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Welcome to National Geographic Adventure ... your resource for adventure travel destinations and outfitters, gear recommendations, weekend getaways, and articles on amazing explorers and expedition, all featuring the stunning photography and impeccable maps National Geographic is known for.

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Best of the Pacific Northwest 
We scoured the region to find the wildest trips, cushiest lodges, freshest fare, and smartest intel.
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Adventure Travel Companies—Rated
Search through 158 top travel companies that specialize in safaris, hiking, biking, luxe, paddling, and more.
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The mission: Infiltrate the birthplace of ultimate fighting—with your girlfriend.

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Hear Conrad Anker talk about finding George Mallory's body and finally free-climbing Everest's Second Step.
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1996 Everest Survivors Director David Breashears revisits Everest's deadliest season. More »

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