best hiking places near Kathmandu

10 Best Hiking Places Near Kathmandu

Picture this. You wake up early in Kathmandu. The city is still quiet. You step outside and look north. A row of white mountain peaks glows in the morning light. You do not need a plane ticket or a week off work to get closer to those peaks. Many amazing trails start just outside the […]

How High/Long is Manaslu Circuit Trek?

How High/Long is Manaslu Circuit Trek?

In this interview, correspondent Polly Nash talks to fire fighter Cami Schafer about one of the many frightening effects of climate change; the ever-growing threat of wildfires around the world. Last year California was hit by the Dixie Fire, the largest single forest fire in the state’s history.

Can a Helicopter Land at Everest Base Camp?

Can a Helicopter Land at Everest Base Camp?

This article is part of Earth Refuge’s Spotlight Series on Philadelphia. During the summer of 2021, cities across the United States (‘US’) have seen record breaking temperatures to an extent that scientists say would have been “virtually impossible” to reach without anthropogenic climate change.

Can Tourists Visit Everest Base Camp?

Can Tourists Visit Everest Base Camp?

2021 will be a Different Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. We know there will be restrictions on the number of people who can visit our fields and gardens (and other retail establishments/restaurants/venues) based on COVID guidelines established by the state and county governments.