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Handler Collette Yee rewards detection dog Jack with a round of tug-of-war.
nature

The Adventures and Trials of Jack, Scat-Sniffing Superdog

Jack and his handler Collette Yee found challenges, meaning, and each other in their work helping scientists better understand orcas, bats, and more.
Roxanne Hoorn December 1, 2023
The Gunnison River is festooned by majestic steep cliffs in glorious winter light.
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18 Places for Epic Outdoor Adventure Across Colorado

Wherever your next Colorado adventure takes you, let Maverik - Adventure’s First Stop fuel the journey.
Dreaming of seeing the northern lights in 2024? Join Atlas Obscura's winter Iceland trip to explore natural wonders and ancient legends.
atlas obscura

Introducing Atlas Obscura Adventures x Intrepid Travel!

From staring into the Gates of Hell in Turkmenistan to delighting your tastebuds in Vietnam, our 2024 journey lineup is full of adventure.
Atlas Obscura September 6, 2023
Mali Mahalingam amid the dunes of Central Nambia.
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Accessible Independent Travel Is for All Ages and Abilities

See the world “any which way” you can, says a seasoned traveler in her 70s.
Gemma Tarlach August 24, 2023
Macy skydiving in (above) Ohio.
disability

Adventure Is Accessible When You Think Outside the Box

Meet the Wisconsin woman wheeling around the world.
Gemma Tarlach July 25, 2023
Fairchild the Gopher welcomes visitors to the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota. A hundred miles to the southeast in Viola, Minnesota, a lesser-known festival, the Gopher Count, happens every June.
festivals

11 Hyper-Local, Unique Summer Activities From Around the World

From trying a pawpaw fruit to attending Minnesota’s gopher count.
Sarah Durn June 2, 2023
In 1938, Elzada Clover (first row, second from left) and Lois Jotter (first row, second from right) were the first non-Indigenous women to raft the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
science

The Historic Grand Canyon Adventure Two Women Had For Science

Botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter braved rapids and steep cliffs to catalog numerous plant species.
Sarah Durn May 29, 2023
A group of medieval knights prepares to launch their tanking vessel into the slow-moving waters of Nebraska’s North Platte River.
nature

Whatever Floats Your Boat – or Tank

Nebraskans have come up with an ingenious way of cooling down along the state’s many waterways.
Video

The Hidden Wonders of the Hudson Valley

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New Zealand's challenging Hollyford Track—including a stretch known as the Demon Trail—follows a river valley past stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
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Along New Zealand's Demon Trail, a Family Hunts for True 'Wildness'

A couple and their young daughter hike the South Island's Hollyford Track, enduring rough terrain and vicious sand flies for a glimpse of an untamed world.
Phillip and April Vannini November 28, 2022
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Podcast: On the Appalachian Trail

A listener takes us across one of the most storied backpacking routes in North America.
The Podcast Team November 9, 2022
Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, Pennsylvania
volcanoes

Podcast: Summer Adventures ‘22

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
The Podcast Team September 20, 2022
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Linville, North Carolina

Mile High Swinging Bridge

You can find America's highest suspension footbridge at Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.
Tischendorf, who works in special education, moved to Australia from her native South Africa with her family as a teenager.
islands

Meet the Woman Who Made a Historic Swim in Shark-Infested Waters

Lauren Tischendorf is the first woman to complete the grueling 20-mile swim around Lord Howe Island in Australia.
Sarah Durn August 9, 2022
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Borrowdale, England

Millican Daltons Caves

It's believed a local adventurer spent 50 years living inside this cave.
Star trails trace the night sky above snow-covered mountains and sand dunes.
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18 Colorado Adventures That Will Take Your Breath Away (Literally)

From the highest peaks to the most beautiful views, the road less-traveled in Colorado is made for all who seek adventure.