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Sitting high above the Front Range at 8342 feet, Bear Peak is one of the most incredible hikes in and around Boulder, Colorado.  The 5.5 to 7 miles of trail (depending upon where you start out) offers unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape including the views over Boulder, the Continental Divide to the west, and …

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Have you heard about that Blue City, hidden by the Rif Mountains in the north of Morocco? That place with the seemingly-difficult-to-pronounce name of Chefchaouen (but is actually so much fun to say, and just rolls off the tongue – think a cooking chef, the Shah of Iran and when, as in, when the heck …

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Just because you live in a city doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the great outdoors! Especially when you live in a city as close to the mountains as Seattle, there’s a whole world of amazing day hikes out there for you to discover. To help you get away from the concrete jungle and into the …

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It does not matter which ‘Best Day-Hikes on the Planet’ list you consult, it will usually feature New Zealand’s other-worldly Tongariro Alpine Crossing at some point or other. And for good reason, as I have just discovered. With three active volcanoes, steaming vents, blue and emerald lakes with shimmering reflections and a desert landscape that …

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