Exploring Valley of Fire in a Day
Out of the vast stretch of plain, beige desert around Las Vegas jut the vibrant rocks of Valley of Fire State Park. This park is an absolute must-see if you are around Vegas. The area truly blew our minds, and…
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Things to Do in Punta Del Diablo, Uruguay
A relaxing week at the beach was much desired after being constantly on the go through Montevideo and Buenos Aires. While Punta Del Diablo is a popular summer destination in Uruguay, it has much more of a laid back vibe…
Samaipata Animal Refuge: A Second Chance at Zoologico el Refugio
Animal refuges have sprung up in the various jungle regions of Bolivia to help orphaned or illegally captured exotic Bolivian wildlife. During our stay in Samaipata, we headed just outside of town to visit the Samaipata animal refuge, or Refugio…
Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park: Why You Should Go in the Winter
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Hiking to Cape Final on the North Rim
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon has beautiful hikes and views every way you look. You can’t really go wrong with your choice of hikes and sightseeing activities, but hiking to Cape Final is definitely one we recommend fitting…
Laguna Wilcacocha: Acclimating to Huaraz
Taxi drivers jangled their keys and badges in front of our faces, tour company representatives pushed wrinkled brochures into our hands, and all of the passengers shoved past each other to grab their bags from the undercarriage of the bus.…
Visiting Honanki Heritage Site in Sedona
There are quite a few cliff dwellings and sacred spots around Sedona. We wanted to explore as many as we could, but some of the monuments and sites were temporarily closed when we were planning a Sedona adventure. So, we…
7 Things to Do in Montevideo
Uruguay’s capital city offers a unique charm that we had the pleasure of experiencing on our jaunt through South America. Montevideo was our first stop in Uruguay, and the modernity of the country was immediately apparent to us as we…
Laguna 69: Hiking Through Paradise in Peru
Huaraz sits amongst the massive peaks of Cordillera Negra and Blanca, making it an adventurer’s paradise. Laguna 69 is probably the most popular day hike for visitors spending time in this Peruvian city. It isn’t hard to see why Laguna…
Horsetooth Rock: A Spectacular Sunrise Hike
What better way is there to start the day than watching the sunrise in nature? Horsetooth Rock sits above Fort Collins, overlooking the large reservoir and plains to the east and the mountainous divide to the west. Its location makes…
Kuelap: Discovering the Ancient Fortress of the Chachapoya
Update as of Oct 2024: After the landslide that damaged much of Kuelap in 2022, the grounds have reopened with a limited capacity in the fortress of just over 400 visitors per day. Restoration efforts are still taking place and…
Winter Camping up Poudre Canyon: An Igloo Under the Stars
Yes, summer camping is great. But who says the fun has to end when the snow falls? If you know how to prepare, winter camping can be a blast because the frosty views are stunning, there are ample new activities,…