The New National Parks: An Insider's Guide
You probably heard that earlier this week, President Obama signed executive orders creating five new National Monuments, three in the East that will be run by the...
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Part Wolf, Part Dog: For Better Or Worse, He's Ours
I sit on the porch, waiting. It could go either way, because Aluco is part dog, part wolf, and one side will win out depending on the...
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VIDEO: Remembering Shane McKonkey, Mountain Daredevil
[embed=https://www.youtube.com/embed/pelGCbQd4n8]Shane McConkey, the first North American Red Bull ambassador, was known to his friends for his incredible athletic ability, killer sense of humor and creative showman's mind....
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New Tiny (And Cute) Lemur Species Found In Madagascar
It's a sad era for conservation when scientists find new species only to realize they are already endangered. This was the case in the recently discovery of...
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Wildlife Spotting In Southern Africa
Though they are considered to be the smallest of the four "big cats," the leopard is one powerhouse of an animal. Their muscular body and powerful jaws...
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The Best Beasts In Africa: A Guide's Favorite Places
Who hasn't dreamed of going on safari in Africa?[slideshow:648] Thinking about it evokes images of the warm setting sun shedding the perfect light on a pride...
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Ranger's Secrets: Acadia National Park
With the tallest mountains on the Atlantic Coast, rugged beaches and a series of historic carriage roads perfect for biking, Acadia has become one of the United...
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$1.5 Million Dream Trip: 900-Plus UNESCO Sites
How many superlatives can you fit into one vacation? Let's see...Most expensive? Try $1.5 million for two people.Longest? I challenge you find a package holiday longer than...
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Drink Up (Red Or White), Save The National Parks
When confronted with huge budget shortfalls the likes of which the national parks are facing from sequestration, there are usually two distinct, mutually exclusive solutions: Get down...
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Rangers' Secrets: Everglades National Park
No one knows national parks better than the park rangers who call them home. This is particularly the case in the Everglades—the third largest national park in...
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Man Dies A Hero In Florida Skydiving Tragedy
Skydive instructor Orvar Arnarson, 41, died tragically on Saturday after trying to deploy his student's parachute before his own. Both Arnarson and the man he tried to...
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Rope Swinger Dies From Fall On Corona Arch
[embed=https://www.youtube.com/embed/4B36Lr0Unp4]A young man died tragically on Sunday while trying to recreate an increasingly popular stunt—rope swinging through the 110-foot high Corona Arch near Moab, Utah.Kyle Lee Stocking,...
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National Parks Showdown Slideshow
This land of superlatives—that's Alaska, America's last frontier—is home to North America's tallest peak, 20,320-foot Mount McKinley (called "Denali" by local natives), as well as most of...
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Video: A Glimpse Of A Truly Frozen Frontier
Mikael Strandberg is a curious sort of explorer. After a handful of bicycle expeditions—Chile-Alaska, Norway-South Africa, New Zealand-Egypt—his later journies have been cultural explorations by foot and,...
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VIDEO: A Tour Through Morocco
On my first visit to Morocco, I was entranced by the endless maze of markets in Marrekesh, piles of spices, miles of rolling sand dunes in the...
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Staying Healthy, And Sane, In Flight (Infographic)
Somebody once said "the journey is the destination." He or she may have been correct in a big-picture, philosophical sense, but they probably weren't thinking about modern...
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Adventure Travel Tip: Superb Safari Snaps
Spectacular photography while on safari is no longer the domain of professionals with complicated rigs. With some practice and the right equipment, you can capture the splendid...
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Are Artificial Waves The Future Of Surfing?
By Ali Shrode—Artificial waves have received a lot of attention recently, and why shouldn't they? Surfers travel the world searching for the perfect wave. What if that...
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3 Surfer-Tested Sunscreens That Won't Wash Away
The spring equinox is only a week away and the sun is only going to get brighter. The good news is more daylight for surfing, paddling and...
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Surfing's "Rampant" Drug Problem
Kelly Slater is not the most powerful person in surfing, but he might be the most influential. From building wave pools to sharing opinions on current events,...
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California's New Wine Country: Sierra Foothills By Bike
Lake Tahoe is an active lifestyle paradise: skiing and snowshoeing in the winter; mountain biking and kayaking in the summer; hiking year round. Add in the gorgeous...
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New Film Weighs Backcountry Risks, Rewards
On March 13, 2012, heli-ski guide Rob Liberman and his client Nick Dodov were skiing in the Alaskan backcountry when they were caught in an avalanche and...
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Vermont: Backcountry Skiing Still 'Fine'
Skiers in Vermont rejoice! Okay, maybe not rejoice, but breathe a little easier.Thanks to the testimony of backcountry skiers and law enforcement, a controversial bill to fine...
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Europe's National Parks: Romania's Protected Treasures
Most people know one thing, at best, about Romania: It's home to Dracula's castle. If you ask them to imagine it, they might talk about tall spires...
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Bring The Gang: Best Group Campgrounds In Grand Teton NP
Sometimes all you want is a quiet weekend away with your closest friends—all 20 or 30 of them. That takes a little planning. In most national parks,...
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Wild Canada: The New Fight For BC's Rivers, Part 3
Editor's Note: This is the first part of a three-part story on a mining rush in the pristine, resource-rich backcountry of northwestern British Columbia. While the mines...
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Wild Canada: The New Fight For BC's Rivers, Part 2
Editor's Note: This is the first part of a three-part story on a mining rush in the pristine, resource-rich backcountry of northwestern British Columbia. While the mines...
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Wild Canada: The New Fight For BC's Rivers, Part 1
Editor's Note: This is the first part of a three-part story on a mining rush in the pristine, resource-rich backcountry of northwestern British Columbia. While the mines...
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11 Daylight Savings Ideas Slideshow
Not only will it still be light out when you leave work at 5pm, now there's even time to get home and change into your running clothes...
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Great Family Campgrounds In Yellowstone
In 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established to preserve the majority of the world's geysers, as well as the beautiful landscape and species ranging from grizzly bears...
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Packrafting: The Boat In Your Bag
Urban dwellers and backcountry hikers have a problem in common when it comes to exploring waterways by paddle: canoes and kayaks are bulky. They're hard to carry...
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A Guide To Switzerland's Only National Park
As you gaze at the rugged green Jura Mountains and the snow-socked, endless Alps or cross the rolling, lake-strewn Swiss Plateau between them, it's easy to mistake...
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Beyond The Bungee: Switzerland's Super Swings
You stand on the ledge, looking at the raging whitewater of the slot canyon below. You absently check your harness for the 20th time. Your buddies are...
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Adventure Guide To Spain's National Parks
The rugged cliffs, wetlands, volcanoes, beaches and forests of Spain's 14 national parks are ideal for adventurers of all levels. Whether you want to tackle the highest...
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5 Simple Steps For Overcoming Travel Envy
By Amanda Kendle—I love to hear about the travels of others but I have to admit that there are times when a touch of travel envy makes...
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A Traveler's Guide To France's National Parks
While no trip to France is complete without a wine tour of Burgundy, crepes on a Parisian avenue and a sampling of regional cheeses, few people ever...
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Are Moose 'Canaries In The Coal Mine' For Climate Change?
As February rolls around in Minnesota, local hunters prepare for moose season. This Feb. 6, however, many were disappointed when the state cancelled the season altogether. The...
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Hidden Gems: Visit Czech Republic's Stunning National Parks
In three corners of Czechia, you can find the Czech Republic's national parks, renowned for their beautiful natural features and diversity of flora and fauna.
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