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 →
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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 →
Farewell to Kris Keys
Our long-time employee and friend Kris Keys is retiring from Zephyr at the end of the month. I first met Kris in September of 1998 at the North Shore Inline Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota. Kris approached my booth where I was promoting our skate tours—we were in only our second season—and I found her to Continue Reading →
Welcome Katie Schroepfer to Zephyr
On December 1st we welcomed Katie Schroepfer to the Zephyr Adventures family. Katie will be taking over from our long-time employee and friend Kris Keys who is departing at the end of the month. Katie will be handling reservations and tour operations, so you will be interacting with her both via phone and email. Katie Continue Reading →
The Pros & Cons of E-Bikes
E-bikes have been around since the late 1800s but it is only in the past few decades that they have become widely available. Then, during the pandemic, bicycling boomed and e-biking boomed along with it. What is an e-bike, you ask? The “e” stands for electric. You might imagine a scooter or electric motorcycle, but Continue Reading →
My 25-Year History With the Danube Bicycle Path
On April 4, 1997, I quit my desk job to start what is now Zephyr Adventures. My first task was to fly to Europe to find the very first location for our only tour that year, with two possibilities in mind: the northern area of Friesland in The Netherlands or the Danube bicycle path in 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 →
Important Changes to our Travel Policies
Please note: The below is satire. We are not really making these changes! ———————————– We at Zephyr Adventures have been in business for 25 years and have recognized we are perhaps not ultra modern when it comes to our customer service policies. Therefore, we will be following suit with travel industry trends and making the Continue Reading →
Montana and Yellowstone Flooding Update
There has been devastating southern Montana and northern Yellowstone floods causing widespread damage in Southern Montana and northern Yellowstone National Park, including in Red Lodge, Zephyr’s headquarters. Thankfully, our staff in Red Lodge are safe along with their families and homes. Current Conditions Red Lodge was severely impacted, with people losing their homes, bridges washing Continue Reading →
Experience the Wolves of Yellowstone!
The gray wolf is a major predator that had been missing from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for decades until its restoration in 1995. The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park has been the single most amazing event regarding National Parks in our lifetime. The wolves have had an impact on everything, not just the Continue Reading →