A 79-year-old Windor woman completed the climb up Huayna Picchu in Peru. Annette Wanzek, with the help of Kari Novak of Fargo, was able to climb the mountain that overlooks Machu Picchu. Novak stayed ...

Hiking trails are best when they are dry and not muddy, puddled, or slick. So it's no surprise that the worst time to climb one of the trails to Machu Picchu is during the summer rainy season ...

In 2026, reaching Machu Picchu still means planning your route to Aguas Calientes—whether by train, trek, or budget backroads—and timing it with your entry ticket. PeruRail and Inca Rail remain the ...

There’s a photograph of Laura and Adrian on the day they met. It’s a group shot, taken on the outset of an Inca Trail trek in the autumn of 2010. Laura’s on one side of the group of hikers, Adrian’s ...

Heading to Machu Picchu? Packing the right gear can make or break your trip. From waterproof boots to insect repellent, these essentials will keep you prepared for sudden rain, high-altitude sun, and ...

Contributors have experience in areas ranging from family travel, adventure travel, experiential travel and budget travel to ...

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Eighteen of the Wisdom Walkers trekked more ...

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