Our first night in Chamonix had a spectacular sunset. Mont Blanc's summit, sitting in the clouds with alpenglow on the Bossons Glacier. Aiguille du Midi standing tall above the Chamonix valley. September 2025 #France #Chamonix #Mountains #Sunset #Alpenglow #Nature #Explore #MyHikes #Alps #MontBlanc

Quaint Alps chalet sits above the village of Furi. Zermatt, Switzerland. myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Switzerland #Alps #Zermatt #Hike #MyHikes #Explore #Nature #Mountains

Q10 #ParkChat How do you personally discover hidden gems — do you research, ask rangers, explore off the main trails, or rely on word of mouth?

Q9 #ParkChat What hidden history or cultural site within a park do you think more people should know about?

Q8 #ParkChat Have you ever had a wildlife encounter in a lesser-visited area that left a lasting memory?

Q7 #ParkChat If you could recommend a “hidden gem” hike or campground that feels peaceful and secluded, where would it be?

Q6 #ParkChat Some parks have unique features like caves, dunes, or old-growth trees — what's the most unexpected landscape you've encountered?

Q5 #ParkChat Which small or remote park offers an experience that rivals the big names?

Q4 #ParkChat Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden spot (trail, overlook, lake, etc.) inside a popular park that most tourists miss? If so, what was it?

Q3 #ParkChat Many visitors stick to famous parks like Yellowstone or Yosemite. What's a lesser-known park you think deserves more attention?

Q2 #ParkChat What's the most underrated International, National, State, or local park you've visited or want to visit — and why?

Autumn colors in Zermatt. The wild blueberries were quite delicious! myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Switzerland #Alps #Zermatt #Explore #Nature #Mountains #Autumn #MyHikes #Hike #EastCoastKin

A view back toward Gornergrat, which sits at ~10,300 ft (3,140m) with Grensgletscher in the valley below and the Monte Rosa massif in the background. myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Switzerland #Explore #Nature #EastCoastKin #MyHikes #Hike #Mountains #Glacier #Alps

This week #ParkChat welcomes @myhikes.org as our special guest host. He’ll be sharing “Hidden Gems in the Parks”. Please be ready to share yours too. I want to see all of them. 😀 9 PM ET Wednesday as always. @naturetechfam.bsky.social

After our hike down Gornergrat, the next day we took a gondola up to the foothills of the Matterhorn and hiked from Schwarzsee to the village of Furi. myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Switzerland #Explore #Nature #Mountains #Zermatt #Matterhorn #MyHikes #Hike

The last views from Gornergrat on the hike back toward Zermatt. We took the train back into town from Findelbach. Total descent ~4,500-feet (1370m), 6.5 miles (10.4km). myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Gornergrat #Explore #Nature #Matterhorn #Zermatt #Switzerland #Hike #MyHikes #Mountains

In search of the AntiMatterhorn at the alpine lake, Riffelsee on the hike down Gornergrat. Zermatt, Switzerland. myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Alps #Switzerland #Matterhorn #Mountains #MyHikes #Explore #Nature #Hike

The Gornergrat descent has some awesome views of the Matterhorn ⛰️. Below is the alpine lake Riffelsee and the Gornergrat Bahn climbing toward the summit. myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Explore #Alps #Switzerland #Zermatt #MyHikes #Nature #Mountains

Stunning Alps and glacier views from the summit of Gornergrat in Zermatt, Switzerland. Monte Rosa massif, Gornergletscher, Grenzgletscher, and the Matterhorn! myhikes.org/trails/matte... #Hiking #Explore #Alps #Switzerland #Nature #EastCoastKin #MyHikes

Schools of trout in the turquoise waters of Blausee (Blue Lake) in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Can you spot the albino trout? myhikes.org/trails/blaus... #Explore #Switzerland #Blausee #EastCoastKin #Nature #Turquoise

Sunrise in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Sept 15, 2025 #Switzerland #Grindelwald #Mountains #EastCoastKin #Explore #Nature #GetOutside

In Interlaken, downstream of glacial melt, the lakes and river channels are a vibrant turquoise. This is not a hike :) #Explore #Switzerland #Interlaken #SwissAlps #Alps #BerneseOberland #EastCoastKin

Quaint alpine meadows in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland. myhikes.org/trails/laute... #Explore #Alps #Switzerland #EastCoastKin #MyHikes #SwissAlps #Mountains #Nature #Hiking #Hike

At Staubbach Falls you can hike into the mountainside, following tunnels carved into the cliffs that lead out to a viewpoint on the side of the waterfall. Great views of the Lauterbrunnen Valley and a fun experience. myhikes.org/trails/staub... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Switzerland #Alps #MyHikes

