Chapada dos Guimarães is a little-known national park in Brazil showcasing the diversity of the cerrado (tropical savanna) landscapes. Accessible from Cuiabá, this park is mostly visited by Brazilian travelers and families seeking a cool escape from the heat of the valleys of Mato Grosso. On the way from Cuiabá, one will pass several rivers […]
The singing sand dunes of Death Valley National Park
With a name that conjures everything that is harsh and dangerous, the Death Valley National Park – the largest in the contiguous United States – is a place of extremes. Its mountains rise sharply from the lowest point in North America (86 meters below sea level) to over 3,000 meters above sea level. In the […]
Top things to see when visiting Zion National Park
The red coloured towering monoliths of Zion National Park inspired visitors and Utah inhabitants for centuries. Representing a place of peace and a refuge, the park was named by the Mormon settlers who called this beautiful but harsh environment their home. Today, Zion is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. […]
Sequoia National Park and its Ancient Green Giants
Home to five of the largest trees in the planet and surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes, Sequoia National Park is one of United States‘ greatest natural treasures. The park is located right next to Kings Canyon National Park, which offers excellent mountain hiking opportunities. It is best to combine both parks and visit them together […]
