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Take a trip to Patagonia and benefit a campaign to fight a destructive dam project

Want to visit Patagonia and help preserve the pristine nature and unique character of the region at the same time? If so, here's an opportunity...
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Whale watching in Quebec's Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park

Dressed as we are in red and blue Mustang survival suits, my five companions and I look like a group of Antarctic researchers preparing to venture...
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In Darwin's footsteps: Cruising the Strait of Magellan, the Beagle Channel, and Cape Horn

This year marks not only the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin (celebrated in February) but also the 150th anniversary of the...
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National Wildlife Federation selects top 15 wildlife tours in North America for 2010

If you want a great wildlife viewing experience, you don't have to save up for an African safari. In fact, there are plenty of fabulous...
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A shared treasure: Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil

There are few waterfalls as majestic as Iguazu - or Iguaçu, if you prefer the Portuguese spelling - Falls along the border of Argentina and...
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New study shows mosquitos transported by airplanes and tour boats pose threat to Galapagos wildlife

A new study by British and Ecuadorian scientists suggests that tourism may be contributing a new sort of invasive species to the fragile...
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A weekend getaway at a new hotel in Ucluelet, BC, offers a taste of Vancouver Island's charms

For a Memorial Day weekend escape, my friend Susan and I headed across the border to British Columbia, Canada, where I had been invited to check...
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On the International Day for Biological Diversity, some great resources for exploring the topic

Since today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, I wanted to put together a list of the world's most diverse places, but though there...
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The jewel of Patagonia: Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile

The Spanish word “torre” means “tower,” an apt name for the trio of soaring granite pinnacles that form the centerpiece of...
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The cloud forests of Mindo, Ecuador: Sustainable lodging, great hiking, and world-class birdwatching

For nature lovers, there can be few places more magical than the cloud forests that cover the steep slopes of Ecuador's Andes mountains. Located at...
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