From small day hikes, to overnight backpacking adventures, heading into the great outdoors to go hiking is one of the best ways to explore nature. Small day hikes can provide great scenery with little effort, while longer trails reward you with spectacular views, less people, and unique wildlife sightings. This relatively cheap (and sometimes free) activity is a great way to slow down and experience a destination, especially in the middle of a packed vacation schedule. Hiking with kids? Start with a small day hike – trailheads for short hikes are usually close to the parking lot, making it easy to head back for any supplies. Want to venture out on a longer hike? Check with park guidelines on park fees, rules and other information before heading out. ...read more »
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Sites and Adventures in the Falklands & Antarctica | Jan 24 08'
"It is an amazing place, this white continent!"
Why does one choose to brave the two day crossing of the Drake Passage, both going and coming, to visit the Antarctic? How ever did those early exp... Continue reading »
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Climbing Vinson Massif | Dec 16 96'
Antarctica - Vinson Massif December 17, 1993 - January 10, 1994 I visited Antarctica in order to summit the highest mountain, Vinson Massif. B... Continue reading »
Antarctica Travel Experiences
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Sites and Adventures in the Falklands & Antarctica
Why does one choose to brave the two day crossing of the Drake Passage, both going and coming, to visit the Antarctic? How ever did those... Continue reading »
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Climbing Vinson Massif
Antarctica - Vinson Massif December 17, 1993 - January 10, 1994 I visited Antarctica in order to summit the highest mountain, Vinson... Continue reading »
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Whales, Seals & Birds of Antarctica
There was probably no one on board the Clipper Adventurer who was more excited about seeing whales than our captain. That was lucky for u... Continue reading »
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A close encounter with huge humpback whale
I just come back from a 10-day trip to Antarctica. It's an enjoyable trip to me.The highlight is the close encounter of a humpback whale... Continue reading »
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Antarctica part 1................ the first landi...
Our first indication that Antarctica was approaching was the frequency and size of icebergs and by the second afternoon, the crossing of... Continue reading »
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