Hike Hut to Hut in the Alps in Switzerland

As we climb the final few steps to the front door, a cloud inversion spreads out below us, the jagged peaks of the Bernese Alps piercing soft gray clouds. Suddenly, the long hike feels worth it. We're ...

Rick Steves Calls One Natural Wonder 'Europe's Greatest Natural Gift' For A Reason

With towering peaks, pristine valleys, and fairytale villages, this European destination offers plenty of opportunities to ...

I've been to several 'dupes' for Switzerland around the US, but none beat the Alpine feel of Washington's North Cascades

America's best mountain area with European Alpine vibes is North Cascades National Park in Washington. It feels like a ...

Greetings from the Rhône Glacier, where a gash of pink highlights how it's melting

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the ...

This Utah Mountain Town Feels Like a Swiss Village in the Fall (And It's Absolutely Stunning)

Imagine, on crisp fall mornings, waking up in a stunning destination in Utah that rivals the charm of a Swiss countryside ...

Archaeologists Found an Ancient Roman Military Camp Hiding 7,000 Feet High in the Sky

Archaeologists found a 2,000-year-old Roman camp 7,000 feet up in the Swiss Alps, with sling bullets from the Roman 3rd ...