Man Swallowed By Hippo Tells His Story
Paul Templer now jokes that his dangerous encounter was "a bad day at the office," he knows he is lucky to be alive after an attack by a two-ton hippopotamus.
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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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Reel Rock Creates TV Series
After dominating the world of outdoor film making, the Emmy-Award winning adventure filmmakers who founded the REEL ROCK film tour are moving into TV.
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Conrad Anker's Gear Room
While you might have seen Conrad Anker in a documentary or two about epic climbs in the Himalayas, you don't often see him hanging out at home.
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First Ascent Of Two Dragons
Rocky Mountain National Park is the local climbing area for Josh Wharton, a Patagonia Alpine Climbing Ambassador and Black Diamond Athlete.
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Safety For Whitewater Kayakers, Part VII
Live-bait rescue is the topic of this whitewater safety video from Canoe & Kayak, Jim Coffey and Mike McKay.
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Safety For Whitewater Kayakers, Part III
In the third whitewater safety video from Canoe & Kayak, Jim Coffey and Mike McKay, Coffey covers the basics of swimming, self-rescue and boat-rescue.
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12 Incredible Places For Luxury Camping
While many people love the idea of camping—sitting around a campfire with a group of their friends roasting marshmallows before being lulled to sleep by the sound...
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Glamping Around The World
Bar W has many options for lodging, including two luxurious tents available May 1-October 31. Each tent contains a queen-size bed, a full-size futon, a private porch, a kitchenette...
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Rock Climbing 101: Safety First!
While rock climbing is a great way to spend time outdoors, build strength and endurance and make friends, it also comes with risks:"No matter what you do...
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12 Incredible Fall Foliage Hikes
The autumn is the time of year when our favorite hikes become even more breathtaking—alight with the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows of fall. [slideshow:753]In other seasons, leaves appear...
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The Iconic, Vanishing Joshua Tree: Making Priorities
Editor's Note: This is Part 3 of a three-part series about the precarious survival of the Southwest's iconic Joshua Trees, which are threatened by evolution, climate change...
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The Iconic, Vanishing Joshua Tree: Species Collapse
Editor's Note: This is Part 1 of a three-part series about the precarious survival of the Southwest's iconic Joshua trees, which are threatened by climate change and...
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Malaria 101: What Travelers Should Know About The World's Biggest Killer
Every year, malaria kills approximately 660,000 people around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Affecting almost half the world's population, this disease is often a daily concern...
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Altitude Sickness 101: 6 Essential Safety Tips
After three seasons volunteering at a 14,000-foot rescue post in Nepal, Dr. David Shlim moved to Kathmandu to become the medical director of the CIWEC Clinic Travel...
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Travel Vaccines 101: Needle Know-How
When we travel, we leave behind our typical surroundings and head for more exciting frontiers. However, many people forget that this same adventure occurs on a microscopic...
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World's Largest Protected Areas
Size: 52,800 square kilometersDate Established: 1961To the east of Namib Naukluft Park in southwestern Botswana is the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. This area has a diverse range of habitats including clay pans and...
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13 Mind-Blowing Colors Found In Nature
When images of China's "rainbow mountains" went viral last week, we—like so many others—were entranced by the incredible colors of nature. [slideshow:752]But then we noticed the disclaimer:...
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Colorful Natural Wonders
Located on Navajo Land near Page, Arizona, Antelope Canyon was named for the herds of pronghorn antelope that used to roam the area. With its vibrant colors and easy accessibility,...
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