Created by soldiers who needed to move quickly through the Dolomites, the sport of via ferrata provides access to gorgeous, isolated routes without the risk of unprotected climbing.
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13 June 2013
Sea caves, lava tubes and white-plumed waterfalls make this remote stretch of coastline on Hawaii’s oldest island a challenge for the true adventurer.
07 March 2013
Navigate through a maze of gorges, pinnacles and mesas in the expansive Colorado Plateau, which stretches across Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona.
21 February 2013
Starting today, Google’s new Street View Trekker takes travellers on a 360-degree virtual journey into one of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth.
31 January 2013
With 100 established trails in Oregon and Washington, the 85 mile-long, 4,000ft deep Gorge is a recreational wonder and a popular destination for hikes and picnics.
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31 January 2013
Six picks for unmissable hikes ranging from easy to challenging, all of which will leave you with dreams of longer treks into Yosemite’s fabled back country.
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03 September 2012
One of the largest volcanic eruptions in history took place in southwest Alaska 100 years ago, creating a place that is like nowhere else on earth.
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06 June 2012
Relive the golden age of rail travel with a trip to this mountainous national park in Montana, passing through the spectacular scenery of the Old West.
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24 April 2012
Volunteers can build completely new sections of a 3,100-mile hiking trail that stretches from Mexico to Canada.
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16 December 2011
Due to Denali’s fleeting summer season, its overwhelming popularity and the regulations instituted to protect it, it pays to follow these pre-visit planning tips.
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19 September 2011
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