This land is filled with natural wonders, and each state is full of surprises. Whether your job search radius is 5,000 miles or right in your home state, you’ll find new opportunities in unexpected places when you check out what each state has to offer!
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Bald eagles spend their winters in Alabama, maybe you should, too! From Lake Guntersville and the Jackson County Mountains in the north to the Gulf Coast in the south, Alabama offers year-round activities for those seeking some low-country respite.
Go big or go home is your motto. You can’t be contained by the lower 48. Let your North Star lead you to the land of the midnight sun, where big scenery, big animals, and big adventures await. North to Alaska!
Your winter dreams tend towards warm desert days and Sonoran starry nights. Or maybe it’s a Grand Canyon summer that lures you to the magical land of the Saguaros. No matter the season, Arizona is pulling you southward!
California hosts a multitude of natural wonders: the towering and ancient Redwoods, the granite spires of Yosemite, the crystalline waters of Lake Tahoe, the ever-changing and ever-wondrous Pacific coast shore, and the rugged splendor of the Mojav...
The High Country beckons. With its 53 Fourteeners - peaks greater than 14,000' in elevation - Colorado is an alpine enthusiast's paradise. And with its 300 days of sunshine annually, you'll have plenty of opportunities to soak in as much outdoor a...
When your summer coworkers start obsessing about their next ski resort adventure, do you start dreaming of beaches and wetlands? Are Pink Pelicans on your birding list? Are you a little tired of hearing the expression "It's a dry heat"? If you ans...
Hiking the Appalachian Trail is on your bucket list, and you’ll find its southern terminus, Springer Mountain, here in Georgia! Peanuts are your favorite snack, just like Georgia's own former President Jimmy Carter. From the vast wilderness of the...
Your internal clock is set to Island time. You don’t have a favorite when it comes to sunrises or sunsets as long as you can view either over the endless horizon of the ocean. It’s never too late to learn how to hang ten…or five….or even one! Maha...
One hundred and fourteen mountain ranges call it home. Over sixty-percent of the Gem State's land is public and open for a lifetime of exploration. Thrill seekers in the know wander here for world class skiing, rafting, fishing, hiking, and, well,...
Welcome to The Cross Roads of America. If you've driven cross-country, chances are you've passed through Indiana. It might just surprise you that the Hoosier state is home to Indiana Dunes National Park - with 40 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. ...
A lifetime of thrill-seeking opportunities await in the Bluegrass State - both above and below-ground! Perhaps most famously known for the longest known cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky is also home to one of the world's top sport ...
You've never met a Beignet you didn't like. Listening to the Cajun Accordion is music to your ears. After you tuck into some Gumbo or Jambalaya and soak in some jazz, the coastal wetlands, birding trails, fishing and biking of Louisiana will inspi...
You're drawn to salt air and vast forests. Kayaking along a rocky coastline or hiking Mount Katahdin sound like good days off to you. Any number of outdoor adventures are at your fingertips. Maybe it's time to become a Mainer for a season.
Maryland is defined by its abundant waterways and coastlines on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean, but it also has rolling hills of oak forests and Pine groves in its western mountains. Its varied landscape provides lots of opportunities for y...
The stories about the Mayflower always fascinated you when you were a kid. You're a card-carrying member of Red Sox Nation. From the beaches of Cape Cod to the Berkshire Hills to Boston, a city steeped in the spirit of Revolution. There's a lifeti...
Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the world! You're big and bold enough to kayak Lake Superior and laid back enough to give up your car to live and work on Mackinac Island for a summer. Outdoor adventures galore, fascinating history...
Time to head out for the North Country! The Land of 10,000 Lakes also host thousands of miles of hiking and recreation trails, Voyageurs National Park, and a large span of 4,600 mile North Country National Scenic Trail. Minnesota should be on ever...
The Big Sky welcomes you with open arms and wide open spaces. You dream big - you go big. Your toy box is chock-full so you can ski, hike, camp, bike, climb and boat your way from Glacier to Yellowstone, and from the Bitterroot to the Boulder. You...
