Travel Blog Posts About Exploring Mountains in North, Central, and South America

Hiking the Santa Cruz Trek Adventure Travel Guide – Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Hiking the Santa Cruz trek through the spectacular Cordillera Blanca, one of the most popular treks in Peru, including day-by-day trail notes.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2021-11-10T14:39:45-03:00July 10, 2017 || Posted in: Peru - Mountains, Camping, UNESCO Sites, Drone Videos, Adventure Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Our Favorite Posts ||

Eco Escapes from Medellin – Rio Claro & Tierra de Agua Eco Hotel, Colombia

Easy eco escapes from Medellin, Colombia that get you into nature fast including Rio Claro and Tierra de Agua Eco Hotel.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-02-03T13:24:43-03:00October 15, 2015 || Posted in: Colombia - Mountains, Waterfalls ||

Photo of the Day: Denali Once Again

President Barack Obama reinstates Denali, the original name of this iconic mountain in Alaska, replacing the name Mount McKinley which was imposed on the mountain in the 1800s.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2019-02-02T13:53:29-03:00September 2, 2015 || Posted in: United States - Mountains, National Parks, US National Parks ||

Mountain Mercy – Minca, Colombia

Find mercy from the Caribbean heat of northern Colombia with some camping in the mountain town of Minca.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2022-01-25T09:30:19-03:00May 12, 2015 || Posted in: Colombia - Mountains, Camping ||

Dinosaur Bones and Cow Udders – Above Metapán, El Salvador

The cloud forest in the hills above Metapán, El Salvador are home to Montecristo National Park, Cascada Limo, and dinosaur bones.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-01-31T11:07:17-03:00August 29, 2012 || Posted in: El Salvador - Wildlife, Hotels, Mountains, Waterfalls, Bird Watching ||

Photo of the Day: Denali, Alaska

Our unusual shot of the south side of Mount Denali, sometimes called Mount McKinley, taken from a vantage point known almost exclusively to locals.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2019-02-14T10:34:20-03:00March 24, 2012 || Posted in: United States - Mountains, National Parks, US National Parks ||

Here, Kitty Kitty – Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize

Camping, hiking, bird watching, and hoping for jaguars in the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary in Belize, the world's first jaguar sanctuary.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-01-27T16:25:38-03:00August 19, 2011 || Posted in: Belize - Bird Watching, Adventure Travel, Wildlife, Mountains, Waterfalls, Camping ||

Hotel Review: Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores, Colorado

Our review of the luxurious Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores, Colorado where you can channel your inner cowboy and enjoy fantastic food, service, and amenities.