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The geysers of Yellowstone: where to go
“There is frequently heard a loud noise like thunder, which makes the earth tremble”… Explorer William Clark made it pretty clear in his journal some 200 years ago: the lands
48 hours in Portland(ia), Oregon
Ah Portland. Even if you’ve been watching the comical sketches of the Portlandia series I can guarantee you that you’re most likely not prepared enough for the hipster levels vibrating
Hiking to the top (well.. almost) of Mt. Hood in Oregon
Got a strong love for conquering mountains? Then you’re in luck if you have a visit to Portland on your bucketlist! A short ride from the cultural capital of Oregon
With lots of lava from Craters of the Moon
As we were driving from Wyoming towards Idaho it felt like we entered a no-man’s zone. Leaving the adventurous rocky mountain range of Grand Teton right behind us, we had
How to spend an afternoon in downtown Boise, Idaho
Totally exhausted after a week in the wilderness of Yellowstone and Grand Teton we landed in Boise. I couldn’t even think of three association keywords when I thought of Idaho,
PHOTOS: Where the wild things are in Yellowstone (Part II)
As the human population is growing worldwide and the rates of wildlife are dropping because of that, it’s just refreshing to see that it can be the other way around
PHOTOS: Where the wild things are in Yellowstone (Part I)
As the human population is growing worldwide and the rates of wildlife are dropping because of that, it’s just refreshing to see that it can be the other way around
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,
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
