The Boiling Lake trek is an experience for the brave and bold, hidden away in the luxuriant Morne Trois Pitons National Park in Dominica. Not for the faint of heart, this trail reveals nature’s raw ...

VALLEY OF DESOLATION, Dominica (AP) - As I picked my way over hot rocks and bubbling mud in the pouring rain, I realized Dominica was not for the faint-hearted. I was hiking to the Boiling Lake, a ...

LAUDAT, Dominica — Boiling Lake, this Caribbean island’s most exotic tourist lure, has ceased to simmer. For nearly four months, the volcanic crater’s usually bubbling brew has been calm, except for ...

In the heart of Dominica's vibrant landscapes, a hidden treasure awaits- the world’s second-largest boiling lake. Tucked away in the heart of a dense rainforest, this natural wonder is like a ...

VALLEY OF DESOLATION, Dominica — As I picked my way over hot rocks and bubbling mud in the pouring rain, I realized Dominica was not for the faint-hearted. I was hiking to the Boiling Lake, a bizarre ...

Five hours into the Boiling Lake hike — still three hours from getting off the trail, back to the jeep and into traction — I’m halfway up another heartbreaking hill and ready to throw in the towel. My ...

The entrance to Titou Gorge, Dominica, is barely visible. But exploring what lies behind the innocent looking natural gate is a reward for all adventurers. Michaela Urban - Michaela Urban In the ...

Dominica, known as the “Nature Island of the Caribbean,” is undoubtedly an enchanting destination offering an unparalleled experience for nature enthusiasts. With its lush rainforests, pristine ...

Boiling Lake sits inside Morne Trois Pitons National Park on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It’s usually described as the ...

Visitors to the West Indies island of Dominica should explore it only on foot. It’s crawling with natural hiking trails adorned by 1,200 species of plants and flowers, some of which recoil when ...

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