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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
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,
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 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
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
