Photos + Audio Traversing seven national parks, U.S. Route 89 hits the heart of the West, where dreamers, schemers, and free spirits still thrive at every stop. Road Trip Route 89
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Adventures of Your Life Every age and stage of life demands its own particular action plan. Here we've assembled the most iconic trips for whatever stage you're in. Adventure Vacations
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Adventure Travel Ideas Plan an adventure travel trip now. Browse our Travel Directory for more than 50 outfitters. Travel Directory
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This Month in National Geographic ADVENTURE
Where Next: Australia The Great Tropical Drive finds lush rain forests, empty coastlines, and outback hideaways in Australia »
Mike Libecki: Audio Interview The Libecki brothers took on remotest Kyrgyzstan to climb Mount Asan. Hear Mike Libecki »
Weekend Getaways Twelve out-the-backdoor escapes for paddling, fishing, skiing 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
Video: Helmet-Cam View of Speed-Flying the Eiger
