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Google+ Hangout
In case you missed it, here are some highlights from our hangout with Jane Goodall, Robert Ballard, and other Nat Geo explorers.
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Frame What Matters
Join our living mosaic of things that matter to people around the world.
Special Speakers
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Buzz Aldrin: Mission to Mars
On May 9, 2013, meet a legendary space explorer and hear his compelling thoughts on why we must continue to venture forth into the cosmos.
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Discovering the Maya
April 22-28, 2013 • February 24-March 2, 2014 • March 17-23, 2014
Come face-to-face with rare Maya murals in the company of the archaeologist who discovered them: National Geographic grantee William Saturno. Examine the ancient paintings—still closed to the public—and visit the Maya cities of Tikal and Copán.
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The Great Apes of East Africa
June 15-27, 2013 • August 24-September 5, 2013 • September 7-19, 2013
Follow in the footsteps of Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey—two of National Geographic's greatest explorers—on an expedition into the jungles of Rwanda and western Tanzania.
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The Canadian Maritimes
September 7-14, 2013
Explore in the company of National Geographic's Chairman Emeritus Gilbert Grosvenor—Alexander Graham Bell's great-grandson—and Explorer-in-Residence Wade Davis aboard the National Geographic Explorer.
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Epic South America
September 18-October 25, 2013
Join six National Geographic experts, including Explorer-in-Residence Johan Reinhard, National Geographic Fellow Tom Lovejoy, and photographer Tyrone Turner on board the National Geographic Explorer to sail from the West Indies to Buenos Aires, exploring eight countries and three jungle rivers along the way.
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Human Origins: Southwest France and Northern Spain
October 11-20, 2013
April 4-13, 2014 • May 16-25, 2014
Trace the steps of early humans from southwestern France to Spain's northern coast as you explore some of the world's most important prehistoric cave art with renowned paleoanthropologist and National Geographic grantee Donald Johanson.
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Celebrating 125 Years: An Extraordinary Journey by Private Jet
October 23-November 15, 2013
Travel in the company of 11 of our most accomplished explorers on a special journey by private jet to Oman, Bhutan, Laos, the Maldives, Botswana, and more. From Sylvia Earle to Johan Reinhard, and from Meave Leakey to Dereck and Beverly Joubert, our experts will share insights into their groundbreaking fieldwork.
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National Geographic 125 Years
This book celebrates legendary photos, adventures, and discoveries that changed the world.
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Travel With Our Top Explorers
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Discovering the Maya
Come face-to-face with rare Maya murals in the company of the archaeologist who discovered them: National Geographic grantee William Saturno.
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The Great Apes of East Africa
Follow in the footsteps of Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey, two of Nat Geo's greatest explorers.
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Epic South America
Join six National Geographic experts on board the National Geographic Explorer to sail from the West Indies to Buenos Aires.
See all 125th Anniversary Trips >>
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Celebrate With Us
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Google+ Hangout
In case you missed it, here are some highlights from our hangout with Jane Goodall, Robert Ballard, and other Nat Geo explorers.
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Frame What Matters
On January 13, 2013, we'll be handing out thousands of yellow borders in the Times Square area of New York City.
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A Night of Exploration
Meet the trailblazers who are working on the frontiers of exploration and innovation, Friday, January 11, at 8PM ET.
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