With nothing but empty air beneath his boots, Conrad Anker ratchets himself up Rakekniven using a rope-ascending device. Anchored ropes left in place provided a shortcut for going up and down the mountain—plus a lifeline to the ground should a sudden storm threaten to trap the team on the exposed wall.
—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.
