrain
Note: Most challenging eastern wilderness
Tier 2 - Expedition
Future
Okefenokee Swamp
Georgia
$600-800
5-6 days
Ages: 13-17
moderate
canoeing6-12hrs
•Southern swamp ecosystem
•Paddle-in platforms
•Alligators and wildlife
Note: Completely different environment
Tier 2 - Expedition
Future
Everglades National Park
Florida
$800-1000
6-7 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
kayakingflight-required
•Coastal kayaking expedition
•Chickee platform camping
•Subtropical wilderness
Note: Winter trip only, requires flight
Tier 2 - Expedition
Future
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim
Arizona
$800-1000
5-6 days
Ages: 13-17
advanced
desertflight-required
•Iconic desert backpacking
•Vertical mile challenge
•Desert survival skills
Note: Permits competitive, plan 1 year ahead
Tier 2 - Expedition
Future
Canyonlands National Park
Utah
$800-1000
5-7 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
desertflight-required
•Desert navigation skills
•Remote canyon camping
•Red rock wilderness
Tier 2 - Expedition
Future
Big Bend National Park
Texas
$700-900
5-6 days
Ages: 13-17
challenging
desertflight-required
•Chihuahuan Desert
•Rio Grande river
•Most remote national park
Tier 3 - Capstone
Scheduled
Appalachian Trail - Virginia Section
Virginia
Scheduled: 2030
$400-600
5-7 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
backpacking6-12hrs
•McAfee Knob and iconic views
•America's most famous trail
•Thru-hiker culture
Note: Defining experience trip
Tier 3 - Capstone
Scheduled
Yellowstone & Grand Tetons
Wyoming
Scheduled: 2032
$1400-1800
8-10 days
Ages: 16-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•Alpine lakes and peaks
•Geysers and wildlife
•Capstone expedition experience
Note: Pinnacle trip of the program
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Wind River Range
Wyoming
$1400-1800
8-10 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•Cirque of the Towers
•High alpine wilderness
•Technical terrain
Note: Alternative to Tetons
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Sawtooth Wilderness
Idaho
$1200-1600
7-9 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•Jagged peaks and pristine lakes
•Less crowded than Wyoming
•Classic alpine environment
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Glacier National Park
Montana
$1400-1800
8-10 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•Grizzly country backcountry
•Continental Divide
•Glacier viewing
Note: Permits highly competitive
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Indian Peaks Wilderness
Colorado
$1200-1600
7-9 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•Continental Divide Trail sections
•High altitude challenge
•Colorado alpine
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
North Cascades National Park
Washington
$1400-1800
8-10 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•American Alps
•Glaciers and alpine meadows
•Remote wilderness
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Olympic National Park
Washington
$1400-1800
8-10 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•Rainforest to alpine transition
•Pacific coast section
•Three ecosystems in one
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Three Sisters Wilderness
Oregon
$1200-1600
7-9 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•Volcanic peaks and lava fields
•Alpine lakes
•Pacific Crest Trail section
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Appalachian Trail - Great Smokies
Tennessee/North Carolina
$500-700
6-8 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
backpacking6-12hrs
•Most iconic AT section
•Clingmans Dome
•Driveable alternative to Rockies
Note: Budget-friendly Tier 3 option
Tier 3 - Capstone
Potential
Appalachian Trail - Presidential Range
New Hampshire
$600-800
6-8 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpine6-12hrs
•Above-treeline alpine zone
•Mount Washington
•Technical weather challenges
Note: Most challenging eastern hiking
Tier 3 - Capstone
Future
John Muir Trail Sections
California
$1500-2000
8-10 days
Ages: 16-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•High Sierra icons
•Yosemite to Whitney
•Ultimate backpacking experience
Note: Permits extremely competitive
Tier 3 - Capstone
Future
Colorado Trail Sections
Colorado
$1200-1600
7-9 days
Ages: 15-18
advanced
alpineflight-required
•500-mile trail segments
•High altitude training
•Colorado Rockies
Tier 3 - Capstone
Future
West Coast Trail
British Columbia, Canada
$1500-2000
7-9 days
Ages: 17-18
advanced
backpackingflight-required
•Rugged Pacific coast
•Ladder systems and cable cars
•International expedition
Note: Passport required, lottery system
Tier 3 - Capstone
Future
Philmont Scout Ranch
New Mexico
$1200-1600
10-12 days
Ages: 14-18
challenging
backpackingflight-required
•Classic high adventure base
•Multi-troop partnership option
•Established program
Note: Partner with other troops