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Jim and Jamie Dutcher spent six years living with a pack of wolves in Idaho to highlight the social and intelligent behaviors of these often-misunderstood animals.
Becca Skinner shares her evolution from a university grant project in New Orleans focused on Hurricane Katrina recovery to a successful career in adventure photography.
Ed Viesturs, the first American to summit all 14 of the world's highest mountains without supplemental oxygen, shares his experiences following a life-threatening avalanche.
Tim Laman and Ed Scholes collaborate with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to document the unique courtship behaviors of birds of paradise in Papua New Guinea.
Fifty years after the first American summit of Mount Everest, climbers Conrad Anker and Emily Harrington discuss the mountain's history and future with writer Mark Jenkins and naturalist Alton Byers.
In 1977, Robyn Davidson traversed the Australian outback with her dog and four camels, while photographer Rick Smolan documented her expedition.
Alan Rabinowitz, known as the "Indiana Jones of wildlife protection," dedicates his efforts to safeguarding the endangered jaguar population across its natural habitats.
Underwater explorer Barry Clifford gained international attention in 1985 for locating the Whydah, the first fully verified pirate shipwreck, off Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Easter Island archaeologists Terry Hunt and Carl Lipo present a new theory regarding the transportation and construction of the island's iconic moai statues.
Bill Saturno presents evidence that the Maya civilization anticipated the continuation of time beyond 2012, challenging common misconceptions about their calendar.
John Wesley Powell, a pioneering explorer and founding member of the Society, completed the first descent of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Meave Leakey continues her family's legacy of researching human origins by excavating ancient fossils in East Africa, contributing to the understanding of human ancestry.
World-renowned polar explorer Børge Ousland recounts his experiences skiing to the North Pole and sailing around the Arctic Ocean.
Fredrik Hiebert explores Peru's pre-Inca heritage, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of its gold and silver treasures.
's Explorer's Symposium features leading explorers like Joel Sartore, Sandesh Kadur, Bethany Ehlmann, and Jason De León sharing their fieldwork experiences.
Madagascar's reliance on bush meat is threatening its unique wildlife and the health of the Malagasy people, as highlighted by epidemiologist Christopher Golden.
Traveler magazine honors inspiring individuals like Shannon O'Donnell and Alison Wright, who enhance communities through meaningful travel initiatives.
Christopher Baker explores Cuba's vibrant culture and its spiritual practices, including an encounter with the saints of Santera.
Nobel Laureate Mario Molina and Emerging Explorer Iain Couzin explore the links between locust swarms and ozone depletion.
Explorers gather at the headquarters of the Explorers Club to share firsthand accounts of their adventures in diverse environments worldwide.
Photographer Lynn Abercrombie shares stories and images from her late husband Tom's 40 years of assignments for .
Jer Thorp, a data artist and Emerging Explorer, creates interactive visualizations of his close encounters with wildlife in the Okavango Delta.
Cory Richards, an adventure photographer, navigates life with post-traumatic stress disorder after surviving a 2011 avalanche, seeking solace in adrenaline-fueled experiences.
Alexandra Fuller shares her experiences growing up in war-torn Zimbabwe during the Rhodesian Bush War, highlighting how it influenced her writing.
In 1913, Australian explorer Douglas Mawson faced extreme conditions during a 95-mile trek across Antarctica after a disastrous expedition.
Amber Case, a cyborg anthropologist, examines how human-computer interactions are reshaping cognition and behavior in contemporary society.
Amy Toensing's photography highlights the cultural struggles and unique lifestyles of Aboriginal Australians, emphasizing their deep connection to ancestral lands.
Anastasia Taylor-Lind captures the lives of women in isolated communities, including Siberian supermodels and Cossack military trainees.
Andrea Marshall's research on manta rays reveals critical insights into the behavior and ecology of these ocean giants, contributing to marine conservation efforts.
Digital Nomad Andrew Evans tweets his way across 10,000 miles from Washington, D.
Travel writer Andrew McCarthy talks with Traveler editor Don George about how travel influences personal growth and shapes understanding through his experiences.
Creative conservationist Asher Jay uses her art to advocate for the protection of wildlife, addressing issues like blood ivory and endangered big cats.
Artist and activist Asher Jay employs creative concepts and striking designs to highlight the severe impacts of wildlife trafficking on global ecosystems.
Barrington Irving, the youngest person to fly solo around the world, inspires youth in Miami to pursue careers in aviation despite challenging circumstances.
American astronaut Buzz Aldrin advocates for a human mission to Mars by 2035, reflecting on his experiences from the Apollo 11 mission.
Dereck and Beverly Joubert, Explorers, highlight their 30-year commitment to protecting Africa's wildlife and the urgent need to combat species extinction.
In the Central African Republic, conflict between religious-based militias devastates the nation, prompting writer Peter Gwin and photographer Marcus Bleasdale to investigate its causes and potential solutions.
Pete McBride paddled and hiked the Colorado River Delta, capturing its temporary return to the sea as a significant conservation achievement.
Nobel Laureate Roger Myerson and Emerging Explorer Jill Pruetz examine how humans and chimpanzees enhance their societies through communication and conflict resolution.
In northern Myanmar, Hilaree O'Neill and her team face numerous challenges as they attempt to climb Hkakabo Razi, exploring its potential as Southeast Asia's highest peak.
At high camp on Hkakabo Razi in northern Myanmar, Hilaree O'Neill and her team face intense physical and emotional strain, leading to conflict over summit attempts.
In the tepuis of South America, climber Mark Synnott collaborates with ecologist Bruce Means to explore unique biodiversity and identify a new frog species.
Fellow Corey Jaskolski and his team develop innovative technologies, including color night vision, to enhance exploration capabilities.
Cory Richards, a high school dropout and photographer, shares his experiences pushing the limits of adventure and storytelling.
Corine Wegener, a modern-day monuments woman, travels globally to preserve cultural heritage in conflict zones, highlighting the importance of safeguarding history.
Fernando Paiz and La Ruta Maya focus on rescuing and preserving Maya cultural heritage by recovering artifacts illegally taken from Guatemala.
Archaeology Fellow Fredrik Hiebert discusses efforts to protect cultural heritage and repatriate looted artifacts from regions like Afghanistan and Peru.
