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National Geographic Adventure
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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Photo: Alaska

Illustration: Scott Anderson

Photo: Belize


Alaska + Family Vacations
From Cape Cod to Denali, we've compiled action-packed game plans that will satisfy your thirst for adventure.
Family Vacations
Alaska Trips

Coming of Age at
Band-i-Amir
In 1973, Scott Anderson took a road trip through Europe and Asia with his restless father. Hear about his journey in an audio interview.
Hear the interview

Adventure Travel Ideas
Plan an adventure travel trip now. Browse our Travel Directory for more than 50 outfitters.
Travel Directory
Photo Galleries
"Life's an Adventure"
Reader Photo Album
Send us your best adventure photo and trip advice and you could be published in the magazine or online!
 Send in Your Photos
This Month in National Geographic ADVENTURE
Adventure Trips

Photo: Utah Special Report: A Death at Outward Bound After the death of a 16-year-old in Utah's Canyon Country, critics are asking if Outward Bound has lost its way »
Photo: Gear Gear: Hiking, Paddling, and Biking
Upgrade your gear for spring with these 18 items for hiking, paddling, and mountain biking »

Music: Hear Emerging Explorer Josh Ponte's music recordings from Gabon, Africa »

Weekend Getaways
Twelve out-the-backdoor escapes for paddling, hiking, surfing and more this weekend »
The World's 25 Best Trips 
Our annual report on innovative trips will broaden your perspective, push your limits, and reignite your sense of possibility. 
Adventure Travel Trips




Final Reader Photo Winners
National Geographic photographer Bill Hatcher selected reader Jeff Kuehn's photo as the overall winner in Round III of our contest.
See All the Winners



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