Although Las Vegas may come to mind first, Nevada has some dramatic natural landscapes. Great Basin National Park, ranges in elevation from 5,000 - 13,000 feet with deserts, playas, mountains, rock formations, fossils, springs, caves, creeks, and ...
One of the Appalachian Trail states, New Hampshire is known for its quaint towns and large expanses of wilderness. Hiking, rock climbing, and some of the northeast's best ski resorts are all a reasons to consider New Hampshire for your next season...
The Jersey Shore beaches and boardwalks draw thousands of vacationers each summer escaping the heat of nearby cities. Cape May, Long Beach Island, Wildwood are all great places to enjoy, sun, sand, waves and nightlife. Natural features in this sta...
The Whole Enchilada! You love the great outdoors and crave more space and fewer people. From hot springs in the Gila Wilderness, to White Sands National Monument to Taos Ski Valley, The Land of Enchantment awaits you.
You'll heart New York for many reasons - from upstate to the Big Apple and everywhere in between. The Empire State is home to one of the seven wonders of the world - Niagara Falls, 722 miles of subway tracks in New York City, and 70,000 miles of r...
North Carolina holds the distinction of being one of the original Great Places: the Blue Ridge Mountains are one of the 10 oldest mountain ranges in the world! Between those ancient rolling majestic mountains and the iconic coastline of the Outer ...
The wide open skies and native grasslands of the Great Plains are tugging at your heartstrings. From the Red River Valley to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota is full of unrealized beauty by most, and that's just why you want to go th...
The Pacific Northwest at its finest, Oregon has a diverse landscape of forests, mountains, farms and beaches. From the coast to the Cascades, from summer to winter, there are plenty of outdoor escapades to keep you busy for a season - or two!
From wide stretches of farmland, to the Appalachian and Pocono mountains to 51 miles of coastline along Lake Erie, PA has a diverse terrain. Whether you’re a history buff, like cycling on long stretches of two-lane country roads, or want to hit th...
The Palmetto State may be best known for its idyllic beaches and islands, but South Carolina has plenty more to offer for outdoor enthusiasts of all varieties. You'll find world class rafting on the Chattooga River, and hundreds of miles of hiking...
A stone's throw from the Black Hills, Jewel Cave National Monument is home to the third longest cave in the world. The Badlands boast 30 million-year-old fossil beds, 1500 free roaming bison live in Custer State Park, and Mount Rushmore took 14 ye...
Home to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee boasts the highest point on the Appalachian Trail - Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet. It also has some of the best white water rafting in the southeastern U.S. on the Pigeon River and the Middle a...
Extensive hiking and backpacking, some of our countries best birding, and a stunning desert bloom of wildflowers in the spring all happen in the Lone Star State! Grab a seasonal job and get outside in Texas!
There aren't many places where you can go from a red rocked desert to world-class ski slopes in a snap. Home to five National Parks, Utah lives up to its slogan of "Life Elevated." If you enjoy recreational diversity, The Beehive State is rich wit...
Vermont just might be the original outdoor enthusiast's State: the Long Trail is the oldest long distance hiking trail in the nation. Over 75% of the state is forested, including thousands of acres of alpine terrain, making for plenty of year-roun...
If you crave outdoor adventures, Virginia could be your "new deal." The Blue Ridge Parkway was created during the original New Deal in the 30's - and it connects Shenandoah National Park with Great Smoky Mountains National Park. What's not to love...
If you're on the lookout for the next Great Place to explore, then the Evergreen State should already be on your radar. Home to three National Parks, 14,000 foot peaks, 157 miles of Pacific coast shoreline, and over 3000 glaciers, Washington offer...
West Virginia is one of the rugged jewels of the East. Whitewater enthusiasts flock to the iconic New River Gorge, home to one of the oldest rivers on the continent; hikers, climbers, and skiers head for the peaks of the Monongahela National Fores...
Two Great Lakes, hundreds of summer festivals, many hidden natural wonders and some seriously friendly down-to-earth folks, all add up to making a summer job in Wisconsin something you should really put on your bucket list!
The least populated state in the nation hosts some of the planet’s most profoundly beautiful wonders. The thermal marvels of the world’s first National Park, Yellowstone; the commanding granite spires of the Wind River mountains; the quiet solace ...
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