National Geographic Adventure

28/12/2024

A German couple has spent a decade volunteering at hospitals across the country and bolting world-class rock climbing routes along the way.

28/12/2024

On the Isle of Skye in Scotland, misty clouds only add to the adventure.

28/12/2024

Rock climbing is no longer just for mountaineers. Thanks to technological advancements and innovative techniques, this ancient practice of scaling mountain walls has evolved into a modern Olympic sport and a beloved pastime for countless enthusiasts.

The sport of rock climbing is a lesson in how humans take an ancient activity and run with it.

27/12/2024

Nothing captures the essence of a luminous winter's night like a full moon over the still waters of Saint Mary's Lake in Glacier National Park.

27/12/2024

A new 250-mile trail in Bhutan lures tourists away from popular peaks through dense forests, ancient fortresses, and terraced rice paddies.

A new 250-mile trail lures tourists away from popular peaks through dense forests, ancient fortresses, and terraced rice paddies.

27/12/2024

It’s extremely rare, as a tourist, to visit Antarctica—but it’s not impossible. While most of the region is set aside for science and conservation, a small ecotourism industry in the Southern Ocean allows a dedicated few the chance to explore responsibly during the summer months. Here’s what you need to know about this once-in-a-lifetime tour.

Small-scale scientific expeditions help balance tourism and preservation in this frozen frontier at the ends of the Earth.

26/12/2024

On the West Branch of the Ausable River, frozen water offers an inky-black contrast to the snow-covered banks in Adirondack Park, New York.

25/12/2024

The deep blues of the Alaskan sky are split by the brilliant greens of the aurora borealis.

24/12/2024

Adventurer Eva zu Beck spent five days with one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes on Earth—so what did she learn? There's only one way to find out. Watch with Eva zu Beck, now available on the Nat Geo YouTube Channel: https://on.natgeo.com/3ByFnqJ

24/12/2024

You don't need a magic potion to hike the Witches Cauldron at the base of the Devils Thumb, just grit and determination—as Alex Honnold, Taylor Shaffer, Tommy Caldwell, and Waldo Etherington demonstrated on their expedition.

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24/12/2024

Deep within the lush central highlands of Puerto Rico lies a hidden history that goes far beyond the legend of the chupacabra.

From ancient petroglyphs secreted away in caves by the sea to sacred ceremonial centers in the mountains, the 40-mile-long trail, the Taína Route, explores the culture of the island’s Indigenous Taíno community.

From centuries-old petroglyphs to sacred ceremonial centers in the mountains, Puerto Rico’s Taína Route holds the very real history of an Indigenous culture that was nearly wiped out.

23/12/2024

With its crystal-clear waters and mythological origin story, the Acheron River has become increasingly popular with tourists in recent years. Now, officials are looking for ways to balance increased visitation with sustainability. At risk are the area’s endangered animals and natural spaces, which locals are determined to preserve for future generations.

Acheron, the mythical waterway to Hades, is popular for birdwatching, river trekking, and zip lining. Is it sustainable?

22/12/2024

A red fox takes a moment to rest in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, reminding us all to rest and recharge during our adventures.

22/12/2024

Sometimes dubbed "the Yosemite of South America," Chile’s Cochamó Valley is home to granite mountains tall enough to rival El Capitan. Largely untouched by most travelers, a new infrastructure project hopes to open the district up to adventurers of all kinds to the rugged frontier that once harbored Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Follow in the footsteps of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in this rugged frontier in Chile that has everything—except the crowds.

21/12/2024

Fuego Volcano in Guatemala can erupt multiple times a day, attracting crowds from far and wide to take in the fiery views from Acatenango, its neighboring peak. This explosive capture by Nat Geo photographer Peter Fisher is one of National Geographic's Pictures of the Year 2024. Check out the rest: https://on.natgeo.com/3ZKcuzE

21/12/2024

Have you ever been "snurfing"? You might have, even if you don't realize it—that’s what snowboarding was first called when it became popular in the 1960s. Much like snurfing, the history of winter sports is full of interesting stories, from the ancient origins of ice skating to the adventurer that popularized skiing.

Early ice skates had bones for blades and the first snowboarders called their sport snurfing—short for snow surfing. Discover the origins of these and more Winter Olympics events.

20/12/2024

The Hadzabe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes on Earth, share their tracking and foraging skills with Eva zu Beck.

Follow her journey in Tanzania in with Eva zu Beck on the Nat Geo YouTube Channel at: https://on.natgeo.com/3ZNabMf

20/12/2024

Travel back in time to the days before neon parkas with these photos of adventurers who paved the way for the sports we love.

Enjoy these classic images of old-school adventurers, including a man suspended between two towering peaks.