8 Incredible Adventure Travel Experiences You Can Have Without Leaving the USA
Land Sailing
Sailing isn’t just reserved for the ocean anymore. Like something out of “Mad Max,” land sailing allows riders to soar across the desert sands in a wheeled vehicle propelled by wind and is one of the most fun thrill-seeking activities in the United States.
Learn how to sail on your own or with a friend while racing across the desert in timed loops. If you’re fast enough, Omega Land Sailing will present you with a certificate of achievement for completing one of their courses.
Half-day sails and multi-day adventures are popular in Nevada, CA and across Oregon’s dry lakes. All-inclusive trips will shuttle you to a remote location, provide lodging, and prepare meals for all reservations.
Some land sailing adventures are even themed with trips near Area 51 that feature blow-up aliens and visits to a local UFO museum.
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Skydiving
If jumping from a plane at heights of 3,500 feet or more sounds appealing, there are two ways to embark on a skydiving adventure. Beginners can try tandem diving with an instructor or take a static line class where your parachute is opened automatically.
Advanced or licensed skydivers can participate in free fall jumps after logging a certain number of beginner jumps and completing the required training. Although medical professionals recommend waiting 12 to 24 hours after scuba diving to go skydiving, there’s no rule about performing multiple jumps in a row.
Plus, if skydiving isn’t enough of an adrenaline rush for you, certain travel air schools can package it along with fighter jet rides or zero gravity experiences for the ultimate in extreme travel.
