Train, Explore, and Travel Smarter Across the U.S.
The United States offers unmatched variety for active travelers—dense cities with elite training facilities, wide-open outdoor terrain, and a constant calendar of competitions and events. This United States Travel Guide for Active Travelers helps you navigate the country efficiently while staying active, prepared, and budget-conscious.
JMurrayAthletics covers U.S. travel from a movement-first perspective. Whether you’re traveling to train, compete, or explore, this hub connects region- and state-level guides designed for people who don’t want travel to interrupt performance.
How This United States Travel Guide Works
- Navigate travel by state: Find guides organized by location for easy planning.
- Train while traveling: Locate gyms, drop-in training options, and movement-friendly cities.
- Travel efficiently: Use practical strategies for lodging, transportation, and budgeting.
- Explore outdoor opportunities: Integrate hiking, running, and endurance training into trips.
This page is the central access point for all JMurrayAthletics travel content within the United States.
Training and Staying Active in the United States
Training access varies widely by region. JMurrayAthletics focuses on practical, reliable options that support consistency while traveling.
Featured U.S. Training Guides
- Finding Gyms While Traveling in the U.S.
How to locate and evaluate MMA, BJJ, boxing, and strength gyms across different states.
Read guide - Training-Friendly Cities in the United States
Cities known for gym density, outdoor access, and efficient transportation.
Explore guide - Outdoor Training and Cross-Training
Trails, parks, and endurance routes that support active travel.
Explore outdoor guides
Budget and Logistics for U.S. Travel
Traveling frequently within the U.S. requires smart logistics. This section connects guides focused on cost control and efficiency.
U.S. Travel Planning Guides
- Budget Travel Tips for the United States
Lodging strategies, transportation options, and cost-saving approaches for active travelers.
Read guide - Domestic Travel Logistics
Gear transport, short stays, and planning multi-city trips efficiently.
Read guide
Explore Travel Guides by State
This section organizes U.S. travel coverage by state. Each state page links to city guides, gym directories, outdoor routes, and event-based travel resources as coverage expands.
Northeast
- New York
- Massachusetts
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Maine
Midwest
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Missouri
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Kansas
South
- Florida
- Georgia
- South Carolina
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Tennessee
- Kentucky
- Alabama
- Mississippi
- Louisiana
- Texas
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
West
- California
- Oregon
- Washington
- Arizona
- Nevada
- Utah
- Colorado
- New Mexico
- Idaho
- Montana
- Wyoming
Non-Contiguous
- Alaska
- Hawaii
Each state page will serve as a mini-hub, connecting city-level travel guides, training resources, and outdoor exploration content.
Why JMurrayAthletics U.S. Travel Coverage Is Different
This United States Travel Guide for Active Travelers is built from real experience—training on the road, covering events, and navigating travel constraints across multiple states. Coverage prioritizes movement, efficiency, and practicality rather than generic tourism.
As coverage grows, each state becomes its own ecosystem of guides connected back to this national hub.
