Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest begins roughly one hour east of Seattle, and offers seemingly unlimited day hiking opportunities perfect for travelers looking to escape from the big city for an afternoon. While there are countless stunning Continue reading
Category Archives: Waterfalls
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Lush Forests, a Quiet Trail, and Twin Falls
If I had to select just one adjective to describe the Pacific Northwest, it would be lush. Especially during summer months, the landscapes of this region transform into something out of a fairy tale. My hike this past July out to Twin Continue reading
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Skogafoss: Iceland’s Must-See Waterfall
If there’s ever such a thing as a waterfall nerd, I’d be it. Actually, come to think of it, I think “waterfall groupie” is a real community; and if it’s not, it should be. I will drive an inordinate distance simply to see a spectacular waterfall and tackle a hike slightly more challenging than my Continue reading
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: Beautiful Big Sur
I have to preface this entire article with a small, yet important, disclaimer: I grew up spending summers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Kevin’s childhood home was roughly twenty minutes away from Washington State’s famous Snoqualmie Falls. Continue reading
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Dark Hollow Falls, in the Heart of Shenandoah
If I’m being honest, I love Shenandoah National Park because nearly every single trail seems to take travelers to at least one waterfall. I’m not going to speak for you, dear reader, but personally, I’m willing to work up a sweat to see crystal clear water cascade over a rocky cliff. Continue reading
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Gljufrabui: Iceland’s Hidden Waterfall
When I think about Iceland, I picture massive, jaw-dropping waterfalls at every turn. The seemingly infinite number of waterfalls I encountered on my first trip to Iceland in April 2015 served as the primary inspiration for my return trip in March 2016. For my second visit, I Continue reading
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Six Incredible Waterfalls in South Iceland
It’s not a secret: my favorite part about Iceland is the country’s seemingly endless supply of waterfalls. Massive, multi-story falls cascade over cliffs along the side of roads and in the middle of national parks, thoroughly ensuring visitors are Continue reading
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Springtime At Great Falls Park
Even though I’ve visited Great Falls Park a grand total of five times now, I’m still shocked by its awe-inspiring beauty. After all, who knew that such a powerful and scenic waterfall could be just a twenty-five minute drive from the tourist center of Continue reading
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The Solitude of Devil’s Hopyard State Park
My visit to Devil’s Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, Connecticut began like so many other of my adventures both in the United States and abroad: I desperately wanted to see a waterfall. Surprisingly, I spent the first twenty-one years Continue reading
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Lush, Green Paradise in the Ernz Noire Valley
What comes to your mind when I say “Luxembourg?” Fairy tale villages tucked away in the valleys of rolling hills? A small, idyllic nation overshadowed by its larger neighbors? Medieval castles and fortresses everywhere you look? Before I visited Continue reading
