Everglades National Park in Florida is among those wild and unique places which keep calling you back years after you left them. Situated close to Miami in the southern part of Florida, the Everglades are actually a vast wetland, where the abundant water and sub-tropical climate nurture an incredibly diverse fauna. The unique landscapes and complex ecosystems are among the main reasons to visit the Everglades, but some are also attracted by the activities available around the park or the exc... [ read more ]
In most of the temperate climate areas, the middle of October marks a very important event: it’s the time when fall foliage reaches its peak. A trip to the nearest forest can reveal the most unexpected color palette: this is indeed the most poetic side of autumn.Just like in spring people would travel hundreds of miles just to watch the cherry blossoms, admiring the fall foliage is a good enough reason to get you planning a weekend trip into the woods. Hence, today I though you might enjoy a... [ read more ]
The Appalachian Trail in the Eastern United States is often regarded as a hiker’s ultimate challenge: the trail crosses several states and adds up to 2181 miles of magnificent views. Throughout the trails history, there have been numerous hikers who managed to cover the entire distance in just one season: they are known and looked up to as 'thru-hikers'. But for those with less than seven months at their disposal, there are other ways to enjoy the beauties of the Appalachians. You can atte... [ read more ]
After watching James Franco’s heroic part in the movie ‘127 Hours’ I decided to write a post about canyoning (or, how Americans call it, canyoneering). As the name tells you canyoneering is a sport that involves crossing a canyon and requires multiple techniques and challenges: hiking, climbing, rappelling, rafting etc. Of course, after watching '127 Hours' you might not feel encouraged to take up this sport, but I must say that danger is fully compensated by the adrenaline and breatht... [ read more ]
For whomever had the chance to witness at least a small part of North America's vast wilderness, the affirmation that USA is a country of extremes would be nothing but an obvious truth. While we usually associate the United States with big cities, road trips or SUVs, we tend to forget that this country is also hosting some of the most remarkable natural monuments. And I don't necessary mean the biggest canyon in the world (which is, of course, the Grand Canyon) or the oldest tree. The numerous n... [ read more ]
