The nearly 14-year civil war prevented Syrians from traveling freely to many parts of their own country. After the conflict ended a year ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts began exploring newly accessible areas, fueled by a sense of adventure and hope.
Tag: Hikes and Hiking
As Israeli Settlements Get Bigger, Palestinian Hikes Grow Shorter
With Israelis rapidly building in the West Bank, Palestinian hikers are increasingly unable to walk across the land.
Survivors Describe Deadly Snowstorm in Chilean Patagonia
Five tourists, from Mexico, Britain and Germany, died Monday on a popular hiking trail in the Torres del Paine National Park.
Chasing Waterfalls on Portugal’s Island of Madeira
The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages.
Chasing Waterfalls on Portugal’s Island of Madeira
The island, a Portuguese territory, is only 35 miles long, but its mountains are laced with scenic trails, tumbling cascades and inviting villages.
A Pilgrim Route in Norway: Berries, Bogs and a Viking King
Following one of the nine St. Olav Ways, a photographer trudged with soggy feet through tundras, forests and wetlands. Here’s what she saw.
Snowstorm Traps Hundreds of Everest Hikers
The snowfall buried tents and reduced visibility. The local authorities said that they were in contact with the hikers and that rescue efforts were underway.
No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild
Alec Luhn, 38, an American journalist, hopes the lessons he learned from his ordeal in a national park in Norway can help others.
No Food, No Water, a Broken Leg: How a Hiker Survived a Harrowing Week in the Wild
Alec Luhn, 38, an American journalist, hopes the lessons he learned from his ordeal in a national park in Norway can help others.
Rescuers Find Body of American Hiker Who Was Missing in Pyrenees
Cole Henderson, 27, was last heard from in early July. Rescue workers found his body on Aug. 8, the Spanish police said.
