From Outside Magazine:
Seeking an underpopulated—and undiscovered—slice of paradise? Drop in to any of our 20 adventure towns, from burly Haines, Alaska, to serene Cedar Key, Florida, where you’ll find cush, affordable base camps for spontaneous long weekends or a lifetime of wild fun.
The towns:
Intro
Lanesboro, MN
Etna, CA
Cashiers, NC
Hood River, OR
Haines, AK
Lander, WY
Sandpoint, ID
Mountain View, AR
Silver City, NM
Cedar Key, FL
Lincolnville, ME
Salida, CO
Brattleboro, VT
How To Buy
Border Towns
Six of the towns are listed under “border towns.”
Etna, California, one of the Pacific Crest Trail hikers’ favorite town stops.
Now that this list has been published, those towns will probably loose their charm.