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Crazy Horse Memorial: an insane piece of work in South Dakota
After the construction of Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, the chief of the Lakota tribe, Standing Bear, asked one of the sculptors who worked on the landmark to make another memorial,
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
My best (wildlife) pictures of Rocky Mountain National Park
“Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains”, wrote William Shakespeare. And though he obviously didn’t refer at all to those majestic peaks of Colorado, peaceful it is indeed
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
(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
Salar de Uyuni: perspective tips & tricks
On the first day of our 3-day trip across the Salar the Uyuni we drove out to the whitest spot we could find in the area: time to snap some
Two days in La Paz: an itinerary
Arriving to La Paz by airplane at El Alto International Airport is an experience in itself. The highest airport in the world is perched on the altiplano and surrounded by many
The perfect itinerary for Rapa Nui / Easter Island
Planning a stunning trip to the insanely remote island of Rapa Nui? Splendid choice! Although you can see all of the island (if you’re in a hurry and willing to
