Category Archives: Adventurer Traveler

Following The Footsteps Of Pioneers – (Photo by Kaylin Larsen) Jared Wallace (left) helps his pioneer family pull a handcart across Big Creek in Clay Elm during the Pioneer Westward Trek reenactment July 19-22.

Grays Harbor area members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints recently completed their second Mormon Pioneer Westward Trek reenactment. The event aims to educate young people about the trials Mormon pioneers experienced when making their way to the Salt Lake Valley in the mid-1800s.

Following The Footsteps Of Pioneers

“These pioneers walked more than a thousand miles in heat and cold; Through mud, sand, and sometimes snow,” said stake president Russ Larson. “They faced trials that required great faith and perseverance.”

Historic Trails: Following In The Footsteps Of Explorers And Pioneers

Trek director Juliana Wallace noted in an email that many of the pioneers are young. The trek is an opportunity for … Read the rest

The Volcano Explorer: Fire And Ash – An intrepid volcano explorer wearing fire-proof underwear reveals he almost burned alive in the cauldron of a lava lake.

Stunning images offer a glimpse into the life of Marc Szeglat, 50, from Oberhausen Germany, who travels the world climbing the largest and most terrifying volcanoes on the planet.

The Volcano Explorer: Fire And Ash

This year, Mark ventured to southern Italy where he flew a drone camera over Mount Etna and Stromboli – two of the most active volcanoes in Europe.

Volcanoes: Oxford Exhibition Gives The Fiery Inside Story

But the adventurer does not always keep a safe distance from the deadly eruptions, revealing to the Sun Online that he was almost melted alive while climbing Erta Alé in Ethiopia in 2002.

He said: “A friend and I went down with a rope to collect a sample of a lava sample from a … Read the rest

From Mountains To Beaches: An Epic Journey – Putting together a Greek island hopping itinerary is a little nerve-wracking because there are so many amazing islands to choose from.  Even once you narrow it down to the Cyclades, you’re spoiled for choice.  But I’m here to tell you that the island of Naxos – and a trip to Naxos in particular – should be on your itinerary!

From the ruins of ancient temples and Venetian castles that rise above the towns’ delightfully rambling streets, to the sparkling turquoise waters and long sandy beaches, Naxos is a hidden gem that’s less crowded and more accessible than its famous sisters Santorini and Mykonos.

From Mountains To Beaches: An Epic Journey

As it is often overlooked and is also the largest island in the Cyclades, you can plan a super varied Naxos itinerary and feel like you have the island all to yourself.  … Read the rest

Desert Dunes And Oasis Dreams – Midnight at oasisOnce oases supported human evolution. Now, the addiction to fountains, swimming pools and palm trees threatens our existence

Rebecca Lawton is a fluvial geologist and former river guide who writes about water in the West. Her latest book is Things I Never Told You: Stories (2022). She lives on Current Creek in California steelhead country.

Desert Dunes And Oasis Dreams

Seen from the air, the single terraced land with its straight borders and sharp edges looks like a green postage stamp affixed to a large manila envelope. Within its borders, a screen of trees hides the palatial estate, acres of emerald lawns, paved circular driveways, and vast marble fountains. Outside the quadrangle is a hot, rocky fan of tan alluvium uncultivated and waterless for half a kilometer to another such parcel, then another, then another. Around eight kilometers into the city centre, … Read the rest

Adventures In The Heart Of The Jungle – Start your trip by heading south to surf the hidden breaks and enjoy secluded Dominican beaches. Walk along beautiful trails and canyons to a series of impressive waterfalls where expert guides will teach you how to rappel. Embark on a three-day sea kayaking trip through the Golfo Dulce in the Osa Peninsula. At night, camp on the beach and enjoy dinner by a bonfire while swapping stories about the day’s adventures. Enter Corcovado National Park, watching out for monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws. When you’re not exploring the jungle, participate in various infrastructure service projects to support the communities you visit. You could work on infrastructure for low-income communities along with local associations to achieve economic development or environmental conservation projects. Finish your adventure by whitewater rafting the Savegre River.

You will arrive at the Hub airport in Cosán na Drechtóirí where … Read the rest

Discovering The Untamed Wild – Animals, both real and imaginary, have long been a source of fascination for humans. From the lion in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to Dr. From the mischievous monkeys in the fables of Seuss, animals have been a part of our entertainment since we can remember. But what is most striking are the animals’ wild habits in their natural habitat. This article looks at some of the untamed behaviors of animals that fascinate us so much.

One of the most amazing traits of animals is their ability to survive in the wild. Their ability to adapt and evolve to their environment is remarkable and has been a major focus of scientific fascination for years. Whether it’s elephants bravely protecting their young from danger or foxes outrunning their predators, animals amaze us with their acts of bravery. This is especially true for species that … Read the rest