Tania Khadder, FireLink

Want to get away from it all? Does your idea of a vacation involve taking in the great outdoors, and days of heart-pounding adventure?

We thought so.

FireLink has compiled 20 adrenaline-inducing adventures for the tried and true outdoorsman (or woman). We’ve scoured the travel guides, combed the Internet and sought out word-of-mouth recommendations to bring you the best of the best.

First Adventure: Camping in Big Bend

Click here to see the 20 best outdoor vacation spots for firefighters on FirLink.