Gretchen Stuppy CarlsonMost people treat Bishkek as a layover on the way to the mountains, and it really is the entry point to Kyrgyzstan. Almost everyone who…
Next to the iconic summit of Chocorua, Middle Sisters is a fantastic hike with several trail options and gorgeous view south towards Chocorua and north…
You can explore most of Acadia independently, but adding a guided experience is a great way to see a different side of the park. From…
Kyrgyzstan had been on our travel list for several years before we finally made the trip. I kept seeing photos of turquoise alpine lakes, enormous…
Starting right in Waterville Valley, the Jennings Peak and Sandwich Dome hike takes you to two of the 52 with a View. The highest point…
There are a few places in our National Parks that feel otherworldly. Yellowstone instantly comes to mind or places like the volcanic crater at Haleakala…
Lassen Volcanic in California is a somewhat remote park without one main town to stay in. If you are wondering where to stay in Lassen…
Looking for an amazing day trip from Alamty? I’ve got an epic mountain for you to visit. While Big Almaty Lake gets a lot of…
Just a few hours from Almaty, Charyn Canyon is a deep gorge carved into the red and brown rocks of Kazakhstan. With view rivalling some…
Kyrgyzstan had been our list for a few years, I kept coming across incredible pictures of the mountains and roaming horses and felt the yearning…
