Mar 20th, 2010 at 8:00AM: On Wednesday of this week, a tourist ship named the M/S Alta ran aground, and became stuck on a reef in the Galapagos islands while entering the harbor at Puerto Ayora, along the southern coast of Santa Cruz island. The extent of the ecological damage to the reef has yet to be determined, but fortunately no one aboard was injured in the accident, which was caused, at least in part, due to a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Ship runs aground in the Galapagos
Mar 20th, 2010 at 8:00AM: On Wednesday of this week, a tourist ship named the M/S Alta ran aground, and became stuck on a reef in the Galapagos islands while entering the harbor at Puerto Ayora, along the southern coast of Santa Cruz island. The extent of the ecological damage to the reef has yet to be determined, but fortunately no one aboard was injured in the accident, which was caused, at least in part, due to a ...Waymarking on the St. Paul trail in Turkey is nearly complete
Mar 19th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The St. Paul Trail in Turkey is a 300+ mile long trekking route that reputedly follows the same path as the apostle whose name it bares By most accounts he took the path on his first missionary journey to the city of Anatolia and most likely did it without hiking boots. The trail runs from Perge to Yalvac, which is found northeast of Lake Egirdir, and is said to be more wild and remote than ...Shenandoah National Park announces activities for 2010
Mar 18th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Shenandoah National Park has announced that it will play host to a wide variety of activities for the 2010 season, which is set to begin soon. Those activities include events for the whole family, ranging from fun filled games for the kids, as well as culinary events and special festivals for the big kids too. All the events will be held at Big Meadows Wayside, Skyland Resort or Big Meadows Lodge, ...Win a trip to Dominica by showing off your adventurous spirit
Mar 17th, 2010 at 8:38AM: As far as travel contests go, they don't come much easier than this one. Wend Magazine, Adventure Dominica, and Ahnu footwear are joining forces to send a lucky winner, and their guest, off on a tropical escape to the island paradise of Dominica. They're offering up airfare for two from the U.S. or Canada and five days/four nights stay at the Calibishie Cove Hotel, one of the top eco-lodges on the ...Katie Spotz completes solo row of the Atlantic
Mar 16th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Way back in December we told you about Katie Spotz, the 22-year old American woman who was planning to row solo from Dakar, Senegal in western Africa to the east coast of South America. This past Sunday, Katie arrived in Georgetown, Guiana, completing her journey, while becoming the youngest person to ever row solo across an ocean in the process.
The expedition covered more than 2817 miles of ...Hiker begins 4700 mile journey around Alaska
Mar 14th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Long distance hiking legend Andrew Skurka is off on another adventure, this time taking on a trek through the Alaskan wilderness that will take seven months to complete, and will cover more than 4700 miles. Dubbed the Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the journey will take Skurka through eight national parks, six in the U.S. and two in Canada, while crossing four mountain ranges, and some of the most ...Celebrity Kilimanjaro climb documentary comes to MTV
Machu Picchu reopens April 1st
Mar 12th, 2010 at 9:30AM: The Peruvian Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Martin Pérez, has announced that popular tourist destination Machu Picchu will reopen to visitors starting April 1st, marking a return to normalcy for the 15th century Inca fortress that is the focal point Peru's travel industry. The UNESCO World Heritage site has been closed for nearly two months following torrential rainfall that ...Mr. President goes to Yellowstone
Mar 11th, 2010 at 8:00AM: As America's first national park, Yellowstone has always held a special place in the public's imagination. Not only is it home to an array of wildlife, such as bison, elk, and grizzly bears, it also happens to hold the most famous geyser in the world, Old Faithful. Spread out across Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, the park has always been a popular destination for U.S. Presidents, with Teddy ...Floods in Kenya disrupt safari industry
Mar 10th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Last week, flash floods swept through the Samburu National Park in northern Kenya, sending travelers scrambling for high ground, while campsites, 4x4 vehicles, and even bridges were swept away in just moments. The same area was afflicted by a major drought just last fall, which also disrupted travel through the region, but now it faces an entirely different problem, that could have even longer ...Maine ski resort to charge for backcountry rescues