The ultra-popular Stuabbachfall (Staubbach Falls) at 297m (974 feet) plummets into the Lauterbrunnen Valley in the quaint village of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. myhikes.org/trails/staub... #Explore #Nature #Waterfall #Switzerland #MyHikes

Into the Mines of Moria.. just kidding, it's the caves of Trümmelbachfälle (Trümmelbach Falls) carved out over eons from glacial melt. myhikes.org/trails/trumm... #Explore #Nature #Waterfalls #Switzerland #MyHikes

In the Alps sometimes waterfalls are inside the mountains. At Trümmelbachfälle (Trümmelbach Falls). myhikes.org/trails/trumm... #Hiking #Waterfalls #Explore #Alps #Switzerland #Nature

Eiger Trail waterfall located near the end of the hike. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Explore #Nature #Waterfalls #Mountains #Switzerland #MyHikes

Grindelwald sits in the valley below alongside the towering ramparts of the Wetterhorn. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Mountains #Switzerland #MyHikes

Not the most scenic spot on the trail but the Eiger North Face is pretty impressive at approximately 1,800m tall (that's 5,904 feet or over 1.1 miles)! myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Mountains #Switzerland #Alps #MyHikes

The Eiger Express glides by silently. Finally on the Eiger Trail. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Mountains #Switzerland #EastCoastKin #MyHikes

Eigergletscher sitting below the 4,158m Junfrau peak. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Mountains #Switzerland #EastCoastKin

The village of Mürren sitting high above the Lauterbrunnen valley as seen from Kleine Scheidegg and the Eiger Walk. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Switzerland #EastCoastKin #Hike

En route to Eigergletscher station. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Switzerland #EastCoastKin

The Eiger Express ascending to Eigergletscher station amongst the through morning clouds. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Switzerland #EastCoastKin #Hike

Morning views of the Eiger, Wetterhorn, and Fallboden Lake in Grindelwald, Switzerland. myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking #Explore #Nature #Switzerland #Alps

Stunning views of glaciers and alpine slopes below the Jungfrau along the Eiger Walk and Eiger Trail in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Sept 14, 2025. Explore my trail guide with tips, maps, photos, and POI along the way. A personal favorite from the Swiss Alps🇨🇭! myhikes.org/trails/eiger... #Hiking

I live here now... in my mind. #Switzerland #Grindelwald #Eiger #Hiking #Mountains #Explore #EastCoastKin

The Milky Way over Mont Blanc and Chamonix. Taken on Sept 19, 2025. #Milkyway #Chamonix #MontBlanc #Astrophotography #EastCoatKin

Planning a foliage hike this Fall? Check out our new foliage map to help plan your outings! #Hiking #Autumn #Explore #Nature #Foliage

Sunrise in the Ghost. In the same moment, Will Gadd captured me taking the pic.

From the slopes of Mt. Katahdin along the Hunt Trail / Appalachian Trail. August 2022. myhikes.org/trails/mt-ka... #Hiking #Maine #EastCoastKin #Explore #Nature #Mountains

Scenes from my backyard at the PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Gorge in Pennsylvania. #Hiking #Pennsylvania #EastCoastKin #Explore

Moss and mushrooms resting on a skinny branch. #Explore #Nature #Hiking #NewYork #EastCoastKin

There are some benefits to logging, like when a new view opens up just 5 minutes from your house. #Hiking #Explore #Mountains #Pennsylvania #Nature

We wrapped up our Washington trip at Mt. Baker where we cruised around Picture Lake, the Heather Meadows, and Bagley Lakes. Despite the cloud cover and several feet of snow, it was still a blast exploring the northern alpine foothills of the Mount Baker ski area. #Hiking #Washington #Mountains

The secluded, but not hidden Racehorse Falls near Kendall, Washington. Really short and easy hike leads to cliff side views of the multi-tiered cascade that makes up Racehorse Falls. #Hiking #Explore #Washington #Nature #Waterfall #Hike

🌲 Ready for your next adventure? Washington is home to some of the most breathtaking hikes in the US — from glacier-carved peaks to mossy rainforest trails. This guide takes you through national parks and beyond — with unforgettable day hikes in every region of the state. #Hiking #NationalParks

The Ross Lake Dam is well-worth a visit when exploring North Cascades National Park in Washington. This 2.2-mile out-and-back hike leads to alpine views, turquoise-tinted water, and waterfalls. #Hiking #Explore #NationalParks #NorthCascades #Nature #Mountains #Waterfalls

The easy 4-mile out-and-back hike to the glassy waters of Cutthroat Lake in Washington's North Cascades is not a bad way to wrap up an evening. #Hiking #NorthCascades #Washington #Explore #Mountains #Nature