Olympic National Park offers so much to see that planning a trip can be overwhelming. There are several distinct ecosystems in the park, spread over a vast distance without a lot of roads through the interior. However, by choosing the best hikes in Olympic National Park, you can see all the highlights: mountains, temperate rainforests, the […]
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You know that one thing in your city you always say you’re going to check out but never do? When something’s almost too easy and too convenient to carve out time and try? I finally stopped saying someday and went James River rafting this summer. For once, it was time to start playing tourist in my own backyard
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Over four years ago, I had an absolute blast glacier trekking in Juneau. After that, I always said I’d take it to the next level but it’s not exactly like I have a glacier in my backyard. But you can bet as soon as our flights were booked, ice climbing in Iceland was a must-do
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Within striking distance of Mexico City lies the high mountain pass of Paso de Cortes, home to the country’s famous twin volcanoes and setting of a tragic Aztec love story. At 17,802 feet, Popocatepetl volcano is off limits due to frequent activity, but climbing Iztaccihuatl leads you through pristine wilderness to clear views of the
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For a few years now, I’ve been suffering from “accident prone” syndrome. I assume it’s because I’ve become more physically daring and not because I suddenly became more clumsy, but nothing has ever beat me up the way the Vang Vieng Challenge in Laos did. In theory, the Vang Vieng Challenge combined a lot of things that
I was a little apprehensive walking to catch the Hierve el Agua bus. The last time I went somewhere based solely off a picture, I was underwhelmed. I really hoped this time would be different. An hour and a half outside of Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua is one of two petrified “waterfalls” in the world
Nothing gets your heart racing like the feeling of being on an active volcano. I’m fascinated by all things geothermal, one of the reasons that both Guatemala and Nicaragua make my list of favorite countries. With steam, smoke, lava, and sometimes scary rumbles, there’s a lot to explore. Over the course of many trips, I’ve
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Growing up, I visited Niagara Falls almost every month — it was a chance to see Grandma, eat ice cream, and check out the black squirrels (which to a seven-year-old were far more interesting than the waterfalls themselves). Apparently having such an incredible world wonder practically in my backyard made me immune to how extraordinary they
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We almost didn’t visit Paracas Peru. I was dying to see the Humboldt penguins that live just off the coast in the Ballestas Islands, but it seemed like such a long way to go for some cute, waddly birds. It wasn’t until I realized there was more to do — far beyond the namesake Paracas
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Thirty-five million years ago, a crack in the earth’s crust began to erode by the Grijalva River in Chiapas, creating the Sumidero Canyon. A narrow passage passes through vertical walls up to 1000 meters tall, twisting and turning for thirteen kilometers of beautiful scenery just 45 minutes from San Cristobal de las Casas. Like many parts of
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