icelandadventures – The Park Pilgrim

Waterfalls Galore! A Ranking of Iceland’s Falling H2O

June 21, 2024

Last summer I was surprised at the number of waterfalls I came across both in the Scottish Highlands as well as in the Swiss Alps. Nothing quite compares to Iceland, however, regarding the sheer beauty of the many waterfalls found strewn throughout the country. Due to the unique geology and plethora of glaciers, Iceland … Read more

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Boating Amongst Glaciers: Discovering the Magic of Jökulsárlón

June 11, 2024June 16, 2024

Iceland in May has gorgeously long days, the sun barely setting before it peeks back over the horizon. One evening, I took advantage of this phenomenon, beginning a glacier boat adventure around dinner time while the Arctic summer sun was still high in the sky.

My first impression of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon was simply … Read more