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The New Cattle Drive

January 25, 2012

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The worst drought in Texas history is forcing ranches to resettle 1,000 miles north — one truckload at a time.

Grand Canyon’s Plastic Problem

January 20, 2012

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The National Park Service was going to rid itself of an environmental threat — until its corporate donors intervened.

The Arizona Trail is Open for Business

January 9, 2012

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The 818-mile Arizona Trail, which runs from the state's northern edge down to the Mexican border, can be hiked, biked, or ridden by horseback. Here's your pre-departure guide.

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irene, New York’s normally placid Croton River was transformed into a treacherous beast with Class V rapids. And no shortage of hazards. For a few local rafters, it was too hard to resist.

Slippery Slopes

December 5, 2011

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Mountain collisions happen all the time — but in some places they’re now considered crimes.

In Pursuit of Peril

November 23, 2011

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Play with dynamite, explore mines, and bike while high on coca leaf in Bolivia, the new capital of danger tourism.

Alone Across the Ice

November 11, 2011

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NatGeo's "Race to the Bottom of the Earth" follows Todd Carmichael and his attempt to become the first American to trek solo to the South Pole. Before you tune in, revisit our 2009 profile of Carmichael's expedition.

Tough Mudder: An Obstacle Race Without the Wait

November 3, 2011

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Found in 26 states, Tough Mudders are obstacle courses as they should be — wait-free, lung-burning, wet, cold, and, well, tough.

Follow the Rum

October 27, 2011

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Hunter S. Thompson’s novel The Rum Diary takes a wary, booze-filled look at Puerto Rico in 1960. With the movie version in theaters, we revisit Thompson’s trail.

App of the Month: Strava

October 26, 2011

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With Strava, you can easily track and share your workouts for the first time.

Advice to Ohioans: How to Avoid Animal Attacks

October 19, 2011

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A cougar and a brown bear — two of the 25 wild animals released in Ohio last Wednesday — remained at large throughout a tense, suspense-ridden afternoon. Here, author and wildlife expert Gordon Grice advises how to protect yourself during an animal attack.

The Ten Best Adventure Trips in Chile

October 18, 2011

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World-class rapids, double-overhead surf, and deep-sea expeditions are just a few of our favorite Chilean adventures.

When Animals Attack: What Happened to Evan van der Spuy

October 14, 2011

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Everyone is talking about the hartebeest that trampled Evan van der Spuy. But what motivated the attack? We called a zoologist to find out.

Exclusive: Strike Back Episode Nine Sneak Peak

October 14, 2011

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In this exclusive clip from episode nine, Cinemax's dynamic duo travel to Chechnya to investigate a mysterious bunker.

Last of the Blue-Water Hunters

October 14, 2011

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Spearfishing is about taking the fight to the fish — a pursuit as dangerous as it is macho. But this trip had one advantage: The guidance of the sport’s most legendary figure.