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
Explore the island’s ancient sea caves and verdant valleys at your own pace, stopping to shower in waterfalls and sleep under the stars.
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06 June 2013
Much more than a snow sports mecca, Jackson Hole is an ideal summer vacation spot, whether you are looking for romance, wildlife, family bonding or high adventure.
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27 May 2013
Government budget cuts could slash millions from the US National Park Service budget, affecting programmes at the Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Yellowstone.
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27 February 2013
The United States’ Sunshine State may be best known for its theme parks, but it is also home to some of the country’s finest beaches and wildlife.
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13 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
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
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming contains America’s most coveted natural treasures. With 3,000 square miles of unspoilt beauty, it is like nowhere else on Earth.
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26 June 2012
It boils, bubbles, and spouts; America’s greatest national park is a retrospective of how Earth began – and perhaps a preview of its apocalyptic end.
26 June 2012
Leave the traffic, crowds and tour buses of the South Rim behind to see Arizona’s natural wonder from the North Rim, an alternative of lush forests and isolated day hikes.
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09 May 2012
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