Salento frequently finds its way onto Colombia travel itineraries. While you can reach coffee farms from here, the main reason why most visitors come here is to hike in the Cocora Valley. Specifically, they want to do the Cocora Valley Trek, a 12 kilometer loop that winds through the gorgeous valley and features the tall …
If you enjoy hiking and beautiful mountain views, add Jardin to your Colombia itinerary. Nestled in a valley in the surrounding mountains, the views are incredible. You’ll pass waterfalls, flowers, viewpoints, cafes, and more as you walk the trails in the surrounding area. I spent five nights in Jardin which gave me a decent chance …
There are countless hikes throughout Colombia, but one of the most rewarding is the Lost City Trek that departs from Santa Marta. Over the course of four days, you’ll cover over 30 miles with plenty of elevation gain as you sweat your way through the jungle to the Lost City of the Indigenous Tayrona people. …
There’s a lot that can be said about hiking at Acadia National Park. The hikes are great, but often difficult and I’ll fully admit, I didn’t realize quite how difficult some of these hikes would be. So, I put together this list of my top Acadia hiking tips. It’s everything that I wished I had …
There are so many great places to hike in Acadia National Park but one of the most popular is near Jordan Pond. This large body of water is surrounded by mountains on nearly all sides giving fantastic views from the shores and from the top of the surrounding mountains. There are numerous trails in the …
One of the most popular hikes at Acadia National Park is the Beehive Trail. It’s an adventurous trail that takes you along open cliff edges and up metal rungs and ladders that are drilled into the mountain rocks. Your reward for hiking this trail is trail is a sweeping view of the surrounding area. You’ll …
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is famous for its large and dramatic sand dunes towering over Lake Michigan. While the dunes can be fun to climb, they can also be a physical challenge. So instead, for those who want to experience the sand dunes along Lake Michigan, there’s another, better trail. The Sleeping Bear Point …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of gorgeous views and there’s loads of great hikes that you can do. My favorite of these is the Chapel Mosquito Loop which takes you through the forest to a waterfall before continuing on along the gorgeous cliffs of Lake Superior. You’ll visit one more waterfall before returning to …
On my trip to northern Wisconsin, my big goal was to visit the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Along the way, I figured I’d do some hiking at state parks or any other public areas. What I didn’t expect was a series of consistently great hikes throughout the region. So, whether you’re planning a trip to …
On my trip to northern Wisconsin, I visited numerous waterfalls and did lots of hiking. If you’re looking for the perfect combination of these two things, the Doughboy Trail at Copper Falls State Park is the perfect addition to your itinerary. On this fun trail, you’ll pass by three waterfalls and have great views for …
