Swiss National Park was one of the first national parks in Europe, and to this day remains Switzerland’s only national park. Understandably, the major activities within the park are hiking and observing wildlife. Thanks
Within the Swiss National Park more than 500 information points covering biology, geology, historical facts about the Park and cultural history are waiting to be discovered by you as you hike or meander along. An interesting experience for young and old! Don’t worry about losing your way; det...
Hiking Swiss Trails Having spent many summers walking in Switzerland, I was delighted to see the articles on the Engadine (“Destination: Switzerland,” June 30). Though well-known destinations were mentioned in the articles, there are innumerable trails, less frequented, that range from easy t...
Tick off two incredible national parks as you hike, bike, kayak, and raft your way through our Ultimate Yellowstone & Teton Discovery adventure tour. Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure Journey through Montana's vast wilderness and geothermal wonders on our Yellowstone, Big Sky & Par...
Planning tip:The only places to stay overnight in the park itself areHotel Il Fuornand the rustic Cluozza hut, both built before it gained national park status. Otherwise, stay in nearby Zernez and come in for day hikes. 12. Climb Le Grammont for the best view of Lake Geneva ...
The Rincon de la Vieja National Park is the only active volcano in the Guanacaste Mountain Range, their volcanic elements can be found right in their surroundings. A 3-hour hike at Las Pailas trail will allow you to see bubbling volcanic muds, steamy sulfur water ponds, and some fumaroles,...
Our bottles have a capacity of 650ml and every morning we only left with that (it changes from those hikes like in Peru where we used to carry almost 3L per person). Then we simply filled them at each small fountain, water source, river, small lake without asking us the slightest ques...
In summer, take a hike through the Engadine Valley in the unspoiled beauty of Swiss National Park. Read more Bernese Oberland This Swiss winter wonderland is also a summer playground. Snow-frosted peaks tower above charming towns and villages like Interlaken. Its position, between lakes Thun ...
The choices range from easy lake shore walks to challenging mountain ridge hikes or glacier tours. You can also easily hike on your own, but there are some instruc- tions you should follow to prevent accidents and mishaps: Get a good detailed map of the area where you want to go ...
The majestic Austrian Alps stretch across the country, an awe-striking area of Ice Age valleys, verdant heaths and alluvial cones within Europe's largest national park, 700-square-mile Hohe Tauern. Taking in the dramatic cities of Salzburg and Innsbruck and the beautiful province of Tirol, home...