Anywhere else on Earth these peaks would be a national park,' says [photographer] Gordon [Wiltsie] of the crags of Fenriskjeften—'the Jaw of Fenris' in Norwegian. Evoking a row of flesh-tearing teeth, they get their telling name from a fierce wolf in Norse myth.
—From "On the Edge of Antarctica: Queen Maud Land," February 1998, National Geographic magazine
Journey to Alaska's Emerald Isle, where huge Kodiak brown bears roam freely, the seas and streams teem with salmon, and the lush landscape is more than just a backdrop.
Explore New Zealand, home to what British writer Rudyard Kipling once called the eighth wonder of the world, and come face-to-face with Kiwis, Kaikoura Canyon, and much more.
Follow the Orinoco River as it flows through the heart of Venezuela, and get a glimpse into the cultures, wildlife, and rain forests that thrive on this ancient waterway.
Take a vacation: Experience the simple luxuries of sun, sand, and sea, and get to know some of the few places in the world that can truly be called paradise on Earth.
