The infamous Nevado del Ruiz erupted on November 13, 1985. Landslides and avalanches caused by the eruption killed over 23,000 people and wiped out the village of Armero. Villages around the volcano, which is 5,321 meters high, remain on constant alert to this day.
The San Bernardo Islands (Islas de San Bernardo) are an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea in Colombia. They’re a popular tourist destination.
Chicamocha National Park (Parque Nacional del Chicamocha), also known as Panachi, is a theme park centered around the spectacular Chicamocha Canyon in the Santander department of Colombia.
The Iguaque Flora and Fauna Sanctuary (Santuario de Flora y Fauna Iguaque) is a great place to enjoy nature near Villa de Leyva.
If you’re going to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky just to visit the cave, you’re missing out. There’s plenty to see and do above ground, and much can be found along the park roads.
A lot of activities at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky can be found in the visitor center area. There’s the visitor center itself, hiking trails, and, of course, the cave tours.
There are many cave tours available at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, but we decided on the Domes and Dripstones tour. Why? First of all, it was available two days before our visit. Secondly, it includes the entire routes for the Frozen Niagara and Focus on Frozen Niagara tours.
Mammoth Cave National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to the world’s longest cave system. Over 400 miles of cave have been discovered so far. With several choices for exploring both beneath and above the ground, it’s a great place to spend a day or more.
The Trail of the Shadows at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington gives visitors a good look into the history of the park. Located in the Longmire area, it’s a ¾ mile loop trail that starts across the street from the National Park Inn. It travels through the old James Longmire homestead, settled in 1883, 16 years before the park was established.