Thru Hike - Via Surprise - Route 32
Ever wanted to give a thru hike a go, but feeling intimated by the duration and time required to do so? The Via Surprise (Route 32),...
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Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Dec 1, 20232 min read
How to Read Winter Trail Markers
Winter is a glorious time of year! To make the most of those few fleeting months, knowing how to read trail markers will not only keep...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Nov 1, 20234 min read
Top 7 Ideas for Getting Teens Outside
“Restore balance. Most children have technology, school and extra-curricular activities covered. It’s time to add a pinch of adventure, a...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Oct 29, 20232 min read
Rega - The Swiss Air Rescue Service
Have you heard of Rega the Swiss Air Rescue Service? This non-profit organization was founded in 1952 by Dr. Rudolf Bucher. By offering...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
May 8, 20232 min read
Technorama - A Scientific Adventure
Overview: Get ready for a full day of experiments, learning and hands-on, interactive fun for people of all ages! Technorama is an...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Jöriseen Loop
Overview: It is easy to see why this hike is a popular destination in the area. The remote alpine landscape provides unobstructed views...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - White-Blue-White Trail Markers
Of all the trails in Switzerland, the white-blue-white trails pose the greatest risk! These trails are known as Alpine trails and for...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 15, 20224 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - White-Red-White Trail Markers
To continue with our theme of how to read a Swiss Trail Marker, today we will explore the white-red-white trails, which are also known as...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Aug 15, 20223 min read
Hiking in Switzerland - Yellow Trail Markers
Hiking in Switzerland is an absolute dream. With 65,000 km of well maintained and marked trails, hiking is one of the favorite past times...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Apr 24, 20221 min read
Cherry Hike Switzerland
Searching for the perfect spring hike doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, we recently discovered one of the most beautiful hikes not far...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 29, 20212 min read
Teufelskeller Nature Reserve - Baden
"Trees are poems that earth writes upon the sky." - Kahlil Gibran Are you familiar with forest bathing? Forest bathing is a term that...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 28, 20212 min read
Augusta Raurica - Step Back in Time
Are you familiar with Augusta Raurica? Have you ever visited this ancient wonder? Augusta Raurica is home to gorgeously preserved Roman...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 21, 20213 min read
Can Children Really Hike to Huts?
The very short answer to the question, "Can children really hike to huts," is YES! Of course they can, but that it not to say that as...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read
The Comic Trail in Uetliberg, Switzerland
The Comic Trail Uetliberg with Ueli and Uta The new and exciting Comic Trail is now open in Uetliberg. Uetliberg is the urban escape...
Robert & Melinda Schoutens
Jun 17, 20212 min read
9 Snowshoeing Tips
Snowshoeing is an incredible way to enjoy the winter months and spend quality time outdoors. When we first moved to Switzerland we...
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