Travel Articles: Patagonia

I wasn't quite convinced I would see penguins until we were about 15 minutes away from Magdalena Island. This excursion is often cancelled if the conditions aren't quite right as the winds in Patagonia are fierce and unpredictable. I respected that probability. But, against all odds, we were picked up from our hotel at 6:45 AM to head to …

The 20 mil lengas campaign was highly successful from both an awareness and fundraising perspective. More than 700 students from across Magallanes contributed over 16,000 lenga seedlings for reforestation.

For many students, it was the first time they had visited the world-renowned park in their own backyard. These students will soon be those …

Reforestation is no small task, particularly in Patagonia. For starters, it’s a costly process. Each lenga tree (Nothpofagus pumilio) costs about $5 to plant. That might not seem like much if you’re only planting one tree, but multiply it by the thousands of trees that it will take to restore the devastated native forests in Torres del …

Located in Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is considered by many as the 8th wonder of the world. This will come as no surprise to those adventurers who have been lucky enough to gaze upon the park’s jagged peaks and turquoise lakes.

Of course, where natural beauty and adventure abound, people often do too. Every year, …

What can I say about Torres del Paine that hasn't already been said before? Honestly - probably nothing. It's as beautiful as all the pictures. A trip to Patagonia that does not includes TDP makes me a little sad. It's true that the Fitz Roy range is striking and might be just as impressive if viewed side by side. And it could even be …

Quite a nice day by Patagonian standards. Mostly sunny with only moderate winds. The two grey foxes that hang out here provided entertainment over breakfast. They are quite large - like small coyotes. The hares are large too. If you doubled the length of Fergus's hind legs, that would be about the size of the hares! My plan today was to take …

Woke up to clear sky and stunning scenery from my bedroom window! I have a clear view of two nearby mountains which looked fabulous this morning. I even caught a photo of a rainbow during a brief shower.

I chose a half day excursion this morning which was basically driving and no hiking. Better for my knee.

I spent most of my time with my mouth …

Robert likes his steak. Visiting Argentina was like bringing a kid to a candy store, or rather a man to the meat capital of the planet. After exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park, we found our way to the best restaurant in Ushuaia, Lomitos Martinica. We ordered bife de chorizo and steaks hot off of the grill, drank Malbec wine, and laughed …

Patagonia makes you work for it. From boarding our first plane in Missoula, Montana, my Dad, Robert, and I dedicated forty-two hours to get to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost town in the world. Arriving at 8 AM, we started with an introduction to the city with our Adventure Life Guide, Augustine. Ushuaia is a tax-free area in Argentina, the …

Have we noticed a theme yet?

After making the most of our first day in Ushuaia by touring the brewery, we crammed a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park into the morning of our embarkation day - we were not wasting a moment!

We were picked up at our hotel to join a group of about 15 people for a tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park. There …

My family enjoys drinking. This is sort of an Irish fact, but we Briertys (my maiden name) take it very seriously.

My dad and I used to bring home strange liquers from our travels to drink together, and lately, every family gathering involves sampling craft beers from some strange new place. A Brierty family gathering is not complete without a …