Cara Holmes

The Martial Glacier is located just outside of town in Ushuaia and provides views of the Beagle Channel, where you can see across to Chile. There are multiple hiking routes of varying difficulty and length, but all of them do involve a moderate-steep incline. At the bottom of the Glacier is the Ushuaia Ski School, where beginners can learn to ski in the winter. You can also ski tour the glacier...

Looking to bag some Colorado 14'ers? Well, here's your chance to get three of them in one hike. It's a long day so it is important to start early, be prepared, and keep your eye on the weather. While other Colorado 14'ers have a similar length, this hike is particularly hard on the body because of the up-down-up-down-up-down. The best way to do this hike is to start with Missouri Mountain, foll...

This is an easy-moderate hike that takes you to Estancia Túnel, an old barrel factory. The elevation gain is minimal though the path is uneven with rocks and tree roots. You start in the forest which opens up into a field overlooking the ocean. Here you can continue straight and hike along the ocean with stunning views of the Beagle Channel, or you can take a left and re-enter the woods. Thus t...

Grytviken Cemetery stands as a poignant historical landmark on South Georgia Island, most famously known as the final resting place of legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Located near the abandoned whaling station of Grytviken, this small cemetery dates back to the early 20th century and contains approximately 64 graves of whalers, sealers, and Antarctic explorers. The cemetery's m...

For a sweeping view of Santa Fe and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, visit Cross of the Martyrs at Fort Marcy Park. This scenic overlook can be accessed via a switchback path accessed from the road Paseo De Peralta on the Northeast side of town. As you make your way up the switchbacks, a series of plaques tell you of Santa Fe's history. If you are looking for a place to catch sunset, this is a g...