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• Video: A Visual Love Letter to America's National Parks

  Yesterday we took a tour of the U.S. national parks in under a minute, and today we have another video that puts those parks front and center. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Air Shepard Program Uses Drones to Hunt Elephant and Rhino Poachers

  

  I write about the use of drones in the outdoor world regularly here on The Adventure Blog, although much of the time it is in the context of adventure... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: The Making of the Expedition Alaska Documentary

  

  Last year I was fortunate enough to be part of the team that put on the Expedition Alaska adventure race. It was 7-day long, 500+ mile (800+ km) race through th... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Two British Explorers Rescued From Bering Strait

  

  Last week we received a harsh reminder that exploration is still a difficult, dangerous endeavor, even in the 21st century. On Friday, two British explorers... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Zus Smart Car Charger Makes Road Trips Easier

  

  Planning a spring or summer road trip? Whether you're traveling to visit friend or family, or making a major overland expedition to remote corners of the... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Visit All of America's National Parks in One Minute

  

  There are 59 national parks in the U.S., and each one of them is unique, beautiful, and well deserving of being preserved for future generations to enjoy as... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Curious Elephants Discover a GoPro Camera

  

  Ever wonder what would happen if a group of curious elephants were to come across a GoPro camera? Well wonder no more, as this video settles the matter... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Hillsound Super Armadillo Gaiters and Trail Crampons

  

  My recent winter trip to Quebec was an excellent opportunity to test some new gear in harsh conditions. Not only was the temperature well below zero most days,... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Iditarod 2016: The Race to Nome is On!

  

  The 2016 Iditarod got underway this past weekend in Alaska, where 85 mushers and their dogsled teams have now set out on a 1000 mile (1600 km) race that began i... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Explorers Complete Cycling Expedition Along the Length of the Amazon

  

  Way back in October I told you about a pair of Polish adventurers who were just setting out on an attempt to cycle the length of the Amazon River in South... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Dane Jackson Drops 100-Foot Ozone Falls

  

  File this one under the "don't try this one at home" category. Here we see pro kayaker Dane Jackson take on Ozone Falls, a 100-foot (30 meter) drop located in... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Arctic Sea Ice at Record Low for February

  

  Traditionally, March has been a month where explorers and adventurers have set off across the frozen Arctic Ocean in an attempt to reach the North Pole. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• 2016 Iditarod Begins Tomorrow

  

  One of my favorite annual events – the Iditarod – gets underway tomorrow in Anchorage, Alaska. The 1000 mile (1600 km) long dogsledding race is amongst the... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Scenes From the Forest

  Shot in the Cathedral Grove Provincial Park on Vancouver Island in Canada, this short-but-sweet video takes us into the heart of the forest to remind us of the... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Winter Climbs 2016: Details on Nanga Parbat Winter Summit Emerge

  

  Last week we saw history made when Alex Txikon, Ali Sadpara, and Simone Moro completed the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat. Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: First Footage of a Nursing Blue Whale

  

  Blue Whales are the largest creatures on Earth, measuring 30 meters (98 feet) in length, and weighing in at 190,500 kg (420,000 pounds). Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Video: Little Expeditions - We Are Born Curious!

  

  This video is almost guaranteed to put a smile on your face. It features two-year old Sonny Kennedy – son of former pro skateboarder Colin Kennedy – as he goes... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• National Geographic Photographers Share Their Favorite Wildlife Photos

  

  Today is World Wildlife Day, a day that is set aside each year to recognize the amazing plants and animals that we share our planet with. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Gear Closet: Kora Baselayers - Warmth From Yak Wool

  

  Staying warm in cold weather conditions starts with having good baselayers. The importance of having high performance, technical clothing next to the skin... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 OUTDOORS

• Outside Reveals the Best Trips of 2016

  

  2016 may already be two months old, but not everyone has made their travel plans for the months ahead. If you're still thinking about where you want to go, and... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 OUTDOORS