Emerald Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park: Why You Should Go in the Winter
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Cholitas Wrestling: Fierce Women Take the Ring in La Paz
Vibrant and frilly skirts, sparkling shawls, and long, dark braids whip around the stage, and cheering screams, popcorn, and water fill the air. Tourists and locals gather in the El…
Calle Jaen in Photos
Picturesque doorways, quaint balconies, cobblestone walkways, intriguing museums, and more lie tucked away on Calle Jaen. This colorful street in La Paz sits up the hill from Plaza Murillo, making…
The Hike to Gocta Waterfall: An Excursion into the Amazon
Water plunges 771 meters (over 2,500 feet) off the top of Gocta Waterfall, making it one of the tallest in the world. We weren’t quite sure what to expect when…
Crossing the Bolivian Border from Peru into La Paz
Having to cross the border between two South American countries can seem like a bit of a stressful undertaking. But crossing the Bolivian border from Peru is surprisingly easy to…
Moonshine Arch: A Quick Desert Hike Near Vernal, Utah
When most people think of arches and classic red rock views, southern Utah is what usually comes to mind. People flock to Arches and Zion National Parks, Moab, Lake Powell,…