The three parks offer scenic hiking and views over the Gorge.

The park offers superb hiking as well as skiing, mountain-biking and other outdoor pursuits.

The Chamber of Commerce Web site (www.escalante-cc.com) has links to local outfitters offering hiking and riding excursions in the area.

Hawaii Forest & Trail (001 808 322 8881) offers full-day hiking and mule-trekking itineraries from £90 plus tax.

The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness area offers spectacular hiking, camping, and other outdoor sports.

The forest is a haven for people fond of the outdoors, and it offers good hiking, mountain biking and foraging for berries.

Each tipi comes with its own rowing boat for exploring the lake or going fishing, and the surrounding forests offer wonderful hiking.

Parque Nacional de los Nevados offers hikers spectacular views, great hiking and camping.

In summer it offers gondola-served hiking and mountain biking.

Most people come here to sample the estate-grown wines, but the island also offers good hiking, kayaking and scuba diving.