Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain)
Despite the over-tourism, Rainbow Mountain is spectacularly beautiful, and a great high-altitude hike. Make sure to see the Red Valley as well.
Tag: nature
Rainmaker Night Tour
A privately-owned ecological preserve, Rainmaker is 1500 acres of spectacular rainforest. A fantastic option is to see it by night, where you'll experience the sounds, smells, and sights of the deep jungle. The night tour focuses on reptiles; you'll see frogs, toads, snakes, and much more.
High Peaks Resort
This place seems to spread all over Lake Placid with several different areas. We chose the "Waterfront collection" room and it was right on the lake. The whole place has fabulous views.View from …
Misty Fjords Flightseeing
Misty Fjords National Monument can only be reached by air or sea. Unless you have time to spend a night in the wilderness, the best way to see it is by a flightseeing trip from Ketchikan.
Glacier Bay Tour Boat
This remarkable tour combines stunning landscapes and amazing opportunities to view wildlife. It's one of the best national park tours we've been on. Your all-day tour will begin at the dock below the Glacier Bay Lodge and take you through the park's coves and fjords so you can see some of the spectacular glaciers up close.
Manuel Antonio National Park
This small (683 acre) park is probably the most popular park in Costa Rica - with good reason. Great wildlife, gorgeous beaches, views, and jungles.
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Shenandoah National Park
United States | Washington, D.C.
Just about an hour and a half from Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a great way to escape the bustle of the city for some natural beauty.
United States National Arboretum
United States | Washington, D.C.
The United States National Arboretum is a large outdoor area in northeastern Washington. It has wide open areas with picnic spots and the National Capitol Columns. There's also a large collection of bonsai trees, an herb garden, and a number of other collections.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Just about a twenty minute drive from downtown Albuquerque, the Sandia Peak Tramway will take you to the top of Sandia Peak, which towers over the city at an elevation of about 10,300 feet. The views are incredible, and there are hiking trails up top as well.
Tongariro National Park
This national park encompasses there large volcanoes in the center of the north island an hour and a half south of Taupo. Tongariro is most famous for the Tongariro Alpine crossing, billed as the best day hike in the world. It's a challenging 12.5 mile one way hike up from forest through lakes, volcanic flows, alpine scenery, and hot springs.