The Skyline Trail in Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington is found on the Paradise side of the park. This hike is the best trail you can find in the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier. It will bring you to close views of the glaciers, Mt. Rainier’s peak, and a breathtaking views of the mountainous…
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Blue Lake Hike: North Cascades, Washington
The Blue Lake Hike in Washington is one of the best hikes in North Cascades National Park. The North Cascades has a lot of longer hikes and this is definitely the best short (shorter) hike in the park. With being under five miles this hike will take you very quickly to those majestic blue mountain…
The Alesund Sukkertoppen, Sugar Loaf Top Hike in Norway
The Sukkertoppen Hike, or also known as the Sugar Top or Sugar Loaf Top Hike is near the town of Alesund in Norway. This short hike will bring you to the best view in the city. At the end of this hike you will get a complete 360 degree view. As you look around you…
Visiting Zugspitze by Cable Car: The Austria and Germany Routes
When looking to visit Zugspitze, the highest mountain top peak in Germany you can actually take three different routes from two different countries, Germany and Austria. When at the top you will have the same viewing area and services, you can bounce between both country’s viewing areas with a breeze. We chose to take the…
Romsdalseggen Ridge Hike in Norway
The Romsdalseggen Ridge Hike in Norway is one of the best hikes in the country. This hike will bring you to amazing overlooks of the town Andalsnes, and the mountains and streams leading into the small town. This is an intense and difficult hike, but perfect for a nice clear day. Here is where you…
How to Get to Lake Konigssee Waterfall Pool In Berchtesgaden
How to Get to Lake Konigssee Waterfall Pool In Berchtesgaden- When visiting the town of Berchtesgaden I knew I wanted to see Lake Konigssee, and when I found pictures of this small natural infinity waterfall swimming pool I knew I had to find it. This small swimming hole is located in the hills and mountains…
How to Get to Thakgil Campground in Iceland
How To Get to Thakgil Campground in Iceland- A few weeks out from our trip to Iceland I stumbled upon Thakgil Campground (or also known as Pakgil), after briefly looking at photos I knew I had to go. The problem was it was difficult to figure out how to find Thakgil Campground and hiking area,…
Norway’s Loen Via Ferrata: The Climb Above the Fjord
When visiting Loen in Norway we were search for things to do in the area, after seeing pictures of the Loen via ferrata ropes course we knew it had to be on our agenda. A via ferrata is a fixed course with bridges and climbing feature, some people call them Klettersteig. This course takes your…
Visiting Hilter’s Eagle’s Nest in Germany
Eagle’s Nest Germany is also known as Kehlsteinhaus, it is located above the town of Berchtesgaden, nestled in the Bavarian Alps. It is often said it was a birthday gift to Adolf Hitler, but was only visited by him 14 times. This once building exclusive to only the Nazi Party now sits as a restaurant, museum,…
Iceland’s Skogafoss Waterfall Hike: The Trail Above the Falls
Iceland’s Skogafoss Waterfall Hike: The Trail Above the Falls- One of the many hidden gems in Iceland is the hike along the river above the Skogafoss waterfall, also known as the Skoga Trail or Waterfall Way. The river that flows to make Skogafoss (Skoga River) has 26 large waterfalls leading towards the main attraction. Skoagfoss’ might…