From fire and water
Yellowstone is a creation of fire and water. It is thousands of square kilometers of forests and meadow, lakes, rivers and waterfalls....
Where nature is the architect
There are thousands of beautiful places on earth, with landscapes painted in variety of tones, places that in your mind you would...
The American West
During my childhood, some western movies, like Stagecoach and The Searchers, starring John Wayne and directed by John Ford, showed me for...
The inconceivable abyss
The Grand Canyon National Park clings to the course of the Colorado River as it slices through the north part of Arizona. The Grand...
Yosemite Valley
There is no other valley so evenly high, and as dauntlessly deep, as the Yosemite Valley. I cannot think of a word that fully describes...
Global warming, to see it is to believe
Everyday we listen or read, in the television, radio, magazines, etc., something about global warming and climate change. Honestly, I...
Hiking, Photography and a little thing called Weight.
A rare photo of me on a trail (by João Cavaleiro) I will start this post by noting this is aimed to photography enthusiasts or advance...
Injuries and afflictions on the trail
To know more about this picture click here. Accidents happen to even the most experienced and best prepared hikers. That's why it's...
Hiking Safety
Your safety depends on your own good judgement, adequate preparation, and constant attention. Hikers should know their limits, not...
