Already a prime place for mountain biking, fishing, water-skiing and hunting, the Rotorua Lakes region recently laid claim to hiking as well, with the opening of the 15km Tarawera Trail in December 2013.

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In the fall, the trails of Deschutes National Forest are perfect for hiking and mountain biking.

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Feeling a little frustrated, I snuck away to the desert of Fruita, Colorado this weekend for some late fall mountain biking.

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He also added equipment for bungee jumping, mountain biking and go-cart racing.

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From 15 June to 2 September, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort transforms from ski resort to mountain biking heaven for cyclists of all levels.

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The path would remove the need for visitors to use a car to access the internationally-renowned mountain biking facilities.

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Recreation includes a pond for fishing and canoeing, downhill and cross country ski areas, hiking and mountain biking trails, tennis, and much more.

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But Teton gets a lot of online searches in both summer and winter since it's a gateway to Yellowstone National Park, where there are plenty of warm-weather activities, such as rock climbing, mountain biking and white-water rafting, says Lisa Delaney, vice president of marketing for Jackson Hole Sotheby's International Realty.

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But the main attraction at Clayoquot is the wilderness itself, and a slate of varied activities include horseback riding, river and ocean kayaking, whale watching, grizzly bear watching, hiking, mountain biking and world-class river, ocean, and lake fishing - some guests come primarily for the angling.

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