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Caño Cristales – Colombia’s rainbow river
Caño Cristales or the Crystal Channel is a river in Serrania de la Macarena in the province of Meta in Colombia. The river is also…
History Changed: The Hillary Step Disappearance
Named after mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, the Hillary Step is, or possibly was, a 39-foot vertical rock face, situated on the southeast edge of Mount…
John Muir: Innovator and Outdoorsman
A man of legend, John Muir has a reputation for his relentless love for nature and his strong desire for the conservation of the environment.…
Glamping: How to do it with Style
Glamping, or glamorous camping, has allowed the camping world to thrive, inviting campers who may have otherwise decided to stay home. In short, glamping is…
What we need to know about the trillion-ton iceberg
No matter where you stand in the climate change debate, the iceberg that has detached itself from Antarctica is disturbing. While icebergs do move around…
Know the most common knots – they can be a life saver
If you are a fan of the great outdoors, you may just be a happy camper, or you may like a serious hike or trek.…
Tips on effectively anchoring your sailboat
A sailor’s worst nightmare is waking up in the middle of the night to find that the boat is dragging her anchor and heading straight…
Alexander Graham Bell’s predictions about the impact of climate change
Most of us today will associate the name Alexander Graham Bell with the invention of the telephone in 1876. However, Bell was much more than…
America’s greenest and cleanest states
Healthy food, clean water, and fresh air are essentials for every human being. Living in a healthy and unspoiled environment these days is rarely possible,…
Interview with Cody Lundin: one of Americas top survival instructors
I have to say that I think Cody Lundin is great. I love his books, as they’re straight-forward, well written, and they’re full of knowledge…