Monmouth College students spent J‑term trekking Peru’s Inca Trail, blending history, culture and endurance in an immersive academic adventure.

There are countless reasons to visit Peru; the ceviche and Pisco sours, gorgeous valleys and beautiful brightly colored textiles, just to name a few. But for many, the chance to take the Inca Trail to ...

Hiking to Machu Picchu has long been on my bucket list. That a 600-year-old abandoned town built by the Incans is still ...

While on the Inca Trail, every step — past ancient ruins, up stone staircases and over Dead Woman's Pass — brings hikers closer to their final goal: reaching Machu Picchu. Trains and buses drop ...

Last week I invited readers to share their outdoor stories. With Peru’s Machu Picchu gracing the latest cover of National Geographic, it seemed fitting to start with the Barauskases’ adventure.

One century ago, while exploring the South American wilderness in search of lost cities and hidden treasures, explorer Hiram Bingham battled the high altitudes, fast-flowing rivers and thick Peruvian ...

Throughout February, the Inca Trail to <a href=" Picchu—located in Cusco region and considered one of the world's premier trekking routes—will be closed to tourism as part of comprehensive maintenance ...

There’s nothing more humbling on the Inca Trail than trudging along, proud of your progress, only to have porters fly past you with massive packs strapped to their backs. While you’re gasping for ...

If you’re a regular viewer of Happening Now, you might have seen my two reports on hiking the Inca Trail in Peru. I recently traveled there with 21 other supporters of Compassion International, the ...