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Conservation
While chimpanzees are struggling amidst declining habitat and bushmeat trade in central Africa, organizations like the Jane Goodall Institute and World Wildlife Fund are working to protect them. Learn more about how you, too, can contribute to the future wellbeing of chimps, including some great conservation-minded holiday gift ideas for the chimp-lovers in your life!
News & More
When the Carnival cruise ship Splendor was towed into the San Diego Harbor late last week after being stranded off the coast of Mexico by an engine fire, many news reporters and bloggers commented that the 3,299 passengers and 1,167 crew had endured an “adventure at sea.”
Videos
It started with some anecdotal stories from villagers. Although tigers were known to live in the Himalayan foothills of Bhutan, no one believed that they resided any higher up the mountain—until some rumors from locals started surfacing.
Conservation
Learn how narwhals, the odd-looking Arctic whales with single, unicorn-like tusks, are furthering climate research efforts by helping oceanographers measure wintertime temperatures of the sea beneath the pack ice in Baffin Bay.
Travel Tales
For eight years now, I’ve been traveling to various nature spots around the globe with a great group of folks.
Travel Tips
You’ve probably got one in the bathroom, bedroom or basement or perhaps tucked away in a closet. It’s that piece of exercise equipment, such as a treadmill or foldable “home gym,” that you thought would be the quickest route to a healthier you.
Conservation
Did you know a new species was found every 3 days in the Amazon rainforest in the past decade? The Amazon is the most biodiverse place on earth. Learn about some of the fascinating new discoveries, and why we need to work more diligently than ever to protect this ecosystem that is also crucial to human welfare.
Videos
What makes you happy? New research shows that spending money on having experiences—such as traveling—makes you feel cheerful and more upbeat than when you purchase things. Now, Academy Award nominated director Roko Belic is working on a feature documentary that will explore what makes people truly happy.
Nature Photography
Part 2 of NHA blogger Jayme Otto’s recent Amazon and Machu Picchu adventure. As traveler, it’s always inspiring to find meaningful ways to interact with locals. And encountering a group of indigenous people who’ve connected with tourism in a way that’s both positive and sustainable for their community is truly a treat.
News & More
When you can’t be out bagging peaks or surfing monster waves yourself, go for the vicarious adrenaline boost with a good adventure travel read. Here are a few titles I’ve found captivating: what are your recommendations?
News & More
Smiling sightseers in Uganda, Africa. Big grins on the faces of tourists to Costa Rica. An enthusiastically clapping audience for the whales off the Mexican Baja Peninsula. Come to think of it, have you ever seen a solemn or even remotely grumpy person in a travel photo?
Nature Photography
Who can’t use a swim with a buddy once in a while? Amazing footage from Ireland!
