Arizona’s Meteor Crater and Sunset Crater Volcano Park
Arizona: Hiking in the desert to discover two fantastic natural wonders…Sunset Crater Volcano Park, and Meteor Crater, located near Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Yellowstone in Winter
Winter in Yellowstone – Silence and Solitude in Abundance! By Donnie Sexton An overpowering stillness surrounds me. The only thing I hear is the crunching of the snow beneath my feet and my labored breathing, having hiked around the Old Faithful area in Yellowstone National Park for a solid 45 minutes in cold weather. All […]
Vietnam’s Highlands: Taking a Killer Trek
Naked in a Barrel in North Vietnam’s Highlands By Shirley Piccarreto Did you ever experience being drawn in by an inspiring photo of an unknown land then immediately knowing that you had to get there somehow? My heart started singing and my eyebrows knitted tightly in wonder as I drew even closer to my screen. […]
Washington’s Deep, Dark, Hoh Rain Forest
By Wynne Crombie My husband Kent and I are ‘chocolate on your pillow’ kind of travelers. When my outdoorsman brother, John, coaxed us into coming along for a hike through the Hoh Rain Forest, we demurred. But then, how hard could it be? (The town of Forks and civilization was only an hour away). We […]
Boulder: A Town Where Fitness Is King
Boulder Colorado is a town where nearly everyone is fit as a fiddle. Between hiking the Flatirons and enjoying local craft brews, it’s a fun city for all.
Moab Utah, Where Canyons and Arches Beckon
Moab is the Gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks By Nick Contis In a quest to visit America’s flawless open spaces, I set off for Moab to begin a Utah road trip that would allow me to take the plunge into five of the 59 protected expanses operated by the U.S. National Park Service. […]
Scotland’s Aonach Eagach Ridge
Hiking at Scotland’s Aonach Eagach Ridge, a tough hike rewarded by killer views and beautiful surroundings. Climbing to the summit of Sgorr nam Fiannaidh.
Albania’s Remote Northern Mountain Region
Changes and Tradition in Northern Albania: Saved while hitchhiking By Michal Kranz The sun had set behind the hills overlooking the river Bojana, and its slow-flowing waters reflected the purple sky above. The imposing Rozafa Castle crowned a hill to my left, and below it, stray cats and dogs scavenged for food amidst piles of […]
Bulgaria: A Sublime Trail in Apriltsi
Hiking outside of Apriltsi, Bulgaria on the sublime Vidimsko Praskalo eco-trail. A journey in deep forest enjoying nature, also info about hotels there.
Two-legged Predators: Solo Woman Hikers Be Wary
Hiking alone as a woman. Attacks while hiking are rare, but those who have experienced a ‘two legged predator’ it’s a scary memory. Tips on self defense.
New Hampshire: Hiking The Franconia Ridge Loop
The Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire’s White Mountains By Andy Christian Castillo Long hikes usually follow three progressions: one, “this isn’t that bad.” Two, “God, why did I try this?” Three, “I always forget why I love hiking.” That’s what my girlfriend, Brianna, said as we took our first steps hiking the Franconia Ridge Loop […]
Tenerife, Canary Islands of Spain
The Air is Sweet with Salt in Tenerife By Andy Christian Castillo The air is sweet with a hint of salt midst wildflowers in Tenerife, Spain’s Anaga Rural Park. My boots follow a rough trail over sandstone rocks into the dense fog. It suddenly lifts. The landscape materializes and I get my bearings. Ahead is […]