Mar 9th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Sugarloaf Mountain, a popular ski resort located in Maine, has had enough of skiers and snowboarders going out of bounds and then requiring a rescue. In fact, they're so fed up, that following two recent incidences, they have decided to charge the snowboarders who were rescued for the expenses incurred during the operation. The two incidences in question took place on Friday, February 26th and ...Polar explorer sets out for second pole
Mar 8th, 2010 at 9:00AM: We've mentioned Eric Larsen a couple of times in the past few months. First, when he set off on his Save the Poles expedition, and again when he reached the South Pole, the first of three extreme destinations he has planned for this year. During the course of 2010, Larsen expects to reach all three "poles", which includes both the North and South Geographic Poles, as well as the summit of Mt. ...2010 Iditarod begins today
Mar 7th, 2010 at 9:00AM: Following the ceremonial start in Anchorage yesterday, the 2010 Iditarod officially begins today with 71 mushers, and their dog sled teams, setting out from Willow, Alaska on a two week long odyssey through some of the most remote and rugged wilderness that North America has to offer. Over the course of the next two weeks, they'll face challenging weather conditions, endless miles of snow covered ...Sierra Club seeks applicants for best internship on Earth
Mar 6th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Sierra Club has the best internship on Earth, and they're currently seeking qualified candidates to fill that role for summer 2010. If you're between the ages of 18-25, a U.S. citizen, or permanent/legal resident with a valid work permit, and have a love for the outdoors, you may be just the person they are looking for to serve as the Outdoors Youth Ambassador Intern this year.
...U.S. national parks were popular destinations in 2009
Mar 4th, 2010 at 8:00AM: 2009 was a banner year for America's National Park System, which remained popular with travelers, both foreign and domestic, despite the sluggish economy. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced that the parks experienced 10 million more visitors last year than they did in 2008, which represented a 3.9 percent increase.
tweetmeme_url = ...Celebrate Earth Day with a volunteer vacation!
Mar 3rd, 2010 at 8:00AM: 2010 will mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of Earth Day. Originally conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson, the event was meant to remind us to stop and think about the amazing, yet fragile, planet on which we live, and possibly consider the ways that we can work to protect the environment around us. Today, that message is as important and relevant as ever, and Earth Day is celebrated across ...Blind hiker intends to conquer the Appalachian Trail
Mar 2nd, 2010 at 8:00AM: A 44-year old Minnesota man named Mike Hanson will set out tomorrow to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, which is of course always a major undertaking for any hiker. But in Hanson's case, it is an even more formidable challenge considering he has been blind since birth, and will navigate all 2174 miles of the AT through the use of a GPS device.
The Appalachian Trail is considered ...2010 North Pole expeditions season begins
Mar 1st, 2010 at 8:00AM: The 2010 polar exploration season has begun with a number of solo explorers and teams setting off for the Geographic North Pole over the past couple of days. For most, the journey will take upwards of two months, during which time they'll battle inclement weather, unrelenting terrain, and their own physical limitations, just to stand at the top of the world. While it is possible for explorers to ...Bill Gates traveling in Antarctica
Feb 28th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Where does one of the richest men in the world go to get away from it all? Apparently, in the case of Bill Gates, it's Antarctica. The Chairman of Microsoft used his twitter account to post his thoughts on the frozen continent a few days back, saying "the beauty is amazing", while lamenting the fact that his satellite Internet connection prevented him from uploading photos. Gates is reportedly on ...Giant iceberg splits from Antarctica
Feb 27th, 2010 at 9:00AM: A giant iceberg, the size of Luxembourg, has broken free from Antarctica and according to scientists could potentially play havoc with weather patterns across the globe for years to come. The massive chunk of ice, more than 985 square-miles in size, broke free from the Mertz Glacier Tongue along the eastern coast of Antarctica on February 12 or 13, and moved out into a region of the Southern Ocean ...
