Crossing paths with dozens of isolated villages, the newly opened Dolomites hiking trail, the Cammino Retico, is definitely the path less traveled in Italy.

The Dolomites in Northern Italy are famed for their beautiful hikes, picturesque alpine towns like Cortina d'Ampezzo with plenty to explore, and stunning lakes and scenery that you'll never forget.

However, if you're looking for craggy peaks, meandering hiking trails, bright blue lakes, and breathtaking alpine-style scenery without leaving the US, you need to check out the "Dolomites of ...

Over time, the cliffs that hug the Niagara River erode, causing rocks to tumble onto the walking and hiking trails below ... down cliffs to manage the loose dolomite that would pose a danger ...