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Off-Roading in the San Juan Mountains
The historic San Juan Mountains in Colorado were a prime mining location back in the early 1800s to 1900s. Because of the local mining industry, there is an extensive dirt road network that connects many passes and basins in the area. Today, these dirt roads have become a popular off-roading experience for tourists and locals alike. A popular off-roading route is the Alpine Loop, which connects Ouray, Silverton, and Lake City. Due to its popularity, there are many Jeep and ATV rental options in these towns. We rented our Jeep from a local hotel business outside of Ouray. The total price for a two-door Jeep rental came out to about…
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Hiking to Fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle as well as many others, and it is no surprise why. The castle looks as if it came straight out of a fairytale, sitting majestically on top of a mountain nestled in the foothills of the German Alps and surrounded by alpine lakes. It truly doesn’t get more enchanting than Neuschwanstein Castle. Driving to Füssen After waking up at our Airbnb in Munich, we hopped in the car and headed towards Neuschwanstein Castle, located near Füssen which is about a 2 hour drive from central Munich. Click here for $40 off your first stay at Airbnb.com. The drive to Füssen…
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A Guide to Hiking Angels Landing in the Winter
Post Topic: Tips for Hiking the Exhilarating Angels Landing in the Winter Zion National Park, in Southern Utah, is some of the most spectacular landscape in the North America. This national park features red rock canyons and cliffs. Winter in Zion Canyon is usually fairly mild but may be chilly at times. Lows average in the low 30s with highs in the mid 50s. Are you planning a trip to Zion National Park? You may find this article helpful: What to do in Zion National Park without the Shuttle Are you planning a larger trip to Utah? You may also like these articles: Utah’s Mighty 5 Ranked Best to Worst…
