To some people, vacationis all about rest and relaxation.But otherswould rather experience pulse-pounding thrills than chill out on a beach. This crop of extreme adventure travelerswill go out of their way to feel a rush of adrenaline. Ifthis sounds like you,we have a perfect list of adventure vacation ideas you wont want to miss.

　　You have countless chances to get your heart racing across the country, from ziplining across theCatskillsto heli-sking in Alaskato skydiving in Idaho. We have rounded up the absolute best extreme adventures in the U.S. you can take. Want stunning scenery? Bike down a rugged mountain in Lake Tahoe orclimb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. Want to feel a rush? Paraglide in Maui or bungee jump off the Stratosphere in Vegas. There are many more ideas where those come fromread on to find your next adventure.

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