Video: Traveling the Andes Mountains - Spine of the South

In 2015, photographer Eric Hanson spent seven months traveling the length of South America along the spectacular Andes Mountains. Starting in Ecuador and ending in Patagonia, he captured thousands of photos of the landscapes that he encountered along the way. The very best of those images can be found in this breathtaking video, which give us an incredible look at these amazing mountains. Sit back and enjoy this clip, it is gorgeous.

Spine of the South from Overland Collective on Vimeo.

Video: Acadia National Park in 4K Timelapse

Acadia National Park is one of the hidden gems of the U.S. national park system. Tucked away in a beautiful corner of Maine, the park offers some of the best wilderness area in the eastern part of the country. This video captures the landscapes found there in a wonderful fashion, using high-resolution imagery and timelapse photography to show off this incredibly special place. Throughout the clip, you'll catch glimpses of the northern lights and the fantastic night skies, which are a hallmark of any visit to Acadia. Sit back and enjoy this all-too brief look at a wonderful outdoor playground.

Acadia National Park - 4K Hyperlapse/Timelapse from Mark Irion on Vimeo.

Video: The New River Gorge in Timelapse

West Virginia's New River is considered to be one of the oldest river systems in the world, stretching back more than 300 million years. In this video, we travel to that place to explore it for ourselves, with timelapse imagery bringing us some amazing views of a place that remains on the wild side, even in the 21st century. The New River Gorge is even home to one of the largest bridges in North America, which features prominently in the film.

MELANCHOLY GORGE from Harun Mehmedinovic on Vimeo.

Video: A Slice of Autumn in Colorado

Winter may be finally upon us, but that doesn't mean we can't look back at the autumn that has just past and enjoy some of the season's lovely colors. In this video we take a tour of Colorado in the fall, where the golden hues of the aspen trees spread out across the alpine landscapes in spectacular fashion, while snowcapped peaks loom high overhead. Colorado is a place that is beautiful all year long, but in the fall it is particularly special. Sit back and enjoy this one. These colors won't be back for another year.

A Slice of Colorado's Autumn from Toby Harriman on Vimeo.

Video: Norway in Timelapse and 8K

The utterly captivating landscapes of Norway are captured oh-so beautifully in this clip, which features three-and-a-half minutes of timelapse images of some of the best locations found in that country. From snowcapped peaks to mist-filled valleys, this short film will leave you losing to visit Norway for yourself. My friends from Mountain Travel Sobek can make that happen, if you let them.

NORWAY 8K from Martin Heck | Timestorm Films on Vimeo.

Video: Traveling Through the Arctic with Photographer Vincent Munier

Wildlife photographer Vincent Munier traveled to the Arctic shoot images for his latest book. In order to capture the shots that he needed, Munier went to great lengths, skiing alone through the snow landscapes while dragging a sled filled with supplies, much like other polar explorers do. This video takes us on that journey with him, revealing not only the amazing, beautiful, and yet desolate, landscapes that exist above the Arctic Circle. But we also discover a surprising amount of wildlife. which the photographer captures so well. If you've ever wondered what it would like to travel through the cold, harsh places of our planet, you catch a glimpse of it here. You'll also see that those places are more alluring that you might imagine, and you might get a better understanding of why others are drawn there.

Arctique from vincent munier on Vimeo.

Video: Drifting Through the Italian Alps

Take a relaxing and scenic trip through the central Italian Alps with this timelapse video. Over the course of the three-minute clip you'll get a chance to witness some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in all of Europe as we watch the clouds lazily drift by overhead. If you've ever wondered why there have been so many great Italian climbers and mountaineers over the years, take a look at the amazing playground they have at their disposal and you'll understand why. Beautiful stuff.

Heights 4K from Riccardo Mojana on Vimeo.

Video: More Than Just Parks - Acadia

Our friends from More Than Just Parks have returned with another stunning video, this time taking us on an incredible journey through Acadia National Park. Tucked away in the wilds of Maine, Acadia is one of those places that many travelers forget about when planning a visit to a park. But as you'll seen in this video, that is a major mistake. With its beautiful coastline, thick forests, and high bluffs, Acadia ranks right up there with the best parks in the entire U.S. system, and it is a can't-miss destination if you're heading to the northeast part of the country.

For those unfamiliar with the More Than Just Parks project, it is the brainchild of brothers Will and Jim Pattiz. Their goal is to create a short film for all 59 of America's national parks, and each of their works has been amazing so far. Be sure to watch this one, than jump over to the MTJP website to see their other videos as well.

MTJP | Acadia from More Than Just Parks on Vimeo.

Video: They Pyrenees in Autumn

Take a spectacular journey through the Pyrenees Mountains during the autumn months with this beautiful video. It is three minutes of breathtaking footage of French mountain landscapes that will leave you captivated. Autumn is always a time of transition, but it is also one of the most beautiful times of the year. That holds true in the Pyrenees as it does just about everywhere else. Sit back and enjoy.

PYRÉNÉES D'AUTOMNE by CAPSUSFILMS.com from CAPSUS FILMS on Vimeo.

Video: Iceland From Above

Iceland is a country that never fails to captivate. It is a land filled with remote, wild destinations that are stunningly beautiful to behold. This video is a good reminder of that, giving us a bird's eye view of some of the more spectacular locations that the country has to offer. This is 4+ minutes of pure bliss that will once again leave you longing to visit this place yourself. And when you're ready to do just that, Mountain Travel Sobek can help take you there. Check out their options for visiting Iceland here.

ICELAND from ABOVE - Aerial highlight video taken from all around Iceland from Paul Weeks on Vimeo.

Video: Go Anywhere!

This video strings together some amazing clips of nature, landscapes, and scenes from the world around us to convey the simple message that we should get out there, live our lives, and pursue our passions. It is a stunning visual source of inspiration that will leave you wanting to get up off your chair, get outside, and go visit that place you've always wanted to see or do that thing that you've always wanted to do. Life is short, take advantage of it while you can, and don't let any opportunities for adventure pass you by.

Go Anywhere from Story & Heart (Licensing) on Vimeo.