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Wind Cave National Park: the underbelly of South Dakota

As you drive through the large, open grass prairies of South Dakota, you wouldn’t expect to find yourself above one of the most mazed caves in the world. Nevertheless, right

A day around South Dakota’s rugged Badlands National Park

From Colorado we drove for hours and hours and miles and miles up north through the Interstellar-like dusty grain fields of Wyoming. Until – suddenly – the dramatic landscapes of

The ultimate all-American trip: a visit to Mt. Rushmore

“This is the best day of my life!” shouted a ten-year-or-so old boy as the four icons started to appear, preparing us for another day of getting up close to

Hiking the Painted Hills in the wild wild east of Oregon

Howdy ho! Get ready to drive rugged sceneries that wouldn’t old western movies. You might not expect it, but you can actually grasp that Wild Wild West feeling pretty close

48 hours in Rocky Mountain NP: the ultimate itinerary

Got inspired to visit Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado after seeing these wildlife and nature photos? Since there are so many trails (350 miles in total!) and stops to

Cruising the Trail Ridge road of Rocky Mountain NP

If you’ve only got one day, or aren’t in the mood for hiking, but you would like to get a superb glimpse of Rocky Mountain National Park you just háve

A close encounter with Wyoming’s weirdest rock: the Devils Tower

I’d seen a picture of Devil Tower a couple of years ago and this basically had been my main association with Wyoming ever since. I didn’t even knew Wyo (as

A 2-day ultimate itinerary for Crater Lake, Oregon

I had a difficult time up front deciding how many days we needed to stay in and around Crater Lake to experience it all. I was thinking about 4 days

PHOTOS: The blue beauty that is Crater Lake

At 592 meters / 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is known as the deepest lake in the States. But apart from that, I’m pretty sure it’s one of the bluest

(Outdoor) things to do in Fort Collins, Colorado

I like American small towns – they just teach you how to slowww down. With its 150.000 people you wouldn’t necessarily think Fort Collins could be considered as one, but

The beacons of Oregon: a roadtrip along the most beautiful lighthouses

Oregon’s lighthouses are without a doubt a joy to behold. Their red and white, rising appearances add to the rugged and unspoiled feeling that this western coast is oozing, especially

Visual diary of the Salkantay Trekking in Peru

WHAT: The epic Salkantay Trekking WHERE: Along the Camino de Salkantay, all the way towards the ancient inca ruins of Machu Picchu HOW LONG: 5 days in total: 4 days