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The surprising history of Hawai‘i’s hula tradition
The surprising history of Hawai‘i’s hula tradition
He braved an arduous 700-foot vertical climb to capture this stunning image
He braved an arduous 700-foot vertical climb to capture this stunning imageVideo Story
What it’s like to surf the world’s largest waves
What it’s like to surf the world’s largest wavesVideo Story
Why it’s important to tell stories that inspire action
Why it’s important to tell stories that inspire action
The 1918 pandemic mistake that changed medicine forever
The 1918 pandemic mistake that changed medicine forever

Welcome to Earth

A Disney+ original series from National Geographic, ’Welcome to Earth,’ follows Will Smith on an extraordinary adventure around the world. Throughout the six-part limited series produced by filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, Will is guided by explorers on an awe-inspiring journey, getting up close and personal with some of the most thrilling spectacles on the planet.
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The surprising history of Hawai‘i’s hula tradition
The surprising history of Hawai‘i’s hula tradition
Every day is a Wild West costume party in this town
Every day is a Wild West costume party in this town
The land of the Sleeping Beauty Cave is waking up to travelers
The land of the Sleeping Beauty Cave is waking up to travelers
Top eco-adventures in Kaikōura
Top eco-adventures in Kaikōura
Indigenous conservation could mean richer wildlife tourism
Indigenous conservation could mean richer wildlife tourism
First ascent of a sky island
In the heart of a South American rainforest, a team of rock climbers and biologists are the first to climb Mount Weiassipu in search of new species of frogs—and adventure.

Hauling Water

People scoop the last bit of water from a government-filled tank in southern Kenya in this image from our photography archives.

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April 2022 Issue

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Can India clean up its holiest river?
Can India clean up its holiest river?
What it’s like to surf the world’s largest waves
What it’s like to surf the world’s largest wavesVideo Story
The weird, wondrous world of seahorses
The weird, wondrous world of seahorses
For these reenactors, patriotism is all about Abe
For these reenactors, patriotism is all about Abe
Ethereal images capture Ghana's adventurous fishermen
Ethereal images capture Ghana's adventurous fishermen

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