There has been huge interest in national park vacations since the pandemic. On the one hand, this is great – we like to see people getting into nature and enjoying our national parks. On the other hand, national parks are BUSY. With a population in the United States of over 334 million people, a slightly Continue Reading →
Category: Hiking & Trekking
How to Make Your Next Trip Go As Smoothly As Possible
Getting your passport stolen, having your bank freeze your account, or getting injured or sick just before or during your trip can make your vacation quickly go from a relaxing experience to a stressful one. We collaborated with our sister company, Taste Vacations, to come up with a list of travel tips that can help Continue Reading →
Should Your Next European Hiking Vacation be in Chamonix or Sifnos?
We at Zephyr Adventures run hiking and trekking adventures around the world, including multiple European hiking vacations. Two of our newest locations are Chamonix in the French Alps and Sifnos, a Greek Island. They are both very appealing but also very different! Hiking adventures in the French Alps and the Greek Islands have much to Continue Reading →
Sifnos, The Island For Everyone
Pristine beaches, stunning sunsets, a vibrant culture, and you might even find some gold on the island of Sifnos! Sifnos is a small Greek island located in the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, just south of the Greek mainland. Sifnos is an ideal destination for a relaxing holiday or a hiking adventure with its secluded Continue Reading →
Chamonix Is One of the Greatest Mountain Towns in the World
Some might even name Chamonix in France as the greatest mountain town in the world. We might not go that far, in part by being humble enough to say we have not been to every mountain town and in part because we have an affinity for the Rocky Mountain West. But it is undeniably true Continue Reading →
Upcoming New Tour Locations
We recently completed a survey of our alumni travelers on potential new tour locations. We asked them to rate each of 25 possible new tours as their Top Destination, Very Likely to Do, Somewhat Likely to Do, or Not Interested. The Top Locations The top locations in order were as follows: Greek Islands Hiking Adventure: Continue Reading →
The Dreamscape of Tuscany on Foot
One of the best aspects of running a tour company is getting to know small regions of the world really well. I can’t say I know all of Europe or even all of Italy, but in the areas we run tours, we get to know the paths, hotels, restaurants, people, and culture fairly intimately. In Continue Reading →
5 Wild Things About the Rogue River You Probably Didn't Know
The Rogue River in southwest Oregon originates from a mountainside spring next to Crater Lake in the Cascade Mountains. It flows just 215 miles before emptying into the Pacific Ocean in Gold Beach, Oregon. Read on to learn more about the Rogue River. 1. WILD RIDE: The Rogue drops more than one mile in elevation Continue Reading →
Are you a Ferdinand or a Heather?
On our active trips – whether it be hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing or skating – we generally like to have one guide toward the front of the pack to help steer the group, and a “sweep” guide toward the back that makes sure nobody gets left behind. This summer on our Beartooth Hiking Adventure in Continue Reading →
Top 5 Iconic Sights You’ll See In Banff
Banff, Canada’s oldest National Park, offers stunning beauty around every corner. Awe-inspiring mountain peaks, sweeping valleys, free-flowing rivers, and my personal favorite, jaw-dropping glacial lakes. Banff covers 2,564 square miles, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts over 1,000 miles of hiking trails, Canada’s longest cave system, Castleguard caves, and is home to Alberta’s Continue Reading →